Sermons on Becoming Disciples:

When Living For God Becomes A Joy

Contributed by Robert Ziriak on Mar 10, 2003

Encouragement to find joy in living for God.

When Living For God Becomes A Joy Romans 14:17 17 For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. John 15:10-11 10 If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in his love. 11 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:17, John 15:10-11

Denomination: Apostolic

Wee Lil Man (Becoming A Giant)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 1, 2007

A sermon to inspire great things even from normal people.

Luke 19:1-10 Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. He wanted to see who Jesus was, but being a short man he could not, because of the crowd. So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore-fig tree to see ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Gone Fishin’

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 29, 2014

Right in the middle of our world, Jesus calls us to become disciples committed to a work of eternal significance

Fishing is a favorite subject of mine. If I can’t get out to do it, I can at least sit around and talk about it, and that’s the next best thing. There are some who would rather not do either. So, I wouldn’t want to push fishing on anyone. Even though 4 of 12 of Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Going To The Other Side Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 20, 2014

The essential characteristic of the Christian life is discipleship. This section is a warning to those who would become disciples of the Messiah.

MATTHEW 8: 18-22 [THE MESSIAH REVEALED SERIES] GOING TO THE OTHER SIDE At this point Matthew interrupts the series of miracles. He is transitioning from the three miracles of healing (8:2-15) to three miracles of power (8:23-34; 9:1-8) over the forces of nature, over evil spirits, and over sin ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming Prepared

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 31, 2023

Jesus prepared his disciples to receive the Holy Spirit. We also need a preparation period to understand the gift of the Holy Spirit which we receive through baptism.

Becoming Prepared John 20:19-23 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 20:19 So when it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and when the doors were shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, “1bPeace be with you.” 20 And ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: United Methodist

The Disciple's Cross

Contributed by Gary Birch on Feb 27, 2007

Following Jesus has become too easy for many people. We like to take the benefits without the discipline and responsibilities. What does it really mean to take up our cross and follow him?

The Italian freedom fighter Garibaldi offered his men only hunger and death to free Italy. Garibaldi had an incredibly committed volunteer army. He would appeal for recruits in these terms: “I offer neither pay, nor quarters, nor provisions; I offer hunger, thirst, forced marches, battles and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-28

The Characteristics Of A Disciple

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014

We need to ask ourselves today Are we disciples? None of us are perfect, But have you given up attitude of being in charge And have you become confident in His ability to express Himself through you?

Introduction: Have you seen the Verizon commercials? • The ones where a person is walking around with a group of people behind them • That represents the Verizon network. • Now The idea is that this team of professionals and technicians are always standing ...read more

Scripture: John 15:8-14

Denomination: Christian Church

You Were Created To Become Like Christ Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on Apr 18, 2005

You were created to become like Christ

“YOU WERE CREATED TO BECOME LIKE CHRIST” Sunday, May 16, 2004 Welcome back to the 4th week of 40 Days of Purpose where we have taken 40 days out of our schedule and set them aside as a church and as individuals to discover the answer to the question “What on Earth are we here for?” How are we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Cost Of Being A Disciple Of Christ.

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 3, 2018

What would it be like to serve God all your life only to hear Him say the words “I never knew you?” Have you counted the costs of becoming a disciple of Christ? Have you really become a child of God? Please read this sermon and make sure!

COSTS OF BEING A DISCPLE OF CHRIST Luke 14:25-35 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35, Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Make Disciples!

Contributed by Abitha Stalin on Dec 27, 2019

What to do to make disciples? , How to make disciples?

Let us pray. Loving Heavenly Father, We have come to worship you today. Lord, teach us the hidden wonders of your Holy Word. Help us to concentrate and focus without distractions. Put in us an open receiving heart. In Jesus Name we pray. Amen. The topic assigned by the Diocese of Madras to be ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Other

Dust-Covered, Becoming Truly Devoted Disciples Of Christ

Contributed by Jordon Leblanc on Sep 30, 2007

How can we become fully devoted followers of Jesus?

This evening, I want to share with you something that is close to my heart. I want to share what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. When I was preparing for this message, I came across a letter on the subject that I thought would be appropriate in this situation. Thank you for submitting the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Disciple’s Discipline

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 3, 2018

The writer to the Hebrews revealed the rationale behind God’s discipline. What is the rationale behind accepting God’s discipline? 4 Factors in accepting God’s discipline are...

The DISCIPLE’s DISCIPLINE—Hebrews 12:4-11 Attention: Discipline A Butterfly: Pre-Emergent from cocoon... Little Bobby notices its struggle wants to help & so splits open the cocoon. The butterfly emerges with shriveled wings & swollen body. The restrictive cocoon & struggle are needed for pumping ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is A Disciple Of Jesus?

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 22, 2007

Jesus gave gives clear teaching on what the conditions are to become a disciple in Luke 9:23-24.

“Who is a Disciple of Jesus?” Matthew 28:19-20/ Luke 9:23-24 Jesus gave the command to all His followers, “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit…”Matthew 28:19 Making disciples is a process, “Going” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-24

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Disciple’s Prayer Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 2, 2024

Prayer is a large topic that we cannot cover completely. The disciples knew Jesus as a praying man and they knew that John had taught his disciples to pray. “Lord, teach us to pray” (Luke 11:1)

Journey With Jesus: The Daily Trek of Discipleship The Disciple’s Prayer Life Introduction Sanders: “Prayer is an amazing paradox. It is a blending of simplicity and profundity. It can be an agony or an ecstasy. It can focus on a single objective, or it can roam the world. It is ‘the simplest form ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, 2 Corinthians 12:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Disciple 102 - Good Shepherd

Contributed by John Ong on Jun 23, 2015

What does it take to become a good shepherd? Is it a big responsibility? Is everyone called to become a leader? Is everyone skilled to lead?

What does it take to become a good shepherd? Is it a big responsibility? Is everyone called to become a leader? Is everyone skilled to lead? Here will discuss the characteristics of a good shepherd. To start off, let’s check out this verse from the book of John… John 10:11-16 I am the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational