Sermons on Be A Disciple:

Transfiguration: Would You Like To Know Why?

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Feb 7, 2002

Of the Transfiguration of our Lord, God helps us to know why it was done for Jesus, the disciples and you and I.

Title: WOULD YOU LIKE TO KNOW WHY? Text: Matthew 17:1-9 Date: February 10 2002 Wouldn’t it be great if you knew why God does the things he does, especially when it comes down to what is going on in your own life? If your loved one had to be rushed to the emergency room, I would think it would be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Many Are Called, But Few Are Chosen Series

Contributed by Terry Stivers on Jul 15, 2003

Jesus, in picking His disciples, shows us what following Him is all about. Series on Mark

MANY ARE CALLED BUT FEW ARE CHOSEN Mark 1:16-20 INTRO: The Plan Hernando Cortes had a plan. He wanted to lead an expedition into Mexico to capture its vast treasures. When he told the Spanish governor his strategy, the governor got so excited that he gave him 11 ships and 700 men. Little did the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Harvest

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Aug 28, 2002

Missions is the nearest and dearest thing to the heart of God. In this passage Christ shares His burden with His Disciples.

Introduction: · This account is repeated in Mark 4, Luke 10 and John 4. · Jesus is trying to impress upon the hearts of His Disciples the importance of world-wide missions · Missions is the nearest and dearest thing to God’s heart · He had been preaching, teaching and healing all day · He shared ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus On Right Fasting Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Sep 11, 2002

Jesus on Right Fasting seeks to encourage disciples to practice intentional fasting by showing its purpose and benefits.

JESUS ON RIGHT FASTING Matthew 6:16-18; Isaiah 58:8-12 Kingdom Life Series #20 “And now about fasting. When you fast, declining your food for a spiritual purpose, don’t do it publicly, as the hypocrites do, who try to look wan and dishevelled so people will feel sorry for them. Truly that is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18, Isaiah 58:8-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Veteran Rookies

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 10, 2001

We must grow from an immature disciple into a mature apostle by feeding on the meat of God’s Word.

AS A NEW PARENT IT WAS AN INDESCRIBABLE JOY TO WITNESS OUR SON’S BIRTH. IT HAS ALSO STRENGTHENED MY FAITH WATCHING HIS PROGRESS FROM HIS WEEK-LONG STAY IN NEO-NATAL INTENSIVE CARE TO WHERE HE IS TODAY WITH LEARNING TO STAND UP, MAINTAIN HIS BALANCE, AND WALK. I AM AMAZED AT THE WONDERS OF HIS ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:12-14

Denomination: Free Methodist

Intoxicated ...by The Spirit

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 11, 2003

On the Day of Pentecost, some thought that the disciples were intoxicated...and they WERE!! They were intoxicated by the Holy Spirit!

June 11, 2003 Title: The Intoxication of the Spirit Text: Acts 2:14-47 Introduction We’ve been studying through the book of Acts on these Wednesday evenings... last week we looked at the beginning of Acts chapter 2, We saw how the church was weak and ineffective... the disciples weren’t really ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-47

Denomination: Nazarene

He Is Risen

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Mar 24, 2006

A look at the first seven words of the risen Saviour to His disciples (and us)bringing encouragement and challenge.

John 20:1 – 16 Easter! Christ is risen from the dead! In consequence, because He lives, we also live! Halleluiah. What a glorious hope the believer has. Christ is risen – and because of that, we live! There are two aspects of this wonderful life that is now ours, and both are ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"I Will Send You Another . . ." Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Mar 29, 2006

The Holy Spirit is sent by Jesus and the Father to continue the work Jesus began, and to do so in and through the disciples.

“I Will Send You Another . . .” John 14: 15 – 17, 25, 26; 15: 26; 16: 7 – 15 Introduction: Jesus sends us a baby-sitter! 1. When as children our parents had to go away, they got us a baby-sitter (or maybe now you act as a baby-sitter!) a. The baby-sitter is supposed to look after the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Shake It Off

Contributed by Brian Morse on Jun 22, 2006

Disciples of Christ can expect to be attacked by bad things, but like Paul, we can shake it off.

First Christian Church in Earlington Rev. Brian Morse Traditional Worship: Sunday 9:30 am Casual Worship: Saturday 5:30 pm 215 East Main Street, Across the street from the Post Office 383-5250 FATHER’S DAY : SERMON JUNE 18, 2006 ACTS 28:1-6 (Note to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Salty People; Peaceful People

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 5, 2006

Jesus told his disciples (and us) to have salt within us, and peace between us.

John said to him, "Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him, because he was not following us." But Jesus said, "Do not stop him; for no one who does a deed of power in my name will be able soon afterward to speak evil of me. Whoever is not against us is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: United Methodist

The Despised Gospel

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Aug 28, 2006

A general overview of how and why the gospel is despised by man (including a number of disciples who belong to the Lord).

The Despised Gospel Theme: The true gospel message and commitment is despised by many. INTRODUCTION A. In the name of “mainstream Christianity” the gospel has a very easy flavor: 1. The idea is to get as many people in to their churches. 2. Getting the masses in is wonderful, but not at the expense ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Philadelphia" Series

Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 12, 2002

Can people recognize you as a disciple of Christ by how much you show your love for the brethren?

I Peter 1:22; Acts 2:41-47 “Philadelphia” Intro—Some of you may be wondering why this message is titled “Philadelphia”—what could pastor be thinking when he starts naming sermons after a city in Eastern Pennsylvania? Well, the answer is that Philadelphia is not just nicknamed “The City of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22, Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Neglected Doctrine

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 3, 2007

Christ commands us to disciple others. If we are not obedient, then we must consider the reason for our disobedience.

MATTHEW 28:18-20 THE NEGLECTED DOCTRINE “Jesus … said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Lesson From Maundy Thursday Series

Contributed by Mel Shepherd on Jul 1, 2007

The final week of Jesus life was spent teaching his disciples of the need to love and support each other.

Title: “The Lesson From Maundy Thursday Text: John 13: 1-17 Introduction: I want to thank you tonight for inviting me to deliver the evening message. What you don’t know is that this is the first time I’ve ever spoken at a Maundy Thursday service. So tonight I’m making personal history I find ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Some Truths About The Storms In Our Lives

Contributed by Doug Warren on Jun 11, 2008

Five encouraging truths can be learned from the experience of the disciples in the boat with Jesus when the Storm came

Intro: 1. Today we read of all kinds of "storms" in life: personal, economic, political, spiritual, and natural....the list is endless! 2. From this passage, we see 5 truths that can encourage us and motivate us to hang on in the midst of the storms of our lives. I. You can be OBEYING GOD ...read more

Denomination: Baptist