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THE COST OF BEING A DISCIPLE OF JESUS I. Jesus instructs concerning discipleship (14:25–27). a. Regarding the candidate’s family (14:25–26): i. What does it mean to Hate our family or loved ones? ii. Matt 10:34-39 iii. Matt 12:46-50 1. We must place Jesus above them. a. We must place the Will of God…

As we see from the story of Saul, you are never so good you don't need Jesus. You are never so bad he cannot save you.

Intro: Nothing is worse than when your body is not at its fullest health. One little detail can throw off everything. (Broken Toe) When you think about it, our spiritual health should be of great concern to us. It can affect a lot when we are not healthy in our faith. Did you know we exist to bring glory…

Introduction: A Danish Philosopher by the name of Soren Kierkegaar wrote, Time goes slowly for the anxious, and for the very anxious even one moment is deadly slow, and for someone anxious unto death time finally stands still. ( EUD, 345 ) Soren Kierkegaar Are you anxious this morning about anything?…

Introduction Two men were talking about a mutual friend. One was very critical. The other said, “I am surprised to hear you say that. It was my impression that he had done many nice things for you.” Replied the other, “Yes, but he has not done anything lately.” That is what many Christians have fallen…

Introduction: One of the major reasons that a lot of people don’t go to church and the gym is one and the same reason. They don’t want to be judged! I would argue that one of the most well known Bible verses today is no longer just John 3:16 (if that one is even remembered by people anymore) but also…

WHICH ARE YOU? Hot, Cold, or Lukewarm? Revelation 3:14-19 In Revelation chapters 2 and 3 we see the letters or messages to the angels of these churches. The angels are referring to pastors, Pastors of literal churches. God uses these churches to illustrate two things. I can God had some warnings and…

Text: Matthew 24:36-51 “But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only. But as the days of Noah were, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. For as in the days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the…

Be a doer Pretty much everybody in our culture spends some time every day in front of a mirror. We may like what we see, or we may not like what we see, but the mirror does nothing but reflect what is in front of it. Mirrors are made to reflect perfectly what is in front of it. That is what they are…

This Week’s Theme: Serving Together Faithfully Word for the Week is Faithful: God’s people are called to reflect His faithfulness by being truthful and dependable in their work and ways. Memory verse: 1 Corinthians 4:2 Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful. Sermon Passage: Jeremiah…

10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad. The Bible describes the judgment seat of Christ for one main purpose: to affect the way we think and live—to motivate us to anticipate…

Introduction Closing in on Easter, just two weeks away. How’s it coming with praying for your one? Keep it up Prayerfully, we’ll see God move and answer our prayers for them to come to church on Easter. We’ve been in a series entitled “Who’s Your One?” The goal of the series was to show us, and I include…

At the market place, a seller advertises "1 salad for $3, 3 salads for $10". A customer passing by stops and speaks with the seller: He says, “that's not right!” What do you mean?” the vendor asks Well, that's not an offer: 3 salads cost $9. No, sir, it says here that 3 salads cost $10. I know, but if…

A heart matter Jesus knew the heart of man, and it was wicked. Jesus was not impressed by the crowds but calls for the crowds to come by faith. He had shown them previously. The importance and the power of the message; but more importantly is your name recorded in heaven. He taught about who is your…

Then came to him the disciples of John, saying, Why do we and the Pharisees fast oft, but thy disciples fast not? And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them? but the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken from them, and then…

Secular - One afternoon, a wealthy lawyer was riding in the back of his limousine when he saw two pathetic-looking men by the side of the road, eating grass. He ordered his driver to stop and got out to investigate. He asked the men, "Why are you eating grass?" "We don't have no money for food," the…

TEXT: GALATIANS 4:1-7 | REMEMBER WHOSE YOU ARE INTRO ILLUSTRATION : Adoption is such an incredible thing. We had the privilege on Friday night to raise funds for Foster Montana. An organization that helps young lives who didn’t choose their life situation. They didn’t choose the hardships they are facing,…

God cares more about who you are than about who others think you are.

Secular - Today we will be touching on the judgement seat of Christ. So in my research I ran across this little story and thought you would like it. At the end of the age when all the believers were standing in line waiting to get into heaven, the angel Gabriel appeared and said, “I want all the men…

As we begin our time in God’s word today, join me in prayer. <personal prayer> It’s called “witness intimidation”. It happens when someone who was previously willing to testify on behalf of the defense is intimidated by the alleged perpetrator of the crime to the point where they are no longer willing…

1 The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, 2 who bore witness to the word of God and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, even to all that he saw. 3 Blessed is the one who reads…

A Glorious Salvation Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant…

The historical Jesus illustrates the value of relational faith. Secure relationships generate quiet confidence.

In John 13, Jesus initiates a discussion in the upper room regarding the importance of loving one another. Through both actions and words, Jesus illustrates that showing love to others includes acts of humble service.