Sermons on Authentic Discipleship:

The Necessity Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 22, 2024

Based on Colossian 1:28-29 - Helps hearers understand the components of personal discipleship.

“THE NECESSITY OF DISCIPLESHIP” Col. 1:28-29 FBCF – 1/21/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – 1996 – Fulfilled childhood dream of becoming a firefighter. I joined a fire dept. First 90 days – probationary firefighter – Wore an orange vest which identified me as someone who didn’t know anything about ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:28-29, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Dec 29, 2019

Does the prize you win worth the price you pay?

The Cost of Discipleship Luke 14:25-35 Does the prize you win worth the price you pay? To truly follow Jesus Christ, we must consider the cost and put Him above everything else. Salvation is both absolutely free and yet it costs you your very life. You receive it freely as a gift from the Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Lesson In Discipleship

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 17, 2020

The reminder we see in 3 John is regarding discipleship/faithfulness to what we have been taught - we are called to execute the things we have seen Jesus do!

A Lesson in Discipleship Scripture: 3 John 1:1-15 Introduction - Today we will examine 3 John and hopefully see a very poignant theme -- Setup: John’s writings late in life all surround reminders for the entire church -- The reminder is regarding discipleship/faithfulness to what we have been ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Decade Of Discipleship

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Mar 1, 2020

Jesus commissioned His disciples to "Make Disciples of All Nations!" How can we do this? This message examines this command of Jesus and guides us in the beginnings of accomplishing this command.

Matthew 28:19-20 NIV 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." 2 Timothy 2:2 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, 2 Timothy 2:2, Ephesians 4:11-16, Mark 16:15-16, Titus 2:1-8, Hebrews 10:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

The Call Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 5, 2020

In the call of discipleship that Jesus issued to the first disciples, we learn three important aspects of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus, and how to answer the call.

A. Italian composer Pietro Mascagni was once irritated by an organ-grinder who stood outside the composer’s apartment playing Mascagni’s own composition at about half the correct speed. 1. Eventually, when Mascagni could no longer stand hearing his composition be butchered in that way, he went into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22, Luke 6:40, John 12:26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cost Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 12, 2020

Billy Graham used to say: "Salvation is free, but discipleship will cost you everything." That is an accurate expression of the teachings of Jesus on the cost of discipleship. In this sermon, we explore what it means to pay the cost of discipleship.

A. I like the old classic joke about the chicken and the pig who were talking about going into business. 1. The chicken says: “Hey Pig, we should open a restaurant.” The pig replies: “I’m not sure, what would we call it?” 2. The chicken answers: “What if we called it ‘Ham and Eggs’?” The pig ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-35, Luke 9:23, Luke 14:25-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Command Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 19, 2020

The command of discipleship is found in what we call the great commission. It is the command for all disciples of Jesus to make disciples who will make disciples.

A. I like the story told about a truck driver who was hauling a load of 500 penguins to the zoo. 1. Unfortunately, his truck broke down. 2. He eventually waved down another truck and offered the driver $500 to take the penguins to the zoo. 3. Later that day the first truck driver got his truck ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, 2 Timothy 2:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Stages Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 26, 2020

It is God's will for people to progress through the stages of discipleship from being spiritually dead, to being a spiritual infant, child, young adult, and parent. We must be able to assess where we are and where others are in the process so we all can grow to maturity.

A. I like the story told of the little boy who was confused about something and said to his Bible class teacher: “There’s somethin’ I can’t figger out.” 1. The teacher said, “What is it, Joey?” 2. Joey said, “Well accordin’ to the Bible, the Children of Israel crossed the Red Sea, right?” a. “ ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16, 2 Timothy 2:2, Ephesians 2:1-3, 1 Peter 2:2-3, 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12, 1 John 2:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 24, 2021

Jesus tells the disciples He will have to suffer and Peter rebukes HIm. Jesus tells them that unless they deny themselves & take their cross, they'll be rejected. The power of God only flows into a crucified life. Have you surrendered all yet?

THE COST OF DISCIPLESHIP Mk. 8:31-38 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A teacher with obvious liberal tendencies told her class of small children that she was an atheist. She asked her class, “How many of you want to be atheists too?” Not knowing what atheism is, but wanting to be like their teacher, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fundamentals Of Discipleship

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jun 23, 2021

This sermon highlights in simple terms what it means to be a disciple of Christ.

In Matthew 28:18-20, when Jesus handed over the Great Commission to His disciples and by extension to you and I, He set out the fundamentals; the main things we should know about discipleship. What are the basic things we need to understand about discipleship as seen in Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Discipleship Defined Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 3, 2021

A disciple is a believer who lovingly follows Jesus and intentionally helps others follow Him.

Discipleship Defined Matthew 28:16-20 Rev. Brian Bill January 2-3, 2021 Recently Beth and I spent time going through some boxes in our basement. I came across a number of prayer journals I’ve recorded over the years. As I was flipping through one from 2004, I found something I wrote on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship Is Costly

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 2, 2025

Discipleship is not casual—it’s costly. But the reward is Christ Himself.

Discipleship Is Costly August 31, 2025, Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Discipleship is not casual—it’s costly. But the reward is Christ Himself. Focus Passage: Matthew 16:24-27 Introduction: When I was a kid, I wanted to play the piano. My mom got ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Precepts Of Discipleship

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Jun 1, 2024

"Deny yourself, take up your Cross, and follow Me." (Jesus Christ circa 30 AD)

PRECEPTS OF DISCIPLESHIP MT 16:24-27 Dietrich Bonhoeffer- From childhood, I only have 2 modern day heroes. One is Br. Andrew that smuggled Bibles behind the Iron Curtain and the other is Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Bonhoeffer was a great German theologian during the time of Hitler. He preached ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27, 2 Corinthians 5:10, John 15:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 7, 2025

Discipleship is not just about following Christ; it comes with a cost. Jesus made it clear that those who follow Him must be ready to deny themselves, take up their cross, and prioritise His kingdom above all else.

THE COST OF DISCIPLESHIP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 14:25-33 Supporting Texts: Matthew 16:24-26, Philippians 3:7-8, Mark 10:28-30, 2 Timothy 3:12 INTRODUCTION: Discipleship is not just about following Christ; it comes with a cost. Jesus made it clear that those who follow Him must ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33, Matthew 16:24-26, Philippians 3:7-8, Mark 10:28-30, 2 Timothy 3:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Struggles Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 15, 2024

We have been studying aspects of daily discipleship. By now we know that discipleship is not simply church attendance. It involves a life that has been changed by following our Master, Jesus.

THE STRUGGLES OF DISCIPLESHIP Introduction We have been studying aspects of daily discipleship. By now we know that discipleship is not simply church attendance. It involves a life that has been changed by following our Master, Jesus. He taught us the foundational principles in the Beatitudes. He ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ