Sermons on Be A Disciple:

Counting The Cost - Discipleship

Contributed by Rev Silvester David on Jul 2, 2025

Jesus said "Go and make disciples......". Discipleship is a process which has it's own cost. In this sermon, we will view cost of Discipleship from the teaching of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Luke records for us in this passage an account of THREE (3) MEN whom Jesus met as He travelled along with His disciples. Two of these men declared that they wished to follow Jesus; to become His disciples. The other was one whom Jesus SUMMONED to follow Him. What immediately strikes me is the way ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

I Know That My Redeemer Lives

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 17, 2025

John 20

I KNOW THAT MY REDEEMER LIVES (JOHN 20:1-10) It’s been quite a while since MH 370 disappeared from thin air on March 8, 2014. Military radar tracking revealed that the Beijing-bound plane made a sharp turn over the South China Sea and changed altitude as it headed toward the Straits of Malacca. The ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon 6 - The Strength Of Sacrifice Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 31, 2025

As we strive to be salt and light to the world, the sacrifices we make for others can make a difference in drawing them toward faith and commitment to Jesus.

Introduction: A. A funny thing happened to me a number of years ago and I have shared the story with you before, but I think it is a good launching point for today’s sermon. 1. Years ago, while I was driving and using my earpiece, I called my brother, but he didn’t answer, so I left him a message. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-13, Luke 9:23, Romans 12:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Decisions, Decisions

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 21, 2023

Why leave John the Baptizer and go follow the Galillean Rabbi Jesus instead?

Sam was confused. He had been following John for - how long had it been? Almost a year, he thought, it was just before the grape harvest and his parents had been really upset that he hadn’t stayed until the work was finished. But Sam just had to go. The Messiah was due soon, everybody knew it, and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36, Matthew 3:7-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Drop It All!

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

In recent years, one of the biggest dangers to the church is that what was considered normal Christianity is now considered abnormal and what was not even considered Christianity at all is now become the norm and hub of our faith.

Opening illustration: Show video “Leave: Follow.” Introduction: This is dizzying. If we read these verses honestly and thoughtfully, they really do take our breath away. And so I’m left at the end of these five short verses asking myself: “What just happened?” I don’t know about you, but it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discipleship: A Call Of Abandonment And Surrender

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

He gave Himself on the cross so that you would not have to face God’s wrath on account of your sins. Jesus calls you to turn from your selfishness and sin and to follow Him.

Opening illustration: During a NASA space shuttle launch, you will hear the phrase “negative return.” It is a phrase that is part of the abort protocol. It means the shuttle has reached the point and speed at which a return to the launch site is impossible. No astronaut wants to be at “negative ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Follower Of Christ Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 17, 2024

This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years.

GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION TRUE FOLLOWER OF CHRIST A. Last May I began a sermon series on the Gospel of Mark—studying the life of Jesus from His BAPTISM to his CRUCIFIXION and RESURRECTION, and ultimate ASCENSION into HEAVEN. 1. The verse in Mark’s gospel that summarizes ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cast Your Nets Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 1, 2025

This is the 13th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#13] CAST YOUR NETS Luke 5:1-11 Introduction: This morning, we are going to see Jesus at a lake. In this passage, Jesus invited ordinary fishermen, (like Simon Peter and his friends) into an extraordinary adventure. Just as these fishermen struggled all night without ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Near The Cross”

Contributed by Dr. Addanki Raju on Mar 9, 2026

Two Groups at Calvary

________________________________________ “NEAR THE CROSS” John 19:23–30 ________________________________________ 1. Introduction – The Two Groups at Calvary On Calvary, many people were present. Some mocked Jesus. Some watched from a distance. Some were afraid. But the Gospel of John tells us that ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-30

The Twelve Apostles: Jesus’ Crew Of Ordinary Dudes (Matthew 10:1-4)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Feb 18, 2025

Matthew 10 begins with the names of the twelve ordinary men whom Jesus chose to be His disciples. We start with Simon Peter.

In this chapter, we are introduced to the twelve men who will carry out the message of Jesus to the nation of Israel and inevitably to the world. None of them were scholars or religious officials. They were twelve ordinary men, some of whom were fishermen by trade and probably knew each other ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4, Mark 3:13-19, Luke 6:12-16, Acts 1:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Requirements Of Discipleship

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004

Many may think that the term disciple refers only to the early followers of Christ. The Disciples were those who devoted themselves to prayer, worship, loving, giving, and evangelizing group of men and women who refused to keep the truth of the gospel to

The Requirements of Discipleship Luke 14:25:35 While every disciple is a believer, every believer is not necessarily a disciple. Many may think that the term disciple refers only to the early followers of Christ. The Disciples were those who devoted themselves to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

No Rich People In Heaven Series

Contributed by David Smith on Oct 27, 2009

"Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, "How difficult it will be for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!" And the disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus said to them again, "Children, how difficult it is to enter the kingdom

In any journey, such as a trek through the bush, there are exciting parts, such as when we start out (perhaps) and when we near your destination, there are relatively boring parts, and there are patches that are just hard work. In our journey through the Gospel of Mark we seem to have reached an ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:23-25

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Part 10 - Matthew 8:18-34 - When Jesus Skips Out On Church, You Know Someth Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 3, 2010

It's interesting to me that Jesus called His disciples to leave the crowd and His disciples and they experience some spiritual warfare as they cross to the other side of the lake. Why would Jesus miss this opportunity, when He had a crowd gathered?

Part 10 - Matthew 8:18-34 - WHEN JESUS SKIPS OUT ON CHURCH, YOU KNOW SOMETHING IS WRONG! I remember as a young student Pastor being invited to a Church for afternoon tea. They said they wanted to pray for me. What I didn't realise is that they wanted to pray for me to be their Pastor. At the end ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Supernatural Walk

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 13, 2010

Jesus commanded the disciples to go ahead in another ship while he prayed upon a mountain. The disciples encountered contrary winds in the midst of the sea. But the contrary wind was actually an opportunity for the Lord to reveal his great power. Jesus la

Intro: There was a feeling of victory by the apostles after the miraculous feeding of 5,000 men. After moments of spiritual blessings and victories, we are to take heed and be watchful. Jesus commanded the disciples to go ahead in another ship while he prayed upon a mountain. The disciples ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: *other

Unity

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Oct 23, 2021

The unity of followers is one of the most important - and yet problematic - charisteristics of the disciples. Jesus prayed for it the last night he would be with his chosen disciples. Yet since then the church has been characterized in the eyes of the world as riddled with division and strife.

Note: I have developed a set of simple PowerPoint slides for use with this sermon. If you are interested in the slides I will send them to you by Email. Email your request to me at sam@srmccormick.net and be sure to enter "Easter Slides" in the subject line (otherwise I am likely to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:18, Romans 16:17-18, Proverbs 6:16-19, Titus 3:10-11, 1 Corinthians 5:1-2, Hebrews 12:14-15, 1 Corinthians 1:10-11, John 17:20-23, Philippians 2:1-2, Mark 10:7-8, Genesis 2:24, Ephesians 4:1-3, 2 John 1:10-11, Psalm 133:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ