Sermons on Calling Of Disciples:

Giving Up To Go Up

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 30, 2007

In God’s Kingdom you must give up to go up.

Giving Up to Go Up 1 Sam. 16:1 May 20, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Eye of the Tiger cliches 1 They are meant to inspire, encourage, & spur to victory. a Winners never quit & quitters never win; only the strong survive; winning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Living For Jesus

Contributed by Ken Pell on May 31, 2007

To provide the graduates (and others) with a few characteristics of a life devoted to Jesus.

Living for Jesus 2 Corinthians 5:11 – 7:1 Key Verse 5:15 And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again. Sermon Objective: To provide the graduates (and others) with a few characteristics of a life devoted to ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Why "Doubting Thomas" Got A Bad Rap

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 3, 2007

In our world today we face doubts all the time. Doubts in our ability to be salt and light. Doubts in God’s ability to use us for his great plan. Doubts about our worthiness to God. But Thomas let his doubts bring him closer to Jesus.

Sermon – 060423 (Set up: Time Hack request with music minister -- Check watch at start of sermon, tap it a few times then ask music minister the following:) “What time is it?" (No matter what answer is given say:) "Naw, that can’t be right. (walk over to her to look) Let me see your ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

When God Asks Too Much

Contributed by David Heflin on Feb 8, 2007

This sermon focuses on the audacious call to Abraham to sacrifice his only son and reflects on the times when we feel that God is asking too much of us. It is only in light of the sacrifice of God’s only Son that we can appreciate his call.

When God Asks Too Much Gen. 22 and Mark 14:32ff Newland Street C/C 8/20/06 (Sunday Evening) Introduction: Have you ever felt like God was asking too much? Sometimes other people amaze us. They will ask us to do something, which we feel obligated to do, or have to come up with some excuse not to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dangerous Duo

Contributed by Ron Callen on Feb 9, 2007

Luke 6:39-40 Jesus teaches that we are to follow His example and to avoid the trap that the world has set for us. This is a lesson on Christian mentoring.

Dangerous Duo I want to begin today by telling you about my father. He was a hard working man all of his life. He worked hard to support his family. He was a faithful husband. He was a loving, consistent example of what a man of God should be. He is not only my father but he was and is my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:39-40

Denomination: Baptist

#1division Can Be A Satanic Trap Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 9, 2007

We know there is great power in unity and love, but we must consider the power that can be released in division and disagreement.

DIVISION A SATANIC TRAP --- OUR ENEMY WANTS TO STEAL --- KILL --- OR DESTROY. By wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part one of a three part series. Amos 3:3 Can two walk together, except they be agreed? July 22, 1988 at 3:30 AM on Friday morning I had a dream and I got up and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Discipleship: Whats It All About?

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Feb 14, 2007

Looking at discipleship as a way of life...

Today’s Gospel reading from Luke chapter 6, verse 17 to 26 is about Christian discipleship The dictionary says a disciple is somebody who strongly believes in the teachings of a leader, a philosophy or religion and tries to live according to them But as Christians there is something more ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Lutheran

The Greatest Priority

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 14, 2007

A call to serious discipleship for the new year.

The Greatest Priority Philippians 3:7-10 January 7, 2006 What would your reaction be if I took a big bag and dumped a bunch of garbage onto the platform? You know, the real gooey, icky stuff – rotting food, old diapers, that kind of thing. Hopefully you’d be disgusted. Because garbage is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Enemy Within: Guilt Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 14, 2007

This sermon compares the guilt of Judas Iscariot with that of Simon Peter and draws lessons on how God would deal with our guilt.

The Enemy Within: Guilt. Ps. 51:1-3 INTRO.: Illus.: Murder trial in Oklahoma. (Illustrations follow this sermon.) From SermonCentral.com contributed by Eric Snyder. The defendant knew he was guilty. His sin found him out. King David also felt a deep sense of guilt when he took Bathsheba and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In His Steps

Contributed by Chris Stevens on Feb 17, 2007

Peter tells us that Christ left us an example, to the point of death, and we must follow "in His Steps."

A story is told of a father and son driving down a lonely road as a blinding snow storm begins to fall, unable to see the father pulls to the side of the road there he sees off in the distance the lights of a farmhouse. The warm feeling of seeing the beacon of hope in the distance is overcome by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leaving A Taxing Situation Series

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Feb 17, 2007

MUCH LIKE JESUS CALLED MATTHEW TO WALK AWAY FROM HIS FAMILIAR AND COMFORTABLE LIFESTYLE AS A TAX COLLECTOR AND FOLLOW AFTER HIM, JESUS IS CALLING US TO LEAVE CERTAIN PARTS AND THE PAST OF OUR LIFE BEHIND ALSO. LET’S FIND OUT HOW . . .

SCRIPTURE: MATTHEW 9:9 SUBJECT: LEAVING A TAXING SITUATION BEHIND IN LUKE 2:41-52 (MARY AND JOSEPH RETURNING HOME FROM JERUSALEM . . .) AMAZING HOW THOSE YOU ARE CLOSE TO – GRANTED . . . PHYSICALLY, EMOTIONALLY, AND SPIRITUALLY THEY HAVE CHECKED OUT A LONG TIME AGO, BUT BECAUSE YOU WERE SO BUSY ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transfiguration

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Feb 18, 2007

When we recognize, internalize, and externalize Jesus Christ in our lives, we too become transfigured.

Additional Scripture: Exodus 34:29-35 and 1 Corinthians 12:27-13:13 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) When I saw our Bible ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-43

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Ministry, The Purpose Of Preaching

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Feb 23, 2007

“Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them; for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.” I Tim 4:16 This is a good installation message for new preachers.

THE MINISTRY, THE PURPOSE OF PREACHING I. It is the method God use’s to spread His Gospel. (Good News) Eph 4:11-12 11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ye Did Run Well!

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Feb 26, 2007

INSTRUCTING THE DAILY LIFE OF BELIEVERS.

PP0614 DATE YE DID RUN WELL! Gal 5:7. Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth? (KJV) INTRODUCTION: Much of the first five chapters of this epistle is Paul instructing the Galatians to not turn back toward the law. Some of the traditional Jews had influenced them to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Aliens In A Strange World

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 27, 2007

What makes us different from the world? Are we trying to fit in where we don’t belong? God has made us different, celebrate the difference.

Aliens in a Strange World We live in a culture today that is significantly different than it was 200 years ago. Even 50 years ago it was significantly different. As disciples of Christ, is the church different? Are we as believers, trying to fit in with a culture that is diametrically opposed to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-12