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  • Faith Walk Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 24, 2007
    based on 65 ratings
     | 30,663 views

    Did the Disciples just happen to be out on the sea when Jesus walked by? No. Jesus sent them there. Find out why.

    OPEN: A Scotsman, was taking a trip to the Holy Land, and when he got to the Sea of Galilee he was aghast when he found it would cost fifty dollars an hour to rent a boat to go out on the water. "Hoot mon," he said, "in Scotland I could ha got a boat for about $20." "That might be true," said ...read more

  • Getting Free From The Nets Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013
     | 6,016 views

    Dominant Thought: Jesus expects men to make His call to follow our highest priority - one that is evidenced by obedience to His will

    This week we celebrate the fact that we live in a great nation. I’m thankful for the freedoms that we enjoy – grateful to those who sacrificed so that we’d have them – and mindful that we can’t take any of that for granted. I’m thankful that we live in a land ...read more

  • I Can See Clearly Now PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,561 views

    This sermon emphasizes the transformative power of faith, the importance of spiritual insight, and the blessing of aligning ourselves with God's vision, as demonstrated in the healing of the blind man in Mark 8:22-26.

    Good morning, family! Today, we are going to dive into a powerful passage from the Gospel of Mark that demonstrates the transformative power of faith, the importance of spiritual insight, and the blessing of aligning ourselves with God's vision for our lives. Before we dive in, let's take a moment ...read more

  • Read The Directions

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 10, 2018
     | 5,188 views

    A study in the book of 1 Chronicles 13: 1 - 14

    1 Chronicles 13: 1 - 14 Read the Directions 13 Then David consulted with the captains of thousands and hundreds, and with every leader. 2 And David said to all the assembly of Israel, “If it seems good to you, and if it is of the LORD our God, let us send out to our brethren everywhere who are ...read more

  • Sunday Night-A Man Worthy To Follow

    Contributed by Jim Caswell on May 17, 2017
     | 5,454 views

    Jesus is described by God as One worthy to be followed.

    Sunday Night: A Man To Follow Place: BLCC Date: 5/21/17 Text: Isaiah 42.1-7 CT: Jesus is worthy to be followed. Two months before [Orthodox priest] Aleksandr Menn was felled by an ax, he was asked in a radio interview broadcast across Russia, "Does one need to be a Christian, and if one does, ...read more

  • Let's Go PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 947 views

    The main point of this sermon is to understand the cost of following Jesus, embrace the sacrifices required for true discipleship, and trust in the eternal rewards of obedience to God.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're looking at a passage from the Gospel of Luke that teaches us about what it truly means to follow Jesus. A.W. Tozer said, "The world is perishing for lack of the knowledge of God and the Church is famishing for want of His Presence." We need the presence of ...read more

  • Cross Follow Disciple: Back Of The Line Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 22, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,411 views

    A Christian is a follower of Christ, but what does it mean to be a follower? Jesus answers this question telling us to take up our cross, but what Jesus means by "take up his cross" may be very different than what we imagine it to mean.

    An out-of-towner drove his car into a ditch in a desolated area. Luckily, a local farmer came to help with his big strong horse named Buddy. He hitched Buddy up to the car and yelled, "Pull, Nellie, pull!" Buddy didn’t move. Then the farmer hollered, "Pull, Buster, pull!" Buddy didn’t ...read more

  • The Parable Of The Evil Farmers PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 1, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,475 views

    This sermon aims to explore the themes of God's righteous judgment, His infinite mercy, and the call to follow Jesus, as illustrated in the parable of the wicked tenants in Matthew 21:33-46.

    Good morning, dear friends. Today our sermon is based on Matthew 21:33-46. We will be exploring three interwoven themes: God's Righteous Judgment, His infinite Mercy and the Call to Follow Jesus. In the words of A.W. Tozer, "Mercy is not something God has, but something God is." This poignant ...read more

  • The Way PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 5, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 887 views

    The sermon's main point is to encourage the congregation to seek and apply the way of humility, righteousness, and wisdom in their lives, as guided by the teachings of the Bible.

    Opening Scripture Reading – Good morning, church family! You know, I've been pondering this verse from Proverbs this week - Proverbs 16:25 - that says, "There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death." Now, ain't that something to chew on? This got me thinking about three ...read more

  • A Centurion's Story Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 16, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 20,511 views

    A first person portrayal of the Centurion who proclaimed "Surely this was the Son Of God."

    (Everything listed in parenthesis is either a stage direction or a comment meant to give information that was not verbalized as part of the actor’s monologue. Items used for this presentation were: a rented centurion outfit, a short sword, a cat of 9 tails, and a tube of tanning cream to give the ...read more

  • "what Holds You Captive?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 13, 2020
     | 4,367 views

    A sermon about experiencing true life through following Christ.

    “What Holds You Captive?” Mark 10:17-27 A few summers ago, David Timothy bought an old van with 265,000 miles on it, with the help of his wife and a friend. They named it the Soup Mobile and started taking food to the homeless of Dallas, Texas. Timothy had wanted to open a soup kitchen for a ...read more

  • The Heart Of Heaven (Come Close) Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 764 views

    This sermon introduction sets the stage for a series on Following Jesus, aiming to help listeners either connect with Jesus for the first time or deepen their existing relationship, using the analogy of how perspective changes with distance.

    I’m excited to be kicking off this Following Jesus series. Over this series, we’re going to lean into 4 key themes found in the Bible and in the Following Jesus book. It’s our desire and goal that over the next few weeks you’d either connect with Jesus for the first time or you want to deepen your ...read more

  • True Disciples Of Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 970 views

    This sermon explores the radical call to discipleship, emphasizing self-denial, cross-bearing, and following Jesus, regardless of the cost, for the glory of God.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. I am so grateful to be here with you today, sharing the warmth of fellowship and the light of God's Word. Isn't it wonderful to gather together, to lift our voices in praise, to bow our hearts in prayer, and to open our minds to the wisdom of the Holy ...read more

  • "Stay Straight"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 10, 2014
     | 4,770 views

    Don't walk in circles stay straight.

    Mark 1:1-8 “Stay Straight” In 1870-1880 the most popular sport was called “Pedestrianism”. It involved walking in circles on dirt arena. Men and women competed; they would walk around the track for 6 days traveling ...read more

  • Discipleship: Christianity’s Everest

    Contributed by John Mulholland on Nov 7, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,541 views

    Discipleship, the daily living for Christ, is the most difficult thing that we will ever do.

    Discipleship: Christianity’s Everest January 31, 2010 A Disciple of Jesus Reads God’s Word. A Disciple of Jesus is Engaged in Prayer. A Disciple of Jesus Loves Others in Attitude and Action. A Disciple of Jesus Desires to Reach the Lost. A Disciple of Jesus is Engaged in Worship as a Lifestyle. ...read more