Sermons on Devoted Disciples:

Are You Involved In Making Disciples? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 9, 2016

Being a disciple of Jesus requires more from us than just turning up for a church service, God is meant to have the central place in our daily lives. Are you willing to move to a different level of commitment in your Christian life?

Our theme for 2016 is Dynamic Disciples. In the New Testament the word Disciple is used to describe the people who are committed to following Jesus Christ. Being a disciple of Jesus requires more from us than just turning up for a church service, God is meant to have the central place in our ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being A Disciple Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 23, 2016

This sermon will discuss how one becomes a disciple of Jesus Christ by examining Paul's words in Romans 12:1-2.

BEING A DISCIPLE OF JESUS CHRIST ROMANS 12:1-2 Live Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Following Jesus Christ really means changing our story. Even though we have been created in the image of God (Genesis 1:27) Scriptures states that we all have sinned and fallen short ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Smarter Than A Disciple? Series

Contributed by Ken Kersten on Apr 25, 2007

Second sermon in series. It looks at the way God uses simple, ordinary people to do his will.

Are you Smarter than a Disciple? Luke 6:12-16, 9:1-6 Please turn to Luke 6:12-16 We are continuing our series this morning entitled, “Are you smarter than a fifth grader?” Today, we are asking the question, “Are you smarter than a disciple?” And I’ve got to tell you, it doesn’t take much. While ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Disciples Of Jesus Will Receive Their Reward Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 8, 2021

Faithful disciples of Jesus will receive their rewards in heaven. That's a promise from God.

A. The comic strip characters Calvin & Hobbes have been many people’s favorites over the years. 1. Calvin is the hyper-active little boy with a wild and vivid imagination, and his companion is Hobbes, a tiger. 2. One of their cartoons shows Calvin & Hobbes lying in the shade of a tree on a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:12-13, Matthew 19:16-30, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Hebrews 11:6, Matthew 5:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

House Party Series

Contributed by Brian Keith on Jun 17, 2013

Impact City is a siren to today's church, encouraging both the new and mature Believer to consider being multi-task oriented when engaging with lost people who feel disconnected from the local church. A focus on the Great Commision and Mission is the key.

Scripture Reading: John 2:13 And the Jews' passover was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.14 And found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting: 15 And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-14, John 2:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Mary, Jesus First Disciple

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 8, 2008

We often minimize the importance and impact of Mary, the mother of Jesus, because of fear that honoring and learning from her will lead to idolization, yet we can learn much from this pivotal Biblical figure.

Mary – Jesus’ First Disciple TCF Sermon December 7, 2008 Mark Lowry, the Christian singer and comedian who wrote the song we just heard, observed that the silence of Jesus’ mother Mary at the cross always amazed him. If he were being crucified in the middle of town, Lowry says, his mother would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"One Thing I Desire”: The Single-Minded Disciple In A Distracted World Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 6, 2026

The great battle of discipleship in the 21st century is not persecution — it is distraction. “One thing I desire…” May it become the defining cry of our discipleship.

“One Thing I Desire”: The Single-Minded Disciple in a Distracted World — Psalm 27:4 (NLT) Introduction: The Tyranny of Too Many Things We live in an age of endless options and constant noise. Notifications never stop. News cycles never rest. Opinions shout. Screens glow. Souls starve. The great ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4, Psalm 84:1-2, 2 Corinthians 3:18, John 1:14, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Disciple Shares The Gospel Boldly Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 23, 2021

A Disciple understands the Gospel clearly and shares the Gospel boldly

Discipleship Matters: Sharing the Gospel Boldly Acts 8:5-40 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 05-23-2021 I Just Wanted to Play Basketball When I was a teenager, I used to go to youth group with my brother. I wasn’t interested in Jesus. I just wanted to meet girls and play ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-40, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are John’s Disciples So Worried About Jesus’ Disciples Fasting?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 2, 2021

The question from John's disciples about fasting reveals a serious disconnect to what Jesus is trying to accomplish.

WHY DON'T THEY FAST? The question from John’s disciples shows that they missed the point that Jesus just made. - Matthew 9:13-14. - In v. 14, John’s disciples come and ask about why Jesus’ disciples aren’t fasting. In other gospels, it gives us more information that the Pharisees were in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Deceptive Days Of The End Times Series

Contributed by Joel Bernardino on Oct 29, 2025

When the disciples asked Jesus, “What will be the sign of Your coming and of the end of the age?” (Matt. 24:3). The first thing He mentioned was not about wars, earthquakes, or famine. Jesus said, “Watch out that no one deceives you.”

THE DECEPTIVE DAYS OF THE END TIMES Pastor Joel Bernardino – November 2, 2025 INTRODUCTION We live in a world overflowing with information — but not all information is truth. • In just one minute of scrolling through social media, we hear hundreds of voices. • Some speak truth, others twist it. • ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-5, 1 Timothy 4:1-2

The Call For Ministry

Contributed by Sion Duong on Dec 15, 2010

A powerful lesson for the young Christian generation who want to devote their life for ministry.

1. The way God calls his prophet. V 4. Now the word of the Lord came to me The first thing you will note is that this whole thing was God’s idea, not Jeremiah’s. “The word of the Lord came to me,” is how the story begins (v. 4). Jeremiah’s ambition, his sense of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Even The Messiah Needs A Vacation!

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

An encouragement to make time along with the Father a priority as it was in Jesus' lifetime on earth

After the song "I Miss My Time With You" I wonder to how many of us God would convey the same unmet longing this morning? To how many of us do those words connect, as if God would actually say those same things to us? History is rich with the examples of “holy men” who set aside ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:23-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

'30 Second' Offering Devotions For Church Services!

Contributed by Roger Spackman on Jul 20, 2007

Over one year worth of high quality ’30 second devotions’ on the topics of Tithing, Giving and Money, that you (or your service leaders) can present on Sunday without any prior reading or preparation!

‘30 second’ Offering Devotions for Church Services! FUll PPT Slides and color booklet available free to download from www.TeAtatuBaptist.com Compiled and adapted by: Ps Roger Spackman Te Atatu Baptist Church © Research, ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10-12, Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Be Devoted In Prayer - Colossians 4:2 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 22, 2025

Prayer is the breath of the believer. When prayer fades, spiritual vitality fades. When prayer is absent, spiritual power disappears. When prayer becomes mechanical, our hearts become mechanical too.

Go! And Be Devoted in Prayer - Colossians 4:2 (NLT) INTRODUCTION – “WHEN THE CHURCH FORGETS TO BREATHE” Church, imagine walking into a hospital ward and discovering that the oxygen supply had been switched off. Patients would struggle. Nurses would panic. Doctors would rush to reconnect the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2, Acts 2:42, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Matthew 26:41, 1 Peter 5:8, Philippians 4:6, Hebrews 10:19-22, Romans 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Disciples Are Like Their Teacher ... They Forgive Series

Contributed by Michael Mustian on Feb 13, 2002

This sermon is part of a series looking at four qualities of a disciple of Christ and focuses on forgiveness.

Disciples Are Like Their Teacher … They Forgive Genesis 50:15-21; Matthew 18:25-35 I stumbled upon a copy of a letter that I had written back in college. It’s somewhat funny that I should find it now, because it tells of an event in my life that … well, I think I’ll just read it aloud to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:25-35, Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Baptist