Sermons on Bad Disciples:

Understanding Faith Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 12, 2010

Discrimination is a bad thing in any form. We as believers must never discriminate with regard to whom we share our faith.

Understanding Faith The Book of Mark Mark 7:24-31 I. Introduction: A. We live in tumultuous days. 1. Hardly a week goes by without one group of people calling another group racist somewhere in the country. 2. The words people use to explain something or to present their side of an issue are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Ultimate Good Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 6, 2017

Trusting God for the good as well as the bad in life, because He will achieve His purpose for the ultimate good in our lives.

Reading the story of the life of David, from the beginning (1 Samuel) until now (end of 2 Samuel), is like reading a man going through a Christian boot camp. • David went through a lot, to be where God wants him to be and do what God wants him to do. God was training His servant. • David went ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Elements Of Love Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 14, 2010

Love is not simply a component of life but love is an intent, a purpose, that causes thoughts, words & acts of everyday life. This intent to love was the need of the Corinthians, & this is still our need today.

[LIVING IN LOVE SERIES] 1 CORINTHIANS 13:4-6a THE SPECTRUM OF THE ETERNAL GIFT OF LOVE [Galatians 5:22-23] Perhaps you’ve seen this Peanuts cartoon: Linus announces to his cranky sister, Lucy, that he’s going to be a doctor. “You, a doctor?” She asks. “How can you be a doctor? You don’t love ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-6, John 3:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 40 - Beware Of Hypocrisy Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 22, 2023

Is it permissible for a believer to lead a dichotomous life? Here’s what the word of God teaches about hypocrisy, and the kind of life that God expects us to lead as His disciples.

Jesus’ words to his disciples in Luke 12:1, “Meanwhile the people had come streaming towards Him by tens of thousands, so that they were trampling one another under foot. And now He proceeded to say to His disciples first, "Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees, that is to say, beware of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1, Matthew 23:3, Matthew 23:5-6, Proverbs 29:25, Colossians 3:23-24, Matthew 23:24, Luke 18:10-12, Luke 18:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

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 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

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

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

Follow, Lead, And Get Out Of The Way

Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Nov 23, 2001

This sermon challenges leaders to disciple the body of Christ.

If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! Follow, Lead, AND Get Out of the Way! Calvary Christian ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

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

Together Series

Contributed by Neil Johnston on Oct 30, 2008

The Disciples were together and everyone was filled with awe.

Introduction As we begin a new year of ministry together we also begin a new message series called “filled with awe.” This series is based on the early church we read about in the Book of Acts. This community of believers experienced something absolutely new to humanity – the dwelling of God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Why This Waste? Series

Contributed by Andrew Street on Mar 9, 2008

The Lavish Love of a Devoted Disciples - Total commitment.

“Why This Waste?” The Lavish Love of a Devoted Disciple Matthew 26:6-13 Mark 14:3-9 John 12:1-8 “Why this waste?” I have often – practically every time I have read this story – recoiled with the disciples! 300 denarii! Mark indicates that she could have sold it for even more than that! 300 ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

Our Call To Discipleship

Contributed by Bledar Valca on Mar 23, 2007

Shows what Jesus expects of us as disciples

OUR CALL TO DISCIPLESHIP Mark 8:34-38 A. After Jesus has rebuked Peter for being consumed with the things of this world and not concerned about the things of God, Jesus issued one of the declarations about His pending death. He knew He was going to pay with the cost of His life for the sins of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ