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  • JOHN BAGGETT avatar

    Following Christ Means Change Series

    Contributed by John Baggett on Oct 29, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,112 views

    Following Jesus meant for His disciples and means for us. (1)Change of FOCUS (2)Change that brings FORSAKING some things (3) Changing POWER into our lives. Part of a series but can be preached alone.

    This sermon is part of a series called Back to the Future. The sermon is easily adaptable to be preached individually without any serious flow change. ** Following Christ Means Change Mt 4 ** How many of you rode into church this morning on a horse? I know there was a day some of you did come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Making Disciples Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 12, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,018 views

    The way we make disciples is by showing them how to look like Jesus.

    Making Disciples Text: John 1:35-42 Introduction 1. Illustration: A story is told – by Fredrick Beuchner I believe – called "The Happy Hypocrite." It is a story about a man who was born with an awful facial deformity. He grew up alone and lonely. When reaching adulthood, he decided to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The 7 Backward Steps Of Peter

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 10, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,435 views

    Peter, the greatest of the 12, a man of faith & power, took 7 backward steps that nearly ruined his ministry. But God's love & grace was greater than his sin. He was restored and again became God's prime mover. Look for these 7 steps in your life.

    THE 7 BACKWARD STEPS OF PETER Mk. 14:30-72 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A college student went into a large pet supply store and approached the pet food counter, “Hi! I would like to order 30,000 cockroaches to be picked up tomorrow, please.” 2. The astonished clerk said, “What in the world would ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Disciple Peter - Former Memories Kindled – Part 4 Of 4 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 14, 2022
     | 1,511 views

    Peter was miserable for 2 plus days with the whole sense of failure drowning him. His whole life changed when he had that special encounter with the Lord and was restored. God deals in restoration for all of us and lifts us out of failure.

    THE DISCIPLE PETER - FORMER MEMORIES KINDLED – PART 4 OF 4 SERIES - THE CHARACTERS IN JOHN’S GOSPEL John 20 v 1 Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came early to the tomb while it was still dark, and saw the stone already taken away from the tomb, John 20:2 and so she ran and came ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Peter Got Hungry

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 5, 2015
     | 9,122 views

    God went to great lengths to bring together Cornelius and Peter. On this meeting hinged the salvation of all the world. With the “keys” of his Apostolic ministry, Peter opened the gates, not realizing that billions of people would enter.

    WHEN PETER GOT HUNGRY Acts 10:1-48 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Things are going badly for Israel. The economy is in a tail spin, inflation is getting higher and immigrants are flooding in from all over. Problems, problems, problems, but what to do? 2. So the Knesset holds a special session to come ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Heart Trouble Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 19, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 20,255 views

    This sermon takes a close look at Simon Magus,the converted sorcerer whose heart was not quite right. It is designed to help Christian deal with old habits and attitudes that sometimes emerge during the Christian walk.

    Subject: Heart Trouble In The Church Text: Acts 8:9-24 Introduction: Up to this point, the early church had experienced its empowerment, which brought signs, wonders and miracles, and rapid growth. In chapter seven, it suffered its first martyr, Stephen. Saul kept the coats of those who stoned ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Playing Follow The Leader Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 13, 2011
     | 4,544 views

    This is the fourth message in a series that takes a fresh look at the twenty-third Psalm. This message examines the leadership provided by the shepherd.

    How many of you have ever played “Simon Says?” As you know, “Simon Says” is a more detailed version of the game “Follow the Leader.” The object of the game is to listen closely to the instructions given by the leader to make sure that you can stay in the game. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Follower Of Christ And Leader Of Others

    Contributed by James Dorman on May 9, 2017
     | 4,028 views

    This sermon was preached at a Galilean (by Discipleguide) initiation and explores their motto.

    Textual Segment:Tonight, Joshua was inducted into the Gallileans. I want to examine their motto more closely. Their 2 key verses are great life verses for us all. Their motto: Follower of Christ, leader of others, is based on 1 Peter 2:21 NKJV For to this you were called, because Christ also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seeing, Seeking And Following - The Bartimaeus Way

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 19, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,716 views

    Sometimes a story is more than a story. It is true with Bartimaeus story. It is our story as humans. IT is our story as seekers. It is our story as followers. It is the story of what Jesus can do in the life of a willing and surrendered person.

    Scripture: Mark 10:46-52; Psalm 34:1-8, 19-22; Job 42:1-6, 10-17 Theme: Once I was Blind but He Makes Me Proposition: The Story of Bartimaeus is a multi-leveled story: It is the Story of sinful humanity, the story of a true seeker and the story of a transformed disciple The Story of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "change Your Heart And Life"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 17, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,341 views

    A sermon about making the decision to follow Jesus.

    “Change Your Heart and Life” Matthew 4:12-23 Have you ever heard of the elephant seal of Argentina? Well, apparently they exist. And soon after giving birth to her seal pup, the mother seal will leave the pup on the shore to go feed in the waters off the coast. After feeding, the mother ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Peter In Lydda: A Man Healed Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 4, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,947 views

    With Paul home in Tarsus, the narrative focuses once more on Peter. This passage can be viewed as a picture album featuring the ministry of Peter as a traveling preacher.

    March 25, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Title: Peter in Lydda: A man healed (9:32-35) Scripture 32 And it came to pass, as Peter passed throughout all quarters, he came down also to the saints which dwelt at Lydda. 33 And there he found a certain man named Aeneas, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    What Do You Want From Jesus

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 15, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,108 views

    If Jesus were to ask you, why are you following him, how would you respond. This message looks at the two thieves who were crucified with Christ, and what they wanted from him.

    What Do You Want From Jesus? Proverbs 9:10-12 Luke 23:32-43 Have you ever tried to use deception to get what you wanted. You told someone something good about themselves, because you had plans for later. It could have been a statement, “Mommy I Love You, You’re the best Mom in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    How Could He? [peter's Denial Of Christ] Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 24, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 21,901 views

    So often we judge Peter harshly for his denials of Christ, but how often do WE find ourselves walking in his shoes! We need to remember that this story does have a great ending!

    Luke 22:54-62 [ESV] 54Then they seized him and led him away, bringing him into the high priest’s house, and Peter was following at a distance. 55And when they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat down among them. 56Then a servant girl, seeing him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Restoreth My Soul Series

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Mar 9, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,161 views

    How is it that sheep under such great care of the shepherd would need to be restored?

    He Restoreth My Soul Psalms 23:1-6 In our study of the 23rd Psalms we should reminded that these are the words of the sheep who speaks of the care that is given by the Shepherd. It is a great reflection of the relationship the sheep has with it Shepherd. • The Shepherd makes me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Restored!

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 1, 2018
     | 10,983 views

    Like Peter, Jesus can restore us from our past mistakes through the process of reaffirming our love for him.

    I WAS READING IN THE BOOK, “STREAMS IN THE DESERT”WHICH STATED THAT ONE OF LIFE’S GREATEST CONTRADICTIONS IS KNOWING THAT THE ONLY PERSON WHO IS TRULY AT REST IS THE ONE WHO HAD ACHIEVED THAT REST BY WORKING THROUGH THE STRUGGLES OF CONFLICT, MISTAKES AND REGRET. THE BOOK WENT ON TO NOTE THAT: ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist