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  • Isaac Butterworth avatar

    A Claim, A Commandment, And A Promise

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jan 12, 2015
     | 4,034 views

    Casual Christianity is worthless and brings neither glory to God nor satisfaction to the soul.

    I love fast food. I know I shouldn’t, but I do. Actually, I don’t really love it; I’m just comfortable with it. It’s quick. It’s easy. And it’s cheap. It’s not good for me, I know. The last time I ate a Big Mac, I checked the calorie count. If you eat just ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Words Of Spirit & Life Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 25, 2008
    based on 100 ratings
     | 33,229 views

    During the 1st part of Jesus’ ministry people were attracted by His teaching. Many attached themselves to Him, some of them wholeheartedly, some loosely. Then came a time when their allegiance was tested-as it comes to test every disciple.

    JOHN 6: 59-71 WHO CAN ACCEPT WORDS OF SPIRIT AND LIFE? During the first part of Jesus’ ministry people were attracted by His teaching and flocked round Him. Many attached themselves to Him, some of them wholeheartedly, some loosely. Then came a time when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Jesus Sets High Standards For Discipleship

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 68 ratings
     | 18,464 views

    Jesus set standards high for His disciples. "If anyone will come after Me, let him deny himself, take up cross and follow me."

    Jesus set standards high for His disciples. "If anyone will come after Me, let him deny himself, take up cross and follow me." Illustration:I went into church and sat on the velvet pew. I watched as the sun came shining through the stained glass windows. The minister dressed in a velvet robe ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    True Love PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 846 views

    Explore the lessons in Matthew 15:10-28 about the power of true love, the cost of obeying God, and the blessings that come from clinging to God alone, while challenging us to examine our understanding and perception of God.

    Good morning, Church! It's always a blessing to gather together on this beautiful day that the Lord has made. We're going to dive deep today into Matthew 15:10-28, and I promise you, it's going to be a journey filled with lessons about the power of true love, the cost of obeying God, and the ...read more

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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Discipleship And Commitment To Christ: Transformed By Truth Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 29, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,162 views

    Our journey of discipleship is not merely a call to follow but a transformative process that requires intentionality, progression, relationships, covenant, habits, and embodying Christ’s presence.

    Discipleship and Commitment to Christ: Transformed by Truth Introduction: Today, we will explore a profound topic: "Discipleship and Commitment to Christ." Our journey of discipleship is not merely a call to follow but a transformative process that requires intentionality, progression, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Soul For Sale

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 3, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,564 views

    In America, you can metaphorically and literally sell your soul and be rewarded for it. One wonders how the purchaser intended to collect. We can’t literally sell our soul, but we can lose our soul to gain something else. We need to ponder Jesus’ question

    Opening illustration: One would think that selling one’s soul, as Faust offered his to the devil in Goethe’s Dr. Faustus, is only a figment of literary fiction. Medieval as it seems, however, several cases of soul-selling have occurred. Wired magazine reported that a 29-year-old university ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Learning From Jesus; Discipleship Qualities

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 26, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,398 views

    If we are going to truly be Disciples of Christ, we must follow His examples.

    Learning lessons from Jesus; Discipleship Qualities Matthew 5:1-12 Disclaimer- Some things mentioned were gleaned from Sermon Central sermons. Introduction: I want to talk to you this morning about discipleship qualities. Jesus is our role model of how to teach. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    How Much Does Christmas Really Cost

    Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Dec 17, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,092 views

    A sermon about how much it cost Jesus to be in a redemptive relationship with us and how we should pay the same costs to be in quality relationships with others.

    Each year PNC Wealth Management calculates the cost of buying all 364 items repeated in the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” The financial services company tracks the items - including gold rings (up big), swans (more expensive than you think) and maids a-milking (at minimum wage) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    What Must I Do?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 8, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,554 views

    The rich young man came to Jesus asking what he needed to do to inherit eternal life and left disappointed because he was not willing to pay the price.

    What Must I do? Job 23:1-9; 16-17, Mark 10: 17-31 Intro: The 80-year-old had married a beautiful 28-old-woman. He often wondered if she had married his just for his money. One night as they sat in front of the fireplace in their large, elaborate home, the husband turned to his wife and asked, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Bargain Hunting? What Will You Give?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 9, 2018
     | 4,983 views

    What will you give? Is this a bargain? What do we think off when we think about 30 pieces of silver? Think of the selling prices of people in the Bible?

    BARGAIN HUNTING? WHAT WILL YOU GIVE ME? HOW MUCH? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Two part lesson) Deal? SEEMS WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR A BARGAIN… Recently I was in a store, they had luggage for $99.99 and no one was buying it. A few weeks later I saw they had the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Your God Will Be My God Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 1, 2025
     | 294 views

    The story of Ruth shows us the blessings of devotion. Ruth’s devotion to Naomi, and as a result, her devotion to Naomi’s God.

    Your God Will Be My God Text: Ruth 1:6-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: “Always remember the essence of Christian holiness is simplicity and purity: One design, one desire: entire devotion to God” (John Wesley). 2. The story of Ruth shows us the blessings of devotion. Ruth’s devotion to Naomi, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    I Have It All! Nothing Can Touch Me!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 2, 2025
     | 176 views

    Do we learn from others mistakes? Why would we measure success by materialism and forget the spiritual weight of missing out on eternal values? Do we think the one with the biggest toys wins the game? Stamp eternity on my eye lids.

    I HAVE IT ALL! NOTHING CAN TOUCH ME! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) THE WORLD FORGETS GOD AND MAKES A PRIORITY OF FUN AND ENTERTAINMENT. AS IT WAS IN THE DAYS OF NOAH… Matthew 24:36 But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Don Campbell avatar

    Buy The Truth (Proverbs 23:23)

    Contributed by Don Campbell on May 30, 2024
     | 1,012 views

    The text will be explored in two sermons: One, Buying Truth; Two, Not Selling Truth

    BUY THE TRUTH AND SELL IT NOT Proverbs 23:23 INTRODUCTION A. All truth is God’s truth, whether scientific, philosophical, historical, political, or theological. 1. Some truths are self-evident. 2. Some truths are elusive. 2. Some “truths” are falsified—alternate facts. 3. Some “truths” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Cross PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 60 views

    Following Jesus means daily self-denial and cross-bearing, trusting His worth and grace, and surrendering our lives to His call in every circumstance.

    Friends, welcome. Some of us arrived with hurried hearts and heavy hands. Some of us smiled at the door and sighed in the seat. Wherever you are, come close. Hear the whisper of Jesus that cuts through the noise and the nagging: I see you. I love you. Walk with Me. He doesn’t wave us onward like a ...read more

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  • Neil Olcott avatar

    Palm Sunday - The Triumphal Road To Discipleship

    Contributed by Neil Olcott on Apr 2, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,102 views

    This sermon will be looking at Jesus’ final entry into Jerusalem as He came to the end of His long road toward His earthly purpose and final work for us all on this earth, the cross. It looks at how easy it is for us to get off track on what our final destinations as disciples is meant to be.

    INTRO: Back in February Pat and I were returning from a week in Florida. We have made the trip from DC here to Dillsburg many times. When we travel we often will listen to an audio book to help pass the time. This year we were coming up from Richmond and into DC and listening to our book and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist