Sermons about Calling Disciples

Paying The Price

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 8, 2001

based on 121 ratings

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Jesus wants us to seriously consider the high cost of following Him as a Disciple.

IT IS ONE OF THE SUPREME HANDICAPS OF THE CHURCH THAT IN IT THERE ARE SO MANY DISTANT FOLLOWERS OF JESUS CHRIST AND SO FEW REAL DISCIPLES. ALL OF THIS SIMPLY DUE TO THE COST INVOLVED WITH DISCIPLESHIP. NOT VERY MANY PEOPLE ARE WILLING TO PAY THE PRICE FOR FOLLOWING JESUS. INSTEAD, TOO MANY JUST ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Free Methodist

There Are Only Two Roads...

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Sep 9, 2001

based on 64 ratings

| 8,856 views

In man’s journey toward eternity, there are really only two roads: one which leads to eternal destruction in hell and the other which leads to eternal life in heaven.

Has anyone here ever heard of Diego Rivera? No, not Geraldo Rivera from TV... Diego Rivera. Diego Rivera was a famous mural painter from Mexico at the beginning part of the 20th century. Rivera painted a handful of very famous murals depicting Mexico’s history. In these murals he would place ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

The Compassion Of Jesus

Contributed by Jeff Glenn on Sep 17, 2001

based on 45 ratings

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How did Jesus react as He saw people hurting and oppressed?

The Compassion Of Jesus Matthew 9:35-38 I) GO as Jesus went. (v.35) A) Where did he go? 1) He went into the cities and villages. II) SEE as Jesus saw. (v.36) A) He saw the multitudes. 1) He saw that they needed healing. 2) He saw that they needed help. 3) He saw that they needed hope. III) FEEL ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Tire Kickers

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 13, 2003

based on 98 ratings

| 13,942 views

A Sermon for the Second Sunday after the Epiphany Call of Philip, Nathanael

2 Sunday after the Ephipany I Samuel 3:1-10, John 1:43-51 "Tire-Kickers" In her book, A Man Called Peter, Catherine Marshall tells how her late preacher-husband felt a sense of destiny a sense of call in his life. One dark night, Peter, then a young man, decided to take a shortcut across the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:42-51, 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Minding God's Business

Contributed by Philip Gill on Jan 13, 2003

based on 11 ratings

| 8,519 views

We are called to go about the business given to us by God and while we may be challenged by the parable of the sheep and goats we should not be fearful, having faith that as we love our Lord, he even more deeply loves us.

Going about God’s Business "When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory. {32}All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats, {33}and he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46, 1 Samuel 17:34-36

Denomination: Anglican

I Believe I Can Fly

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 15, 2003

based on 35 ratings

| 9,350 views

A look at Jeremiah’s calling and the correlation to the christian’s mission.

I Believe I Can Fly 3-3-2001 (Lay Speaking School Session #3) A bird is sitting on the edge of a tree branch and his mother comes right up behind him. Now the normal response for a human mother would be to bring him back to the safety of the nest near the center of the tree. The mother bird ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-19

Denomination: Mennonite

Sermon For 3 Epiphany, Yr B

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jan 20, 2003

based on 44 ratings

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A sermon on the tension and paradox of "the now and the not yet," this world and the next.

Sermon for 3 Epiphany Yr B 26/01/2003 Based on I Cor. 7:29-31 Grace Lutheran, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Most of us have heard the old saw: “He or she is so heavenly minded that they’re no earthly good.” Others would turn the saw around and reply: “He or she is so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:29-31, Jonah 3:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

What Does It Mean To Put Christ 1st?

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jan 22, 2003

based on 38 ratings

| 5,669 views

Using the event when Christ called His first disciples; and comparing that to what’s involved in putting Christ 1st in your life.

Larry C. Brincefield pastorlarry@pastorlarry.net Title: "What Does It Mean to Put Christ 1st?" Text: John 1:35-46 Introduction We have embraced the vision of Christ 1st for 2003. And in our desire to put Christ 1st... and learn more about Him... we have been studying different events from His ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-46, John 1:43-51

Denomination: Nazarene

An Encounter With Jesus

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 22, 2003

based on 208 ratings

| 27,832 views

A sermon for the Third Sunday after the Epiphany The call of 4 disciples

3rd Sunday after Epiphany Mark 1:14-20 An Encounter with Jesus Today four more common men have an encounter with Jesus. If you remember last week’s sermon, we looked at the call of Philip and Nathaniel. Jesus had called Philip and then Philip told Nathanael about his encounter with Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Follow The Leader

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002

based on 27 ratings

| 7,406 views

We are to follow Jesus.

FOLLOW THE LEADER John 1:35-51 S: Discipleship Th: My Life as God’s Light Pr: WE ARE TO FOLLOW JESUS. ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in John 1:35-51 four reasons why we need to follow Jesus. The ____ reason why we need to follow Jesus is He is the… I. SAVIOR (35-37) II. TEACHER ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Baptist

The Grace Of God

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Apr 27, 2002

based on 60 ratings

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We are saved by grace, called into service by grace, and called to a grace filled life.

The Grace of God. Eph. 1:1-8 INTRO.: Define grace as seen in the Scriptures: "A spiritual gift or attainment. Something received freely from God, Divine favor or good will." Grace is something we all need but none of us deserves it. God’s grace pours out of His heart of overflowing love for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Attitudes Of Worship

Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 29, 2002

based on 44 ratings

| 7,424 views

Learn the three most important attitudes that usher the worshipper into the presence of God

We continue this morning with our mini-series on the topic of worship. Last Sunday, we studied Psalm 135 and saw God’s revelation for worship. God revealed Himself to us, and our healthy response is deep reverence for God. We saw that God is good in His choice and care for us, and that He is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: *other

Taking The First Step Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 7, 2002

based on 15 ratings

| 8,042 views

1 of 4 of the series In Pursuit: The Jesus Walk. When we say we are followers of Christ what are we really saying? This message uncovers the first step in walking the Jesus Walk.

TAKING THE FIRST STEP Matthew 4:18-20 READ AT BEGINNING OF SERVICE: Luke 9:23 (NIV) 23 Then he said to them all: "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. INTRODUCTION As a parent I’ve noticed something interesting taking place in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20, Luke 9:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Watching The Steps We Take Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 7, 2002

based on 27 ratings

| 7,190 views

2 of 4 of the series In Pursuit: The Jesus Walk. Those pursuing Jesus and wanting to walk the Jesus walk will watch where they are stepping. In doing so they ask the question, "Am I in the way or am I in the way?"

WATCHING THE STEPS WE TAKE Luke 5:27-28 Read at beginning of service: Matthew 16:23-25 (NIV) 23 Jesus turned and said to Peter, "Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men." 24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:23-25, Luke 5:27-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Important Step Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 7, 2002

based on 27 ratings

| 7,708 views

4 of 4 of the series, In Pursuit: The Jesus Walk.It’s time to make a decision! Are you pursuing Christ or are you going to follow someone or something else? This is the most crucial decision of your life! And it requires commitment to follow through on

THE IMPORTANT STEP 1 John 2:6 Read before service: John 15:1-8 (NIV) 1 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. 3 You are already clean because ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:6, John 15:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

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