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  • Joseph Stapleton avatar

    Deciphering Discipleship

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Nov 17, 2011
     | 4,075 views

    We are all called to be floowers of Christ, but do you really know what it means to be a disciplke of Jesus?

    (All my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) DECIPHERING DISCIPLESHIP You and I are called to be Disciples of Christ, followers of Jesus. We are told throughout scripture that this is the way, the only way to get to heaven. Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Lowe avatar

    Characteristics Of Discipleship

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 9, 2014
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     | 7,595 views

    Jesus didn't stop with teaching about the freedom that leads to bondage; He also spoke of a bondage that leads to freedom.. A true disciple is one who has renounced his or her way to follow the way of Christ.

    1-20-05 Title: Characteristics of Discipleship Text: “” (John 8:31) Bible Reading: John 8:30-59 Children have a funny way of looking at things. I read a cute little story which points out that fact. It seems Little Jeremy was on a walk with his grandfather when a stranger smiled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Sickler avatar

    Fellowship For Discipleship

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Jul 10, 2017
     | 6,495 views

    Church is not about entertainment, nor about being made to feel good, nor about promises that God will give you health, wealth and happiness ... it is about becoming a mature disciple for Christ.

    FELLOWSHIP FOR DISCIPLESHIP ILLUSTRATION If you go on line and look up the basic needs for camping you will be amazed at what some folks think is essential for camping. They talk about bringing tables, and chairs, and portable camp fires, and solar cells for recharging batteries, and fans, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • David Hicks avatar

    The Discipleship Attitudes

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,772 views

    The be-attitudes are for every disciple of Christ to aspire to.

    The Discipleship Attitudes Matthew 5:1-12 For the last two weeks we have been looking at the topic of discipleship. Jesus called 4 fishermen to follow Him, and as they grew to know Christ and His ways, He transformed their lives into fishers of men. Shortly after this account of Jesus calling ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • vernon price avatar

    The Call To Discipleship

    Contributed by Vernon Price on Apr 11, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,251 views

    That is why the church of God must return to the preaching of the Cross. Yes, it offends. Yes, it alienates. Yes it is a stumbling block to many, and yes, it is sheer foolishness to others. But to those who believe, "It is the power of God unto salvation"

    The Call To Discipleship Imagine in your mind that you are a news reporter for station W-O-R-D in Jerusalem. You have been assigned the task of following some new religious fanatic who has appeared on the scene and seriously shaken the status quo. Not much of a Jew yourself, this whole scene ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Dangerous Discipleship

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 26, 2018
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     | 9,795 views

    To be a follower of Christ is almost certain to be costly. Many turn from following Christ because they fear what it may cost. They are willing to be religious, but hesitate to embrace discipleship. We are called to embrace dangerous discipleship.

    “When the large crowd of the Jews learned that Jesus was there, they came, not only on account of him but also to see Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. So, the chief priests made plans to put Lazarus to death as well, because on account of him many of the Jews were going away and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Miller avatar

    Confronting Modern Pharisees: A Call To Christian Liberty

    Contributed by Jim Miller on Aug 7, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,509 views

    Pharisaism is alive and well in the 21st century. Who are these people who would take away our liberty in Jesus Christ? An overview of a central Christian doctrine.

    Confronting Modern Pharisees: A Call to Christian Liberty Galatians 5.1-14 INTRO. The Apostle Paul wrote, "You have been called to liberty." Exactly what did he have in mind? What is Christian liberty, this thing to which all Christians have been invited? Responses to this important question have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    "God's Vision For His Church" Part I

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,126 views

    The "Church" has to learn how to do mission work, tell the story of Jesus, in the 21st century America which can be labeled the "post Church" Society.

    In Jesus Holy Name May 24, 2009 Text: Matthew 16:18 Easter VII - Redeemer God’s Vision For His Church” Part 1 The Book of Acts Rev. John Stott in his book “The Living Church” writes: “The Church (with a capitol ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Matthew Morine avatar

    Country Club To Church: The Mission

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Mar 3, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,137 views

    Tired of the church being more like a Country Club than the Body of Christ. Here is a 1st century conflict that parallels a 21st Century conflict. This sermon will help the congregation break the mold of this false vision for a Church.

    COUNTRY CLUB TO CHURCH: THE MISSION THEME: FUNCTIONING AS A CHURCH WITH THE OUTSIDER IN MIND. TEXT: ACTS 15:1-11 While I was at Hartsville Pike church of Christ, one of the church members invited me along on a weekday morning to pay golf at the private Gaylord Springs Country club. Rick ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    4th Sunday Of Easter, Year B. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 18, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,927 views

    APRIL 21st, 2024.

    Acts 4:5-12, Psalm 23:1-6, 1 John 3:16-24, John 10:11-18. (A) HEALING, RESURRECTION, AND SALVATION. Acts 4:5-12. There is a parallel between the persecution of Jesus upon the healing of a man ‘blind from birth’ (John 9:1), and the persecution of Peter and John upon the healing of a man ‘lame ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    4th Sunday Of Advent, Year A. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 14, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,902 views

    DECEMBER 21st, 2025.

    Isaiah 7:10-16, Psalm 80:1-7, Psalm 80:17-19, Romans 1:1-7, Matthew 1:18-25. A). BEHOLD, A VIRGIN SHALL CONCEIVE. Isaiah 7:10-16. The northern kingdom of Israel/Ephraim, along with her ally Syria/Aram, intended to force the Davidic kingdom of Judah into their alliance against the Assyrians ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Johnson avatar

    Discipleship In Marriage

    Contributed by Mark Johnson on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 5,780 views

    How our relationship with God can teach us about our marriage relationship

    Steven and Julianne, you know that you are disciples of or apprentices to Jesus, there is no distinction between the sacred and the secular. Every aspect of your lives comes under the influence of Jesus, and becomes part of your apprenticeship. This includes your marriage relationship. In 1 John ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Dr. Jerry Morrissey avatar

    The Cost Of Discipleship.

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 24, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 7,300 views

    Year C. Fourth Sunday after Pentecost July 1st, 2001, 1 Kings 19: 15-16, 19-21 Title: “The cost of discipleship.”

    Year C. Fourth Sunday after Pentecost July 1st, 2001, 1 Kings 19: 15-16, 19-21 Title: “The cost of discipleship.” In chapter nineteen, Elijah has taken to the hills in flight from the wrath of Jezebel who has put out a contract on his life. She blamed him for killing her prophets of her god, Baal, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Bob Briggs avatar

    Discipleship 101

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 12, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 9,504 views

    What is the cost, how do I start to be a full disciple of Jesus Christ?

    Tonight I am beginning a series of messages on Discipleship, Discipleship 101. It is the call of God in each believers life. Understand, there is a cost to discipleship. Anything worthwhile has a price, you can count on that. There is a big difference between glass and a diamond. There is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Daniel Dennison avatar

    Servanthood In Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Daniel Dennison on Jul 22, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 16,437 views

    This is the 6th sermon in a series of 8 on discipleship. This sermon describes the important roleof servanthood in discipleship.

    31"When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, He will sit on His throne in heavenly glory. 32All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. 33He will put the sheep on His right ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist