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  • Tom Fuller avatar

    The True Costs And Benefits Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 5, 2006
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     | 4,015 views

    What does it take to be a disciple of Jesus Christ? What does it mean to take up your cross and follow Him. It may be different than you think.

    Two of the major reasons marriages fail are 1) a failure to leave or 2) a failure to cleave. If a husband or wife is so burdened by their family of origin, or are literally shackled by their parents and unable to form a new life with their husband, the marriage is in jeopardy. Or if they leave ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    A Witch's Invitation Series

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Jan 18, 2002
    based on 189 ratings
     | 16,257 views

    3rd in series of Taking Up Your Cross in Today’s World. This sermon is to inform Christians of the snares of the occult and how to recognize them.

    A Witch’s Invitation Several years ago Christian music artist Carman produced a song and video entitled "A Witch’s Invitation." Very seldom do you hear Christian artist or even Pastors telling about the snares of the occult. What I want to discuss tonight is the occult. The definition of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Glory Of The Cross

    Contributed by Joseph Barraclough on Jul 29, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,047 views

    This sermon is to help us understand why Paul gloried in the Cross of Christ, and see how this motivated him in ministry.

    Text: Galatians 6:14 “But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.” Intro: On this day we have gathered together for this special service to commemorate the Resurrection Morning nearly 2,000 years ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Does It Mean To Follow Jesus

    Contributed by Scott Berry on Aug 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,073 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

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    The Zoad In The Road Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 2, 2009
    based on 57 ratings
     | 47,457 views

    Have you come to a "Cross" road in your life? Have you decided to make a decision to take up your cross and follow Jesus? Not to decide is to decide. Which path will you choose?

    OPEN: This begins a series which we’re calling "Dr. Seuss and God". Dr. Seuss (actually Theodor Seuss Geisel) dedicated himself to writing simple, entertaining and thoughtful poems that used basic words children would understand. But every once in a while, Dr. Seuss would introduce what some people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Denying Yourself

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024
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    Revival revolves around this very notion and directly balances on the denial of ourselves and the cross we carry. Are we ready to take it on? Are we ready to carry our cross?

    Illustration: Passion Season - Jesus enters Jerusalem on a donkey. What is He denying himself? Jesus is in the garden of gethsemane. What is He denying himself? What cup does He choose? Jesus is put on the cross. What is He denying himself? The path is different because it is the path of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Sets The Highest Standards For His Students Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 7, 2022
     | 1,960 views

    1. We must say "no" to our selfishness. 2. We must carry our cross. 3. We must follow His footsteps.

    Jesus Sets the Highest Standards for His Students The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 16:20-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 7, 2022) BACKGROUND: *In Matthew chapters 14-16, Jesus Christ continued to prove that He is the Messiah promised in the Old Testament. With both His works and His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Sets The Highest Standards For His Disciples Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 26, 2022
     | 2,223 views

    New version with information about Christians being in Christ. 1. We must say "no" to our selfishness. 2. We must carry our cross. 3. We must follow His footsteps.

    Jesus Sets the Highest Standards for His Disciples The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 16:20-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 26, 2022) (New version with information about Christians being in Christ.) BACKGROUND: *Today's message is about the high standards Jesus sets for His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bearing Your Cross!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 13, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,275 views

    What does it mean to "take up" or "bear" your cross? What does the Bible teach about "cross-bearing"?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Mark 8:34; 1 Corinthians 1:22-24 This morning I want us to look at a verse of Scripture, Mark 8:34. "Then Jesus called the crowd to Him along with His disciples ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Discipleship: Taking Up A Cross And A Shovel

    Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002
    based on 431 ratings
     | 97,007 views

    A strong challenge to full discipleship.

    READ: Luke 6:46-49 We’re going to come straight to the subject matter of these verses this evening. I have no introduction, except to say that: - in verse 46 - Jesus ASKS A DAMNING QUESTION - in verse 47 - Jesus CALLS FOR DECISIVE ACTION - in verse 48 - Jesus GIVES A DRAMATIC ILLUSTRATION And ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Important Instructions From Jesus Our King (Part 4) Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 17, 2022
     | 2,704 views

    We should love Jesus enough: 1. To confess that He is our Lord (vs. 32-33). 2. To choose the Lord over our family (vs. 34-37). 3. To carry our cross for Him (vs. 38-39). 4. To be fully confident in Him (vs. 40-42).

    Important Instructions from Jesus Our King (Part 4) The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 10:32-42 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared February 17, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 10. Most of you know that in this chapter, Jesus was about to send His twelve Apostles out to the lost ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Take Up Your Beam

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Nov 16, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,328 views

    The importance of every member of the body of Christ experiencing the presence of God and coming to a better understanding of God’s calling on their lives.

    Take up your beam Purpose of teaching- not just for information exchange but for life transformation- that is not a preference. When Saul was knocked down by the HS on the Road to Damascus, he knew- not a casual transformation. We live in an age that has trivialized faith. We have made it little ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Taking Up The Mantle

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 18, 2012
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     | 18,039 views

    Take up your mantle (calling) and follow Jesus.

    1 Taking Up the Mantle 2Ki 2:1 And it came to pass, when the LORD would take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal. 2Ki 2:2 And Elijah said unto Elisha, Tarry here, I pray thee; for the LORD hath sent me to Bethel. And Elisha said unto him, As the LORD ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Race Relations Emphasis Sunday Series

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Feb 5, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 9,716 views

    Learn to reach beyond racial barriers to demonstrate the power of Biblical unity. This is the 5th in the series of Taking Up Your Cross in Today’s World. February 10, 2002

    Race Relations Emphasis Sunday February 10 ,2002 Good evening cousins. That’s right we are not only Brothers and Sisters in Christ, but we are also blood relatives, even though it may be distant relatives. Today is Race Relations Emphasis Sunday. We will discuss how we are all related ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Power Up Your Discipleship Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 16, 2023
     | 1,329 views

    Jesus once asked a question about identity: “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” Interestingly, he got several responses.

    Introduction An estimated 113 million viewers watched the Super Bowl. What do people always talk about after a Super Bowl? Ads! Most expensive ever - at $7 million per 30 seconds.  The most memorable ad I saw? Tubi - the one where everyone scrambled to find their remote control.  ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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