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  • Imelda Mesa avatar

    Alive And Free

    Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Oct 30, 2022
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    Following Jesus is not a one-time event. It is an event of a lifetime.

    Our passage today emphasizes that you decide early in your heart that you'll not be going to look behind and make a U-turn; you'll finish the life that God has started by not allowing yourself to be chained again to the things that have slowed down your progress. In this story, Jesus caught ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Count The Cost Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Apr 18, 2022
     | 5,297 views

    Decide FIRST if you are willing to pay the price of discipleship BEFORE following Jesus

    April 16, 2022 Have you ever asked this question, “How much is this going to cost?” Before buying a car…. Before investing in that cruise…. Before getting those Solar Panels…. Most of us don’t like to be surprised by the bottom line. We want to know UP FRONT how much that big purchase is ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Poverty, Yes, But Not Under Compulsion

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 11, 2022
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    Those who try to force others to be good are playing God without acting like God.

    Thursday of the 19th Week in Course If you did a survey among Americans to ask them to name their favorite saint, I would guess with some confidence that it is St. Francis of Assisi. And for a female saint, we could choose his close associate, St. Clare of Assisi, whom we celebrate today. As our ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    How Our Nation Turned Its Back On God's Commandments Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 26, 2021
     | 1,249 views

    No city, no nation, no culture deliberately sets out to become a society of depraved miscreants, to be forever remembered as abhorrent, to give its name to an unspeakable sin.

    Homily for Monday of 13th week in Course Gen 18; Mt 8:18-22 Have you ever wondered how Sodom and Gomorrah got to be the way they were in the time of Abraham and Lot? In their day gangs of violent homosexuals roamed the city night after night, invading the homes of law-abiding citizens, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    What Happens When We Try To Follow Jesus Christ? Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 16, 2021
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    Jesus will... 1. Help us count the cost of following Him (vs. 18-20). 2. Remind us of His sacrifice (vs. 19-20). 3. Stress the urgency of our service (vs. 21-22). 4. Reveal His greatness to us (vs. 23-27).

    What Happens When We Try to Follow Jesus Christ? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 8:18-27 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared August 16, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Here in Matthew 8, Jesus has finished His Sermon on the Mount, and great multitudes followed Him down the mountain, on the way to Capernaum. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "In The Storms Of Life”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 22, 2021
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    Each chapter is designed and written by Mark to prove that Jesus is the Son of God. . In chapter 4 the disciples have to decide if Jesus is more than a Jewish prophet who heals people. Faith in Jesus overcomes fear. Fear will corrode our confidence in God's goodness

    In Jesus Holy Name June 20, 2021 Text: Mark 4:35-41 Pentecost IV Redeemer “In the Storms of Life” Each Sunday our gospel readings are from the Book of Mark. Mark begins by saying. This is the history of what God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Compassion And Commitment.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 18, 2023
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    If we are going to follow Jesus, we must prioritise our commitments.

    COMPASSION AND COMMITMENT. Matthew 8:14-22. MATTHEW 8:14-15. Peter’s House: The First Deacon. (Matthew 8:14). The first thing that Jesus “saw” when He came into Peter’s house was Peter’s wife’s mother “laid, and sick of a fever.” (That Peter had a wife puts to rest forever the argument ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    More Of Jesus, Less Of Me Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Oct 13, 2025
     | 222 views

    True strength is found in humility, surrender, and letting Jesus shine through our lives.

    ### **Introduction** Video Ill.: Less Like Me by Zach Williams “A little more like mercy, a little more like grace, a little more like kindness, goodness, love, and faith… A little more like Jesus, a little less like me.” That is a powerful prayer put to music. A prayer that I believe every ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Way In, Is All In Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 25, 2025
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     | 730 views

    A message about how Jesus wants disciples and not fans and about counting the cost.

    “The Way In, Is All In” Matthew 8:18-22 QUESTION – who here in this room or watching online is ready to dive into some... • ‘alive and active’ • ‘sharper than a double edge word’ • ‘judging the thoughts and attitudes of your heart and mine’ Word of God? OKAY – let’s do this! NOW - I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rest Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Jul 29, 2025
     | 256 views

    Have you ever felt tired but you feel like you cannot stop working? What if you knew good reasons and ways to rest that would benefit your life tremendously? You are invited to learn about God’s design for rest!

    (If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) Rest Selected Scriptures (Video) Happy Mother's Day, Everyone! Last week I heard a conversation between my daughters. One said: "I'm not going to have ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Beyond Comfort And Convenience Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 10, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,931 views

    This is the 35th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

    Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#35] BEYOND COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE Luke 9:51-62 Introduction: Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem, and He was showing us what it really means to be His follower. Following Jesus is not always easy or comfortable. It may mean giving up things that feel safe or easy in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Come To The Other Side

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 10, 2024
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     | 2,174 views

    Two disciples were challenged to cross the sea of Galilee. It takes faith to cross over, and we must make the crossing if we ever hope to be in God's will. Crossing over is about moving from where we are to where Jesus is.

    “Many years ago, it was decided to put a suspension bridge across a wide gorge. How could they build a bridge across such a wide space? If fact, how could they even start? They shot an arrow from one side to the other. The arrow carried across the gulf a tiny thread, and thus the connection was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scotty Killingsworth avatar

    So You Want To Be A Servant? Series

    Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Oct 9, 2002
    based on 101 ratings
     | 10,705 views

    Most people wish to serve God—but in an advisory capacity only. The person who lives figuratively with a towel over their arm is the person who is nearest the heart of God. If it all has to be about you, life may never make sense and you will never find

    S101302 So you want to be a servant! Matthew 8:14 Beginning: Marion Mill was born in a fairy tale royal palace in Hungary. Her first spoon was solid gold. They sent her to school in Vienna where she became an actress, and there she met and fell in love with a young medical student named ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Excuses

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,668 views

    To lead the children to understand that following Jesus Christ involves being willing to suffer without offering excuses for negligent behavior.

    Perseverance Would-Be Followers – Matt. 8:18-22; Lk 9:57-62 Preparation for the Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand that following Jesus Christ involves being willing to suffer without offering excuses for negligent behavior. 2. Explanation of the Aim: Many people aspire to follow ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    The Lord God Omnipotent Reigneth Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,579 views

    exposition on Matt ch 8

    THE LORD GOD OMNIPOTENT REIGNETH Matthew 8 v. 1 - 22 After teaching in the sermon on the mount -now we have the practial side of the Lord’s ministry 1. The Existence of the Lord’s power. The Lord has power over:- (a) Nature as seen in the:- (1) creation - "without Him was not anything made ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness