Sermons on 12 Disciples:

Who Do You Think You Are? Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Mar 14, 2001

Ephesians was written to a church who were living like paupers when they possessed everything. The reason for their poverty, was that they didn’t understand who they were.

WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? Ephesians 1:1-3 I. The Author (1a) A. Apostle of Jesus Christ – commissioner, one sent B. History at Ephesus (Acts 19) 1. Over 2 years preaching & teaching ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Transformation Series

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Feb 15, 2013

Matt 28:19-20 has been dubbed as the “Great Commission” for the Church. In the broad stroke of this text we tend to over look the issue of disciple making. Even though of primary importance of the gospel it to bring people to Jesus. Once a person has gi

Matt 28:18-20 And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 Go therefore* and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all things that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:29

Denomination: Baptist

God's Plan "B" For Your Life

Contributed by Gregory Baskin on Jan 12, 2002

WHEN IT COMES TO GOD’S PLANS FOR YOUR LIFE THERE ARE NO PLAN B’S

GOD’S PLAN “B” FOR YOUR LIFE 1. GENESIS 12:1-9 THE CALLING OF ABRAHAM DO YOU SEE GOD’S PLAN “B” FOR ABRAHAM’S LIFE (no) 2. JUDGES 6:11-17 WHAT WAS GOD’S PLAN “B” FOR GIDEON’S LIFE (none) 3. LUKE 6:6-11 WHAT WAS PLAN “B” IF HIS HAND WOULDN’T HAVE STRETCHED FORTH? (none) 4. JOHN 14:6 ACTS 4:12 ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:3-4, Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare To Meet Your Maker Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Mar 7, 2006

We spend so much time preparing in life for many different things. Sports, getting dressed, going to bed, school, etc. After Jesus ascended to Heaven, the disciples went back to Jerusalem to prepare for the coming of the Spirit. Why don’t we prepare to be

As we left the disciples last week, they had spent their last moments with Jesus before he ascended to Heaven. As they watched him disappear in a cloud, they stood there and strained to see where Jesus went, trying to figure out exactly what was happening. Suddenly, two angels interrupted their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Signs Of The End (Part 2)

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 15, 2017

Just days prior to the crucifixion, Jesus spoke to His disciples regarding the events surrounding the end times. While we cannot predict the day, nor the hour, we can see the stage being set for His return! Jesus revealed much for us in this passage.

Signs of the End (Part 2) Matthew 24: 3-14 In our last study we began to consider what is commonly known as the Olivet Discourse. Just prior to His crucifixion, Jesus spoke at length concerning the events that will lead up to His second coming. Some who hold to an Amillennialist theology believe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-14, Matthew 24:15-51

Denomination: Baptist

From Small Beginnings

Contributed by Kent Wise on Dec 31, 2006

A Message using the Parable of the Mustard Seed

From Small Beginnings… June 18, 2006 Mark 4:26-34 Sometimes things are not as they appear to be. This parable has long been used to describe the amount of faith one would need to be used by God. I want to submit to you today that this story is much more than that. Getting back to the first ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Methodist

Cancel Easter?

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Apr 1, 2020

Especially for 2020. On the first Easter, Jewish power players tried to MANAGE they truth of the resurrection, to cancel Easter forever. The truth could not be canceled, because disciples saw the risen Lord. The guards were afraid, but both the angel and Jesus said, "Do not be afraid."

CANCEL EASTER? Matthew 27:61-28:15 (Revised in 2020, during the novel coronavirus, covid-19 church cancellations—can be easily modified) In the eyes of many people, Easter has been canceled this year. Church is online only. Easter egg hunts and family dinners are canceled. Malls are closed, and ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

That Special Touch

Contributed by Richard L. Brown on Feb 1, 2026

This is a sermon on how we as Christians are called to Compassionate Ministry and the true meaning of being a disciple of Christ; that we are called to put our compassion to work in our lives and reach out to others. It is not enough to just feel it, we must do something about it.

“That Special Touch” Mark 5:21-34 This morning, I want to talk about something special. Something that only a Christian can understand and appreciate. What am I talking about? It is learning to use a special Kind of Touch. Not just the healing touch like a Doctor or a Nurse, but the special ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Enlarged Understanding Of The Kingdom Of God Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on May 23, 2006

What does Luke mean by the phrase “the kingdom of God” and how does it apply to our daily lives and ministries? Sermon also deals with disciples’ question in Acts 1:6 “So when they met together, they asked him, ‘Lord, are you at this time going to restor

Enlarged Understanding of the Kingdom of God Series: Book of Acts #4 Acts 1:1-11[1] 11-06-05 Intro We are in a study of the Book of Acts and this morning I what to talk with you about “the kingdom of God.” What does Luke mean by the phrase “the kingdom of God” and how does it apply to our daily ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Charismatic

Ambassadors: Representing The Lord (2014)

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 26, 2014

Ambassadors: Representing the Lord – Luke chapter 10 verses 1-24 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • There Is A Call to Be Answered • There Is A Consequence That Needs To Be Considered • There Is A Joy That Needs To Be Tempered • There Is A Grace That Needs To Be Remembered • There Is A Privilege That Needs To Be Contemplated SERMON ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-24

Denomination: Brethren

Drawing On The Power Of God

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on May 15, 2016

At Pentecost, God enabled Jesus' disciples to do what they could not do on their own. God fulfilled Jesus' promise to spread the gospel to all lands, as the pilgrims heard the good news in thier own language. God calls us, too, to be his witnesses.

Acts 2:1-21 Drawing on the Power of God A few days after the Thanksgiving holiday of 2016, Eric Heffelmire was working on his GMC truck at his family home in Vienna, Virginia. As he recalls, “I was on my back, face up, and I was trying to get some corroded brake lines when apparently the jack ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21, Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

"Kingdom Power: Politics Or Service” Lent 5

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 12, 2024

The illustration is a fictional story about "knowing the day of our death". Jesus knew why He was going to Jerusalem. The disciples believe the "kingdom" of the Son of Man, Daniel 7 is about to be fulfilled. Jesus turns Daniel upside down. Service!

In Jesus Holy Name March 21, 2024 Text: Mark 10:43b-45 Redeemer “Kingdom Power: Politics or Service” Years ago I heard or read a fictional story about a man who wanted to make a lot of money in the stock market. But there were just too many ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:43-45, Mark 10:35-45, Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Modern Day Miracles, Do They Happen As You May Think They Should?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jul 6, 2025

We read of Jesus, and his disciples too, performing great miracles, and so, after studying Christianity for years, you would think that there would come a point … where we should be equipped to perform some kind of miracle … and we do not, so why?

“Please join me in my prayer.” Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our hearts, be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, our strength, and our redeemer. Amen. (Ps. 19:14). Introduction: Although this morning’s gospel reading is very familiar, if we look closely, it is a reading that we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-11, Luke 10:16-20

Denomination: Episcopal

Who Really Killed Jesus?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 4, 2011

Who Really Killed Jesus? - 1. Is Satan Behind It All? 2. Was It Judas The Betrayer? 3. Could the Disciples Have Helped Prevent this Evil 4. Should The Religious Leaders Be Responsible? 5. Maybe the People Who Were Turned Into A Mob Killed Jesus 6. Pi

Pope Benedict XVI has made a sweeping exoneration of the Jewish people for the death of Jesus, tackling one of the most controversial issues in Christianity in a new book. - In excerpts from "Jesus of Nazareth-Part II" released Wed. Mar. 9, 2011 In it Benedict explains biblically and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Marriage Investment

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 2, 2014

Communication is all important in child rearing. Mutual constant (Agreement) on every important matter should be well communicated before marriage. “Can we agree on disciple?” Etc. In what tone do you communicate? What attitude? Are you loud while rollin

The Marriage Investment Matthew 19:5-6NLT and said, ‘For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh’? 6 So then, they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let not man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal