Sermons about Calling Disciples

The Benefits Of Being With Jesus

Contributed by James Sanders on May 15, 2002

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When a person spends time with Christ, it affects his or her life. Everyone around that person can see a change in their quality of life.

I. Introduction · Most of you are aware of the fact that I work for Easter Seals, the non-profit organization that provides services to people with disabilities and special needs. I actually have the privilege of working for their national headquarters in Chicago. · Easter Seals has had a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

Transformation In Progress: Brief Sketches Of The Twelve Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 17, 2002

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From Christ’s intense ministry with the Apostles, we can see that God looks beyond what we are to what we can become. He wants us to enter the process of transformation and to continue on in that process.

Transformation in Progress: Brief Sketches of the Twelve (Matt. 10:2-4) I included this hand out in the bulletin: The Calling of the Disciples There are several different "calling" of Jesus’ disciples, and it can be difficult to sort them out. Let’s take a look at at least three of them. 1. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:2-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Transformation Of The Twelve, Part Two Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 17, 2002

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The Apostles were very human men, just like us. And just as Jesus took these diamonds in the rough and polished them into gems, so God wants us to reach our spiritual potential by spending time with Jesus.

The Transformation of the Twelve, Part Two (Matt. 10:2-3) Main Idea: The Apostles were very human men, just like us. And just as Jesus took these diamonds in the rough and polished them into gems, so God wants us to reach our spiritual potential by spending time with Jesus. I. John, The Son ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:2-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Transformation Of The Twelve, Part Three Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 17, 2002

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The Apostles were very human men, just like us. And just as Jesus took these diamonds in the rough and polished them into gems, so God wants us to reach our spiritual potential by spending time with Jesus.

The Transformation of the Twelve, Part Three (Matt. 10:2-3) Main Idea: The Apostles were very human men, just like us. And just as Jesus took these diamonds in the rough and polished them into gems, so God wants us to reach our spiritual potential by spending time with Jesus. I. Levi ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:2-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Transformation Of The Twelve, Part Four Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 17, 2002

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The Apostles were very human men, just like us. And just as Jesus took these diamonds in the rough and polished them into gems, so God wants us to reach our spiritual potential by spending time with Jesus.

The Transformation of the Twelve, Part Four (Matt. 10:2-3) NOTE: In actual preaching, I could not finish PART 3, so I "picked up where I left off" in part 4... Main Idea: The Apostles were very human men, just like us. And just as Jesus took these diamonds in the rough and polished them into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:2-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Am Debtor

Contributed by Greg Irby on Oct 18, 2000

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In this letter written by Paul to the Christians at Rome he begins by giving a description of himself. A debtor.

Text Verse: Romans 1:14 (Romans 1:14) "I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise." Introduction: In this letter written by Paul to the Christians at Rome he begins by giving a description of himself. (Romans 1:1) "Paul, a servant of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

Could We Be Convicted Of Being Christian

Contributed by Mark Ripper on Oct 21, 2000

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Could we be convicted of being a Christians by our daily words and actions.

There are two passages I would ask you to consider from today’s Gospel. The first: “If anyone openly declares himself for me in the presence of human beings, the Son of Man will declare himself for him in the presence of God’s angels.” We can and do make definitive statements or declarations for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:8-12

Denomination: Catholic

Kingdom Lost - Kingdom Gained

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 29, 2000

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Jeremiah tells the people of Israel that they are in grave danger of God’s judgement because of their infidelity but there is hope if only they would return to God in repentance and faith.

KINGDOM LOST - KINGDOM GAINED In business life there has to be a financial year-end when there’s stocktaking. That’s what Jeremiah had done for the nation of Israel - and he didn’t like the result. There was more loss than profit. The Old Testament prophets were often quite blunt in announcing ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:20

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Want

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2000

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Asks us to examine our motives for following Christ

THE PALESTINIAN SUN BEAT DOWN ON THE TWO FRIENDS AS THEY LISTENED TO JOHN EXHORT THE CROWDS TO REPENTANCE. FOR THE PAST FEW WEEKS THEY HAD FOLLOWED JOHN EVERY WHERE HE HAD GONE, LISTENED TO HIS MESSAGE, AND WATCHED THE CROWDS REACTION. AT FIRST THEY WERE SURE THAT HE WAS THE ONE THAT THE ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Wesleyan

Precious Promise's

Contributed by Donny Lanier on Oct 31, 2000

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Some encourageing promises from the Lord Jesus Christ to his disciples.

I. Promise Of The Holy Spirit - V. 7 1.To convict the world of sin 2.Show us the life acceptable to God 3.Tells us of the jugement of the prince of this world II. Promise Of The Holy Spirit To Guide And Teach Us - V .13 1.Guide 2.Show 3.Glorify III .Promise Of Them To See Him Again - V ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sower's Diagnosis

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Nov 13, 2000

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In this simple parable the great physician offers listeners a straight-forward heart exam.

(A note to those reading this material: This manuscript follows the presentation of the material as it was originally given. What may be difficult to tell by just reading the original text is the presence of a thick, southern accent – deliberately used in the introduction to make the material more ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:2-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Intentional Are You? Series

Contributed by John Tung on Nov 14, 2000

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Good things happen only when we are intentional about it, including our spiritual growth.

"HOW INTENTIONAL ARE YOU?" Luke 6:46-49 John Tung, 11-12-00 I. Introduction Things do not just happen. Ask Al Gore and George W. Bush. They do not get votes just by placing their names on the ballots for the Presidency. They have to work hard, very hard, spend money, lots of money, and energy, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God In Whom We Trust

Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 14, 2000

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“He has appeared once for all at the end of the ages to do away with sin by the sacrifice of Himself. Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgement, so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many people” Hebrews 9:26-2

Theme: God in whom we trust Text: 1 Kings 17:8-16; Heb. 9:24-28; Mark 12:38-44 One of our greatest concerns in life is to know whom to trust. This is simply because our whole life, especially our personal relationships, depends on it. Politicians and advertising agencies know that their success ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:24-28, 1 Kings 17:10-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Some Reasons For Paul's Success

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

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True Success is Found in Following Paul as He Imitated Christ

Some Reasons For Paul’s Success (Acts 20:17-36) Illustration:Someone once asked Paul Harvey, the journalist and radio commentator, to reveal the secret of his success. "I get up when I fall down," said Harvey. Bits & Pieces, March 3, 1994, p. 16. Characteristics of Paul’s Successful ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Insufficient Faith Starts With An Inadequate Knowledge Of The Truth

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

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People who suffer because of inadequate faith should begin to grow in their initimate knowledge of Jesus Christ

Insufficient Faith Comes From an Inadequate Knowledge of the Truth (Acts 19:1-7) Illustration:Sir Alexander Mackenzie is a Canadian hero. An early fur trader and explorer, he accomplished a magnificent feat when he led an expedition across Canada from Fort Chippewyan on Lake Athabasca to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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