Sermons on Disciple Role:

Followers Are Disciples Of Discipline Series

Contributed by Grady Henley on Nov 4, 2011

Followers Are Disciples of Discipline

Lesson 07 of the Follow Me Series Followers Are Disciples of Discipline John 8:31 Grady Henley May 2004 Key Verses: 1 Tim 3:14 These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly: 1 Tim 3:15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31

Denomination: Baptist

Strengthening Disciples' Souls Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 30, 2008

Exposition of Acts 14:21-28 about the return trip of Paul’s first miss journey, and the things that he did to ensure the growth of the early disciples

Text: Acts 14:21-28, Title: Strengthening Disciples’ Souls, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/1/08, AM A. Opening illustration: tell about hearing Piper preach in April and the conversation that I had with Erika immediately following about it being “soul food,” just “vintage Piper,” but so stirring and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Marks Of A Christian Disciple

Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 25, 2008

Seven marks of a Christian disciple.

"Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple." I suppose it is reasonable to expect one’s employer to supply some type of job description. Indeed, for any relationship to work well the roles and expectations of the participating parties must be clearly defined. ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

Go And Make Disciples!

Contributed by David Mende on Aug 6, 2018

Tim Keller recently tweeted that “Apathy is a bigger problem than atheism for Christianity.” This sermon challenges God's people to fulfill the Great Commission given by the Risen King, Jesus. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. ILLUSTRATION: {According to a study conducted by LifeWay Research, 85% of all believers in the age group, 18-29 agree that they have a responsibility to share the gospel with unbelievers, 69% of those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Back To The Basics - Discipling Series

Contributed by Mark Engler on Sep 28, 2017

Discipling is a process over time that involves many different people, many different settings and situations. And discipling generally begins in small groups and moves to the larger groups. Sometimes as small of groups as two people as it did with me.

Back to the Basics - Discipling ME As I sat down at my computer this week with thoughts of Discipling on my mind I could not help but think about my own. My own journey and the discipling of received as I become a Christian and after. When I was growing up my dad tried to be a good role model ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Acts 1:6-9, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

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

Disciple To Traitor Judas Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 9, 2025

How does a disciple of Jesus go from being called, to a witness of miracles, to a hearer of Jesus teachings, to seeing His power to walk on water and then to betraying Him?

Video Transition: Easter upside down – Judas (Skit Guys) Sermon: From Disciple to Traitor! Thesis: How does a disciple of Jesus go from being called, to a witness of miracles, to a hearer of Jesus teachings, to seeing His power to walk on water and then to betraying Him? Most people who start ...read more

Scripture: John 6:66

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Role Of God's Word In Our Lives

Contributed by Richard Wilson on Dec 10, 2001

Are we ready for the role God’s Word should play in our lives?

The Role Of God’s Word In Our Lives Isaiah 50:4-5 4 The Lord GOD has given me the tongue of disciples, that I may know how to sustain the weary one with a word. He awakens {me} morning by morning, He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple. 5 The Lord GOD has opened My ear; and I was not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

My Role In My Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Aug 8, 2007

This is the first in a series of sermons based on "The Pursuit Of Holiness" by Jerry Bridges.

My Role In My Spiritual Growth – Cleaning Up A farmer goes out and plows his field. He sows the seed. He cultivates the plants and fertilizes them. All the while he knows that the plants grow because of forces outside of himself. The farmer is utterly dependent on forces he can not control. He can ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Role Of Pastoral Ministry In Global Evangelism Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 18, 2023

Global evangelism is the heartbeat of God. The church at large get back to this real concern of filling the world with God’s word, agape love and compassion. Local witness leads to global witness.

Role of Pastoral Ministry in Global Evangelisation (Matthew 24:14). Text: “And this good news of the kingdom (the Gospel) will be preached throughout the whole world as a testimony to all the nations, and then will come the end.”(AMP) According to Pew Research Center’s Forum on Religion & ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:14

Denomination: Methodist

The Role Of The Holy Spirit In Evangelism And Discipleship

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Apr 28, 2021

The Holy Spirit in us empowers us to communicate a wonderful message of God’s love through our words and through our lives which draw people to God

Introduction In Matthew 28:19-20, when Jesus was about to ascend to heaven, He gave a twofold task to the disciples and by extension, the church today. The task of evangelism and discipleship. In this world, we have two main categories of people. Believers in Christ Jesus. These are people who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Roles Of The Pastor-Teacher & Local Church

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Jan 26, 2001

This lesson looks at the Biblical role of the pastor-teacher and the local church.

Roles Of The Pastor-Teacher And Local Church (1 Cor. 4:1) (HTML formatted version of this sermon is located at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/pastorchurch.html] PRAYER PREPARATION: Jesus Himself tells us in John 8:31-32: 31 "... If you abide in My word, then you are truly disciples of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus' Prayer For The Disciples

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 5, 2004

We are called into the glory-giving relationship that marks the unity of the Trinity.

John 17:6-19 Jesus’ Prayer for the Disciples As we head toward Good Friday and Easter, I have been drawn to Jesus’ prayer in John 17. Jesus has entered Jerusalem triumphantly on Palm Sunday, he has been teaching in the temple and on the streets. What he has been saying and doing has offended the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: *other

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