Sermons on Daily Discipleship:

Stairsteps Of Blessing Series

Contributed by James Chandler on Apr 5, 2007

They say that the greatest sermons are lived not preached. As Jesus delivers the sermon on the mount, we see that it is not just a sermon he preached, but one that he lived.

They say that the greatest, most impacting sermons are those that are not preached, but are lived. No one lived a better sermon than Jesus. At the outset of his sermon on the mount, Jesus lays out the steps that lead to blessing. Step one: Realizing your spiritual condition. "Blessed are the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Changing Your Ways Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Aug 22, 2006

The new life in Christ means we have to change our old methods of living. This message examines the changes that should take place in our speech, relationships and actions.

Changing Your Ways Ephesians 4:25-32 Ephesians 4:25 (HCSB) Since you put away lying, speak the truth, each one to his neighbor, because we are members of one another. Lying Is No Longer an Option  The old self has been put off  A conscious decision  Replaced by new ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abounding In Love, Knowledge, And Discernment

Contributed by Mark Roper on Feb 15, 2008

A sculptor can leave his work and come back to it another day, and take it up where he left off. But it is not so with the growth of the soul. The work of grace in us either waxes or wanes, flows or ebbs.

Abounding in Love, Knowledge, and Discernment Phil 1:9-11 NIV Background Paul, was in Rome under house arrest, he had founded the Philippian church during his second missionary journey (Acts 16:11-40). The believers at Philippi, the main city of Macedonia, had assisted in Paul’s support while he ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Me, Myself, And I

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 28, 2007

There is a danger that, many Christians, and the Church faces. Forgetting our identity, and ministry.

Me, Myself, and I Philippians 2:4 There are many great truths that Jesus taught, that are easily understood and are enjoyable to follow. However there are several of Jesus teachings that need spiritual maturity to understand and practice.. Such as; "The first will be last, and the last will ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:4

Denomination: Church Of God

The Teachings Of Sound Theology Series

Contributed by Mark Mohler on Jun 26, 2004

The importance of theology in the Christian life

The Teachings of Sound Theology Colossians 2:6-23 Introduction: Theology, it¡¦s a big word, sounds real complicated, but it isn¡¦t. Like everything else man can make it complicated, but it doesn¡¦t have to be. In its simplest terms, theology is what one believes about God. Since everything we ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-23

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Have ?

Contributed by Zera Young on Mar 18, 2006

Christian, the world has everything to offer except the way to heaven.What do you have to offer the world?

What do you have? Acts 3: 1-10 Here is a true story about three men. Two of which work for Jesus and the other we are not sure. We do know that he was a lame man, and been this way all his life. {Set the stage:} Here is a man crippled since birth...who is brought everyday to the temple ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

True Disciples Part Two

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Jun 21, 2001

An Expository Sermon From Luke 6:43-49 On The Two Attributes That Identify True Disciples. Part Two

True Disciples Part 2 Read Luke 6:46-49 Illustration: When I was in the Army many years ago I was a military policeman at for Ft. Irwin, California. While on duty one day we got word that a submachine gun popularly known as a "grease gun" had been reported stolen. This is an extremely serious ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:43-49

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Blameless

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Aug 28, 2002

Titus 1:6

BEING BLAMELESS TITUS 1:6 This morning I would like begin my sermon by telling you somewhat of a tragic story. There was once this elderly women named Wilma. Now Wilma loved her pet dog very much. One day Wilma awoke to find her dog on the ground not moving and a little stiff. She ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:6

Denomination: Bible Church

Choose You This Day

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 28, 2007

Whom do you choose to serve?

Choose You This Day! Introduction One of the things that we love about America is our ability to make choices – freely. If we disagree with something, we have a choice not to support it. Our Constitution says that we are all equal and have the right to pursue our happiness. Choices. If you wake ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus' Baptismal Prayer

Contributed by Mike Honzell on Feb 12, 2002

study about prayer

JESUS’ BAPTISIMAL PRAYER Luke 3: 21-22 INTRODUCTION: A. The first public act in Jesus’ ministry was to be baptized 1. Jesus was baptized for a different reason that we are 2. Why we are baptized: a. To show in picture form what Jesus did to save us-- His death ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Kill The Rose?invest Alittle More?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 9, 2002

Roses have thorns, but this cannot be our focus? Would you invest a little more effort and look beyond the thorns?

Kill the rose, or give it another chance? Give it another chance? Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com Text: Luke 13: 6 He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none. 7. Then said he unto the dresser of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9, Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Memories

Contributed by Rick Bennett on Apr 1, 2003

Memories are powerful reminders of our past both good and bad. Peter deals with his memories of denial.

Memories • This is a time of daily memory making for me…..Tyler last night. • Memories are one of the most conflicted parts of our existence. • Good memories/bad memories • There are some we wish we could just forget • Was this Paul’s thorn? • Breaking the very heart of God (you call me preacher, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

10 Characteristics Of Healthy Churches

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 29, 2003

The characteristics of a healthy church compiled from nine of the most significant church health studies to date.

During the last 20 years there has been a tremendous focus on church growth. Unfortunately this has created a tendency to be more analytical than prescriptive, more quantitative than qualitative. Rick Warren writes in “The Purpose-Driven Church”; (Zondervan) "the key issue for churches in the ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2, 3 John 1:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Proved By Works

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 28, 2003

What does it mean to be a saint?

Morston 01-06-03 A Saint - 1 John 5:9-13 Story: In a small country village in Sicily, there were two brothers, renown members of the local Mafia. They were mean, bad and very rich. No one had a good word to say about them. Indeed, everyone seemed to have a ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Discipline Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 18, 2007

describes the disciple’s discipline of prayer.

, The Discipline of Prayer At the end of Matthew chapter 28, one of the last things Jesus told His disciples before going to be with His Father, was to go and make disciples. That is one of the primary responsibilities Jesus has given us. We are to be disciple makers. Now, before we can make ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist