Sermons on Calling Of Disciples:

Training To Win

Contributed by Timothy Lee on Aug 25, 2004

Want to win. You need to train.

TRAINING TO WIN THE TRUTH OF THE MATTER Many are called few are chosen Matthew 22:9-14 (KJV) Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage. [10] So those servants went out into the highways, and gathered together all as many as they found, both bad and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Apostolic

Following The Captain

Contributed by Jim Wright on Aug 25, 2004

This passages shows us how to follow the Captain of our salvation as He leads us to the completion of our glourious salvation in the world to come.

Hebrews 2:5-13 Following the Captain of our Salvation Introduction 1. This year as part of our vacation we planned a camping trip to Sudbury to see Science North (the northern version of Ontario Science Centre) and to experience family camping along the way. 2. Our destiny was Science North, but ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

"Take A Chance And Surrender"

Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 7, 2004

A challenge for Christians to "move forward" in their personal walks with Jesus Christ

“Take a Chance and Surrender” II Kings 7:3-8 2KI 7:3 Now there were four men with leprosy at the entrance of the city gate. They said to each other, "Why stay here until we die? 4 If we say, `We’ll go into the city’--the famine is there, and we will die. And if we stay here, we will die. So let’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:3-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A New Motivation

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 8, 2004

A "Dog eats dog" Kingdom or a Kingdom of Love

Jn 13:31-35: A new motivation Story: The Liberal Prime Minister, William Gladstone, in announcing the death of Princess Alice on 14th December 1878 to the House of Commons, told this touching story. The little daughter of the Princess was seriously ill with diphtheria. And so the doctors told ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Anglican

Christians In Denial Series

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on May 12, 2004

How to live a pure life and overcome denial

CHRISTIANS IN DENIAL INTRODUCTION There is a bumper sticker that reads, “Everyone seems normal until you get to know them.” The truth is that all of us have abnormalities that the Bible calls sin. We are all predisposed because of our sin nature to one sin or one problem that disrupts our ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7

Denomination: Baptist

Perfecting Our Walk

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 23, 2004

It is often our tendency to measure our relationship for God in degrees, like one measures the temperature. According to John, this is not a valid method for believers in Christ. The issue is not the degree of a relationship with God, but the reality of

PERFECTING OUR WALK 1 John 2:7-11 INTRODUCTION: Over the last few weeks, we have been developing this thought of John regarding our walk with Christ. John has challenged us to consider the validity of our walk with regard to personal obedience, personal repentance, and now personal love. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting God Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2004

This is the 17th study in the study "The Hebrew Hymnal".

Series: The Hebrew Hymnal (Psalms) HYMN #20: TRUSTING GOD Psalm 20 Do really trust God with all you have? So often we have good intentions, but we really don’t practically trust God. We say we do, but our actions disprove our words. David gives us three things we are to trust God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship; Beyond Pretending

Contributed by Bill Huffhine on May 27, 2004

Understanding discipleship as the God initiated, God accomplished process of turning us into what He intended - human beings bearing the image of the God who created us.

Every year the movie industry comes together for a massive celebration and awards ceremony. All of Hollywood looks forward to the night early in the year where they can come together and honor one another for the work that had been done during the previous year. It’s a really a fascinating ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24, Romans 8:29

Denomination: Free Methodist

"What I Should Have Said Was..."

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jun 2, 2004

I am sure that all the way down from the mountain, Peter must have kept uttering this sermon to himself!

Title: "What I should have said was..." Introduction: Have you had an awakening? When Jesus took with him his inter-circle of disciples to the top of the mountain, he desired that they should see him glorified. As Jesus was in prayer, Peter, James, and John fell asleep. The Church needs an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:27-43

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship 101

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 2, 2004

This sermon helps believers understand some of the basics of being a Christ-follower.

“DISCIPLESHIP 101” John 8:31 INTRO – Talk about disciples all the time. Know that Jesus called them from their ordinary lives to begin an extraordinary adventure with Him. Changed their lives forever as a result. He has done the same thing w/ us. Called us from our ordinary lives to follow ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing God's Voice

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 18, 2002

We recognize God’s voice best in the scriptures

Knowing God’s Voice November 17, 2002 John 10 The Shepherd and His Flock 1"I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. 2The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of his sheep. 3The watchman opens ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-6

Denomination: *other

A Better World Series

Contributed by Mark Neilly on Nov 22, 2002

To the world says life is about money, possessions and having a good time - but Jesus prays for a better world for his followers

John 17: 24 - 26 A Better World I am sure some of you have already seen the Christmas advert for Mark’s and Spencer’s on TV. It asks, what does Christmas mean to the Celebrities? There are then references to the Turkey, the food, the tinsel and the pressies - but no mention of what really matters - ...read more

Scripture: John 17:24-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Beauty Spots Series

Contributed by Mark Neilly on Nov 22, 2002

Everyone has something beautiful about them, and here Jesus highlights what ought to be beautiful about His Church

John 17: 18 - 23 Beauty Spots They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder - but some of us may have to travel a very long way before we find the right eye!!! Most people have something about them which someone would view as beautiful (Eyes, Mouth, Hair, Inner beauty - best of all - good ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Distinguishing Marks Series

Contributed by Mark Neilly on Nov 22, 2002

We all have marks that distinguish us from others, and Christ says His church should exhibit things which will distinguish them from the world

John 17: 13 - 17 Distinguishing Marks Mikael Gorbachev had a very obvious distinguishing mark on his forehead. This prompted many to make fun of him. He was always and instantly recognisable. I suppose we all have something which distinguishes us from other people - even twins have certain ...read more

Scripture: John 17:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Pisture Of Compassion Series

Contributed by Mark Neilly on Nov 22, 2002

Christ shows compassion for His followers because they belonged to Him

John 17: 9 - 12 A Picture of Compassion There is a man in the Intensive Care Unit who was very badly crushed by a piece of farm machinery, and he is critically ill. This accident happened on Tuesday, and his wife and daughter have not left him in all that time. Their very presence reveals their ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed