Sermons on Calling Of Disciples:

What's Your Standard

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 1, 2003

The child of God must recognize that in the midst of so many standards of living, there is only one that is right.

2 Timothy 3:16-17 What’s Your Standard? Introduction If you know the pledge to the Bible, say it with me. “I pledge allegiance to the Bible, God’s holy word, I will make it a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my paths. I will hide its words in my heart, that I might not sin against God.” The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:11, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Renewing Our Great Commission

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

The characteristics of disciples

MATTHEW 28:18-20 "AND JESUS CAME AND SPOKE UNTO THEM, SAYING, ALL POWER IS GIVEN UNTO ME IN HEAVEN AND IN EARTH. GO YE THEREFORE, AND TEACH ALL NATIONS, BAPTIZING THEM IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER, AND OF THE SON, AND OF THE HOLY GHOST: TEACHING THEM TO OBSERVE ALL THINGS WHATSOEVER I HAVE COMMANDED ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

So, Live On Another Level Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Mar 15, 2002

You don’t have to live like many of those around us are living—in despair and fear and shame. You can have a new life. You can put on a new self.

So…Live On Another Level Pastor Jim Luthy Ephesians 4:17-24 You’ve pursued understanding and received grace. So what? That’s a great question: "So what?" We’ve reduced it to be the question of the lazy and uncooperative: "So?" But the truth is, people who make a difference ask that question. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Restored Peter Series

Contributed by Robert Galasso on Mar 17, 2002

Consider your real love for God! Does it lead you to an unwavering commitment to follow him completely?

Introduction: Jesus has a way like no one else at getting our attention. He will do whatever it takes to draw us close to himself throughout our journey through this life. Right there on the beach, Jesus led Peter through an experience that remove his former cloud of denial and cause Peter to ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Proclaiming The Gospel

Contributed by Randell Brown on Mar 18, 2002

Let us not ask what we can do for the Lord, but what are we willing to let the Lord do through us. "To preach the acceptable year of the Lord."

PROCLAIMING THE GOSPEL TEXT: LUKE 4:18-19 “ President Kennedy famous address was Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for country.” Let us ask not what we can do for the Lord, but what are we willing to let the Lord do through us. What are we able to do of ourselves? Let ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ambitious To Please God Series

Contributed by Rod Macarthur on Mar 22, 2002

This lesson draws our attention to the focus and passion with which we strive to please God. 2nd in "Pleasing God" series.

Ambitiously Pleasing Him Text: 2 Cor. 5:9 “…have as our ambition…” Theme: To emulate Jesus and Paul in pleasing God. Introduction: What do you think of an “ambitious man”? 1) one with an agenda to promote himself? 2) one who is eager to get on with it? 3) one who undertakes monumental ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taking The First Step Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 7, 2002

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

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

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

Getting The Best Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 8, 2002

Jesus liked people and drew out the best in them.

GETTING THE BEST Matthew 9:9-13 S: Celebrate Jesus Th: The love of God Pr: JESUS LIKED PEOPLE AND DREW OUT THE BEST IN THEM. ?: How did he do it? KW: Needs TS: We will find in Matthew 9:9-13 four needs that Jesus met in order to draw out the best in people. The ____ need that Jesus saw was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

"The Danger Of Leaving The First Love"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on May 13, 2002

Loving Jesus first and foremost!

ATHE DANGER OF LEAVING THE FIRST LOVE@ Dr. Dennis Deese REVELATION 2:1-7 This church represents the church age in history between Pentecost and 100 A.D. Ephesus literally means "desirable". Ephesus was the chief city of the province of Asia. It was the metropolitan city that influenced both ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

The Benefits Of Being With Jesus

Contributed by James Sanders on May 15, 2002

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

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

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

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