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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Call To Adventure"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 23, 2014
     | 5,206 views

    A sermon about following Jesus.

    "Call to Adventure" Matthew 4:17-22 I was speaking with an elderly man not too long ago. He had lived a good life. He had raised a family, had a good job, and was a good person. But now that he was at the end of his life, he was empty, questioning and a bit terrified. "What does it all ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Face To Face With God: Seeing Jesus, Following Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 3, 2026
    based on 2 ratings
     | 275 views

    Imagine standing face to face with God. What would you feel? Awe? Fear? Wonder? Perhaps all three. Jacob claims to have seen God, yet John asserts that no one has ever seen God. How do we reconcile these two truths, and what does it mean for our walk with Jesus today?

    Face to Face with God: Seeing Jesus, Following Jesus Introduction: Engaging the Heart Imagine standing face to face with God. What would you feel? Awe? Fear? Wonder? Perhaps all three. In our sermon today, we see two seemingly paradoxical statements: Genesis 32:30 (NLT): "So Jacob named ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    #1 - Investigate The Claims Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Dec 6, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,568 views

    This series examines how Jesus interacted with his followers, and draws principles we can learn from. #1 - Investigate His Claims Honestly. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. How to Follow Jesus - Sermon #1 The temptation is to think that we can’t follow Jesus, because there’s too much that we don’t understand. Too much ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Be More Concerned About

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 30, 2012
     | 3,854 views

    Paul writes that one should be more concerned about love, being saved, trusting the True God, getting close to God, and helping the fallen ones than being concerned about food sacrificed to idols.

    I Corinthians 8: 1-13 “Be more concerned about” What was not so good at Corinth was some of the rascals there Corinthian Christians composed of converted idolaters, adulterers, male prostitutes, thieves, drunkards, and swindlers (6:9-11). The church made up of people from such ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Excuses

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 24, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,835 views

    Sermon dealing with the "yes, but" response to following Christ.

    Luke 9: 51 – 62 / Excuses Intro: A farmer came to his animals one morning and said he wanted to make a breakfast for all his neighbors. From the hen he took the eggs and from the cow he took the milk. When the farmer headed for the pig, the pig started running, burst through the fence ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Baptism Of Jesus

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 6, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,417 views

    Three reasons why Jesus decided to be baptised - and sin isn’t one of them!

    Sermon Story: In the fifth Century AD St. Patrick baptised King Aengus by full immersion. During the baptismal ceremony, so the story goes St. Patrick leaned on his sharp-pointed staff and inadvertently stabbed the king’s foot. After the baptism was over, St. Patrick looked down at all the blood, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Me, Myself And I

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009
     | 3,809 views

    I am the reason it’s hard to follow God.

    ME, MYSELF AND I Why it’s Hard to Follow God Sunday, July 26, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee We borrowed a GPS for our vacation. We were going to visit DJ and Heather Williams in Louisville and John and Carol Hawkins in Galesburg, Illinois. These two places were unfamiliar and we were grateful to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Divide And Conquer

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,851 views

    Does Jesus really call us to a simple, exciting life?

    “Divide and Conquer” Mt. 10:17-42 Drew Dyck once volunteered at a youth event put on by a national youth ministry. Near the end of an evening full of games, fun, and food the leader began his devotional talk by stating, “Being a Christian isn’t hard. You won’t lose ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Draft Selection Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 23, 2017
     | 8,999 views

    A study of the Gospel of John 1: 35 – 51

    John 1: 35 – 51 Draft Selection 35 Again, the next day, John stood with two of his disciples. 36 And looking at Jesus as He walked, he said, “Behold the Lamb of God!” 37 The two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus. 38 Then Jesus turned, and seeing them following, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Total Surrender

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 14, 2017
     | 27,992 views

    What does total surrender to the Lord look like? Is it grudgingly doing things you don't want to do and avoiding things that you would like to do but know you can't. Or is it being like minded in Christ?

    Total surrender Selected Scripture Some of the context of this sermon was gleaned from ideas and illustrations found on SermonCentral. Last week we looked at what it means when we say God bless you and wither we want God blessing or a bailout of what we are going through. This morning, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The "be"atittudes 06

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 14, 2023
     | 895 views

    THIS MESSAGE CONTINUES THE SERIES ON THE BEATITUDES AS PART OF THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT SERIES. THIS MESSAGE LOOKS AT WHY AND HOW WE CAN BE MERCIFUL

    THE “BE” ATTITUDES 06 MATTHEW 5:7 BLESSED ARE THE MERCIFUL, FOR THEY WILL BE SHOWN MERCY. OPENING ILLUSTRATION: MOST PEOPLE ARE NOT FAMILIAR WITH THE NAMES UWE HOLMER OR ERICH HONECKER. THE LIVES OF THESE TWO MEN CROSSED IN 1990, AND BECAME A VIVID EXAMPLE OF GOD’S MERCY TO THE ENTIRE WORLD. UWE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Genuine Christian Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 14, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,378 views

    This is the 1st Sermon in the Series "Be Genuine" from 1 John.

    Series: Be Genuine [#1] A GENUINE CHRISTIAN 1 John 1:1-4 Introduction: It is not unusual to hear the word “real” when someone is trying to convince you that what they have is genuine. Coca-Cola is the Real Thing, Dove soap has Real Beauty, etc… I have heard the statement more than once through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jody VanSickle avatar

    The Importance Of Home

    Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Jul 2, 2022
     | 3,042 views

    Where is our true home?

    The Importance of Home: Luke 9:51-62 51 As the time drew near for him to ascend to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem. 52 He sent messengers ahead to a Samaritan village to prepare for his arrival. 53 But the people of the village did not welcome Jesus because he was on his way to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Hearing The Voice Of God

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on May 10, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,980 views

    Good Shepherd Sunday - Hearing the voice of God

    The Shepherd’s Voice It's hard to communicate. You’d think with texts and twitter it would be easier, but it’s more complicated than ever. Deborah Tannen decided to investigate why communication is so difficult. Her book, Why I Can’t Hear You helps people actively listen. Here’s a piece of ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Who Is Your Captain

    Contributed by Todd Sommer on Jun 10, 2019
     | 6,092 views

    sermon video @ https://faithandvictory.com/captain/

    1 sam 22:1-5 Who is your captain? • Everyone has a leader. Someone or something is leading you. I want Jesus to lead you. I want Jesus to be your leader and the focus of your life. Every decision through the hands of Jesus • Great story - David is on the run from Saul, just did the crazy dance, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational