Sermons on Calling Of First Disciples:

Are You A Convert Or A Disciple?

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 25, 2012

A disciple of Jesus has a firm foundation.

Are You a Convert or a Disciple? February 3, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: A disciple of Jesus has a firm foundation. Focus Passage: Matthew 7: 24-27 Supplemental Passage: Mark 12:30 ‘AND YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Transformation Of Jesus' Disciples

Contributed by Tessie R. Simmons on Sep 5, 2011

The Holy Spirit transforms the disciples from men of fear to men of faith.

The gospels tell the story of fearful disciples who desert Jesus after his arrest. Peter denies him three times(John 18:25-27), and then joins the other disciples who hide from Roman soldiers. At Christ's crucifixion, only John stood by the cross of Jesus with the three women: Mary the mother of ...read more

Scripture: John 18:25-27

Denomination: Methodist

Disciples: Christ's Ambassadors

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Oct 17, 2013

This sermon shows how we became Christ's ambassadors.

DISCIPLES: Christ’s Ambassadors 2 Corinthians 5:11–21 (NIV) INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION For the past few months, our news was bombarded with the investigation of the death of our ambassador and personnel in Benghazi, Libya. We are aware that it has been politicized by some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

6 Conditions Of A Disciple Series

Contributed by Peter Naveen Saketi on Jun 14, 2021

Salvation is free but discipleship costs!

Jesus said, we cannot be His disciples until we have the following in our lives: 1. To love God more than anyone else in the world - Luke 14:26 - Here in this text Jesus was not asking his disciples to withdraw from their family responsibilities. He Himself was a responsible son, we find it from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:24-33

A Disciple Washes Feet Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 5, 2021

This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Being A Disciple".

Series: Being A Disciple [#3] A DISCIPLE WASHES FEET John 13:1-17 Introduction: I am sure you already know this; but I am very competitive. I want to be the very best at what I do. Matthew 23:11-12 This week, we are going to look at a story about the Disciples and Jesus in John 13. Here ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Disciple Breaks Bread Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 5, 2021

This is the 4th sermon in the series "Being A Disciple".

Series: Being A Disciple [#4] A DISCIPLE BREAKS BREAD Acts 2:42-47 Introduction: Part of being a disciple of Jesus is your relationships with others. When we began this series, we looked at 3 things a disciple does- A disciple of Jesus touches lepers, befriends prostitutes, and offends ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Nit-Picker Or Disciple? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 21, 2021

It’s a constant battle to make prayer not just external, but an action of listening to God that can change our hearts and behaviors.

Tuesday of 21st week in Course Today we have one of the great analogies of Biblical literature–only St. Matthew has it–you strain out the gnat and swallow the camel. Jesus says “Oy! You nitpick the little stuff and neglect the critical duties.” The people described by the Hebrew word ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8, Psalm 139:1-6, Matthew 23:23-36

Denomination: Catholic

A Message Of Comfort To The Disciples Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 11, 2025

What could be more comforting knowing that Jesus is preparing a place for us. Not only is He preparing, He is coming back for us.

Verse 1, Jesus Christ the Son, and God the Father are one. Verse 2, Promise of an eternal home. A Prepared place. Verses 3-5, Return and rapture. What Jesus would do had never been done by any great leader. Verse 6-7, Space between guilty sinner and God is spanned. Verses 8-11, The Father, and Son ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Message Of Comfort To The Disciples

Contributed by Grant Adams on Aug 10, 2024

In Noah Webster's 1828 Dictionary, comfort means to strengthen the mind when depressed or enfeebled; to console; to give new vigor to the spirits; to cheer, or to relieve for depression, or trouble. Not only do the disciples need comforting, we all do. Find comfort in John 14.

Verse 1, Jesus Christ the Son, and God the Father are one. Verse 2, Promise of an eternal home. A Prepared place. Verses 3-5, Return and rapture. What Jesus would do had never been done by any great leader. Verse 6-7, Space between guilty sinner and God is spanned. Verses 8-11, The Father, and Son ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Twelve Disciples Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 2, 2025

The twelve disciples of Jesus Christ are an integral part of the Christian faith

The twelve disciples of Jesus Christ are an integral part of the Christian faith, playing a pivotal role in spreading the message of salvation and redemption. These ordinary individuals, chosen by Jesus Himself, demonstrated extraordinary faith, dedication, and perseverance in the face of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1, Matthew 9:9-13

When The Line Is Drawn Will We Cross It?

Contributed by Carl Benge on Aug 25, 2007

Willingness to take up the Call, and the Samaritan

In 1836, in the plaza of a small-dilapidated Texas church one hundred and eighty men were faced with a frightening decision. Whether to stand and fight the whole of the Mexican Army, or try and either escape or surrender. Their leader was an inexperienced officer, who drew a line in the sand and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Methodist

"Walking Worthy" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 26, 2003

We are called to walk in a way that is consistent with our calling as God’s holy ones (#10 in the Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

“I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, entreat you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called” As we move through this epistle we come to a slight bend in the road. As we travel along it, the farther we go the more likely we will be to lose sight of what came ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1

Denomination: Orthodox

Kingdom Building 101: First Things First

Contributed by Joe Harding on Mar 6, 2004

WHEN THE KINGDOM IS FIRST IN OUR LIVES WORRY IS LAST IN OUR LIVES.

KINGDOM BUILDING 101: FIRST THINGS FIRST MATTHEW 6: 25-34 FEBRUARY 22, 2004 INTRODUCTION: A parable is told of a community of ducks waddling off to duck church one Sunday to hear their duck preacher. After they waddled into the duck sanctuary, the service began and the duck preacher spoke ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Follow Me: The Call To Discipleship Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 5, 2023

Following Jesus requires us to leave behind our old ways and put him first in our lives. It may come at a cost, but the rewards of knowing and serving him are immeasurable.

Hey guys! Ever played a game of Follow the Leader? You know, where one person leads and everyone else has to do exactly what they do? Well, today we're going to talk about the ultimate game of Follow the Leader with Jesus as our leader. Let's dive into a story from the Bible, Matthew 4:18-22. This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22, John 14:6

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Servant Leadership, Faith Journey, Divine Calling

A Call To Spiritual Unity

Contributed by Chris Beam on Oct 2, 2015

if we’re ever going to be able to stand together against the world, we have to first stand together as a church. In order to do that, we'll have to follow the example of Christ. So the message that God has given me this morning is A Call to Spiritual Unity.

A CALL TO SPIRITUAL UNITY Philippians 2:1-5 Have you ever had one of those moments when you realized you were on the wrong track, and you knew that it wasn’t going to be easy getting things straight? Years ago, a vacuum salesman decided he would leave the big city to concentrate on gaining ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist