Sermons on Christlikeness Discipleship:

What Change Loks Like Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 2, 2005

Think about the one thing in yourself that you would most like to see changed before you get too old. Or better, what would those closest to you say that they would like to see changed in your life?

About 30 years ago, I started to see poems and prayers pop up on my mom’s refrigerator. They read something like this: “Lord, don’t me become a mean old woman. Help me become sweeter and sweeter as I grow older and older.” I called her yesterday and asked her about those poems and prayers. My ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing The Way More Fully Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 4, 2005

When we think we know it all, there’s always something that God can teach us.

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 18:24-19:7 TITLE: “KNOWING THE WAY MORE ADEQUATELY” INTRODUCTION: A. When you visit a place you’ve never been before, you tend to follow the directions very closely. The more you travel to that ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bearing His Image

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 8, 2013

Romans tells us that God has redeemed us and predestined us to bear the likeness of Christ reflecting His holiness, His Heart, and His glory. The likeness of the Son of God is to be borne in the lives of His true followers.

Bearing His Image Romans 8:24-34 On a wall near the main entrance to the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, is a portrait with the following inscription: "James Butler Bonham--no picture of him exists. This portrait is of his nephew, Major James Bonham, deceased, who greatly resembled his uncle. It is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:24-34

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Be Anxious About The Threats Of Man Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 1, 2007

1) A Disciple Emulates His Master and 2) Does not Fear the World but have confidence in a) Vindication by God b) Veneration of God c) Valuation by God

If you haven’t noticed, we are in the swing of the “Holiday” season. That’s right: not Advent or Christmas but the Holiday Season. Retailers and cultural planners are so desperate for increased sales and attendance that the day after Halloween, began with the “Holiday” advertising. The word ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-31

Denomination: Other

Attitude Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 9, 2004

Discover how Christ-like attitude restores hope for marriage.

We continue with our fourth message in this series: Restoring Hope for Marriage. In the first message, we looked at the ideal picture of marriage, God’s design for marriage. All subsequent messages address how to restore marriage to that original design. If you are not yet married, or if you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: *other

The Priority Of Christian Character Development Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 16, 2005

Why should deveopling Christ-like character be a priority for the Christian?

A wife remarked to her husband after the church service: "Did you see the hat Mrs. Jones was wearing?" "No," said her husband, "I didn’t." "Did you see the new dress Mrs. Smith had on?" she asked. "I’m afraid I didn’t," said her husband. To this his wife replied: "Well a lot of good it does YOU to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Too Busy To Worship? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 18, 2012

Against the status quo, Christians are to have “Christ-like” hearts.

We will continue our study of the Gospel of Luke today; but in honor of Father’s Day, we will start with a passage in Ephesians. Please open your Bibles to Ephesians 6. Read along with me Ephesians 6:1-3… It’s pretty much self-explanatory isn’t it? We honor our parents by obeying them. We honor ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus’ Shrewd Side Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 4, 2016

Part of being Christ-like is knowing when and how to be shrewd.

Jesus’ Shrewd Side (Mark 11:27-12:13) 1. A lady lost her handbag in the bustle of Christmas shopping. It was found by an honest little boy and returned to her. Looking in her purse, she commented, "That's funny. When I lost my bag there was only a $100 bill in it. Now there are five $20 ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Kind Of Disciple Are You?

Contributed by Robert Jones on Dec 29, 2000

Counting the cost of Discipleship

WHAT KIND OF DISCIPLE ARE YOU? LUKE 14:25-35 Story of family coming from Church-----father—talking about the preacher----mother talking about the lady behind her and her loud singing-------daughter talking about her S.S. teacher------Son talking about the lady in front ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Road

Contributed by Michael Treston on Jun 10, 2001

discipleship for a new age

Go in through the narrow gate, the gate to destruction is wide, and the road that leads there is easy to follow. A lot of people go through that gate. But the gate to life is very narrow. The road that leads there is so hard to follow that only a few people find it. Matthew 7 : ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Job Of Fathers

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

The role of fathers in discipleship

Intro: Today is Father’s day. As a special tribute to all the fathers here today, I brought along a friend named “Billy Bass” who has some special advice for you. I know some of you men like to fish, and you may wish you had a trophy bass like Billy. But Billy has some words of wisdom to share. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Back To Basics

Contributed by L. Paul Lafferty on Jun 27, 2005

Worship Evangelism Discipleship

Intro: Words like, opportunity, chance, choices, option. Worship: Relationship with God. The reason we were created Ps 150:1 Praise the LORD! Praise God in His sanctuary; Praise Him in His mighty expanse. 2 Praise Him for His mighty deeds; Praise Him according to His excellent ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Will You Follow

Contributed by Chuck Morley on Aug 23, 2005

A call to true discipleship

WILL YOU FOLLOW? (A call to true discipleship) "Then he said unto them, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me." (Luke 9:23) During any church service in any average congregation, if the pastor were to ask for all those who believe ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does It Mean To Be A Follower Of Christ?

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007

An examination of disciples and discipleship.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A FOLLOWER OF CHRIST? - Read Luke 9:23-25 What does it mean to be a follower of Christ? What does it mean to be a disciple? Does it mean that you’re going to get everything you want? Does it mean God will make you prosperous? Does it mean that you have to fulfill ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-35

Denomination: Baptist

Into The Death Zone Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 16, 2012

Surrender, sacrifice, discipleship

INTO THE DEATH ZONE Luke 9:23 (p 733) February 20, 2011 INTRODUCTION: "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" Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world, attracts many climbers from around the world ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ