Sermons on Call Of The Disciples:

I Surrender All

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 29, 2006

Five Stages of Peter’s Surrender

Luke 5:1-11 I Surrender All Woodlawn Missionary Baptist Church April 30, 2006 Introduction Steve Lyons will be remembered as the player who dropped his pants. He could be remembered as an outstanding infielder ... as the player who played every position for the Chicago White Sox ... as the guy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Right Thing For The Wrong Reason Series

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Jan 6, 2007

James and JOhn apesking through their mother wanted the right thing by being close to Jesus, but their motives reveal it was for the wrong reason.

SUBJECT: THE RIGHT THING FOR THE WRONG REASON SCRIPTURE: MATTHEW 20:20-24 EARLY ON, THROUGHOUT, AND AT THE CLOSE, THE BIBLE TEACHES US AN IMPORTANT LESSON. THAT IS, BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU DESIRE, BECAUSE YOU JUST MIGHT GET WHAT YOU DESIRE, ONLY TO DISCOVER YOU DON’T CARE FOR WHAT YOU ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Personas Dispuestas A Servir A Dios

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Feb 24, 2008

Dios esta en búsqueda de Personas dispuestas a Servir y que lleven a cabo su obra. Podrá usar sus ángeles u otros medios, mas su decisión es ¡usar al hombre! Este mundo puede ser cambiado si nos dejamos guiar por Dios.

Personas dispuestas a Servir a Dios Ezequiel 22:30 El Ejército de Salvación Mayor Gerardo Balmori INTRODUCCION: En el principio creo Dios al hombre, a su imagen y semejanza. El hombre fue creado con el propósito de tener comunión con Dios pero por causa del pecado el hombre fue separado de ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Don't Excuse Yourself From God's Banquet Of Salvation

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Nov 19, 2003

In the parable of the great banquet Jesus gives us a graphic warning about excusing ourselves from God’s feast of salvation in time and in eternity.

“Are you looking for just the right excuse for a certain situation? Ask your pastor he has heard them all.” Although more of joke than advice there is some truth to it. Pastors do hear a lot of excuses. But I think it would be more correct to say that only God has truly heard all the excuses ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Fishers Of Men Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Mar 13, 2006

At one point of our lives, Jesus came by and we heard His call to follow Him.We responded and followed Him. But it did not end there –Jesus had a plan, just like to these four disciples we have in our text, a very wonderful plan to make us “fishers of men

Theme: Fishers of Men Text: Mark 1: 16-20 INTRODUCTION: A. One day, when Peter and Andrews, James and John were on their usual work as ordinary fishermen, Jesus came by the shore of Galilee and called them to follow Him with a promise to make them “fishers of men”. They never expected that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ordering Your Private World Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 8, 2006

A message for those who look like they have it all together yet on the inside they are falling apart.

Introduction Illustration The popular TV series, “Extreme Makeover” and another called “Swan” that characterizes man’s pre-occupation with outward appearance. The “Cinderella-type” stories feature startling physical makeovers courtesy of liposuction, implants and cosmetic surgery. The skill of man ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-44

Denomination: Church Of God

#2 - How To Make A New Start Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Dec 6, 2005

If we are going to follow Jesus, we are going to have to leave the old life behind. . . but that’s not easy! Here’s how to make a new start... *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. Last week, we talked about the first step. . . preparing to be a follower of Jesus. “Honestly consider Jesus’ claims”. . . Now, I want this to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Holiness

#3 - How To Put Jesus First Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Dec 6, 2005

If you really want to be a follower of Jesus, he’s got to be first. (rich young ruler) But how can I make Him first? By getting rid of 4 common excuses... *HANDOUT INCLUDED* Discipleship resources here: www.newstartdiscipleship.com/day1

To see the NewStart Discipleship Journal that Darrell uses for discipling new believers on how to follow Jesus, check out www.newstartdiscipleship.com/day1. ----------- 95% commitment to Jesus Christ is 5% short. What does it mean to put Jesus first? What does it mean to have total commitment ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Holiness

More Than These?

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Apr 16, 2005

As He did with Peter, Jesus asks each of us, "Do you love Me more than these?" This sermon helps each of us identify our own "these." It is especially appropriate for preaching during Eastertide.

More than These? John 21:15-19 “Peter, do you love me more than these?” That Scripture text that I have read a heard read hundreds of times pierced my heart around 10:00 a. m. last Friday, 08 April 05, as I was silent before the Lord in room 124 of the King’s House of Retreats across the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Methodist

Working On Salvation

Contributed by Matthew Cook on Apr 19, 2005

How do we "work out" our salvation?

Working on Salvation April 17, 2005 Center Point Baptist Church Introduction A man was driving with his wife at his side and his mother-in-law in the back seat. The women just wouldn’t leave him alone. His mother-in-law said, “You’re driving too fast!” His wife said, “Stay more to the left.” ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

No Gain Without Pain

Contributed by John Beach on Aug 30, 2005

There’s no Get without Give, no Gain without Pain

“THERE’S NO GET WITHOUT GIVE AND NO GAIN WITHOUT PAIN” (Mat. 16:24-28) 3/31/2005 The words that Jesus spoke here and that Matthew recorded for us…strikes a Death Blow to the current trend of modern day contemporary Christianity. So much of our modern day Christianity is bent on a self-centered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Fixed On Jesus--Part One Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jun 21, 2005

Effective disciples and relevant Churches in the twenty-first century must always “keep their eyes fixed on Jesus.” This is a two-part series on Hebrews 12:1-3.

Keeping Fixed on Jesus—Part One --Hebrews 12:1-3 Today we begin a two part series on one of my favorite passages of Scripture. Effective disciples and relevant Churches in the twenty-first century must always “keep their eyes fixed on Jesus.” My hobby is running. I began running in the summer ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

Keeping Fixed On Jesus--Part Two Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jun 21, 2005

Effective disciples and relevant Churches in the twenty-first century must always “keep their eyes fixed on Jesus.” This is a two-part series on Hebrews 12:1-3.

--Hebrews 12:1-3 Last Sunday we began looking at one of my favorite passages of Scripture which has done so much to inspire me both as a Disciple of Jesus Christ and as an avid runner. As Effective disciples and a relevant Church in the twenty-first century we must always “keep our eyes fixed on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

Crossing Over 5 Series

Contributed by Joseph Schuck on Sep 6, 2003

This series focuses on crossing over obstacles, problems, situations, and the like which can impede our walk with God.

CROSSING OVER 5 Scripture: Mark 4:35-41 - “That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, "Let us go over to the other side." Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Church Of God

Faith To Follow

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 30, 2008

Wearing a cross should symbolize the fact that we are wrong, that Christ Jesus is right and we are in submission to Him.

Matthew 16: 21-28 / Faith To Follow Intro: A physician told this about her 4-year-old daughter. One day on the way to preschool, the doctor left her stethoscope on the car seat. He little girl picket is up and began playing with it. The mom tried to remain calm although she was extremely ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed