Sermons on Desire Of Disciples:

Make Disciples Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 5, 2012

The First Adam was given a commandment to create life. The Second Adam has given us the commandment to create eternal life in the hearts of all those around us. So as we go, as we teach, as we baptize, we are making disciples.

All authority is given to Jesus. This gives Him the right to command whatever He likes. • He could have pronounced final judgment on the earth right then. • He could have called down those 12 legions of angels to enact vengeance on a fallen and rebellious humanity. • ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: *other

Discipling In The Church Series

Contributed by Bart Price on Jan 8, 2016

Now we focus on how important it is to disciple each other within the church in order to help us disciple outside of the church.

Let’s get to our passage. Turn over to Matthew 28. This passage might be pretty familiar to you, but that’s ok. When you get to Matthew 28, we’ll read verses 19-20. Pay attention to this passage…as it lays the foundation for what we’re studying today. Let’s read ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Christian Church

Dare To Be A Disciple

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Oct 6, 2007

Takes a look at Discipleship and challenges us to be one of Christ’s Disciples.

Title: "Dare to be a Disciple." Text: Luke 9:57-62 Date: September 30, 2007 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church I. First, let’s define the word Disciple: The dictionary says that a disciple is a follower of a master or his philosophy. In other words a Disciple is a student of a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship: 4 Essential Components Series

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Jul 24, 2013

To be a disciple of Jesus begins with a "desire" to follow Him. Here at 4 essential components of discipleship explained.

Introduction: Pastor Randy Leckliter tells the story of a man who got lost in the desert. After wandering around for a long time, suffering from a severely parched throat, he spotted a little shack in the distance. He made his way over to the shack and found a water pump with a small jug of water ...read more

Denomination: Friends

A Disciples Downfall

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 22, 2001

The outline is origional the illustrations are assorted from internet browsing.

A Disciples Downfall Mark 9:25-35 Eric A. Snyder, Minister Farwell Church of Christ September 22, 2001 One day God was looking over creation and He decided that He wasn’t really happy with the way things turned out. So He called the 3 most powerful men on earth, George Bush, Vladamir Putin and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:25-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Definition Of A Disciple Series

Contributed by Bart Price on Jan 8, 2016

The beginning of a 10-week look at how we can and should fulfill Jesus' Great Commission from Matthew 28:19-20.

Turn over to Matthew 28. This passage might be pretty familiar to you, but that’s ok. When you get to Matthew 28, we’ll read verses 19-20. Pay attention to this passage…as it lays the foundation for what we’re studying today. Let’s read our passage for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Christian Church

The Requirements Of A Disciple Series

Contributed by Bart Price on Jan 8, 2016

If we are going to follow Jesus' call to Make Disciples, we need to know what is required of us as his disciples.

Let’s get to our passage. Turn over to Matthew 16. This passage might be pretty familiar to you, but that’s ok. When you get to Matthew 16, we’ll read verse 24. Pay attention to this passage…as it lays the foundation for what we’re studying today. Let’s read our ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Disciples With Discipline Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

Self-denial and spiritual discipline are not popular topics in today’s culture. But a Christianity without a cross is not Christianity at all. This sermon launches a fifty day focus on spiritual disciplines.

Disciples with Discipline (Fifty Days of Consecration #1) 1 Corinthians 9:24-27[1] 3-20-05 Introduction This morning we want to prepare for the Fifty Days of Consecration that begins next Sunday. The fifty days begins on Easter (March 27th) and will conclude on the Day of Pentecost (May 15th). ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Charismatic

The Disciples Prayer

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010

The Disciples Prayer (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Matthew chapter 6 verses 1-15. Ill: Sir William Osler who was the professor of medicine at Oxford University, • Had a class full of students before him; • And wanting to emphasize the importance of observing details, • He reached down to his desk and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-15

Denomination: Brethren

What Is A Disciple?

Contributed by Sean Harder on Aug 5, 2014

There are lots of experts on the topic of discipleship, so why is there so much confusion? What does the Bible say about disciples?

What is a disciple of Christ? There are many books on the subject these days, and frankly a lot of technical confusion. That wasn’t the case in the first century. They were very clear about it and had Jesus’ words fresh in their minds. We need not be confused either, and we don’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Thomas The Disciple

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 6, 2014

Character Study - Thomas - – sermon by Gordon Curley. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The Realist (John 11:6-16) The Questioner (John 14:1-6) The Doubter (John 20:24-29) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Some people are household names: • You know who they are, and what they do or are famous for. • Pele - Football • Pavoroti - Singer ...read more

Scripture: John 11:6-16

Denomination: Brethren

Marks Of A Disciple Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 1, 2011

This message is part of a series from the Gospel of John and shows the identifying marks of a true disciple.

Marks of a Disciple The question I would like for us to consider today from this passage is what makes a true disciple of Jesus Christ? What are the marks of a disciple -This morning we continue to look at the Jesus' Prayer in John 17 -This is the True Lords prayer, the passage we commonly call ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

The Original Disciples Series

Contributed by Dennis King on May 26, 2021

Jesus Christ picked a diverse group of original disciples to accomplish His divine purpose. Were they the crème de la crème of the Jewish religious leaders? Did they have special talents? Did they buy their way into the powerful, influential circle of this new Messiah?

Disciples of Jesus According to Matthew Chapter 4, Jesus after leaving Nazareth went to Capernaum, which was by the lake in the area of Zebulun and Naphtali to fulfill what was said through the prophet Isaiah about the land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-14, Galatians 1:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

God Satisfies Our Every Desire

Contributed by Edward Frey on Aug 14, 2001

We can be confident the Father handles all desires in Christ

GOD SATISFIES OUR EVERY DESIRE Oscar Wilde, once wrote, “There are two tragedies in this life. One is not getting what one wants, and the other is getting it.” In a way, Mr. Wilde recognized one of the most challenging aspects of being human. We want so much. We measure our lives by how much we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:11-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The First Disciples

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jan 3, 2005

This is a Bible study from John 1 that can be preached or used in a small group Bible study setting.

John 1:35-51 I. The Experience of Andrew & the Other Disciple (v. 35-40) A. The Part That Andrew and the Other Disciple Played (v. 35-37) 1. They stood in the midst of where the Word was preached (v. 35) 2. They heard the proclamation of John the Baptist concerning Jesus (v. 36-37a) 3. They ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Baptist