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  • Sam McCormick avatar

    Following Jesus

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Sep 28, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 72,516 views

    Jesus said, "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me." He also said, "Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple." So following him is vitally important. How is it done?

    Note: I have prepared some simple slides the I used in delivering this sermon. If anyone is interested in them, send me an Email at sam@srmccormick.net with the words "Following Jesus slides" in the subject, and I'll send the PowerPoint file directly by Email. FOLLOWING JESUS WHAT DOES IT ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Jesus Gives Us Hell

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 24, 2021
     | 1,981 views

    Jesus threatens hell over sins committed and threatens wrath in a call to repentance, telling us to chop off eye, hand, and feet. What hope do we have? Find out.

    9.26.21 Mark 9:38–50 38 John said to him, “Teacher, we saw someone driving out demons in your name. We tried to stop him, because he was not following us.” 39 But Jesus said, “Do not try to stop him, because no one who does a miracle in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Gordon McCulloch avatar

    Are We Really The Ones Whom God Has Saved.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 14, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,282 views

    This is the season of Joy, but not for everyone, in fact many have serious doubts. And we in the church maybe similar; even John the Baptist seriously doubted Jesus at the end. Can we take inspiration from him? Read on!

    This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 12th December 2010 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Advent 3 Year A Welcome Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Today is the third ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Hackernoon #4 Leadership In The Home At At The Office

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Sep 8, 2020
     | 1,904 views

    Leadership in the home and at work are similar. We must always remember the people surrounding us are on loan from God. We should take the role seriously as a follower of Jesus to train them up in the way they should go.

    HackerNoon is one of the leading tech blogs to learn about coding, blockchain, and startups. With over 7000 writers and 200,000 daily readers, Hacker Noon has become the voice of hackers around the world. The urban dictionary classifies a hacker as: as someone who strictly pursues creature ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus' Resurrection - Reality And Ministry Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 2, 2016
     | 5,091 views

    This messages shows that not only was Jesus' resurrection a reality but it led others to the ministry that would take the message to all the world.

    BIBLE MESSAGES ON EASTER Bob Marcaurelle freesermons@homeorchurchbiblestudy.com Yahoo to homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle Message 6 Annual Sermons Text: Matt. 28:6; Acts 5:29-30 Vol. 9 No. 12 Bob Marcaurelle JESUS’ RESURRECTION - ITS REALITY AND MINISTRY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Dunn avatar

    No Joke: God Means It Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 10, 2025
     | 127 views

    God values every soul, judges with mercy, and calls each heart to freedom—because He takes us more seriously than we ever imagined.

    1 · When Nobody Seems to Notice High school can make you feel invisible. You walk down a hallway packed with noise, and somehow nobody really sees you. They see the grades, the jersey, the hoodie, the attitude— but not the you underneath it all. You start to think maybe the world runs on ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Heroes (Do You Have What It Takes?)

    Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Oct 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,614 views

    What makes a Hero? Jesus is our Biblical example of hero and calls each one of us to become a hero. Traits of Hero - Selfless, Servants heart, Sacrifice. This is a reworking of my highly rated "Greater Love" memorial day message from May 2007

    HEROES Jn 15: 12-13 INTRO WHAT MAKES A HERO WE NEED THEM, LOVE THEM, DO WE UNDERSTAND THEM? LOOKED UP TO, BUT MORE - WHO WERE YOUR HEROES GROWING UP? WHY? BECAUSE OF WHAT THEY DID / ACCOMPLISHED OR WHO THEY ARE - THEIR CHARACTER HOW THEY TREATED YOU WHAT MAKES A HERO? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do Not Take Gods Glory And Receive His Worship

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jul 30, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,043 views

    All the glory, honour, praise, adoration and worship belongs to God. Allow God to be God and be a man.

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: DO NOT TAKE GOD'S GLORY AND RECEIVE HIS WORSHIP Acts 14:13-18 King James Version (KJV) 13 Then the priest of Jupiter, which was before their city, brought oxen and garlands unto the gates, and would have done sacrifice with the people. 14 Which when ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Zacchaeus: Searching For Jesus

    Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011
    based on 34 ratings
     | 16,762 views

    As we dig into this scripture, I want us to examine the two main characters. First, we’ll take a closer look at Zacchaeus, and then we’ll notice the star of the show: Jesus.

    Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army INTRODUCTION As we dig into this scripture, I want us to examine the two main characters. First, we’ll take a closer look at Zacchaeus, and then we’ll notice the star of the show: Jesus. I. ZACH: THE PROFILE OF A NORMAL GUY Zach represents every person who ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Going To Church With Jesus Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 8, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,227 views

    How is church relevant? Take Jesus to church. Confront Evil. Claim the Power of Jesus to transform. The authority and power of Jesus amazed everyone in the synagogue of Capernaum, and it makes church relevant today.

    GOING TO CHURCH WITH JESUS—Mark 1:21-28 We live in a time of declining church attendance. One reason is busyness; Sunday mornings are consumed with youth sports, catching up on the laundry or the lawn, or just chilling out after a busy week. Another reason might be that going to church is not as ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus And His Mum Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 27, 2018
     | 11,368 views

    In the process of being crucified Jesus takes a moment to make sure His mum is taken care of by John the disciple. This moment reminds us that everybody must have the right relationship with Jesus.

    Message John 19:25-27 Jesus and His Mum There is something special about being the oldest son. - You have a sense of responsibility. - You have a special bond … you just feel you are favoured. That is how it works doesn’t it. And it was exactly the same for Jesus. Read John 19:16b-27 This is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus On God-Pushing Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Sep 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,458 views

    Part 12 of a 13 week series Hearing Jesus Again. This message looks at how Jesus tells us the God-shaped heart will reject all attempts to control and manipulate and force our will on other people.

    Jesus On God-Pushing Part 12 in series Hearing Jesus Again Wildwind Community Church David Flowers August 2, 2008 What I’m going to share with you tonight is huge. It’s beyond huge. It’s massive. It’s so big that if this teaching of Christ’s had been clearly taught and applied during the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • James Wallace avatar

    You Can't Take It With You, But . . . Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Sep 20, 2025
     | 572 views

    How many of us follow the rich fool's lead and build bigger barns by finding new avenues for our investments, as though this life is all that matters? Jesus tells us to beware of all kinds of greed, including being greedy with our own possessions.

    There are some Bible passages which will forever be associated with vivid personal experiences. And today, as we consider the Parable of the Rich Fool, we have encountered one of those passages. My experience with it dates from nearly 40 years ago. In the spring of 1986 I was preparing to ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    What Does It Mean To Follow Jesus

    Contributed by Scott Berry on Aug 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,499 views

    Following Christ is more than just warm fuzzys in worship it’s about taking up your cross and being obedient to him as Lord

    What does it mean to follow Jesus. How do you define what it means to be a Christian? What is possibly the most common definition of what it means to be Christian? ‘I have a relationship with Jesus’ What does that even mean – I get it, he listens to you and you listen to him He makes you feel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Parnell avatar

    When A Sinner Meets Jesus

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 7, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,461 views

    An in-depth look at the emotional and spiritual workings that take place in the heart of a woman who comes in contact with the Son of God.

    WHEN A SINNER MEETS JESUS Luke 7:36-50 INTRO. Note the order of events briefly. (vs. 1-10) Jesus at Capernaum - heals the centurion’s servant. (vs. 11-17) Jesus in Nain (20 miles from Capernaum) - The widow’s son raised from the dead. (vs. 18-23) John the Baptist sends disciples to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist