Sermons on Desire Of Disciples:

Christian Or Disciple 1

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 11, 2009

Does being a Christian automatically make you a disciple? Can you be one without being the other?

Throughout the gospel accounts we read about a couple of different groups of people interacting with Jesus. Sometimes it talks about those in the crowd and other times it talks about Jesus’ disciples. When you think disciples what are you first thoughts? Do you think of someone with a circle of ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Character Of A Disciple: Integrity Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on May 18, 2018

When a person has "integrity," our words, actions, values, beliefs, principles, character, our hearts are one. As disciples of Jesus, who was the embodiment of integrity, our words and actions, our values are integral, are one, with our Lord.

“Caveat emptor” … “Buyer beware” … because what you see, well … it’s not what you always get … and that’s been the case, it seems, ever since we’ve been banned from the Garden of Eden. We get our word “integrity” from a very ancient practice that was done to scam the consumers of pottery jugs and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

The Character Of A Disciple: Love Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jul 26, 2018

Agape is the highest form of love … the love that everyone wants to receive but few are ready to give because of the sacrifice involved. How can anyone receive agape if no one is willing to live and to share and to give agape?

Eleven adults and 26 high school students loaded into three vans in the parking lot of the First United Methodist Church in Hartselle, Alabama, said good-by to family and friends and home and drove over 700 miles to a little town on the shores of Lake Okeechobee. Two of the adult leaders had been ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: United Methodist

Judas: A Disillusioned Disciple Series

Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Mar 25, 2025

Today I want us to look at a day in the life of Judas, the disciple who betrayed Jesus and sold Him out to the religious leaders.

Series: A Day in the Life Of… Judas: A Disillusioned Disciple I’m beginning a new series leading up to Easter. My intentions are to go back 2,000 years, using Scripture as our guide and history and logic. As helpful assistants I want to determine what life was like for some of the key players ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 11:12, Matthew 26:25, Matthew 26:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Discipling Our Children Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jun 4, 2007

Part 3 in series Relationships That Work. This message looks at the challenge of raising spiritually healthy children.

Discipling Our Children Relationships that Work, part 3 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers June 3, 2007 I want to begin this morning by calling your attention to the title of today’s message. Chris, would you show that please? Notice it is not “disciplining” our children, but rather ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Free Methodist

Cost Of Being A Disciple

Contributed by Mark Engler on Sep 28, 2017

What I see from reading the Bible of those who were serving the Lord they had difficulty because they were Christians doing the will of God. Being a disciple does and will cost you something.

Cost of Being a Disciple Luke 14:25-35 ME Last week Maria and I went back to Parkview Christian Church in Sedalia, MO. It is always good to go back there because we have so many friends there. Parkview is the church were we were before I went into the ministry. I served in many different areas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Character Of A Disciple: Compassion Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jun 13, 2018

I love Jesus’ parables. Sometimes they’re like exploding birthday cakes. Sometimes they’re like a mirror. Sometimes they’re like an onion. And sometimes, like Jesus’ parable of “The Good Samaritan,” they can be all three.

I love Jesus’ parables. Sometimes they’re like exploding birthday cakes. Sometimes they’re like a mirror. Sometimes they’re like an onion. And sometimes, like Jesus’ parable of “The Good Samaritan,” they can be all three. [Read Luke 10:25-37] Let’s begin to examine the different layers of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37, 1 John 3:17-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Training Young Disciples Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 22, 2024

The task of parenting is to train young disciples.

Training Young Disciples Ephesians 6:1-4 Rev. Brian Bill April 20-21, 2024 I came across some letters children wrote to their pastor. • I know God loves everybody, but He never met my sister. Yours Sincerely, Arnold.” • “Are there any devils on earth? I think there may be one in my class. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Peter: An Inconsistent Disciple Series

Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Mar 25, 2025

Some people are forever identified with a glaring mistake they made, and their many positive contributions are completely forgotten. God evaluates each person’s life in total context.

PETER: AN INCONSISTENT FRIEND Matthew 26:31-35 & 69-75 Series: A Day in the Life of… (Easter Series) Some people are forever identified with a glaring mistake they made, and their many positive contributions are completely forgotten. For example, if I mention the name of Richard Nixon, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35, Matthew 26:69-74

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Honor God Seeks

Contributed by Dillon Burroughs on Apr 6, 2009

A look at Luke 9:57-62 at the characteristics God desires of his followers.

THE HONOR GOD SEEKS Luke 9:57-62 Dillon Burroughs TTU Honor Society 4.02.09 The Honor God Seeks Includes… 1. Desire: “I will follow You wherever You go” (v. 57) 2. Sacrifice: “The foxes have holes and the birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head” (v. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

Phases Of The Disciple's Prayer

Contributed by W Lonnie Herndon on Oct 18, 2000

1.Person of Prayer  2.

1.Person of Prayer  2.Position of the Person  3.Praise of Prayer  4.Power of Prayer  5.Purpose of Prayer  6.Provision of Prayer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Thomas: The Disciple Of Doubt Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 23, 2001

A sermon adapted from an IVP Bible Study by C. Nystrom

THOMAS: THE DISCIPLE OF DOUBT JOHN 14:1-7; 20:19-31 OPENING ILLUSTRATION… Doubts with us Have you ever experienced this? It often descends one day like a big dark cloud. The nagging questions started to surface and play around in the back of our minds. Then they all just clumped together into ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7, John 20:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Life Of A True Disciple Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 16, 2002

Jesus points out the differences between what he is teaching and what the Pharisees are teaching.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 14 “The Life of a True Disciple” Luke 6:39-49 In the previous section (6:27-38) the Lord has instructed his followers on how they should respond when men hate them, curse them and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:39-49

Denomination: Baptist

Basic Training For Disciples Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 3, 2003

There are four important things to know about basic training for disciples: A disciple never puts a stumbling block in others’ spiritual path; a disciple forgives quickly—and often; a disciple exercises faith; and a disciple demonstrates faithfulness.

Basic Training for Disciples Luke 17:1-10 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Even if you’ve never served in the military, you’ve probably heard of basic training. According to the U.S. Army recruiting Web site, “Basic Training lasts only nine weeks, but you’ll remember those nine weeks for the rest ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Being Fruitful Disciples

Contributed by Alan Bing on Jan 31, 2004

to encourage people to remain obedient to Jesus through all hardships so that they may bear fruit and live joyfully.

John 15:1-11. Being fruitful disciples. Aim: to encourage people to remain obedient to Jesus through all hardships so that they may bear fruit and live joyfully. Intro: I wonder how many of you got ‘How to’ book or video or DVD for Christmas like ‘How to take perfect digital photos’ or ‘How to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11, Isaiah 60:1-6

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican