Sermons on Call Of The Disciples:

Giving Your Best

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 15, 2003

If your love for Christ and your relationship to Him were to be measured by the character and caliber of your worship, would God have to echo what He said to Israel through Malachi? Have you given Him your best?

GIVING YOUR BEST Colossians 3:12 INTRODUCTION: In the Old Testament the people claimed to be followers of God and to be his children and servants. However in addressing the priests of Israel, God said to the people in Malachi 1:6 … "A son honors his father, and a servant respects his master. I am ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Forget The Salt

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 15, 2003

Salty things are spoken by Christ, to remind us of who we are and what we need.

October 19, 2003 Mark 9:38-50 “Teacher,” said John, “we saw a man driving out demons in your name and we told him to stop, because he was not one of us.” “Do not stop him,” Jesus said. “No one who does a miracle in my name can in the next moment say anything bad about me, for whoever is not ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Lutheran

Andrew, The Friendly Apostle

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 15, 2003

Though referred in the Bible in three or four occassions, the life of Andrew is an important lesson when it comes to personal evangelism.

Nov. 27, 1999 A. Andrew’s First Meeting with Christ 1. He had been listening to John the Baptist 2. He was one of those who had gone out to hear the wilderness prophet 3. He heard John point to Jesus saying: “Behold the Lamb of God which takes away the sin of the world.” 4. Intrigued and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:40-41

Denomination: Adventist

Follow Me

Contributed by Roger Shervington on Oct 16, 2003

A sermon to a group of seminary students on fishing and discipleship.

"Follow Me" A Sermon by Roger Shervington San Francisco Theological Seminary, Southern CaliforniaJohn 21:1-19 I. Introduction Good evening. Our New Testament reading from the lectionary this evening chronicles the final post-resurrection appearance of the risen Lord in the Gospel of John. Let’s ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Right On Discipleship Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Oct 21, 2003

Christian ministry can never distance itself from teaching. Are you growing as a Christ follower? Many parents make a mark on the wall by the door to indicate a child’s height as the child grows year after year. If the Heavenly Father did that, would

This sermon was preached by Scotty L Killingsworth to the Evergreen Church on October 26, 2003. It is the fourth installment in a series of sermons on the Biblical church that includes The Biblical Church is right on growth, worship, leadership, discipleship, family and money. The series is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Complacency

Contributed by John Gullick on Oct 21, 2003

A sermon that looks at the serious scriptural warnings against Complacancy in the Christian life.

In matters of faith there are any number of reasons for doing things. Some act out of habit, others expectations or personal desire. Others, decide that there is time enough for such matters of faith - and live as they please preferring to delay considering God rather treating him like a life ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Shall We Have Therefore

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Oct 23, 2003

This sermon looks at seven things that the born again child of God will receive as a result of forsaking all and following Jesus.

“What Shall We Have Therefore?” Text: Matthew 19:16-30 Intro: The title of the message comes from v. 27. Peter asked the Lord what he and the other disciples would received for forsaking all and following Jesus. Peter asks the question “What Shall We Have Therefore?” This morning I want us to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

"Holler For Jesus"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 24, 2003

Discipleship is like this. It begins with our need, continues with gratitude, and is completed with unswerving loyalty.

“Holler For Jesus” Mark 10:46-52 By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Remember the story of The Good Samaritan? Let’s take another look at it as we turn in our Bibles to Luke chapter 10 starting at verse 25. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: United Methodist

Are We Blind Too?

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Oct 25, 2003

If you want the Savior to stop and fix his eyes upon you, cry out for mercy!

A story is told about a pitiable creature with dark glasses who stood on a street corner with a tin cup in his hand waiting for someone to drop in a few dimes. A kind man passed by and threw in a quarter but for some reason he turned around and to his surprise he saw the blind man’s glasses ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Anglican

Leaving Troubles Behind In A World Full Of Them

Contributed by Jason Eastridge on Mar 7, 2003

this message was written to encourage our church, while urging them that they must put their troubles behind them.

Leaving Troubles Behind In A World Full Of Them John 14:1-7 Introduction: Background: John is writing to new Christians and is searching non-Christians. The key purpose of the book of John is to prove conclusively that Jesus is the Son of God and that all who believe in Him will have eternal ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Jesus?

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Mar 9, 2003

Three questions every individual must come to terms with in this life.

Introduction In the 16th chapter of Matthew, we find Jesus and the disciples traveling into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, and as they were going along, Jesus paused and asked the men a couple of intriguing questions. First He wanted to know who everyone was saying He was, and then He wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Rewriting Your Life Story Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Mar 10, 2003

This messages encourages you to move on with your life. Stop living in the past; press on to a new future.

Rewriting Your Life Story www.stevenscreek.net Dr. Marty Baker / January 26, 2003 The human brain is composed of over 12 billion nerve cells, with the analytical ability of a room full of Pentium-equipped computers. The brain indiscriminately receives and stores every kind of information thrown ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Exodus 14:8-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Giving Just For Jesus

Contributed by Brian Garner on Mar 11, 2003

We must be willing to joyfully give our all to the Lord.

Jesus asks an awful lot of His followers. He asked His disciples to give up their businesses and their homes to follow Him around the countryside for three years. He asked a rich young ruler to sell everything, give the money to the poor, and follow Him. He asks us to take up our cross and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Set Godly Goals Series

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 12, 2003

Judas Iscariot started out as a person of vision as he followed Jesus the Messsiah. Something happened that changed the course of his life and serves as a warning to every Christian.

Set Godly Goals -Crucial Lessons from the Life of Judas- Matthew 26:6-14 John 13:18-30 During the past several Sundays we have been learning lessons from Biblical Leaders. We learned from Gideon how to respond to God’s call to become a “Mighty Warrior of God.” We saw in the life of David a ...read more

Scripture: John 13:18-30, Matthew 26:6-14

Denomination: Free Methodist

Is It Wrong For A Christian To Smoke?

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Mar 12, 2003

I have often been asked by christians "why if the Bible doesn’t mention smoking, how can it be wrong" I believe this message answers those questions.

What’s Wrong With A Christian Who Smokes? Text (1Cor. 3:16-17) (A) Would Jesus Smoke? Honestly can you imagine Jesus inhaling a cigarette? Can you picture the Lord blowing smoke in your face? NO! Jesus is our example of what a Christian should be. (ILL) My great-grandmother used to say, "If God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God