Sermons on 72 Disciples:

Learning To Play The Harmonica Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 8, 2001

Just how do we "disciple" people?

OPEN: A young American engineer was sent to Ireland for a year. When he left, his fiancé gave him a harmonica. She said, "I want you to learn to play this: it will help to keep your mind off those Irish girls." He wrote to her often and told he her that he was practicing his harmonica every ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Messiah's Messengers And Our Mission"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 20, 2002

Christ encourages his disciples not to fear persecution.

Matthew 10:24-39 “The Messiah’s Messengers and Our Mission” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Believers are often persecuted. We are bypassed, shunned, withdrawn from, isolated, talked about, ridiculed, mocked, considered strange, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus Prays For Our Unity

Contributed by Bobby Gilstrap on Nov 12, 2000

Jesus prays for the unity of his disciples and the church.

“JESUS PRAYS FOR OUR UNITY” JOHN 17:20-26 (NASB) The billboard shows a little girl sitting on her daddy’s shoulders waving an American flag … and the caption says ... WHAT MAKES US GREAT … “Unity, pass it on!” Since 9/11 - “United We Stand” has been the theme – we want to project a united ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26, John 17:20-24, Revelation 22:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Love Your Enemies Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 16, 2002

How true Disciples are to handle difficult people.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 13 “Love Your Enemies” Luke 6:27-38 I have another children’s book to share with you, and no, it not the only kind of book I read. I seem to find a lot of wisdom in them. In the children’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Baptist

The New Commandment

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Mar 14, 2003

Jesus gives His disciples a new commandment.

The New Commandment John 13: 34 – 35 Jeff Hughes I. Introduction a. It’s always a privilege to teach from God’s Word, and when Pastor Ron asked me to teach tonight I was excited to get the chance to come and share with y’all. b. So, first, to start, let me set the stage for our passage tonight. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Placing Your All At God's Disposal"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 20, 2003

Disciple involves our complete commitment to Christ.

Iliff and Saltillo UM churches January 5, 2003 “Placing Your All at God’s Disposal” I Samuel 7:1-12 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever had days when you couldn’t feel the presence of God, you couldn’t get your prayers answered, you felt out of touch with God and it was an overall “gray, dreary, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Are You Traveling With Jesus

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Nov 29, 2004

Describes some of the requirements and benefits of being a disciple.

ARE YOU TRAVELING WITH JESUS? - Matthew 8:18-27 Can you imagine being with Jesus that day? Can you imagine what it must have been like seeing Jesus heal all of those people? Matthew doesn’t make it exactly clear how much time chapter 8 covers, but imagine seeing Jesus heal a leper, and then ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship--The Process Of Maturity

Contributed by Donato Solano on Dec 5, 2006

A true disciple is constantly and contently in the process of maturity.

INTRODUCTION A true disciple is constantly and contently in the process of maturity. I. FAITH COMES FROM HEARING THE WORD OF GOD, 19; “disciple all nations”, Romans 10:17 A. Love the preachers of God’s Word Most people shoo away the preachers of God’s Word. They dislike them. They insult ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Greatness In The Kingdom Of God Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011

Disciples bicker over which of them is the greatest.

17. Who is Jesus? December 12th, 2010 Greatness in the Kingdom of God Being in the presence of greatness naturally leads to a desire for greatness. When we see someone who is great at something often we are inspired to want to be great ourselves. Honestly that desire can lead us to doing great ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:46-50

Denomination: *other

What Do You Have To Give?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Aug 26, 2007

The disciples gave the man healing in the name of Jesus

Is the Christian life one that leads only to failure? We might ask is the sunshine a failure? The Christian life that is portrayed by the world, which misses what we read about Pentecost and its power, is a failure because it is like handing a stone to a hungry soul. The world’s view of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Empty Tomb: A Place Of Faith Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004

The disciples were disillusioned and disoriented after the crucifixion.

I grew up in a family with four sisters and no brothers. There were a lot of downsides to this…which I won’t go into now. One upside, and maybe the only one, is that I had to have my own bedroom in the basement, along with my own bathroom. I loved to just go in my room and shut myself out from all ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Witnesses

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 27, 2006

This is an Explanation of witnessing and how the disciples became witnesses.

Scripture Reading: Luke 24:36-49 Message: “You Are Witnesses” Text: “You are witnesses of these things” (v. 48) Introduction: What is a witness? This is what the American Heritage Dictionary says: A witness is: a. One who has seen or heard something b. One who furnishes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-49

Denomination: Christian Church

Discipleship: Silence & Solitude

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Jun 13, 2006

To show that silence and solitude are essential for any disciple.

-I’m reminded this morning a little of the movie from several years back now, “Castaway” with Tom Hanks -In that movie, due to an airplane accident, Hanks’ character finds himself stranded alone on a deserted island with his only companion being a volleyball he named “Wilson” -As we see him ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Equipped Followers

Contributed by Donato Solano on Aug 8, 2006

Every disciple must be equipped to do the ministry.

INTRODUCTION A disciple is a follower. A follower follows the teachings of his master. His master’s teachings are designed to equip him to his task. “And indeed He gave some to be apostles; and some prophets; and some evangelists; and some pastors and teachers; with a view to the perfecting ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Grow

Contributed by Neil Johnston on Oct 30, 2008

Disciples of Jesus grow in spiritual wisdom and understanding.

Intro – Truth in Review 3G Napkin Version Gather (1st G) • Jesus said, “I will build my church…” (Mt. 16:18) • “Church” from ‘ekklesia’ meaning to assemble or gather • Followers of Jesus Gather together in community, worship, as friends… As we Gather, the Lord is working, building His church… and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ