Sermons on Being A Disciple Of Christ:

The Character Of A Disciple: Endurance Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jun 19, 2018

Endurance. Strength and inner-lasting ... Digging deep down into your guts, your heart, your soul to find that reservoir of strength that keeps us going when we want to lay down and quit. God is that reservoir and Paul is a great example of enduranc

August, 1974, Fort Dix, New Jersey … That’s where I did my basic training for the U.S. Army. The Vietnam was almost over … but not quite. It would end six months after I joined. So, the Army was still training us as if we were going to the jungles of ‘Nam. All of my drill sergeants were tough ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:23-27

Denomination: United Methodist

Being Blessed

Contributed by Douglas Snipes on Dec 8, 2010

We can either be blessed or bound. Let

BEING BLESSED Psalm 1 Everyone wants to be blessed. I have never met anyone yet who wanted to be cursed and not blessed. The sad thing is that most people either do not know how to be blessed or if they do know they refuse to do what it takes to be blessed. An old Chinese proverb says, “If ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Being Intentional PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 25, 2023

This sermon explores the transformative power of God's love, the healing nature of celebration, and overcoming fear through faith, as guided by Luke 15:1-10. Key

Good morning, dear family of faith. I greet you all with the warmest of welcomes and a heart full of love, eager to share the divine message that has been placed upon my heart. Our gathering today, under the magnificent banner of God's grace, is a testament to our shared belief in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Topics: Love, Overcome, Fear

The Continual Call Of Disciples Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 1, 2015

Jesus continues to call His Disciples and they reveal that He is the Son of God and Son of Man, King of Israel, and their "rabbi".

The Continual Call of Discipleship John 1:43-51 Jesus continues to call His disciples together in John 1:43-51: The next day (day four of Jesus’ ministry in the Gospel of John) Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, “Follow me.” 44 Now Philip was from ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Baptist

Being In The Inside Group Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 28, 2016

Jesus took that group that had no citizenship in Israel & made them fellow-heirs (not exactly shared citizenship-we'll talk about that next time). So the outside group is now inside the inside group. Then He brought both together as super-insiders. We are all in Christ.

Ephesians 2:14 For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, 15 by setting aside in his flesh the law with its commands and regulations. His purpose was to create in himself one new humanity out of the two, thus making ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:14-17

Denomination: *other

Discipling Our Children Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jun 4, 2007

Part 3 in series Relationships That Work. This message looks at the challenge of raising spiritually healthy children.

Discipling Our Children Relationships that Work, part 3 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers June 3, 2007 I want to begin this morning by calling your attention to the title of today’s message. Chris, would you show that please? Notice it is not “disciplining” our children, but rather ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Free Methodist

Being Lost

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009

In the Gospel according to Luke, • We find one of the greatest short stories that can be found in the Bible! • And the story I am referring to is the parable of "The Prodigal Son," • It’s one of the first stories we hear, as children, in Sunday Scho

In the Gospel according to Luke, • We find one of the greatest short stories that can be found in the Bible! • And the story I am referring to is the parable of "The Prodigal Son," • It’s one of the first stories we hear, as children, in Sunday School. And As adults, we have heard this text ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Christian Church

Being Critical

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. A month ago I received a final copy of the audited financial statements for the Regional Synod of Canada. We had met with the auditors before and we had agreed on certain changes to their first draft. I called the auditors to thank them for the work they had done. After I ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Being A Blessing

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007

God has blessed us to be sure that we have a life that can bless others

Being a Blessing Genesis 12:1-3 June 10, 2007 Morning Service Introduction A certified public accountant did something that maybe all of us should do. He decided to open a journal with God. He wanted to write everything that God gave him and everything that he gave to God. He started keeping a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

Being Thankful PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 24, 2023

This sermon explores the importance of expressing gratitude for God's blessings, guided by the celebration and worship depicted in 1 Chronicles 16.

Beloved, we gather here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine drama of life. We stand on the precipice of a new revelation, an understanding that will not only illuminate our minds but also ignite our hearts. We are here to embrace the wisdom of the Word, to drink ...read more

Topics: Thanksgiving

Prayer - The Disciples' Prayer

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 14, 2013

A short talk, second in a series on prayer, in which I look at aspects of the Disciples' Prayer also known as the Lord's Prayer, or the Kingdom Prayer

Do you ever feel as if life is just too busy? Would you like to be able to slow down, focus on what’s important in life, and consider some of life’s big questions? Upon retirement I don’t think there are many people who say, “If only I’d spent more time at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Anglican

Progression In A Disciple's Life

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007

Examines the steps in a disciple’s life that lead to power. Suitable for a message leading to Communion.

PROGRESSION IN A DISCIPLE’S LIFE - Matthew 21:16 Can you imagine what it was like in Jerusalem, the day Jesus came to town? As Jesus arrived in the city for His final Passover, the people in the city, between 1 & 2 million, filled the streets. It was almost like Times Square on New Year’s Eve. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Transformation Of Struggling Disciples

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Feb 20, 2006

Consider the four dynamics that will change struggling disciples into dynamic disciples.

Introduction- Have you ever had a duh moment in your faith walk? Duh is a new word that has come into use in recent years. Duh is a slang term of sorts. It is used to tease someone who misses something that is obvious. Such as, if you were to fall and break your arm and I were to ask “Does it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Being Grateful

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Oct 17, 2013

This sermon says that gratefulness is important to our God.

BEING GRATEFUL Luke 17:11-19 INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION Five years ago before he succumbed to cancer, Tony Snow, former political commentator, speech writer and White House press secretary, said the following to the 2007 graduating class at the Catholic University of America: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Nit-Picker Or Disciple? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 21, 2021

It’s a constant battle to make prayer not just external, but an action of listening to God that can change our hearts and behaviors.

Tuesday of 21st week in Course Today we have one of the great analogies of Biblical literature–only St. Matthew has it–you strain out the gnat and swallow the camel. Jesus says “Oy! You nitpick the little stuff and neglect the critical duties.” The people described by the Hebrew word ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8, Psalm 139:1-6, Matthew 23:23-36

Denomination: Catholic