Sermons on Costly Discipleship:

Time To Engage: "Distant Discipleship”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 2, 2025

Last time we met I introduced what I called being a secret disciple. Today, I’d like to introduce another type of disciple, one seen in the life of Peter, which I am calling, being a distant disciple. A distant disciple is one who follows Jesus, but at a distance.

Time to Engage: The Journey to Discipleship “Distant Discipleship” Luke 22:54-62 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnO8Qw29I6w As you probably know, we’re on the third word in the vision I believe God gave to us last year. And this new series takes us into the issue of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62, Luke 22:31-32

Denomination: Foursquare

Principles Of Christian Leadership And Discipleship

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 4, 2025

Herod Antipas is pictured as exactly opposite of Jesus in leadership.

Friday of the Fourth Week in Course 2025 Today’s Gospel is a reminder to us of the many pitfalls of having power, money, and an inflated ego. There are several Herods in the NT. All of them were suffragans of Rome, who granted them rights to rule others, take bribes and taxes, and surround ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8, Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Catholic

Sermon On Missionary & Discipleship

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 28, 2022

A missionary is defined as a person sent on a religious mission, especially one to promote Christianity.

Richard Francis Xavier Manning, known as Brennan Manning an American author once remarked: “What makes authentic disciples is not visions, ecstasies, biblical mastery of chapter and verse, or spectacular success in the ministry, but a capacity for faithfulness. Buffeted by the fickle winds of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, John 8:31-32, Acts 2:42, John 13:35

Power Up Your Discipleship Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 16, 2023

Jesus once asked a question about identity: “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” Interestingly, he got several responses.

Introduction An estimated 113 million viewers watched the Super Bowl. What do people always talk about after a Super Bowl? Ads! Most expensive ever - at $7 million per 30 seconds.  The most memorable ad I saw? Tubi - the one where everyone scrambled to find their remote control.  ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fully Investing In Your Discipleship PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024

This sermon explores the deep commitment, challenges, and joy inherent in Christian discipleship, urging believers to live radically transformed lives oriented towards Christ.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering, this sweet communion of brothers and sisters in Christ. Our hearts are brimming with joy and our souls are thirsting for the living water of God's Word. We are gathered here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-24

Topics: Discipleship

The Tongue And Ears Of True Discipleship PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024

This sermon explores discerning God's voice, delivering His message to others, and developing discernment in discipleship, emphasizing the importance of divine dialogue in our lives.

Good morning, dear family of faith. It is indeed a blessing to gather together, to share in the fellowship of believers, and to delve into the richness of God's Word. I am thrilled to stand before you today, not as one who knows all the answers, but as a fellow traveler on this road of faith, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:4

Topics: Words, Listening, Discipleship

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

Discipleship And Distortion (September 20, 2012).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

In this passage of scripture, we can see three things. First, we can see where caution hinders compassion. Secondly, we can see where compassion builds community. Finally, we can see where members of the community must be accountable to God and each other.

DISCIPLESHIP AND DISTORTION Text: Mark 9:38 – 50 There is the story of an army chaplain who once told his men that he did not believe in hell. Some of his men responded by saying that his services would no longer be needed. The one who tells this story (Warren W. Wiersbe) also says ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: United Methodist

The Peril Of Disobedience

Contributed by John Mccormack on May 16, 2016

DISOBEDIENCE IS COSTLY.

THE PERIL OF DISOBEDIENCE OBSERVATION: JONAH WAS A PROPHET WHO TRIED TO RUN FROM GOD’S CALL. GOD SINGLED THIS MAN OUT FOR A STRATEGIC MISSION. HE WAS TO WARN THE PEOPLE OF NINEVEH TO REPENT OF THEIR SINS AND WORSHIP JEHOVAH GOD. JONAH STRUGGLED WITH GOD’S DIRECTIVE AND RAN. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

Part 6 - Discipleship God's Way Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Mar 4, 2005

Part 6 of our Finding Purpose Series will look at what God expects from us as ddisciples and how Jesus put those following Him in their place.

FINDING PURPOSE SERIES Part 6 – Discipleship God’s Way Rev. Bruce A. Shields DD First Baptist Church East Tawas Michigan Watch this sermon online @ www.tawasbaptist.org Introduction - “Good morning and welcome to the First Baptist Church of Tawas City. Today we will be looking at part 6 of our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Bible Church

Palm Sunday - The Triumphal Road To Discipleship

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Apr 2, 2021

This sermon will be looking at Jesus’ final entry into Jerusalem as He came to the end of His long road toward His earthly purpose and final work for us all on this earth, the cross. It looks at how easy it is for us to get off track on what our final destinations as disciples is meant to be.

INTRO: Back in February Pat and I were returning from a week in Florida. We have made the trip from DC here to Dillsburg many times. When we travel we often will listen to an audio book to help pass the time. This year we were coming up from Richmond and into DC and listening to our book and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:37-40, Luke 9:51-56

Denomination: Baptist

Anointing

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 8, 2008

THE IMPORTANCE AND COSTLINESS OF THE ANOINTING

ANOINTING Exodus 30:23-33 • In the history of Hanukkah, the Jews only had enough oil to burn in the temple for one day, however the oil miraculously burned seven days longer. • THE NUMERAL FIVE- the number of exercise and responsibility of weakness, • And of grace in spite of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 30:23-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus And The Religious Leaders In The Temple

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 14, 2015

The fig tree looked good on the outside but it wasn’t producing any fruit. The religious leaders looked good on the outside, but they didn’t provide for the people. Jesus decreed that he would let them fade and raise up something new in their place.

The events in John 2:18-25 occur just after Jesus has chased the moneychangers and the sellers out of the temple. The religious leaders wanted to know who gave Jesus the authority to do what he did in the temple. Jesus did not give them an answer because he knew that the religious leaders did not ...read more

Scripture: John 2:18-25

Denomination: Anglican

Fished Out Of The Sea Series

Contributed by Christopher Howitz on Oct 30, 2017

"Jesus’ authority as kingly Messiah rests not in spectacle or selling-out or cutting corners, but rests on His reliance on the Father and Jesus’ costly obedience to the Father even along the road to the cross."

“The time has come,” Jesus said, “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” (1:15) That was Jesus’ great announcement at the beginning of his ministry in Galilee. And to the two pairs of brothers… “Come follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-45

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

As For Me And My House

Contributed by Dixon Olu. David on Jun 23, 2008

Joshua is our focus today on this occasion of the Father’s day. He made a choice that made him stood out among the fathers of his day and he remains a role model for all parents of today. We shall do well if we take after him. Let’s see the characteri

FATHER’S DAY SERMON Text: Joshua 24:15 Speaker: Dixon Olu. David Date: 15th June, 2008 Topic: AS FOR ME AND MY HOUSE SERMON OUTLINE Introduction From generation to generation, God has been looking for people He can breathe through in raising godly generations after them. The good news is ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Foursquare