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  • Kris Roberts avatar

    The Heart Of A Servant

    Contributed by Kris Roberts on Apr 23, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
     | 23,057 views

    A look at what it costs to be great in this life

    “The Heart of a Servant” 1.Introduction · Who is the greatest person living today? Lead discussion Matthew 20:26-28 says… “Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave, just as the Son of Msn did not come to be served, but to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Christianity

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jun 26, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,447 views

    Explains the costs and rewards of faithfulness as a Christian.

    Let’s take a look at society’s honest view of the early church by reviewing this letter from antiquity: For Christians are not distinguished from the rest of mankind by country, or by speech, or by dress. For they do not dwell in cities of their own, or use a different language, or practice a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clint Shrum avatar

    Are You One Of His Disciples

    Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 6, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,784 views

    How being a disciple come with a cost

    RE YOU ONE OF HIS DISCIPLES Matthew 26:69-75 Intro: Here we find Jesus has been led into the area known as the Praetorium to be tried in court. Peter has re-appeared after abandoning Him in the garden. Immediately, a young woman has recognized Him as one of Jesus’ followers and begins to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Challenge Of Discipleship

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 22, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,125 views

    Looking at discipleship

    The Challenge of Discipleship - Luke 9:18-27 Gladstone Baptist Church – 8/1/06 pm The Matrix is an interesting movie in which the characters one by one struggle with the belief that Neo is “The One” who was prophesied about – the One who would save them all from the evil that is the Matrix. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    The Discipleship Test

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 22, 2014
     | 6,163 views

    Following Jesus is the absolutely most important priority in the life of a Christian. What do you think Jesus would say about how well you’re following Him?

    The Discipleship Test Jan. 29, 2014 Luke 9.51-62 Luke 9:51-62 (NASB) 51 When the days were approaching for His ascension, He was determined to go to Jerusalem; 52 and He sent messengers on ahead of Him, and they went and entered a village of the Samaritans to make arrangements for Him. 53 But they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Call To Discipleship

    Contributed by Joanna Beveridge on Feb 2, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,500 views

    If we want to be Jesus’ disciples, we must accept his supreme authority as Lord over every part of our lives.

    In today’s readings we have 2 examples of ordinary people coming face to face with the power of God. Firstly, we have Isaiah’s powerful and compelling vision of an encounter with God in the Temple, in which God’s might and majesty are powerfully displayed. Isaiah must have been completely ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Costly Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 18, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,081 views

    Equating the conditions of salvation with the conditions of discipleship is a sure path to confusion. This sermon explains Christ’s demands of costly commitment to be his disciple, experience his greatest blessings and be rewarded in heaven.

    Costly Discipleship Sermon 4 in the series, “Free Grace in Focus – A Biblical Answer to Lordship Salvation” Chuck Sligh / September 4, 2010 TEXT: John 8:31 – “Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed.” INTRODUCTION Illus. – A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Question That Defines Eternity - Matthew 16:13-28 Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 7, 2025
     | 509 views

    WHO DO YOU SAY JESUS IS? THIS IS THE QUESTION THAT DEFINES ETERNITY. True discipleship begins with a right confession of who Jesus is, embraces the necessity of the cross, and responds with wholehearted surrender to follow Him; regardless of the cost.

    2025.07.06. Sermon Notes. THE QUESTION THAT DEFINES ETERNITY - MATTHEW 16:13-28 PART 2 William Akehurst, HSWC THE CHRIST, THE CROSS, AND THE CALL - MATTHEW 16:13-28 SCRIPTURES: Matthew 16:13-28, Mark 16:19-20, Ephesians 1:20-23 THE QUESTION THAT DEFINES ETERNITY: "Who Do You Say Jesus Is? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Determined Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 3, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,256 views

    Exposition of Mark 10:32-34 about the implications and example of Jesus related to discipleship

    Text: Mark 10:32-34, Title: Determined Discipleship, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/6/08, PM A. Opening illustration: Explain the choosing of a disciple in Jesus’ day, "Utterly ordinary, so commonplace: while we profess to know a power the 20th century cannot reckon with. We are all sideliners, coaching and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Call To Discipleship PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 13, 2023
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     | 1,170 views

    Explores Jesus' call to Peter and Andrew, their immediate response, and how we can similarly respond to God's call in our lives.

    Good morning, my friends! It's a joy to see each and every one of you here today. We're gathered here not just as a congregation, but as a family, bound together by our shared faith and love for our Savior, Jesus Christ. Let's start off by reading our Scripture passage for today, straight from the ...read more

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    Priority Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Wayne Mock on Feb 4, 2011
     | 7,170 views

    Following Christ is not always easy, however it must always be the highest priority.

    There are those who want to avoid all that is difficult. Some look for the easiest way. Some seek that which will bring less challenge or less hardship. The US Marine Corps takes pride in having a far different attitude. On the US Marine Corps website are these words under eligibility, “Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Terms Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by David Baeder on May 8, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,558 views

    Lesson three in a 15 lesson series on discipleship.

    Discipleship The Terms of Discipleship Sunday, April 25, 2010 am Reading: Luke 14:16-35 ESV Introduction: As a minister, there is something that irritates me. Perhaps it should not, but it does. What bothers me is hearing about all these people who “used to be members of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Meaning Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by David Baeder on May 8, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,514 views

    Lesson one in a 15 lesson series on discipleship.

    Discipleship The Meaning of Discipleship Sunday, April 11, 2010 am Reading: Mark 8:34-38 Introduction: This morning, we’re beginning a new adventure. We’re starting a new sermon series on discipleship. I’m afraid that “discipleship” is a term that most of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Success In Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Apr 28, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,708 views

    So what does it mean to be successful as a disciple of Jesus Christ?

    “SUCCESS IN DISCIPLESHIP” 6th in Series: Searching For Success Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, February 14, 2010 AM (Note: This message greatly inspired by and partly modeled after a message by Dr. Tony Evans titled “The Great Commission”and delivered at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    The Call To Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 2, 2022
     | 2,649 views

    Jesus said go and make disciples. Your task as a disciple is to make disciples. You are to become a fisher of men. Jesus expects nothing less than total obedience.

    Charles Sheldon wrote a challenging book called In His Steps. In this book Henry Maxwell is the pastor of First Church Raymond. A visitor about 33 years old out of work walked to the front of the church and asks what does it mean to follow Christ? He collapsed and died three days later. A group ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist