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  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    It's All Or Nothing

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 3, 2011
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    If you were going on vacation would you be satisfied with getting halfway there? If you left a job half finished do you think your boss would be satisfied? If you gave it 50% would you be considered a real team player? Going halfway, giving it 50% doesn’t

    It’s All or Nothing INTRODUCTION: If you were going on vacation would you be satisfied with getting halfway there? If you left a job half finished do you think your boss would be satisfied? If you gave it 50% would you be considered a real team player? Going halfway, giving it 50% ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Evaluating The Cost Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011
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    Following Jesus is not easy, be ready for the long haul

    35. Who is Jesus? May 08st, 2011 (Mother’s Day) Evaluating the Cost Happy Mother’s day to all of our moms, we have a really special text for you today as we continue in our series through the gospel of Luke. Grace is free. Salvation is expensive. We spend a lot of time in the church ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Putting Faith Over Family Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 6, 2010
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    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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    What The Gospel Demands Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 27, 2010
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    This is the first in a series of sermons adapted from David Platt's "Radical" Series.

    What the Gospel Demands Text: Luke 14:25-34 This morning I want to talk to ya’ll about something that the Lord has been laying on my heart for some time, it’s just that I didn’t have a clear picture of it. And I think that it’s pertinent and relevant, and very important ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Supreme Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 27, 2010
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    This is the second in a short series of messages adapted from David Platt's "Radical" series.

    Supreme Sacrifice Text: Luke 14:25-35 (Read Text and Open with Prayer) Now we read this text last Sunday and we talked about how if this Book is true, then it should impact the way we live our lives, the way we spend our time, the way we spend our money, and the way our church operates. We talked ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Cost Of Serving Christ Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 5, 2010
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    Sermon 4 in series. As Jesus’ ministry became increasingly popular with those desiring to shed the bondage of the Pharisees, many desired to follow Him. Yet Jesus is not interested in crowds. Rather, Jesus desires commitment!

    Series: Things That Accompany Salvation Hebrews 6:9 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. Message 4: The Cost of Serving Christ Luke 14:25-35 REVIEW: Message #1: An Argument in Eternity. Mt. 7:21-23 Many who say ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Discipling Others? Series

    Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Jul 8, 2010
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    This sermon aims to move people from being consumers to people who disciple others. It emphasises that it is not the pastor's job to mature Christians but it is the role of the Christian to do this. It encourages personal prayer, bible reading and sharing

    Discipleship part 2 INTRODUCTION To open I would like to start with a true story that happened here at our church. A mother at our playgroup called ‘Jane’ wanted to know more about God, so I started a bible study after the play group. After a few weeks she said it was great but what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Hietsch avatar

    The Cost And Benefits Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Aug 25, 2010
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    A disciple is not simply one who merely changes moral behavior in regards to the teachings of Jesus Christ, but in response to God’s work in him or her seeks a fundamental shift toward the ethics of Jesus Christ in every way.

    Sept 5, 2010 The Cost and Benefits of Discipleship Grace mercy and peace from God the father and Christ Jesus our Lord. The text for this sermon is Luke 14:25-27, 33 Let’s read it again. The Cost of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    My Disciples

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 4, 2010
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    What does it take to be an authentic disciple of Christ Jesus?

    Luke 14: 25 - 35 / My Disciples Intro: A wise grandfather once told his grandchild the following story: “One day as I sat quietly with my dog in the sun of the front porch a large white rabbit suddenly ran across in front of us. The dog jumped up and took off after that big rabbit and began to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus Isn't Looking For Groupies

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 7, 2010
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    Jesus is not interested in gathering a bunch of hangers-on... his desire is that those who follow him be totally devoted to him and willing to reconfigure their family values, self-interests and their hold on stuff.

    Title: Jesus Isn’t Looking for Groupies Text: Luke 14:25-33 Thesis: When we decide to be a follower of Christ we must reconfigure our family values, our need to look out for #1 and our hold on stuff. Introduction CBS News reported that an estimated 87,000 people attended Glen Beck’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Carrying The Cross Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 8, 2010
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    Jesus calls his followers to deny themselves and carry the cross. What does this look like? What does it mean to deny ourselves in a culture and society based on consumerism?

    Luke 14:25-33 “Carrying the Cross” INTRODUCTION Have you noticed that we appear to be buried under an avalanche of forms? When Faye had her shoulder surgery done this spring she sign enough forms to have killed two or perhaps three large trees. The paper work involved in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Faithfulness Above All

    Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010
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    Jesus says, “If anyone comes to me and doesn’t hate his father, mother, wife, children, brothers, and sisters--and yes, even his own life--he cannot be my disciple” (Luke 14:26).

    Intro In the Gospel reading for today, we possibly find Jesus at the height of His success, as we measure it. Never had He enjoyed such large crowds. People flocked to Him--and the numbers just grew larger and larger as He got closer to Jerusalem. Yet, Jesus has to ruin it by preaching a bunch ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Greg Carr avatar

    The Kind Of Church Jesus Had In Mind Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Oct 10, 2010
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    Part five in this series deals with the importance of discipleship. Learning equals discipleship.

    Last week we looked at one of the four qualities of the kind of church that Jesus had in mind. The four qualities are seen in the acronym WELL A Worshipping church. An Evangelizing church. A Learning church. A Loving church. Last week we looked at Evangelism which is simply the practice of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Discipleship Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 26, 2011
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    This series focuses on becoming a true disciple. Part one focuses on our need to understand the costs involved in becoming a disciple.

    Discipleship Part 1: Pupil and Followers Scriptures: Matthew 18:3; Luke 14:25-33 Introduction: This morning I will start a series I’ve titled “Discipleship.” In our adult bible study class, we have been discussing our simple church process. A large part of our discussions ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Invitation

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 1, 2011
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    We often think of a invitation, as a invitation to accept Jesus as our Savior, but God gives us a invitation to follow Him daily!

    Luke 14:16-25-Then He said to him, “A certain man gave a great supper and invited many, and sent his servant at supper time to say to those who were invited, ‘Come, for all things are now ready.’ But they all with one accord began to make excuses. The first said to him, ‘I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist