Sermons on Bartholomew:

Luke 6:12-16 - Choosing Of The 12 Apostles

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 12, 2024

After a dedicated time of retreat and prayer, Jesus chooses 12 from among his followers to be his ambassadors. Although none of them seem qualified, time has proven out their faithfulness to the call.

Some Sundays start out a little more hectic than others. Here I am, supposed to preach today, and I left my Bible at home. I was not off to a good start. Fortunately, my dear wife got it to me in time for the first service, but my brain has been a little mushy ever since. So, we're going to get ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discipleship 101 - Changed By A Christ Who Knows Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 25, 2006

It pays to remind ourselves that Jesus knows us better than anyone.

Changed by a Christ who knows John 1:40-51 Different people follow Jesus for different reasons. Sometimes they find Him and sometimes He finds them. Andrew and John spent a day with Him and became convinced of His importance. It seems that they followed Jesus because they got to know Him. Others ...read more

Scripture: John 1:40-51

Denomination: Mennonite

Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by Greg Yort on Apr 8, 2018

Call for people to become true disciples

Introduction Has anyone heard of a man by the name of Dietrich Bonhoeffer? Bonhoeffer was born into a large family in Breslau, Poland in 1906. He became a German pastor, theologian, spy, anti-Nazi dissident, and key founding member of the Confessing Church, who was one of few Christian churches in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Church Of God

Pentecost, Vocation And The Priesthood

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Jun 1, 2001

An exploration for Pentecost on the call of God to all Christians, as well as the obvious call to the priesthood, given as my last sermon prior to Ordination.

Pentecost, Vocation and the Priesthood Given at St.Barthomew’s Parish Church, Ripponden, West Yorkshire, England, 3rd June 2001 TEXT: “I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh: your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men shall see visions and your old men shall dream dreams” In the name ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Full Supply

Contributed by Kris Roberts on Apr 17, 2004

Based on the Parable of the Ten Virgins

“A Full Supply” (Based on the Parable of the Ten Virgins) 1. Introduction · Give some modern day storytelling concerning story. Matthew 25:1-11 says… "The Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of ten bridesmaids who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. But only five of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Christmas Traditions

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 14, 2005

Those passing on traditions, "handing down of information, beliefs, practices and customs by word of mouth or by example from one generation to the next."

INTRODUCTION 1. Those passing on traditions, handing down of information, beliefs, practices and customs by word of mouth or by example from one generation to the next. 2. Those receiving traditions, an inherited pattern or thought or action. 3. The Bible teaches that traditions are both good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Blood Bought

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Oct 1, 2012

Our Faith comes with a great cost... The Shedding of Blood! Jesus Christ paid the price. He died for us so that we could live for Him.

Quotes - Giving: Blessed are those who can give without remembering, and take without forgetting. - Princess Elizabeth, Asquith Bibesco We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give. - Winston Churchill Sometimes a small thing you do can mean everything in another person's life ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Help -- Life Is Scaring Me! Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 5, 2009

The New Year is a reminder that living life can be a fearful experience, because we are all vulnerable to the choices others make and circumstances beyond our control. Our compassionate God wants to reassure us through His Word, yet many of us want this r

Help -- Life is Scaring Me! (Genesis 28:10-20) 1. The headlines and issues going into 2009 are legion: the economy, the war, your family and personal issues, the moral condition of our nation…pessimists never had it so good! 2. It can be hard to cope with life; yet many of you have the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Call To His First Apostles

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 22, 2011

The call of Andrew, Peter James and John reflects the Great Commission

Jesus Calls His First Disciples In this morning’s Gospel reading we read of Jesus’ encounter with Peter and Andrew and James and John – and with his call for them to follow him. Jim Eliot, an American missionary who was killed on 8th January 1956 taking the Gospel to the Waodani ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Anglican

Harvest Of The World By: William Nabaza Of Www.nabaza.com Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 21, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Please raise your hands if you have ever harvested crops in your life, or how about harvesting fruits? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General III. OBJECTIVES: End of the age could be any time. IV. TEXT: Matthew 13:40-42 40 “Just

I. EXORDIUM: Please raise your hands if you have ever harvested crops in your life, or how about harvesting fruits? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General III. OBJECTIVES: End of the age could be any time. IV. TEXT: Matthew 13:40-42 40 “Just as the weeds are sorted out and burned in the fire, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:40-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Face A Hypocrite?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 6, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a hypocrite? We've been all a hypocrite at one time or another. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General with ministry involvement III. OBJECTIVES: Facing a hypocrite IV. TEXT: Matthew 23:3 So observe and practice all they

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a hypocrite? We've been all a hypocrite at one time or another. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General with ministry involvement III. OBJECTIVES: Facing a hypocrite IV. TEXT: Matthew 23:3 So observe and practice all they tell you; but do not do what they do, for they preach, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Did Anything Good Come Out Of Nazareth?

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jan 9, 2018

Philip, just an ordinary guy - called to ministry and in turn brings along a friend, Nathanael. This reading shows how Jesus uses ordinary people, doing ordinary things.

Mid-Week Message/Devotion January 10, 2018 Reading: John 1:43-51 Did Anything Good Come Out of Nazareth? If we read this passage with an element of curiosity and desire to dig into the nuances a little bit, it becomes not only informative but also entertaining. It’s a short reading and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51, John 12:20-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Place For You

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 7, 2020

Do we sometimes feel like we don’t belong? We really belong somewhere else, somewhere wonderful. How do we get there? Let’s find the way to the place where we truly belong in John 14:1-14.

Do we sometimes feel like we don’t belong? We really belong somewhere else, somewhere wonderful. How do we get there? Let’s find the way to the place where we truly belong in John 14:1-14. John 14:1-2 (NKJV) “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Shepherds And Harvests

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 3, 2020

What do tending sheep and harvesting crops have to do with church? Let’s look at some important farm lessons that apply to our local church in Matthew 9:35-10:8.

What do tending sheep and harvesting crops have to do with church? Let’s look at some important farm lessons that apply to our local church in Matthew 9:35-10:8. Then Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Innovations

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 30, 2024

Innovations are defined as a new method, idea, product, etc.

Steven Paul Jobs, an American businessman and inventor once remarked: “Sometimes when you innovate, you make mistakes. It is best to admit them quickly and get on with improving your other innovations.” Ecclesiastes 7:29 reminds us: “See, this alone I found, that God made man upright, but they have ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17, 1 Peter 4:11, Matthew 28:19, Luke 9:23