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  • David Taylor avatar

    What Does A Fully Devoted Follower Of Christ Look Like

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014
     | 8,654 views

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: What Does a Fully Devoted Follower of Christ Look Like?

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: What Does a Fully Devoted Follower of Christ Look Like? Luke 9:23-27 In Chapters 8 and 9 Luke describes a series of miracles demonstrating Jesus’ power and authority over every obstacle we face in ministry – healing the sick, delivering the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Following Jesus

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 16, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,790 views

    To be good disciples, we must be prepard. Jesus highlighted the need to count the cost (commitment), to consider the priority (value) and to clear the distractions (focus) of life.

    [RECAP] Jesus calls us to FOLLOW HIM. What is the cost of following Jesus? [Read Luke 9:57-62] • Jesus was travelling on the road when the talk of FOLLOWING ME arises again. Three men here were considering about following Jesus. • Two of them declared that they wanted to, and one ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Christ The King

    Contributed by John Quigley on Dec 8, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,557 views

    Holy living and discipleship mean following Jesus.

    There was also an inscription over him, "This is the King of the Jews." (Luke 23:38 ESV). Today is the last day of the Christian Year, it is known as Christ the King Sunday, we recognize today that Christ is indeed King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Of course for many of us there is a distinct ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dwelling With Christ Series

    Contributed by Ric Veal on Jun 19, 2011
     | 2,931 views

    Following Jesus in His last days on earth.

    Dwelling With Christ Matthew 27:54-56 I. The Announcement of the centurion (27:54) Words A. The Fear that brought Salvation (27:54) . Centurion & 100 men, responsible, supervising crucifixion . Was he at the Garden? Heard charges of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Display Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Ric Veal on Jun 19, 2011
     | 3,555 views

    Following Jesus in His last days on earth.

    The Display Of Christ Matthew 27:57-66 1. The Want of Joseph (27:57-60) A. The Prophecy (27:57a) evening had come . Isaiah 53:1-12 was fulfilled; His suffering & death (v. 9) . Matthew 12:40; 16:21; 26:61 = His burial . Evening was from 3pm to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Handling Conflict Within God’s Family Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,865 views

    Those who follow Christ can hold strong convictions without sacrificing good relationships.

    Handling Conflict within God’s Family Acts 15:22-35 follows up on the Jerusalem Council, where the apostles and other Jewish church leaders extended grace to the Gentiles who had believed on Jesus. They told them they did not have to keep the Jewish law of Moses in order to be saved. Since we ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Fans But Not Followers Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 25, 2017
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,546 views

    Serving, Going, Disciple Making

    The 3 C’s of a Healthy Church - Fans but Not Followers Matthew 28:19 (p. 698) January 29, 2017 Introduction: Kyle Idleman is the teaching minister at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, KY and a few years ago he wrote a series called “Not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Follow Me

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 2, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,691 views

    Sermon 3 of a New Year’s series based on Wilkinson’s book Experiencing Spiritual Breakthroughs.

    One of the things about starting a new sermon series is that I am never sure how it is going to develop regarding content (it must be Biblical of course) and structure (especially as it relates to application). Last week I said to you that I wanted this series to be practical and helpful to you ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Holy Spirit Is With And In Us As We Share Christ Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 11, 2023
     | 1,155 views

    The Holy Spirit equips the whole body of disciples to continue the work of Christ.

    Sixth Sunday of Easter 2023 For several weeks now, after the Paschal celebration, we have been hearing the last teaching of Jesus from the Gospel of John. This long speech and promise is positioned by John at the Last Supper, but it would also make sense in the period between Easter and Christ’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Follow Me PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,171 views

    The main point of this sermon is to explore the call, cost, and benefits of following Jesus, emphasizing the transformation that occurs in our lives when we choose to follow Him wholeheartedly and respond to the world's need for the knowledge and presence of God.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we gather together to explore a pivotal moment in the lives of Jesus' disciples as they were called to follow Him. We will be diving into Matthew 9, examining The Call to Follow Jesus, The Cost of Following Jesus, and The Benefits of Following Jesus. This portion ...read more

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    Go! And Follow: Encountering Jesus In The Gospel Of Luke Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 16, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 192 views

    Luke writes with precision, compassion, and detail. Luke wants us to be certain. Certain about Jesus. Certain about salvation. Certain about the Gospel.

    Go! And Follow: Encountering Jesus in the Gospel of Luke Introduction Church, let me begin with a picture. Imagine you’re walking through a gallery filled with portraits of Jesus. Each portrait is beautiful, each shows Him in a slightly different light. Matthew paints Jesus as the promised King. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Crucified Followers Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 23, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,113 views

    In this message we will see that the church Jesus intended is made not of fans, but crucified followers.

    Crucified Followers #BecomingTheChurchHeIntended Francis Chan opens up the 7th chapter of his book letters to the church with this Scripture I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Follow The Leader Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 27, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,594 views

    If you want a good leader, be a good follower.

    FOLLOW THE LEADER Hebrews 13.17 S: Followership C: Discipleship Th: Our Time, Our Turn, Our All Pr: IF YOU WANT A GOOD LEADER, BE A GOOD FOLLOWER. I. ACKNOWLEDGE (Hebrews 13.17) II. SERVE (Hebrews 13.17) III. GROW (Acts 17.11) IV. IMITATE (I Corinthians 4.16) V. RESPECT (I Thessalonians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Counting The Cost (Part 1)

    Contributed by David Derry on Jan 20, 2003
    based on 278 ratings
     | 23,639 views

    Have we really counted the cost of following Christ? He requires us to surrender everything to be His follower.

    Counting the Cost – Part 1 January 12, 2003 Today we will be talking about being a disciple or follower of Christ. Do we fully understand what that means? The following are actual responses from comment cards given to staff members of a wilderness recreation area… 1. trails need to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ultimate Example Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Apr 1, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,908 views

    To show how following Christ’s attitude of Service, Humility and Obedience leads one to righteousness. Part 2 of 4 in The Ultimate Christ series.

    The Ultimate Example Philippians 2:5–8 THESIS: To show how following Christ’s attitude of Service, Humility and Obedience leads one to righteousness. INTRODUCTION There was a movie out recently called Shallow Hal. In that move, Hal was given the gift of seeing a woman not as she looked ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ