Sermons on Backroom Disciple:

Called Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 20, 2009

Like Philip, all Christians are called by Jesus to follow him. As we follow him, we spread his kingdom one person at a time through our relationships with other people.

John 1:43-51 “Called” INTRODUCTION One of my joys, as a pastor, is the opportunity that I have to listen to the spiritual journeys of many people. It is always amazing to me how God works in our lives. Frequently, we can’t see God’s presence at the time, but when we look back we see God ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Lutheran

Fishers Of Men

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jan 22, 2009

Jesus is deeply concerned about our spiritual destiny.

Text: “And as He walked by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen” (Mark 1:16). In Jesus’ day, fishing was a major industry just as it is in certain parts of the world this day. The Sea of Galilee is located about 60 miles north ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Christian Church

Let's Stay Connected

Contributed by Harold Wanton on Apr 25, 2009

We must remain connected to Jesus Christ in order to bear the fruit of righteousness

LETS STAY CONNECTED! Jesus is in his last days, and he’s giving his disciples instructions on how they can stay connected with him, even after he’s absent from the flesh. He’s about to depart and take on his eternal glory, and return to be with his Father for a period of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Apostolic

Fishing For People For The Kingdom

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 26, 2009

This incident probably reminded the disciples of the time 3 years earlier when Jesus asked them to cast their nets again. That was the time when he first called them to be fishers of men.

The disciples have seen the resurrected Jesus, alive and well. He appeared to them on the evening of Resurrection Sunday (20:19) – Easter Day. On that occasion He commissioned them – He authorised them to go – saying, “As the Father has sent me, I am sending you” (20:21); and he then appeared to ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

The Necessity Of Self Discipline

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Apr 30, 2009

Christ calls the believer to take up his cross daily...

The Necessity of Self Discipline Dr. Russell K. Tardo Discipleship means discipline. The words are synonymous. That the words sound alike is no coincidence because a disciple is a disciplined one, a pupil. Even the very angels have been given responsibilities. They are given charge over the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Fisherman's Call Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on May 19, 2009

What is the call of Christ? Is it a mysterious thing that only happens to select people? Is it something you have to work hard to get and discover? We will discover the answers to these questions and more in today’s message titled, “A Fisherman’s Call.

http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com MATTHEW 4:18-20 Just a word of background on our passage this morning. Jesus hadn’t been long into His public ministry. According to the Gospel of Matthew, we know that Jesus had already been baptized by John the Baptist. After that, Jesus was led away by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Following Jesus

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jun 9, 2009

There is a cost to be paid for everything we do in life, even in our spiritual lives. We explore this concept using King Jehoshaphat and his decision to turn the battle over to God and let God fight it for him.

Last week, we spoke about our having problems and how those problems will undermine our walk with Christ if we let them. I reminded you of just how important it is to stay on top of the storms in your life, and that you can only do that by fully relying, not on yourself, but on Jesus Christ to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:14-30

Denomination: *other

What's Love?

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Jan 29, 2010

In 1 Corinthians 13 God teaches us what love really is, and how counter-cultural His understanding of love is. He calls us to be counter-cultural as well!

1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13 Love. A lot of things come to mind with that short work. If I asked each of you to come up with a song title that used the word Love, I’ll bet we could each come up with a different one. We like to talk about love, to hear love stories, to share about when we ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Friendship To Be Shown!!!

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

Jesus, in John 15:13 makes a statement that let's us know that friendship is to be proven by friends making sacrificing and then Proverbs 27:5&6 teach that friendship is shown as we give constructive criticism and Gal. 5:14&15 enforce that we are not to b

INTRODUCTION 1. Please open your bible to Proverbs 17:17. 2. I’ve got a question for you! Who is your best friend? Be thinking about you answer and we will explain why we ask the question during the study of this lesson. 2. Let’s read Proverbs 17:17and then over the next few days ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Un Sermón Que Camina

Contributed by Craig Benner on Feb 5, 2010

Necesitamos sermones con pies, no solamente de palabras que olvidamos a salir de la puerta de la iglesia.

Un Sermón que Camina y Hace una Diferencia Literal El mundo y la iglesia también está fastidiado de mensajes que son simplemente una colección de palabras sin poder o influencia. Marcos 10:42-45 42 Mas Jesús, llamándolos, les dijo: Sabéis que los que parecen ser príncipes de los gentiles, se ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Genesis 10 – Who Will Remember Me When I Am Gone? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 9, 2010

Kittim and Rodanim were in this genealogy. So who cares? God does obviously! Ever feel like your just a name like that, lost in the pages of history and of no real significance?

Genesis 10 – WHO WILL REMEMBER ME WHEN I AM GONE? Last night I attended Hillsong’s Church’s Vision Night for leaders with my daughter and son-in-law. We were in the first 3 rows and the music was awesome. I somehow ended up sitting between them and felt a little conspicuous. Completely inspiring ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 10:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Great Couples Of The Bible 1: Courage Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 26, 2010

Studying the virtue of "goodness" through the eyes of great couples of the Bible.

Great Couples of the Bible 1 Courage For God's Will Peter tells us in 2 Peter 1:5 to Add to our Faith Goodness (virtue, excellence, moral character. It is a rare word in NT that describes the sum of all desirable character qualities. It means courage, rigor, energy, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wheat And Weeds

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 28, 2010

In Matthew 13:24-30, Jesus tells a parable that helps us understand. It’s a parable that answers this very question, If the kingdom of God is here, why is there still evil?

Wheat and Weeds 6/01/08 AM Text: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-42 Introduction Turn with me to the Gospel of Matthew. Do you know what Matthew is trying to get across in this gospel? Do you know the truth he was trying to share? Matthew wrote this book because he wants us to know this one basic truth: Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Above The Law Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jun 24, 2008

Jesus was the fulfillment of the law. The spirit of the law brings freedom, while the letter of the law brings condemnation.

Above the Law Mark 2:23-27 Mark 2:23 (HCSB) On the Sabbath He was going through the grainfields, and His disciples began to make their way picking some heads of grain. Common Practice * Left behind * Leaving a portion of unharvested grain * Given in the law * Leviticus 19:9-10 * ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Truth Liberates Charity Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 25, 2009

Without truth, our charity degenerates into sentimentalism, and can be totally perverted into its opposite.

Monday of 17th week in Course July 27, 2009 Caritas in Veritate (3) Joachim Jeremias taught that the parables about the Church should be read holistically. For instance, Jesus would say, “The kingdom of God is like this situation: you plant the tiniest seed, and without your doing much, it grows ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-35

Denomination: Catholic