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Demands Of Discipleship

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Feb 17, 2008

Are we just followers, or true disciples, of Jesus? There is a difference! If we are a true disciple, then we have rewards in heaven. If we are just followers, we may not. Let us learn about the demands of discipleship.

It is possible to be a follower of Jesus without being a disciple; to be a camp follower without being a soldier of the king; to be a hanger-on in some great work without pulling one’s weight. Someone was talking to a great scholar about a younger man. He said, “So and so tells me that he was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: United Methodist

The Next Best Thing Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 19, 2007

This sermon series asks the question - Do we really look like Jesus? Are we disciples or are we just tagging along? Are we becoming imitators of God?

The Next Best Thing Eight Secrets to Imitating Christ Pt 2 Ephesians 5 Last week we began this series looking at Paul’s challenge to the church to be Imitators of Christ. The question that we posed last week and will continue to pose during this series is “Are you the next best thing to Jesus in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-33

Denomination: *other

Kickball And Peacemaking

Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Apr 20, 2007

Biblical Peacemaking is to be lived out in all of life.

Kickball and Peacemaking Pastor Bruce Hamsher I still remember today what recess felt like when I was in the third grade. That year the game was kickball. More pointedly, I remember the awesome red ball we used. It was the kind of ball which was somewhat solid, yet ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Mennonite

Foundations And Fathers Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 11, 2005

Did you ever notice a building starts with the foundation? Do you thinks a Father is a foundation in the home? If the foundations are destroyed what can we fathers do? The exposition of this text will answer that question.

FOUNDATIONS and FATHERS Psalms 11:1-7 (1) In the LORD I take refuge; How can you say to my soul, "Flee as a bird to your mountain; {2} For, behold, the wicked bend the bow, They make ready their arrow upon the string, To shoot in darkness at the upright in heart. {3} If the foundations are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-7

Denomination: *other

A Means To Change Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Feb 10, 2009

GRACE IS CENTRAL IN MENTORING TO PRODUCE LIVES OF INTEGRITY.

M&M’S of Integrity a means to change October 5, 2008 Titus 2:11-15 INTRODUCTION Behavior modification is the use of behavior change techniques to change behavior and reactions to stimuli through positive and negative reinforcement or the reduction of bad behavior through positive and negative ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Simeon's Song Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 23, 2012

God's promise, hope, light and revelation

SIMEON’S SONG Luke 2:28 -32 Dec. 18, 2022 Have you ever anticipated something with so much excitement you could hardly wait? I remember when I was growing up being so excited about Christmas morning that I’d try to go to sleep at 6:00 or 7:00 o’clock the night before…my brother, sister and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:28-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"How To Be Sane In An Insane World"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 2, 2015

The peace which exceeds understanding; Jesus offers it to you.

"How to be Sane in an Insane World" Philippians 4:4-9 A young white man, barely out of his teens, becomes obsessed with anti-black, white supremacy websites on the internet. And although, some of the people he hangs out with and even considers friends are African American, he walks into a Bible ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: United Methodist

In A World Where Jesus Said Yes To The Devil Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Mar 8, 2014

A journey in our imagination into what would happen if The Wizard of Gallilee said "yes" to the Serpent's temptations in the desert, and what happens if we say "yes".

Hissss Hissss Imagine…. Imagine….. And the wizard of Gallillee waved his wand. And every church was full. The crowds packed in, acknowledging Jesus as the one true God. Every church was full. So many people crowding in, standing room only. The collection plate piled HIGH full of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Anger Management Series

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Apr 2, 2021

Anger is a two-edged sword: our disciplined responses to conflict can reflect spiritual wisdom and bear witness to the transforming power of grace. How well we control anger can reveal a lot about our spiritual health.

An OR nurse in Georgia tells the story of a couple arriving at the hospital, both of them with gunshot wounds. The husband had overslept on his first day on the job because his wife forgot to set the alarm, and he expressed his displeasure by shooting her in the arm. Not to be outdone, she ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-21

Spiritual Refreshment And Blessing Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 22, 2022

True wisdom is more than intelligence and knowledge. True wisdom is acting on the knowledge you have. The wise will make the right turn back to God. A blessing awaits you.

We have all had it happen. You are driving in an unfamiliar area and make a turn, and something does not seem right. As you go on you realize that there is no way that this could be the right road. It is time to stop traveling the wrong direction and turn around and go back. Repentance is like ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 14:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Real Men Let God Lead The Way

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 16, 2019

Father's Day message from Psalms 127 about letting God lead the way.

Title: Real Men Let God Lead the Way Theme: To show the importance of letting God lead in the life of men. Text: Psalms 127:1 – 5 Psalms 127:1-5 A Song of Ascents. Of Solomon. Unless the Lord builds (establish, a foundation) the house, They labor (toil and effort) in vain (they are just spinning ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5, Deuteronomy 6:4-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Fifth Sunday Of Easter, Year B-- Vine And Branches-- See You Later, Suckers!

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 27, 2024

“We’re dying on the vine here!”

Today, we hear about pruning and abiding to bear fruit. Regarding pruning, “There’s a sucker born every minute,” is an expression used in the hope of making money selling something worthless to a gullible customer. Similarly, in gardening, sucker shoots are false branches or stems that suck the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

Until Am Filled With Power Series

Contributed by Musasizi Ronald on Aug 29, 2024

A friend asked, “Ronald, I have never seen you do Evangelism why?” Then I answered, “How can I preach a Jesus whom I can’t demonstrate?

One of the miss conceptions I have seen in these our days is the urge of men to do Kingdom works with the enlightenment from their minds. Just because it is written, “Go ye into the world and make disciples of all nations (Matt 28:19-20)” doesn’t mean that anyone who reads it should straight away ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Mark 3:27, Luke 2:46-50, Luke 4:14, Luke 9:35, Deuteronomy 26:8-10, Romans 1:16, Luke 10:1-23, Luke 24:49, Colossians 4:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Prophetic Suffering Servant PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the prophecy of Isaiah 53:1-12, emphasizing the sacrificial love of Jesus Christ as the Suffering Servant who offers hope for despair, redemption for bondage, and reconciliation for estrangement.

Good Morning, Church family! It's such a joy to see each and every one of you here today. We're going to be diving deep into a powerful and poignant prophecy from Isaiah 53:1-12. This passage, my friends, presents to us a vivid image of the ultimate Suffering Servant, our Savior Jesus Christ. In ...read more

Topics: Divine Exchange

Unforgiveness Series

Contributed by Daniel Bauder on Oct 29, 2006

This begins a series on faith by looking at unforgivness as a hinderence to faith

SERIES ON FAITH Part One “Unforgivness” Adapted from a message by Bruce Shields Mark 11:20-26 September 17, 2006 Broadway Baptist Church Rev Dan Bauder INTRODUCTION This morning we are starting a series on a subject that has been sorely misunderstood. I’m talking about faith. Over the next ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:20-26

Denomination: Baptist