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  • Carl Allen avatar

    Follow The Leader

    Contributed by Carl Allen on May 28, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 20,256 views

    As Christians’ we are called to follow the leader - Jesus Christ. Who will lead us to a life of happiest, blessing, and service for him.

    Follow the Leader Matthew 4:19 Intro When I was a boy I used to play Follow the Leader with my friends. The leader would seek to outdo the other boys in the stunts that he was able to perform. The leader might climb a tree and act like a monkey, swinging from one limb to another. If we were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Follow Me Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Jan 28, 2024
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     | 3,017 views

    Using the background of Matthew's calling, Pastor John teaches on what it means to be a devoted disciple of Jesus Christ

    Follow Me: The Call to Discipleship CCCAG 1-29-24 Scripture: Matthew 9:9 Today we will be beginning a new series (Call to Discipleship) focused on what it means to be a follower of Jesus. I read a lot about the condition of the church in our current day. There is a lot of blame that people ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I Don't Want To Die

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2000
    based on 114 ratings
     | 4,435 views

    The cost of following Christ, by dying daily to the Old Man.

    You ever think about death? Specifically I mean your death? I’ve been following the news concerning the Russion Submarine that went down in the Berent Sea. What a horrible way to die, If I were to make a list of the top ten worse ways to die that would likely be in the top two or three. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What Do You Want

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2000
    based on 67 ratings
     | 6,030 views

    Asks us to examine our motives for following Christ

    THE PALESTINIAN SUN BEAT DOWN ON THE TWO FRIENDS AS THEY LISTENED TO JOHN EXHORT THE CROWDS TO REPENTANCE. FOR THE PAST FEW WEEKS THEY HAD FOLLOWED JOHN EVERY WHERE HE HAD GONE, LISTENED TO HIS MESSAGE, AND WATCHED THE CROWDS REACTION. AT FIRST THEY WERE SURE THAT HE WAS THE ONE THAT THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Contend For The Faith

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,793 views

    People who follow Christ must embrace truth

    Jude 1:17-23 ¡§Contend for the faith¡¨ ¡§People who follow Christ must embrace truth.¡¨ Sunday Morning Sermon ¡V After receiving a nasty letter a preacher sent it back to the church member with this note attached: "The enclosed letter came to me a few days ago. I am sending it to you because I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Breaking Barriers"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 26, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 25,573 views

    To follow Christ is to take down barriers, not add to them.

    John 4:5-42 By: Rev. Ken Sauer Pastor, Parkview UMC Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org “Breaking Barriers” A colleague of mine was eating with a parishioner in the food court of a mall. As they were eating and talking my friend’s attention was drawn to two teenagers—a girl and a boy who ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Longing For Something More Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,051 views

    Faith is a journey of letting go of all to follow Christ.

    Longing for Something More, Luke 14:26-33 Introduction My house seems always to be filled with activity. From an active two year old boy, a smiley baby boy, a goofy Saint Bernard, and all of the normal and abnormal happenings in my home I often take advantage of the quiet hours after everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Lesson From Sheriff Pat Garrett Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 27, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,738 views

    The decision to follow Christ and His ideals at any cost.

    Lesson From Sheriff Pat Garrett Matthew 10:34-42 Sermon Objective: The decision to follow Christ at any cost. Supporting Scripture: Joshua 24:15; James 4:4; Series Summary We finish a sermon series this morning called “Lessons from the Wild West.” In the first week we looked at: “Buffalo Bill ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Putting Faith Over Family Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 6, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,212 views

    Family is foundational but following Christ must come first.

    Putting Faith Over Family Luke 14:25-27 Rev. Brian Bill 6/6/10 The Bridger Wilderness Area in Wyoming is one of the most pristine areas for hiking in the United States (besides Wisconsin). A number of years ago hikers were asked to fill out comment cards. Here are some actual comments… * ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joining The Right Family Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 25, 2016
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     | 11,018 views

    Family is foundational but following Christ must come first.

    Joining the Right Family Mark 3:31-34 Rev. Brian Bill April 23-24, 2016 The Bridger Wilderness Area in Wyoming is one of the most pristine areas for hiking in the United States. A number of years ago hikers were asked to fill out comment cards. Here are some of their actual ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No More Conditions

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jun 22, 2022
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    Following Christ is to love him unconditionally in our lives

    No More Conditions Scripture 1 Kings 19:16, 1 Kings 19:19-21, Galatians 5:1, Galatians 5:13-18, Luke 9:51-62. Reflection My dear sisters and brothers, Today’s gospel is a sequence of four incidents: 1. The first incident is the encounter between the messengers of Jesus and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Committed To Christ

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Aug 28, 2019
     | 5,451 views

    You're trying to make the right decisions and live out your Christian life, but the more you try, the more difficult life seems to get. Our Christians lives are not always so glorious. Why do we continue? Where do find the glory of a life committed to following Christ?

    Have you ever had one of those weeks where things seem to go wrong? You’re trying to do the right thing, make the right decisions, but it just doesn’t work out the way you thought it would. You set aside time for a family dinner, only to have it turn into sibling arguments, someone stomping away ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Priority Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Wayne Mock on Feb 4, 2011
     | 7,058 views

    Following Christ is not always easy, however it must always be the highest priority.

    There are those who want to avoid all that is difficult. Some look for the easiest way. Some seek that which will bring less challenge or less hardship. The US Marine Corps takes pride in having a far different attitude. On the US Marine Corps website are these words under eligibility, “Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Follow Me

    Contributed by Arley Ellingson on May 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,396 views

    Like Peter, from beginning to end, Jesus Christ is calling us to follow him, and to discover the beauty that is our relationship with him.

    Proper 3A Mark 1:16-18; John 21:15-19 “Follow Me” About 10 years ago my son & my daughter, Bill & Erika, & I were out doing some caving in Virginia. Caving is when you go out & exploring a cave for entertainment & is sometimes referred to as "spelunking". We had reached the cave on a very ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Following Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 9, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 624 views

    This sermon encourages us to heed Christ's call, transform our lives through repentance and redemption, and courageously walk the path of righteousness.

    Good morning, dear friends. Welcome to this sanctuary, a haven where we gather to feel the warmth of fellowship and the comforting embrace of our Lord. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the book of Mark, specifically to chapter 2, verse 14. The words that we find there are a beacon in the ...read more

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