Sermons on Be A Disciple:

Pray Like This

Contributed by James Beam, Jr on Nov 10, 2005

Jesus disciples were drawn by his intimate walk with His Father. This text reveals how prayer is shaped by what’s in our heart & in our Father’s heart.

Welcome & Theme Introduction 1. What one thing could make the church more powerful than anything else? What one thing could ensure that your life was as good as it can be? What one thing could turn your family into the place that everyone loved to stay? 2. That ONE thing is an intimate, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons On Obedience And Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 30, 2007

Before Jesus ascends, the disciples get a crash course on what is needed to carry on the ministry of Jesus to which they have been called--and they just thought they were going fishing.

John 21:1-19 “Lessons on Obedience and Forgiveness” INTRODUCTION The school year is drawing to a close. Both students and teachers are talking about the end of school and are looking forward to the summer break. Before the end of school can occur, though, students must take the dreaded final ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Thomas Sees Jesus Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

In our journey to see Jesus, the way His disciples saw Him after the resurrection, I want to tell you a story of someone who missed out. At least at first…

Thomas Sees Jesus: Series – Seeing Jesus John 20:24-29 Apr 29, 2007 Intro: Have you ever felt like you really missed out? Like others around you got to experience something that you didn’t? Every year we have an annual “pastor’s and spouses” conference in November. In Banff. At the Banff ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

What Jesus Left Us

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Feb 13, 2006

What Jesus left to his disciples when he told them he was leaving, he also left to us:a place to enjoy, a path to ensue, and a power to employ.

Can you remember how shocked and upset you where when you discovered that someone you respected and looked up to was leaving? A teacher you had become used to was leaving. A pastor you had respected was leaving. A boss you had enjoyed working under was leaving. A co-worker you had worked with ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

All Or Nothing

Contributed by Mark Price on Jul 31, 2006

Man has tried to discount the cost of being a true follower of Jesus Christ. Being a disciple costs something of us - we must be willing to sell all to follow Him.

Introduction Since the very beginning of time, man has responded to the Lord in many ways. In the Garden, Adam and Eve tried to redefine what our responsibility to a Holy God looks like. Then came men like: Cain, Jonah, Saul, Judas and others who continued this attitude of mediocrity and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: *other

A Gently Revealed Life Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 8, 2007

Jesus takes time to reveal the resurrection to His disciples, with an empty tomb, a Bible study, and a personal visit - just as He reveals His new life to those that seek Him.

Sometimes good news is just as hard to hear as bad news. When someone comes to your door and says "You’ve just won the Publishers Clearinghouse Giveaway" what is your first thought? "Nah". But if someone came to our door and said "I’m from the IRS and you are being audited" then we just might ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-53

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Confirmation

Contributed by Roger Haugen on May 14, 2002

Jesus asks his disciples, "Who do you say that I am?" At a young person’s confirmation s/he has the opportunity to say with Peter, "You are the Christ."

Confirmation Sunday Matthew 16:13-18 19 May 2002 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say that the Son of Man is?" And they said, "Some say John the Baptist, but others Elijah, and still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets." He said ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Lutheran

"Choosing To Live By God's Agenda" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 17, 2005

Where do we stand in the crowd on Palm Sunday? Are we a part of the fickle majority, the convinced minority, the 12 disciples, the critical Pharisees or other people who opposed him?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches Palm Sunday March 20, 2005 “Choosing to Live By God’s Agenda” John 12:12-19 INTRODUCTION: Are you aware that year after year we hear or read this story and miss what God is saying to us about our personal life? Within this story is the truth about why many of us ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

A Life Of Adventure

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Dec 20, 2005

Christ’s faithful disciples learned that a life of adventure and being greatly used by God requires sensitivity to his leading, willingness to take a risk and adjust his life to Christ.

A LIFE OF ADVENTURE Acts 9:19-30; 11:19-30; 13: 1-4 August 2002 INTRODUCTION A. In 1953 Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first people to stand on the "roof of the world." Ten years later, a man named Barry Bishop was among a group that carried the American flag to the summit ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Go!" Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 21, 2012

How’s the nerves? Jesus was sending his disciples out into the world to bring the good news. "The kingdom of heaven is near!" Resources were limited but Jesus had a plan!

Mentoring 5 “Go!” Before Easter we were looking at a series on mentoring and we had discussed all sorts of stuff about apprentices, walking along side newer people to the faith, helping people to grow in the faith and the like. In the gospels we get read an account of Jesus sending out the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-10

Denomination: Salvation Army

“believers Multiplication” Series

Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Aug 18, 2010

We are called to make disciples... we are born to reproduce... Someone took time to develop you become who you are now, you are expected to do the same with other believers.

“BELIEVERS MULTIPLICATION” 2 Timothy 2:1-2 You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others. Introduction: The growth of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Love Series

Contributed by Allen James on Apr 6, 2010

The final message in a 7-Part Series, Shift - A New Way of Thinking. In Matthew 5:43-48, Jesus challenges His disciples to follow His example and love their enemies.

God Is Love • Matthew 5:43-48 • Easter Weekend INTRODUCTION: God is not focused on MODIFYING BEHAVIOR by His laws. He wants to TRANSFORM LIVES by His love. This is the power of the resurrection! I. God loves without DISCRIMINATION. (v. 43-45a) Many read Jesus’ words here and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

The Word We Hate The Most

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Feb 19, 2008

The word we hate the most is "no" and yet practicing Lenten disciples of fasting, praying, and giving can enrich us when we say "no" to the world and "yes" to God.

Introduction: The passage we will read tonight is the traditional reading for Ash Wednesday. It focuses our attention on the three disciplines of Lent: Praying, Fasting, and Giving. You will hear each one described. Tonight we’re going to discuss how to practice those disciplines. Hear now the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Counting The Cost Luck And Providence Luke 14__25-33 Philemon 1—25

Contributed by Charles Scott on Dec 16, 2007

From our position as disciples of Christ, we are not able to determine Good from Evil in the events that overtake us; we trust in God to make everything work together for good.

COUNTING THE COST Luck AND PROVIDENCE Luke 14__25- 33 PHILEMON 1—25 Luke 14:25-33 A poor aged Chinese farmer had a single horse on which he depended for everything. The horse pulled the plough, drew the wagon, and was the old farmer’s sole means of transportation. One day a bee stung the ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Anglican

Freedom – Free To Be Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 16, 2006

This message intorduces a series of messages on freedom with these important turthes: [1] Freedom is not Free -- [2] Free to be an Authentic Disciple -- [3] Free to be Acquainted Intimately with the Truth -- [4] Free to be Free

FREEDOM – Free to Be • John 8:31-32 (NIV) [31] To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. [32] Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." INTRODUCTION: On August 28, 1963 Dr. Martin Luther King stood on the steps ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God