Sermons about Cost Of Discipleship

"The Adventure Of Discipleship"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 24, 2003

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The call to discipleship and the God Who can make sure we follow through.

Jonah 3:1-10 Mark 1:14-20 “The Adventure Of Discipleship” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA A teenager once asked a lonely old man, “What’s life’s heaviest burden?” The old fellow answered sadly, “To have nothing to carry.” And as ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10, Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Discipleship & Holiness (2)

Contributed by Darin Gary on Jan 27, 2003

based on 34 ratings

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2nd part to two-part series of DISCIPLESHIP & HOLINESS

Discipleship & Holiness (#2) (Matthew 16:21-26) We left off by looking at the requirement to become a true disciple of Jesus…And that begins with a decision. It is to be an informed decision based upon the recognition of Jesus’ identity. It is to be an individual decision based upon the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Discipleship; Beyond Pretending

Contributed by Bill Huffhine on May 27, 2004

based on 56 ratings

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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

Glorifying God By Discipleship Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 14, 2005

based on 24 ratings

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Our ultimate goal in life is to glorify God. One way in which we glorify God is by becoming more like Christ. This sermon explores how God makes us more like Christ.

Scripture Today is the third Sunday in our series on “Glorifying God.” Our ultimate goal in life is to glorify God. We glorify God in a number of different ways. One way in which we glorify God is by becoming like Christ. The Bible says in Romans 8:29: “For those God foreknew he also predestined ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Prayer - A Mark Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Feb 19, 2004

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Prayer is one of the seven marks of discipleship our elders have identified for our church. But in our prayer life, we often struggle over the issue of unanswered prayer.

I read a story once about a woman who was dying in a hospital bed. Her two daughters were by her side. All day one of the daughters had been praying vigorously and passionately. But when the family’s pastor came to the hospital room, one of the daughters whispered to him, "I just can’t seem to get ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Marks Of Discipleship -- Generosity Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Mar 3, 2004

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Generosity does not come naturally. It takes PRACTICE.

You can tell that it is time for the presidential campaigns. There are polls in every issue of every paper, every day. I thought I’d start this morning’s sermon with a poll. Just a simple show of hands will do. How many of you here today would like to be remembered as a skin flint who was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Doubting, Sceptical Discipleship Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Apr 12, 2004

based on 37 ratings

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A sermon on the place of doubt in relation to faith.

Sermon for 2 Easter Yr C, 18/04/2004 Based on Jn 20:24-29 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Doubting, Sceptical Discipleship” In a Charlie Brown cartoon, Charlie and Lucy are walking ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Service -- A Mark Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jan 30, 2004

based on 39 ratings

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One of the Seven Marks of Discipleship is service in and beyond the congregation.

(Preface note to the reader: Our church elders identified 7 Marks of Discipleship. Six are suggested by Michael Foss in his book, "Power Surge." To his six, we added the seventh -- Evangelism. These marks are: Spiritual Friendships, Serve Others in and beyond the congregation, Pray Daily, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Purpose: Discipleship Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 5, 2006

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Christ has called us to make disciples of all nations.

Our Purpose: Discipleship Text: Matthew 28:18-20 Introduction 1. Read Matthew 28:18-20 2. Illustration: At the close of life, the question will not be, "How much have you gotten?" but "How much have you given?" Not "How much have you won?" but "How much have you done?" Not "How much have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Methodist

Discipleship: Construction Zone

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Jul 11, 2006

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God wants to keep working on improving us until we get to heaven.

INTRODUCTION -What do you think of when you think of a construction zone? -Dirt -Noise -Progress -Chaos -We normally try to avoid such places, don’t we -Hospital Construction -Road Construction -House Construction -We like for things to be neat, orderly and completed -But seldom are ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Discipleship, Ministry & Mission Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 5, 2006

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Relfecting Christ to the world around us through living out our calling.

EPIC-11/9/03-40 Days-Discipleship, Ministry & Mission Metaphor of the mirror-reflect X, His glory, character, attitude, nature. Purpose Clip-40 days Purpose that gives us hope Purpose that gives us passion Purpose that gives us reason to live Purpose that gives life meaning Must discover our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-17

Denomination: *other

Testimony Vs. Discipleship

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 7, 2012

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We are not called to be so called CHRISTIAN. We are CALLED to use the AUTHORITY OF CHRIST. To RULE over all CREATIONS. To take Dominion over SATAN! “We are not just CALLED to be SAVED. Rather, we are CHOSEN to PREACH the GOSPEL anytime, anywhere and

Acts 15:16-17(NKJV) 16 “ ‘After this I WILL RETURN and WILL REBUILD the TABERNACLE of David, which has fallen down; I WILL REBUILD its RUINS, And I WILL SET IT UP; 17 So that the REST of MANKIND may seek the LORD, Even all the GENTILES who are CALLED by My name,’ Says the LORD who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:16-17

Denomination: *other

The Call To Discipleship Is Not Easy

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jun 30, 2007

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As sermon for the 5th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 8, Series C

5th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 8] July 1,2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we confess that we often try to adjust Jesus’ teachings and call to follow him to our life and expectations, when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Lutheran

Discipleship: Silence & Solitude

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Jun 13, 2006

based on 67 ratings

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To show that silence and solitude are essential for any disciple.

-I’m reminded this morning a little of the movie from several years back now, “Castaway” with Tom Hanks -In that movie, due to an airplane accident, Hanks’ character finds himself stranded alone on a deserted island with his only companion being a volleyball he named “Wilson” -As we see him ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Five Steps In Discipleship

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 20, 2005

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A call to Fin and Follow Jesus, and gain Fulfillment

DISCIPLESHIP A disciple is someone who receives instruction and guidance from a teacher, and follows it FIVE STEPS IN DISCIPLESHIP John 1:35 – 42 35 The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. 36 When he saw Jesus passing by, he said, "Look, the Lamb of God!" 37 ¶ When the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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