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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    In Christ #4

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022
     | 709 views

    We have looked at our REDEMPTION, and praise the Lord for this. In this message we will look at our REVELATION. (And, in the following message we will look at our REWARDS.)

    In verse 3 we are told that God wants to bless us. Then Paul gives us a grocery list of things in the next few verses that God has blessed us with. Illus: One of the biggest days of the church year should be Thanksgiving Day. Why? It is obvious. Because we all have so much to be thankful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Courageous Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 8, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 68 views

    Following Jesus means trusting God’s timing, standing firm amid misunderstanding and opposition, and finding courage to remain faithful despite pressure from others.

    If you’ve ever felt the sting of skepticism, the squeeze of expectations, or the chill of criticism, you’ll feel the temperature of John 7. Picture the scene: the streets of Jerusalem hum with the Feast of Booths. Families build shelters, memories mingle with meals, and whispers chase rumors ...read more

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    Personal Faith First

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,246 views

    We cannot expect to help others follow Christ well, if we haven’t learned how to do it ourselves. We must give attention to our own spiritual walk if we are to be effective disciples of Christ.

    Personal Faith First Luke 4:38-39 Imagine taking your car to be fixed by someone who has not prepared himself in car repair. Yep, that’s a Chevy! If that person’s car is sitting on blocks and the pieces are strewn about the yard, you might have questions. What is that car all about, an on ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    A Fan, A Follower, Or A Fraud

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,077 views

    This was a Super Sunday message. Although at the last minute changed this quite a bit, I believe this will stir your thoughts. The audio will be available shortly. This also contains my LOVE presentation.

    A Fan, A Follower, or A Fraud Matthew 4:18-22 * In 2007 over 100 million people watched the Super Bowl. This afternoon that number will, quite likely, eclipse every record that has been previously established. Why is that? Today the New England Patriots is putting their historic run on the line ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Phil Morgan avatar

    The Cost Of Following Jesus

    Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002
    based on 940 ratings
     | 355,762 views

    Jesus confronts three men with the high cost of following Him.

    READ: Luke 9:57-62. Luke records for us in this passage an account of THREE (3) MEN whom Jesus met as He travelled along with His disciples. Two of these men declared that they wished to follow Jesus; to become His disciples. The other was one whom Jesus SUMMONED to follow Him. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Cost Of Following Jesus Series

    Contributed by John Bright on May 9, 2022
     | 2,518 views

    Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching.

    “The Cost of Following Jesus” Luke 9:23-27 A sermon for 1/30/22 Fourth Sunday after Epiphany Pastor John Bright Luke 9 “23 Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. 24 For whoever desires to save his life will ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Follow God, Not The World

    Contributed by David Nolte on Jun 12, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,228 views

    Urging readers / hearers to eschew this world in favor of God.

    “Follow God, Not The World” 1 John 2:15-17 David P. Nolte The Way of Gladness. Which way is that? Those who know and obey Jesus say, “The Way of Gladness is God’s way.” Unbelievers would say, “The Way of Gladness is my own way!” God has a way, the world has a different way. Now, when you hear the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Following Jesus: My Decision To Follow Him Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 11, 2022
     | 3,371 views

    Simon Peter made one of the greatest decisions of his life when he decided to leave everything and follow Jesus.

    Foreword: Every person who follows Jesus as Lord and Savior has at least one thing in common with every believer: he or she made a decision to follow Him. The Gospels have several incidents where someone did just that. One of my favorites took place in Luke 5, and it was in a very unusual ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing Fruitful Followers Series

    Contributed by David Asch on Nov 21, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,024 views

    As we read some of Jesus’ final words, we discover the seemingly impossible mission he gives them. And it will greatly help us understand our own mission. Mission impossible? You be the judge…

    GROWING FRUITFUL FOLLOWERS John 15:5-13 INTRO: Give every child an apple as they enter, with instructions not to eat it… As I talk this morning, I want each of you with an apple to be thinking about what this apple has to do with who Jesus wants us to be, what Jesus wants us to do. We’re calling ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Imitating Christ's Humility Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jul 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,386 views

    Knowing persecution can cause an attitude of insecurity, cliques and disharmony, Paul calls for the church to be in one accord, harmony, and humility, following the example of Christ himself.

    INTRODUCTION A. Thus Far in Series of Philippians Last week, we saw that just as Paul was being persecuted from a false tongue, so the Philippian congregation was being persecuted the same way. Paul’s advice to the church was to conduct themselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Davis avatar

    What It Takes To Be Christ's Disciple

    Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,481 views

    Learning how to follow Jesus.

    What It Takes To Be Christ’s Disciples John 17:6-10 INTRO: Read Text ‒ What is a “disciple?” What is involved in being a disciple of Jesus? ‒ “Disciple” in N.T from the root word for “mathematics.” Means a learner, or a pupil. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Vargo avatar

    Follow, Lead, And Get Out Of The Way

    Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Nov 23, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,283 views

    This sermon challenges leaders to disciple the body of Christ.

    If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! Follow, Lead, AND Get Out of the Way! Calvary Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James Wallace avatar

    Since You're Following Jesus . . . Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Jun 14, 2021
     | 2,930 views

    If you're going to keep the faith, it's necessary to keep the love of Christ as well, especially for one another, and some folks who are likely to be neglected or forgotten. The lifestyle choice is between worldly lust and Christ-lke love.

    Jeanie and I watched several segments of the History Channel’s “The Men Who Built America” this past week. We had watched parts of it before and had always wanted to watch it again as a gave a great history about how America has become the land of opportunity it has come to be. However, as we ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • James Wallace avatar

    Your Response To The Word Of Christ Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Apr 19, 2021
     | 2,935 views

    How do you respond to the Word of Jesus? Is following Jesus an obedience-optional exercise for you? If it is, you stand to lose a great blessing--the freedom that only being a true follower of Jesus can provide.

    Last week I asked you a critical question: What must a person believe, in particular about Christ, to be sure of going to heaven The answer, of course, is that person must believe He is God, very God of very God, the God-Man. This morning I’m going to ask you another compelling question: What ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    You Are Being Followed

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 14, 2019
     | 6,426 views

    You & I have some-thing that follows us wherever we go. That which follows & trails behind each of us is what the Bible calls your ‘works.’ These ‘works’ all ‘follow’ you either into the arms of Jesus or thru the gates of hell.

    ‘YOU ARE BEING FOLLOWED’—Revelation 14:13c_iii Attention: ‘Electric Eye’(1982), by the secular British rock band, Judas Priest. Up here in space, I'm looking down on you. My lasers trace, Everything you do You think you've private lives, Think nothing of the kind There is no true ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist