Sermons on Disciples Call:

A Picture Of A Church Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Nov 17, 2009

This sermon describes the unity believers had in the early church of hearts and minds.

Intro: Calgary has a new piece of public art. It used to be in Vancouver, where it was temporarily on display, and now it has moved to Calgary for the next little while. It is officially part of the Glenbow museum, on display in a park close to the Saddledome. The piece is entitled, “Device to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

He Who Follows

Contributed by Christopher Hilling on Nov 14, 2010

Sermon by my father-in-law, J. Melvin Wentworth.

He Who Follows John 8:12 John 8:12 -- Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, "I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life." Intro -- The game we would play -- "Follow the leader." Try to lead where it was hard. Jesus never leads that ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Holiness

1 Samuel

Contributed by John Mccormack on Aug 17, 2015

TRUE BELIEVERS

1 SAMUEL OBSERVATION: THE LIVES OF THREE MEN OVERLAP AND INTERWEAVE THROUGH THE BOOK OF FIRST SAMUEL. SAMUEL WAS THE LAST JUDGE OF ISRAEL, SAUL, THE FIRST KING OF ISRAEL AND DAVID, THE SUCCESSOR TO SAUL. THEIR STORIES SHOW ISRAEL’S TRANSITION FROM A CONFEDERATION OF CLANS TO A NATION ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 29:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Stood Among Them

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 4, 2013

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday of Easter, Year C, 2013

John 20: 19 – 34 / Jesus Stood Among Them Intro: Two taxidermists stopped in front of a window where an owl was on display. They immediately began to criticize the way it was mounted, its eyes were not natural, its wings were not in proportion to its head, its feathers were not neatly ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Carry The Message

Contributed by Bart Leger on Jan 21, 2011

We all have the mandate from Jesus: Go and make disciples. Are willing to give Jesus the blank slate of our lives and allow Him to determine for us what it will take for us to carry out His will?

CARRY THE MESSAGE Matthew 28:19-20 January 16, 2011 Video: Jesus Is Do you really believe everyone needs Jesus? Do you really believe this book? Are we willing to order our lives around Jesus’ words to us? I know we have a certain way of doing things: traditions, programs, sacred cows, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Disciplining With Wisdom Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019

Understanding how to discipline a child requires a lot of wisdom, sometimes more than you feel like you possess. Discover how to discipline with greater wisdom.

Discipline Is Challenging to Navigate Understanding how to discipline a child requires a lot of wisdom, sometimes more than you feel like you possess. If you are too harsh, you could end up intimidating your children emotionally and thus hijacking their ability to learn through the discipline. But ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Eventual Exposing Of False Faith Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Aug 22, 2019

This is part 21 of an on-going sermon series from the Gospel of John. In this sermon we contrast true, saving faith, with false faith that cannot save.

The Eventual Exposing of False Faith (John pt. 21) Text: John 6:28-68 Ok, so we’re in the Gospel of John, and we have a big chunk of text this morning, so I’m going to just get right in to it… Let’s take our Bibles, and open them up to John chapter 6 (READ TEXT). Now basically, what’s happening ...read more

Scripture: John 6:28-68

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let The Spirit Win Souls

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 22, 2024

You need to know your audience, but don't rush the Spirit. We have enough inoculated tares already.

Titus 1:12 One of themselves, even a prophet of their own, said, The Cretians are alway liars, evil beasts, slow bellies. 13 This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith; KJV Sometimes you have to appeal to a person they respect and use what that person ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:15, Titus 1:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Healing And Hypocrisy. Revised.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 2, 2023

Tradition versus Scripture.

HEALING AND HYPOCRISY. Matthew 14:34-36, Matthew 15:1-9. MATTHEW 14:34-36. It was noised abroad that, of all that ever came to Jesus, He turned none away, ‘and He healed them all’ (cf. Matthew 12:15). It is no wonder that, arriving on the other side of the Lake, Jesus found that His fame had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:34-36, Matthew 15:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Are You Cooking Chili?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Nov 2, 2021

How many events and programs does the church hold that do NOT make disciples for Christ? Resources should be directed to the mission - making disciples for Christ.

Why are you cooking chili? Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Mark 11:15-19 The Temple leaders allowed vendors to set up inside the Temple. A good question for that time would have been why did the Temple authorities allow the money changers and vendors into the outer court. The merchants could have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15-19

Denomination: United Methodist

"how Long Should We We Keep A Secret? Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 25, 2022

According to John, Joseph was a disciple but only in secret. This was for good reason because of the crucifixion of Jesus; Joseph feared the Jewish leaders.

“How long should we keep a Secret?” John 19:38 For 5 Sundays, now we have looked at what it means to go public with our faith. Last Sunday, I told you that there were two men in scripture who went public by coming forward to request the body of Jesus following His crucifixion. One of those men ...read more

Scripture: John 19:38

Denomination: Baptist

Go Into All The World Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Feb 7, 2017

Jesus went where the sinners were. He took advantage of the opportunities to heal, mind, body, and soul. Our mandate is to go.

Introduction A. My Dad and I were talking the other night about love and marriage. He told me that he knew as early as their wedding what marriage to my Mom would be like. It seems the minister asked my Mom, "Do you take this man to be your husband." And she said, "I do." Then the minister asked ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Arrest Of Jesus Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 6, 2016

Jesus has completely surrendered Himself to these guards; He signifies that He is their substitute. We must take a moment to grasp this: He places Himself in front of them (and us) to protect them from the danger.

The Arrest of Jesus John 18:1-14 Following Jesus’s prayer in the garden, the events unfold quickly (setup for Sun) Re: This is at night, following Passover supper; after time spent in prayer ∆ Jesus Identifies and Surrenders In the garden, where a powerful time of prayer is ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"My" Pew Or God's Pew?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Mar 9, 2018

how do we welcome strangers in our midst

I wish I could say this is a made-up story, but unfortunately it is not. We recently had a couple visit Saint John’s while looking for a new church home. They were warmly greeted by the ushers and told to sit anywhere they wished. So, they picked a pew about midway up the aisle. The people around ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal

B - Be Ready Series

Contributed by Oliver O. Suarez on Jul 2, 2016

train yourself so that when opportunities come, you are enthusiastically available and able.

There are no accidents in life. Everything happens for a reason. Others may say, life is unfair but it never was, it never is, and never will be unfair for those who understand the purpose of living. Everything that comes your way is part of God’s way in preparing you for the great work you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational