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  • Mike McGuire avatar

    The Follow Up Of Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Mike Mcguire on May 6, 2016
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    A sermon about following up decisions after an evangelistic event

    Introduction: One of the biggest problems with evangelism efforts is the lack of translation into new, committed members of the local church. Often in times of crusades and revivals, many people will make decisions. Programs like the power teams and other events even such as Billy Graham crusades ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trouble At A Place Of Revelation

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 19, 2014
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    The enemy of our souls tries to snatch away the words of our confessions of faith while they are still in our mouths, robbing us of our newly received blessing.

    TROUBLE AT A PLACE OF REVELATION. Matthew 16:21-28. The place was Caesarea Philippi (Matthew 16:13): a place of revelation, and a place of decision. Which of two realms will we choose? Which of two religions? Who is it that we are following? Jesus asked the disciples, ‘Whom say ye that I am?’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    His Faithful, Fickle Followers Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Jul 2, 2007
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    Part of a series looking at 4 people whose lives were changed as a result of their encounter with Christ. This message looks at the crowds.

    His Faithful, Fickle Followers Mt. 21:1-11 Show “That’s My King” Video What an amazing description of our King. But is it our description of the King? Turn with me please to Mt. 21:1-11. We’re looking at people in Scripture whose encounter with Jesus changed their lives. •Today, we look at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Come Follow Me PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
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    The main point of this sermon is to explore the call of Jesus Christ, understanding that while discipleship requires self-sacrifice, it brings immeasurable blessings and a new way of life.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive deep into the life-changing call of Jesus Christ, the cost that comes with answering that call, and the immense blessing it brings into our lives. As Dietrich Bonhoeffer once said, "Salvation is free, but discipleship will cost you your ...read more

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    Take Me To The Rock

    Contributed by Tr Precht on Sep 12, 2006
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    We need to fall upon the Rock that is Christ Jesus

    And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. (Mat 16:18) Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    "exciting Enough To Be Contagious"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 25, 2019
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    A sermon about being caught up in something bigger than yourself.

    “Exciting Enough to be Contagious” Matthew 4:18-22 Early last week I sat in my office and listened, for several hours, to a woman who lives in her van with her 32-year-old son. She was probably about 50 but looked much older. She had an extremely low view of herself, and had been abused by ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Taking Up Stakes

    Contributed by Greg Bryan on Nov 20, 2004
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     | 2,954 views

    In order for each of us to move toward becoming the person God created us to be and fulfill the purpose He created us to fulfill, we must pull some stakes and refuse to let limitations define us.

    Taking Up Stakes Living without limits for God’s glory ILL- Elephant Intro I tried to look brave, but inside, I was shaking in my sneakers as we stood within five feet of a six-ton elephant tethered outside the circus tent. I had seen elephants at the zoo before, behind iron bars, but this was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Following The Crowd

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 26, 2023
     | 1,516 views

    The crowd in Jerusalem that day was made up of ordinary people, people like you, people like me.

    I wonder how many people in the crowd who shouted for Barabbas had also been in the crowd that shouted “Hosanna” a week before. Crowds had followed Jesus throughout his ministry. Crowds pushed their way into the little house in Capernaum so that the only way a paralyzed man could get to Jesus was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Taking Up The Mantle

    Contributed by Bryan Lassiter on Dec 4, 2020
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    Advent 2, 2020 We are challenged by Mark's gospel to take up the mantle of Isaiah - just like John the Baptist

    Taking up the Mantle Mark 1:1-8 Matthew has a Christmas story in which Joseph is prominent. Luke has a Christmas story. Even John has a Christmas story from a cosmic perspective where the Word became flesh. But is there a Christmas story in Mark? Let us see. From first appearances, it kinda ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Giddy Up Gideon

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 27, 2008
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    Do you feel comfortable sitting on the sidelines not taking a stand not stating an opinion? Have you given in to the pressure of todays society and found yourself like Gideon fallen away from God? Have you decided its better to hide than fight for what

    Giddy Up Gideon In todays scripture passages we see two very different reactions by two different men who decide to follow God. Let us look at the Old Testament account of Gideon. The name Gideon means Destroyer, Mighty warrior or Feller (of trees). Well as the story opens we see that Gideon ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Christian Follow-Up

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Nov 22, 2017
     | 13,711 views

    A new believer is tender and needs to be nurtured for spiritual growth. When such is not done it may affect the faith of the believer or tell on him if he grows without the rudiments of the Christian faith.

    THEME- POPULATING GOD’S KINGDOM TOPIC- FOLLOW UP TEXT- ACTS 15:36-41 INTRODUCTION The term follow up is scriptural and it is very important if we need a healthy, mature and established church. Follow up is likened to the mother-child relationship. A mother that gives birth to a child should stay ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Cost Of Discipleship

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 14, 2003
    based on 324 ratings
     | 52,643 views

    The Text is the Gospel Reading for Common Lectionary, Year B, the theme is characteristics of a Disciple as seen in this text.

    THE COST OF DISCIPLESHIP—MARK 8:27-38 --by R. David Reynolds Billy Graham has said, “Salvation is free, but discipleship costs everything we have” [--Edythe Draper, Drapers Book of Quotations for the Christian World (Wheaton: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., 1992)]. In our text this morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Weight Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 12, 2017
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     | 9,558 views

    Re-examining the great weight of following the Lord

    Matthew 27:32-33 (NIV2011) 32 As they were going out, they met a man from Cyrene, named Simon, and they forced him to carry the cross. 33 They came to a place called Golgotha (which means “the place of the skull”). Matthew 16:24 (NIV2011) 24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    You Follow Me

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Apr 21, 2023
     | 2,256 views

    Can someone like Peter be forgiven? Can someone who persecuted the Church like Paul be forgiven? Can someone like me be forgiven? Can any of us be restored and made useable for the kingdom of God?

    Lovest Thou Me? John 21:15-23 I have done things in my life that I am deeply ashamed of. Before my own conversion, I had broken every commandment God gave to Moses on Sinai. I lied, cheated, stole, lusted, committed adultery many times, and did not show respect to my parents. I at least ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Risk-Taker (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,836 views

    We often meet with crosses in the way of duty; and though we must not pull them upon our own heads, yet, when they are laid for us, we must take them up, and carry them after Christ. We must never be ashamed of Christ and his gospel.

    Opening illustration: What have we gotten ourselves into? Many people have asked this question when they were faced with great personal risk. • A mountain climber ~ is it worth taking the risk? • A soldier in combat ~ is it worth it? John 14: 21 says, "He who has My commandments and keeps them, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational