Sermons on Apostle Andrew:

Are You A “christian” Or Are You A Disciple? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 25, 2016

God calls us to be more than just people who live the way they want throughout the week and then maybe turn up for a couple of hours at church on Sunday.

The question: Are you a “Christian” or are you a disciple? Perhaps you have been a Christian for years. There was that point in your life when you discovered Jesus for yourself. Maybe, something happened that caused you to seek comfort, or meaning or healing in your life. Maybe ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

21st Century Missionaries Series

Contributed by Andrew Hamilton on Oct 26, 2002

A description of how Paul engaged in mission and its application to this current context

Disciples Make Disciples Crossway story This week I was reading the story of an Australian couple who went to Bangladesh as missionaries. When Stuart and Margaret arrived in the country they were informed, by the Baptist missionaries already there that the Muslim people were impossible to reach ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, 2 Corinthians 2:13-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God's Priorities In A Pressure-Packed World

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 15, 2001

In life of faith, in following Christ as our Master, we are faced many times with tough calls, what can we do and how can we decide what to do, how can we cope.

God’s Priorities in a Pressure Cooker world By Andrew Chan, PBC, Vancouver, BC, August 15, 2001 I Peter 3:13-19 A group of friends went deer hunting and paired off in two’s for the day. That night one of the hunters returned alone, staggering under the weight of a 200 pound deer. The group asked, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-18, 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Notes On Prayer According To The Bible

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Sep 1, 2001

Biblical survey and guide to praying.

NOTES ON PRAYER ACCORDING TO THE BIBLE by Andrew Chan, Senior Pastor, PBC, Vancouver, BC Colossians 4:2 Paul says "devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful." How do we devote ourselves to prayer? How do we make it really work today? “The number one reason prayer doesn’t work for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Ministry Of Philip Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 13, 2021

The Persecution of the early church scattered believers all over, everyone witnessed according to their understanding and gifts. Philip landed in Samaria and did wonders and reached many. Read and enjoy.

Acts 8:4-25 Samaria: Philip, Peter, and John 08:04-08 Ministry of Philip in Samaria 08:09-13,17-24 Conversion of Simon the Sorcerer 08:14-25 Ministry of Peter and John in Samaria Happy New Year 2021!. This Part 3 of the ACTS covers the expansion of the Church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-25

Denomination: Methodist

The Holy Spirit's Community Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 12, 2003

In leading to this first community produced by Jesus through the Spirit, we have seen that Pentecost is likened to the Shekinah glory: As the glory of the Holy Spirit filled the earthly tabernacle, and then the Jerusalem temple, the church born at Penteco

INTRODUCTION The great church historian, Phillp Schaff, whose library is here in Lancaster said: "As to the numerical strength of Christianity at the close of the first century, we have no information whatever. Statistical reports were unknown in those days. The estimate of half a million among ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Thirst

Contributed by David Swensen on Apr 24, 2002

Our Lord’s cry, “I THIRST,” is a poignant reminder to us that, no matter what the cost, we have been called to a life of obedience.

John 19:28-37 INTRODUCTION Gladys Aylward was a missionary to China and her labors were chronicled in the film The Inn of the Sixth Happiness.On one occasion she suffered terribly during a journey across the mountains of China in order to bring a hundred orphans to safety. Ranging in age from ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-37

Denomination: Baptist

"The Three 'vs' Of Calvary"

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Mar 28, 2002

An evangelistic message on the purpose and power of the Cross of Christ.

Palm Sunday 2002 The Rev’d Quintin Morrow Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Fort Worth, Texas The Cross of Christ “Then they led Him out to crucify Him” –Mark 15:20. The image of the Cross seems to be everywhere. It hangs from the rearview mirrors, and rests upon the dashboards, of our cars. It ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:20

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

How Could I Ask For More?

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 8, 2001

The ability to give thanks is a matter of perspective and attitude. A message for a Thanksgiving holiday service.

11-20-01 Thanksgiving Eve Service Maybe you heard of the identical twins who were really opposites. One had the personality of the eternal optimist. Everything was always working out; it was going to be great. Everything was very hopeful. His brother, however, saw everything in its worst possible ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Gives Two "Cans" To Those Who Think "I Can't"

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 21, 2003

how Jesus enabled his disciples to carry on after his ascension

June 1, 2001 Acts 1:1-14 1 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. 3 After his suffering, he showed himself to these men ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

God Has A Place For You Series

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Aug 29, 2002

There is much work to be done in God’s Kingdom. There is a place for every Christian to serve.

Matthew 9:35-38 (GWT) 35Jesus went to all the towns and villages. He taught in the synagogues and spread the Good News of the kingdom. He also cured every disease and sickness. 36When he saw the crowds, he felt sorry for them. They were troubled and helpless like sheep without a shepherd. 37Then he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Methodist

The Virtuous Kingdom: (Intro Sermon Part 2) Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 7, 2008

This is an introductory sermon offering a composite (layered) portrait of what a follower of Jesus looks like in Mark’s Gospel.

The Virtuous Kingdom: Evidence of the Reign of God in the Human Heart Mark 11:1-11; 27-33 (Part 2) Sermon Objective: This is an introductory sermon offering a composite (layered) portrait of what a follower of Jesus looks like in Mark’s Gospel. 1As they approached Jerusalem and came to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-33

Denomination: Nazarene

Eulogy Norma Washington

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 23, 2004

This is the eulogy of a woman who was very invovled in the life of the church and died unexpectedly near her 50th birthday.

Norma Washington 9/10/2004 Norma Washington had the gift of a particular smile, that when you looked at her, it would seem as though a laugh was just a second or two away. Her smile and her eyes worked in combination to give you a good feeling ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Ministry Of Mercy

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 5, 2014

A sermon examining what it means to be a faithful Christian.

A MINISTRY OF MERCY Matthew 9:9-13 When Jesus began His earthly ministry, He traveled the region of Galilee and began to call certain men to “follow Him” and to be His Disciples. The first four men that Jesus invited to follow Him were fishermen. Matthew tells us that Jesus was walking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Ministry Of Mercy Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 7, 2013

A sermon examining the importance of extending mercy to others.

A MINISTRY OF MERCY Matthew 9:9-13 When Jesus began His earthly ministry, He traveled the region of Galilee and began to call certain men to “follow Him” and to be His Disciples. The first four men that Jesus invited to follow Him were fishermen. Matthew tells us that Jesus was walking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist