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  • David Scudder avatar

    What Does Serving God Look Like?

    Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 13, 2009
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    Are you a follower of Jesus Christ? Before you answer let’s look at God’s Word together today. Our text today shows us two ways that we can know that we are following Christ.

    Hebrews 12:12-17 Purpose: To describe how a Christian should live his life. Aim: I want the listener to find needed changes in their walk with Christ. INTRODUCTION: Today we are going to look a text that is imbedded in the book of Hebrews. We find the word THEREFORE three times in this chapter. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Keeping Your Kids Out Of Concrete

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 22, 2007
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    There is NO more important task in the life of the believing parent than to provide the abundant life through active, unceasing training in following Christ and His Word.

    “Keeping Our Kids Out of The Concrete” Introduction: What is happening in our nation today? What is happening to our children and young people? Why are so many compromising, struggling, drowning and even dying? Why does it seem that each of the last few generations is taking longer and longer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Wilkerson avatar

    Running Toward The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Jan 27, 2010
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    Our journey of following Christ has it's shares of uphill grinds and downhill free-wheeling. The key is knowing how to deal with both of these times

    After I-80 replaced old highway 40 over Donner Pass the trip to Reno from our house got a bit easier. It easily cut the time in half but it also made for some interesting driving strategies for those on the drive. Do you remember those 1965 VW's bugs? When we drove Donner pass with one the bug ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ian Bullock avatar

    What Does It Mean To Take Up Our Cross? - Sermon Of Proper 17 - Year A

    Contributed by Ian Bullock on Aug 28, 2020
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    How do we demonstrate our willingness to follow Christ in our lives - The illustration was found on the internet, but I am unsure of the original source

    In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. ‘Then Jesus told his disciples, ‘If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will find it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Crucifying The Flesh

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 28, 2025
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    As believers, one of the fundamental aspects of following Christ is the call to crucify the flesh. The flesh represents our sinful nature, desires, and inclinations that oppose the will of God

    Title: CRUCIFYING THE FLESH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 5:24 "And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts." Supporting Texts: Romans 6:6, Colossians 3:5, Luke 9:23, Galatians 2:20, Matthew 16:24 INTRODUCTION: As believers, one ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Choices & Results

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 2, 2011
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    In order to follow the example of Christ’s humility, we must be willing to lay down our rights and reputation for the sake of the gospel. We must humble ourselves and serve others as a bondservant of Christ. If we say, we follow Christ; do we really live

    Opening illustration: At the 2009 Kansas high school state track championship, an unusual thing happened. The team that won the girls 3,200-meter relay was disqualified. But what happened next was even more unusual. The team that was awarded the state championship by default turned right around and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Fishing For People"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 21, 2015
     | 7,470 views

    Why do people not follow?

    "Fishing for People" Mark 1:14-20 Do we make it seem too easy? Do we not give enough explanation? Or perhaps, do people have an inkling of how difficult it is, and therefore make the decision to either "put it off," ignore it, or say "No. I refuse to believe it," when in reality the refusing ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Selvan John avatar

    Doing Good - Following God

    Contributed by Selvan John on Oct 9, 2006
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     | 8,934 views

    Why should we do good?

    Hebrews 13:16 “And do not forget to do good and to share with others for with such sacrifices God is pleased.” The scripture in Hebrews explains us that we should not ‘forget to do good’ – the immediate question in mind would be; can anyone forget to do good? I am sure as simple human beings we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dana Chau avatar

    Follow Jesus: Sacrificial Servanthood Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Aug 28, 2025
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    What comes to your mind when you hear the word “sacrificial”? Do you serve God faithfully while maintaining a healthy lifestyle and healthy relationship with Him? Get ready to learn how to fulfill our call to serve sacrificially without sacrificing what God never intended us to sacrifice!

    Follow JESUS: Sacrificial Servanthood Mark 10:32-45 We continue our mini-series on servanthood. This is really a sequel, since there are only two messages. Last week, sustainable servanthood, and today, sacrificial servanthood. Both messages are a part of the bigger church annual theme: ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Are You Secure In Christ?

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 6,486 views

    Some of you may remember the water incident in Walkerton, Ontario, Canada. Our church is about a 10 minute drive away and this is a message I preached following the tragedy.

    ARE YOU SECURE IN CHRIST? If there is one thing that the tragedy in Walkerton has taught people it is that we really take our water for granted. We never thought twice about taking a drink from our taps or taking a bath – or letting our kids play in the sprinklers – but this Ecoli thing has all ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Truth About Salvation, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 12, 2025
     | 131 views

    Salvation is about far more than fire insurance – but it must start with being reborn; with being devoted to the things OF God, because if you've been made new, that is all that should matter TO you!

    John, Part 10 Series: The Truth About Salvation, Part 1 John 2:23 – John 3:10 - Welcome to Seasons – intro – we are grateful you’re here today; dismiss children -- RE: Thursday: What questions do you have? Let’s dive in together! - Today we begin new series, “The Truth about Salvation”, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Wwjg - Come Follow Me.

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 28, 2001
    based on 62 ratings
     | 6,944 views

    This sermon deals with the cost involved in following Jesus.

    WWJG--Come Follow Me May 7, 2000 Psalm 1:1-6 Luke 14:25-34 One of the messages that has touched my heart in the most significant ways in this year was Pastor Toby’s Palm Sunday sermon. In it she drove home the reason for why we do what we do as believers in Christ with our gifts, our ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Anti-Christ And Tribulation (Part 2)

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 10, 2017
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    Following the rise of the anti-Christ, the world will experience tribulation unlike any previous encounter. Jesus offered warnings concerning the time following the abomination of desolation.

    The anti-Christ and Tribulation (Part 2) Matthew 24: 15-22 In our previous study we considered the rise of anti-Christ on the global scene. He will come to power with the promise of peace, uniting the world with his agenda. The peace accord with Israel will be brokered, and the world will enjoy a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken McKinley avatar

    What Do You Seek? Gifts Or Giver? Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Aug 19, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,738 views

    This is the 20th sermon in a series we've been doing on John's Gospel. In this sermon we focus on seeking Jesus as He is the greatest treasure, the only meaningful gift, not necessarily what He gives us, but He, Himself.

    What do you seek: The gifts or the Giver? (Gospel of John Part 20) Text: John 6:22-27 So we’ve been in John’s Gospel for some time now… and we’re in one of the longest chapters of the entire book… Chapter six… it has 71 verses. And the reason for that is because in all of those 71 verses; John is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jim McCutchen avatar

    The Folly Of Not Following The Wise Men

    Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Dec 26, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,135 views

    There are 5 keys the demonstrate how the kings were really wise men. Life if full of obsticles, challanges, and setbacks. It is imperative to seek Godly wisdom to direct the course of your life. The wise men were wise because they were able to discern t

    THE FOLLY OF NOT FOLLOWING THE WISE MEN! You have heard the phrase, “Out of the mouth of babes?” It comes from the simple truth that sometimes it takes a child to reveal lasting wisdom. It seems foolish but it isn’t! For example: Patrick, age 10, said, “Never trust a dog ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church