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  • Michael Koplitz avatar

    Making Disciples Is More Important Than Making Members

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on May 13, 2025
     | 425 views

    Discipleship is not a numbers game.

    Making Disciples is More Important than Making Members Luke 9:57-62 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 9:57 As they were going on the road, someone said to Him, “I will follow You wherever You go.” 58 And Jesus said to him, “The foxes have holes and the birds of the sky have nests, but the Son ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • David Taylor avatar

    Brought To Life; Brought Together Disciple Your Children Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 21, 2025
     | 250 views

    As Christians, we should feel the weight of this calling and the hope of raising up your children to know and love and follow Christ.

    We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. We are in Ephesians six today, looking at family relationships. Today’s message, Disciple your Children, is from 6:4. In 6:4, Paul tells us to nurture our children in the Lord, not by provoking them so they become ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be A Teacher! Series

    Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,646 views

    God calls each of us to the Adventure of Life He has set before us. Everyone has his or her own path, but we all have the same call. Today we examine the call to make disciples.

    Choose Your Own Adventure: “Be a Teacher!” Today we continue with the Callings God has placed on everyone, and the Choice we have to pursue them. Today we examine one of the most important choices we will ever make, that of “Being a Teacher”. Translated to the believer, ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Why?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 19, 2010
     | 2,892 views

    Looking at Mary and Judas as disciples of Jesus.

    John 12: 1 – 8 / Why? Intro: “Kiss today goodbye, the sweetness and the sorrow. Wish me luck, the same to you. But I can’t regret what I did for love, what I did for love. Look my eyes are dry. The gift was ours to borrow. It’s as if we always knew, and I con’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jackie Hill avatar

    Crossing The Line

    Contributed by Jackie Hill on May 3, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 16,134 views

    There are three types of people that respond to the truth, which kind are you and are you willing to take the next step in your journey with Christ?

    “Crossing the Line” John 6:60-71 Introduction… Have any of you seen the old Disney film, “Davy Crocket”? It is one of my all-time favorites. There is a scene in that movie, at the Alamo, when Col. Travis draws a line of the ground and asks the men that want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stand For Nothing Or Fall For Anything

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 14, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,162 views

    Sermon for the 4th Sunday of Easter with new members uniting with the church.

    John 15: 1 – 8 / Stand for Nothing Or Fall For Anything Intro: As I have grown older, I find myself giving more time to introspection. In a few days I will add another candle to my birthday cake. That has caused me to think about my mom and dad without whom I would not be here. I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Is That To You?

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Jul 5, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,815 views

    We are called the same as Peter, to follow after Jesus. In answering that call we need to deny the distraction of others, the distraction of the circumstances of life, and deny even ourselves, and let us take up our cross and follow after Him.

    What Is That To You? 03/07/10 AM Text: John 21:18-22 Introduction Last Lord's day we had the second lesson in a series based on a passage in Philippians in which Paul instructed the church in how to conduct themselves in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, a series which God willing we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    An Introduction To The Journey Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 10, 2013
     | 3,317 views

    Our purpose and calling, disciple making

    FOLLOW ME: An Introduction to the Journey Matt 28: 18-20 (p698) April 7, 2013 INTRODUCTION: I’ve had to plan for a lot of trips in my life…some not as important as others, but lots none-the-less….Mission trips….Vacations….Revival, Seminars, Home ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Way Of Jesus #1: I Have Begun Following Jesus...

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 8, 2017
     | 6,573 views

    The Way of Jesus is an initiative of my denomination, Evangelical Missionary Church of Canada. As prep, we're doing a 7-part series. The first message is on the first marker of the Way of Jesus: I have begun to follow Jesus, depending on the God's Spirit.

    The Way of Jesus #1 - “I have begun following Jesus, and am depending on the Spirit of Jesus in my journey”. - January 8, 2017 It's the new year, still, but I don't want to talk about New Year's resolutions. I don't want to talk about the effort involved in adjusting our lifestyle, changing bad ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fishers Of Men

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 16, 2017
     | 8,848 views

    Jesus calls us to fish for men? How do we do this?

    Fishers of Men Mark 1:16-20 It was the morning after a bad night of fishing if we read in from Luke 5. The disciples were tired. Simon and Andrew were in one boat, and apparently James and John were in another. They were near shore and casting their nets. We get more details in Luke, but for ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Face Off Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 21, 2017
     | 8,205 views

    A study of the Gospel of John 8: 31 - 59

    John 8: 31 - 59 Face Off 31 Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. 32 And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” 33 They answered Him, “We are Abraham’s descendants, and have never been in bondage to anyone. ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Drawn To Jesus-5 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 28, 2014
     | 3,558 views

    5 of 5. John recalled the manner by which Jesus’ disciples first became convinced that He was Messiah. Some will become Jesus' disciples. But What draws/attracts those disciples? Disciples are drawn to Jesus thru their…

    DRAWN TO JESUS—V—John 1:35-51 John recalled the manner by which Jesus’ disciples first became convinced that He was Messiah. Some will be drawn to follow Jesus as Messiah/Christ. What draws/attracts disciples to Jesus Christ? Why are disciples drawn/attracted to Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Welch avatar

    Cpr For A Healthy Walk Part 6 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 31, 2018
     | 2,996 views

    Message 6 in a series exploring the essential elements to a healthy spiritual focus. These are the three basic Biblical directives. This message begins discussion of the second element -- Pursue meaningful relationships.

    “CPR for a Healthy Walk" Part 6 I. Cleave to and continually cultivate relationship with Christ A. Humbly Connect to Christ B. Gratefully consecrate (present) your members to His service. C. Continually renew our thinking or perception D. Sincerely draw near to God E. Live in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Donut Theology / Be Teleios

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 18, 2011
    based on 176 ratings
     | 80,334 views

    In Greek, the word translated "perfect" in Matthew is "teleios". " If something accomplishes what it is designed to do, it is said to be perfect that is "teleios" So "telios" is often translated as "mature". "Teleios" has the idea of "being complete."

    Jesus proclaims In the Gospel Lesson today: "Be perfect, therefore, as your Heavenly Father is perfect." Be Perfect! Let us consider two other passages that speak to this calling, a calling to be perfect: From Genesis Gen. 6:9 "Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, and Noah walked ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    How To Build Your Relationship To Jesus!

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 2, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,320 views

    An exhortation to maturity.

    How To Build Your Relationship To Jesus! As we get closer and closer to 2000, there is a whole lot of talk and excitement about meeting Jesus soon, maybe. I have extreme doubts, but I will not be upset if I am wrong. If I am right, I am concerned that all this loose lips stuff might hinder the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist