Sermons on Beloved Disciple:

"The Disciple's Hope: Christlikeness" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004

What is the disciple’s objective in spiritual growth?

Last week we looked to Hebrews 12:1-2 as began this series on disciple­ship-becoming more like Jesus. We said that the disciple’s hero is none other than Jesus-He alone is the one we desire to be like. We said that we must set our priorities around that goal, seeking purity in our daily life, and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

To Be Christ's Disciple In A Broken World PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023

Explores discipleship, Christ's return, and serving the marginalized, emphasizing the necessity of Christian fellowship for spiritual growth and action.

Good morning, beloved family of God. We gather here today, not merely as individuals, but as a collective body of believers, united by the love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We assemble not just within the four walls of this church, but in the vast expanse of God's creation, under the canopy of His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Topics: Second Coming, Christ

What The Disciples Discovered In Christ

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 16, 2008

This is a message that will help identify Jesus.

Text: When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, “Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?” (Matthew 16:13). This is an excellent question for us today. If Jesus were here and ask us that very question, what would be our response? What would we say? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian Church

Sermon # 35 - The Marks Of A Disciple Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 19, 2023

What are the significant characteristics of a true disciple of Jesus? Here’s a sermon that will help us examine ourselves to see if we are one of those committed

The great commission of Jesus as recorded in Matthew 28:18-20, “When Jesus came near, he spoke to them. He said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. So wherever you go, make disciples of all nations: Baptize them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 3:14-15, Luke 10:1, Luke 14:26, Luke 14:27, Luke 14:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Jesus Appears To His Disciples PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024

This sermon explores the depth of God's love, the reality of His presence, and the importance of faith, using the story of Doubting Thomas as a guide.

Beloved congregation, it is with a heart full of joy and a spirit brimming with gratitude that we gather here today, united in the love of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are blessed beyond measure, not only to be in each other's company but to be in the presence of God, who continually ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Topics: Jesus, Lives

A Dynamic Church Makes Disciples Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Aug 19, 2008

God empowers the command to make disciples of Jesus with his Word and Spirit.

Scripture Introduction “Aim first, then shoot,” would seem an obvious method for hitting a target. But when you try to teach sports, you find such simple advice must be often repeated. “Keep your eye on the ball.” “Look where you want to hit.” “Watch the football into your hands.” “Look at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Twelve Men Who Shaped The World – Session 6, Phillip And Bartholomew Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Aug 5, 2006

Enter the word “qualify” in the search block of an internet search engine and you can get 195 million results or more. What kinds of things do we have to qualify for?

Enter the word “qualify” in the search block of an internet search engine and you can get 195 million results or more. What kinds of things do we have to qualify for? Jobs, mortgages, credit cards, athletic competitions, schools, benefits, loans, health plans, tax credits, insurance, participation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hear My Son!

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Feb 12, 2010

God identified Jesus as His beloved Son during the Transfiguration and requested all to hear Him.

Text: And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is My beloved Sons. Hear Him!” (Luke 9:35) How do you feel when you are recognized? For example, as a child, do you recall you parent or parents saying to someone “This is my daughter or this is my son?” How did you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Christian Church

Ampliatus Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 6, 2022

Ampliatus (Amplias in the King James Version) was a Roman Christian mentioned by Paul in one of his letters, where he says, "Greet Ampliatus, whom I love in the Lord." (Romans 16:8)

tom lowe 1/6/2022 Ampliatus (Roman Christian) Ampliatus (Amplias in the King James Version) was a Roman Christian mentioned by Paul in one of his letters, where he says, "Greet Ampliatus, whom I love in the Lord." (Romans 16:8) He is considered one of the Seventy Disciples by the Eastern ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:8

Denomination: Baptist

Bartholomew Series

Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jun 28, 2007

How do you qualify to be chosen to be a personal companion and confidant of God-in-the-Flesh? We’ve been looking at these men whom Jesus chose to be with Him in the closest and most personal of ways ,so far we’ve seen that they all had a lot wrong with

Bartholomew 2/07 John 1: 43 The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to him, "Follow me." 44 Philip, like Andrew and Peter, was from the town of Bethsaida. 45 Philip found Nathanael and told him, "We have found the one Moses wrote about in the Law, and about whom ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Am My Beloved's & His Desire Is Toward Me

Contributed by Steven Cook on Jan 5, 2003

Taken from S. of S. 7:10, we examine one of the most wonderful verses of Scripture in the Word of God.

“I Am My Beloved’s, and His Desire Is Toward Me” Song of Solomon 7:10 By Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. One of the most intimate books in the Word of God is the Song of Solomon. B. In this book, we learn something of the love of Christ for His Bride, the Church which is vividly portrayed by ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 7:10

Denomination: Baptist

My Beloved Son - Sermon On Mark 1:10-20

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 6, 2023

We should appreciate the Father’s love for the Son because that’s the love we get if we repent and believe enough forsake everything and follow him.

Mark 1:9 At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10 As Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. 11 And a voice came from heaven: "You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:10-20

Go Therefore, And Make Disciples Series

Contributed by Shawn Ragan on Nov 30, 2000

This sermon is the first of four in a series on the "Great Commission"

Go Therefore, and Make Disciples Church of God Seventh Day Meridian, ID October 28, 2000 INTRODUCTION Good Morning What I originally thought about speaking of was a little different (in light of Halloween), but... One of my beliefs (use Halloween as an example) Holy living vs. looking at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Kind Of Disciple Are You?

Contributed by Robert Jones on Dec 29, 2000

Counting the cost of Discipleship

WHAT KIND OF DISCIPLE ARE YOU? LUKE 14:25-35 Story of family coming from Church-----father—talking about the preacher----mother talking about the lady behind her and her loud singing-------daughter talking about her S.S. teacher------Son talking about the lady in front ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

A Destroyer, A Doubter, And A Few Disciples

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 30, 2001

Discusses the importance of baptism in conversion by comparing three conversion stories from Acts.

DECISION DAY A Destroyer, A Doubter, and a Few Disciples Acts 8, 9, 16, 19, 22 INTRODUCTION: ILL> The Obit Brad and Mike were two old retired widowers who lived close to each other and would constantly check on the other. Their friendship was more practical rather than a real friendship and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-33, Acts 19:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ