Sermons on call of disciple: showing 166-180 of 176,662

"Whose Image Do We Bear?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 15, 2005

As Christians, we are to give ourselves to God.

Matthew 22:15-22 “Whose Image Do We Bear?” The political season is upon us and we’ve got some pretty hotly contested races going. Which means the television is rife with political commercials. I don’t know about you all, but I really get turned off by political commercials. Why can’t the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: United Methodist

Five Steps In Discipleship

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 20, 2005

A call to Fin and Follow Jesus, and gain Fulfillment

DISCIPLESHIP A disciple is someone who receives instruction and guidance from a teacher, and follows it FIVE STEPS IN DISCIPLESHIP John 1:35 – 42 35 The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. 36 When he saw Jesus passing by, he said, "Look, the Lamb of God!" 37 ¶ When the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

He Must Increase, I Must Decrease

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 20, 2005

A challenge to give the Lord His rightfil place in our lives.

He Must Increase -- I Must Decrease John 3:30 He must increase, but I must decrease. [AV ] He must become greater; I must become less. [NIV] He must grow greater and greater and I less and less. [JBP] Him it behoveth to increase, and me to become less. [Young Lit] He is to go on growing while I ...read more

Scripture: John 3:20, John 3:30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fishers Of Men

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Oct 22, 2005

REACHING THE LOST

Fisher’s Of Men Matthew 4:18-19 1. Jesus’ Message • Jesus’ message was simple: REPENT • Jesus had just returned from the temptation of Satan • Matthew 9:13 “But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

In The Land Of Beginning Again

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 27, 2005

We would all like a second (maybe a thousandth) chance...a clean start; God offers that.

Who hasn’t looked back over his life and with nostalgia welling-up wished for a new start? Rare, indeed, is the person who has never said, "If I had my life to live over again, I’d..." "I wish there was some wonderful place Called the land of beginning again, Where all our mistakes And all ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:7-17

Denomination: United Methodist

If You've Been With Jesus

Contributed by Mike Turner on Oct 30, 2005

It was obvious that Peter, and John had been with Jesus. What indications are there that we have ?

If You’ve Been With Jesus Acts 4:1-13 This morning I want us to examine a statement which is made in V 13 concerning Peter, and John. ......."they marveled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Stop Being Yoked With Unbelievers

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 12, 2005

Paul asks us to stop being yoked with unbelievers. However, he does NOT ask us to stay away from them. Why? Jesus wants us to be holy, and he invites us to join in with his mission to reach sinners!

Introduction: Paul has been telling the church that he and his fellow worker Timothy fix their “eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” (2 Cor 4: 18) Paul longs for his heavenly dwelling (5:2) but in the meantime makes it his ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

It Doesn't Hurt To Be Nice To People

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005

It is never not the time to treat people with kindness.

It doesn’t hurt to be nice to people January 29, 2005 Cornwall/Montreal In “The Edge of Adventure”, Bruce Larson writes: “Hurrying home after work, I entered New York’s Port Authority bus terminal, briefcase in one hand, newspaper in the other. The usual crowd was lined up behind the escalators ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discipleship Series

Contributed by Gary Nibbelink on Mar 3, 2004

The Who, What, When,Were of Discipleship

Holland CRC Feb 29, ’04 a.m. DISCIPLESHIP Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Text: Joshua 24:15b (Both to be read later) Intro. This past week I was privileged to watch The Passion. I don’t think that I have ever viewed a film that so riveted the audience; there was total silence throughout the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 20:15-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Made Holy, Able And Ready By God

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Mar 14, 2004

Lent 3: Moses walked on holy ground and was commissioned to accomplish God’s purposes. We consider holiness, qualifications and efficacy of ministry in this message.

There’s a cute little story of Moses appearing in the Rose Garden of the White House. When the White House staff recognized this important visitor, they quickly rushed in and told the President. He too was impressed and so he rushed out to welcome Moses. But to everyone’s shock, the very moment ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15

Denomination: Lutheran

El Costo De Pretender Ser Cristiano

Contributed by Nestor Menjivar on Apr 9, 2004

Hay un costo para ser discipulo. Pero tambien hay un costo que pagan los que solo estan pretendiendo ser seguidores de Jesus.

El costo de pretender ser Cristiano Lucas 14:28-33 Quiero que comencemos leyendo los versículos que hemos enfocado las ultimas 2 semanas y también otro que va con la parte que cubriremos hoy (Hebreos 10:19-39) Estos versículos pueden ser malinterpretados. Espero que podamos entenderlos un poco ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:28-33

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Christ Is Risen Today, Allelulia

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 17, 2004

What would you keep in your life if you could have your life all over again

18-04-04 Stody I was over in Switzerland this week and I got an E-mail from Robert suggesting that I might like to address the subject of "Jesus is Alive" and its challenge/implications for each one of us.” Story: The fact that the famous Swiss theologian ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

What Did He Say?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 1, 2004

If Jesus really is the Christ, what implications does this have for us?

Saxlingham/Briningham/Hunworth 02-05-04 This morning’s Gospel reading takes place in Jerusalem during the Feast of Dedication (v.22), which is still celebrated today in Israel as the Feast of Hannakuk. Hannakuk takes place in December each year and for the Jews is their ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Anglican

Psalm 23

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 2, 2004

The 3 H’s of Psalm 23

Hunworth 01-05-04 Psalm 23 Apparently, in the American Church today is known as “Good Shepherd Sunday”. I would therefore like, this evening to have a look at one of the Psalms that has been a fantastic source of strength to many Christians. It is known as the “Shepherd’s Psalm”. Of course I am ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Get Up

Contributed by Dawn Marie Turner on May 3, 2004

That we cannot sit and do nothing..we have to Get Up and become active in our Christianity

One of my favorite children series of books is written by Christian author C.S. Lewis, The Chronicles of Narnia. Every two years I take these books off the shelf and re-read them and they always seem to have a different lesson for me. The following dialogue appears in C.S. Lewis’ The Chronicles of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ