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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Excuses

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,693 views

    To lead the children to understand that following Jesus Christ involves being willing to suffer without offering excuses for negligent behavior.

    Perseverance Would-Be Followers – Matt. 8:18-22; Lk 9:57-62 Preparation for the Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand that following Jesus Christ involves being willing to suffer without offering excuses for negligent behavior. 2. Explanation of the Aim: Many people aspire to follow ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unbelievable!

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Sep 16, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 4,996 views

    The first reaction that many of us had to the terrorist attacks in America was, "unbelievable!"

    Time line for Terror, Tuesday, September 11 8:45 a.m.: Jet airliner crashes into the north tower of the World Trade Center in New York. 9:03 a.m.: A second airliner crashes into its twin south tower, causing a devastating explosion. 9:10 a.m.: In Florida, President Bush is reading to children in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting To The Other Side

    Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Aug 2, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 6,679 views

    This message deals with trials and tribulations that we face in life.

    GETTING TO THE OTHER SIDE Matt 8:18-32 F. B. Meyer explained it this way: “A bar of iron worth $2.50, when wrought into horseshoes is worth $5. If made into needles it is worth $175. If into penknife blades it is worth $1,625. If made into springs for watches it is worth $125,000. What a ‘trial by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord God Omnipotent Reigneth Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,584 views

    exposition on Matt ch 8

    THE LORD GOD OMNIPOTENT REIGNETH Matthew 8 v. 1 - 22 After teaching in the sermon on the mount -now we have the practial side of the Lord’s ministry 1. The Existence of the Lord’s power. The Lord has power over:- (a) Nature as seen in the:- (1) creation - "without Him was not anything made ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Rx For The Soul - Relieving Stress Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 9, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 17,911 views

    Stress is a common emotion in every person’s life, but God said we should not allow it dominate our lives and gave us, in the life of Jesus, an example of how to deal with the anxieties and worries that bring stress into our lives.

    OPEN: An elderly mountain farmer had been involved in an accident between his mule-drawn wagon and an car driven by another man. Now, the farmer was suing the driver, claiming personal injuries as a result of the accident. When the farmer was on the stand, the attorney for the driver of the car ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are You Really Sure You Want To Do This?

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 15, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 13,561 views

    A message about Jesus’ words regarding the cost of discipleship.

    Are You REALLY Sure You Want to Do This? The Cost of Following Jesus Matthew 8:18-22 October 9, 2005 Introduction I thought I’d better warn you up front that my introductory remarks are going to be longer than usual, but you don’t have to worry about the rest of the message - we’ll still get ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Master Of Everything Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Nov 10, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,773 views

    3rd in series "Miracles in Matthew." Looks at whay we doubt the Lord in crises and why we don’t need to doubt.

    Introduction: 1. A storm at sea. There is nothing else that so vividly potrays a picture of helplessness. A tiny boat on the open water tossed by the waves, defenseless. 2. It makes a perfect metaphor for the difficulties that we all face in life--situations beyond our control, unpredictable, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Trust Me

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Apr 17, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,773 views

    Jesus calls His followers to trust Jesus with their present, their future and their past.

    Trust ME Matthew 8:18-22 18 When Jesus saw the crowd around him, he gave orders to cross to the other side of the lake. 19 Then a teacher of the law came to him and said, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go.” 20 Jesus replied, “Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Cost Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Tim Barrett on Jul 5, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,584 views

    Expository sermon which outlines the cost of discipleship in light of what Christ has done for us.

    The cost of discipleship Illustration: John Wesley and the Moravians. - during the storm the Moravians had a peace and were singing to God - they were totally committed to God and therefore they knew their lives were in Gods hands - John ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Call, The Cost And The Calm

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 15, 2006
    based on 148 ratings
     | 11,664 views

    In the life of Christ we learn what our relationship to God should mean to us.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A man was driving home from work one evening when he suddenly realized that it was his daughter’s birthday and he hadn’t yet bought her a gift. So, the man rushed off to the nearest toy store and asked the sales clerk, "How much is that Barbie in the window?" The sales clerk ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The 7 Prayers Of Matthew 8 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 18, 2006
    based on 86 ratings
     | 13,789 views

    Study on the miracles Jesus wants to do in our lives and in our world today, and how our prayers can make all the difference! Link included to formatted MS Word text and PowerPoint Presentation.

    The 7 Prayers of Matthew 8 This series is called “The Gospel of Jesus”, and we are striving to keep Him the focus all the while…and our Lord makes that easy to accomplish all the time. In today’s text His ministry is in full swing as Jesus descends the mount He gave His great sermon upon and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cost Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,538 views

    what it takes to be a disciple

    The Costs of Discipleship Matthew 8:18-34 July 20, 1997 Intro: Did you ever hear about the pig and the chicken who got together one day on the farm. They got to talking about how nice their farmer was, and that they should do something nice in return for him. The chicken made the suggestion ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Boasts And Excuses Series

    Contributed by John Gaines on Jan 30, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,100 views

    Discipleship involves serious commitment; boasts and excuses won’t get the job done.

    BOASTS AND EXCUSES INTRODUCTION 1. Matthew 8:19-22 (NKJV) Then a certain scribe came and said to Him, "Teacher, I will follow You wherever You go." 20 And Jesus said to him, "Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head." 21 Then another of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    911 Aftershocks

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Sep 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,840 views

    We were shocked by the events of 9/11! We are shocked by storms. God is shocked by our fear and lack of faith!

    I. We are Shocked by Storms A. Jesus first addresses would be followers 1. Some only follow for conveniences,19, 20 2. Some only follow when it is convenient, 21 B. Jesus addresses His willing followers, 23 II. We are Shocked When He Sleeps, 24, 25; Mark 4:38 III. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cost Of Discipleship

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 61 ratings
     | 93,413 views

    There is a cost involved with discipleship, in moving from the crowd to the committed.

    The Cost of Discipleship Matthew 8:18-22 What is the cost of discipleship? Jesus urged His followers to count the cost, but have any of us really taken the time to think about the cost of following Jesus, and have we settled in our hearts that we are willing to follow Him, no matter what the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness