Sermons on Disciple Training:

The Healthy Christ-Follower

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Dec 16, 2018

The Healthy Christ-follower Cycle: Engage with the gospel. Connect to disciple-making community. Invest in God’s Kingdom. Gather together in worship

The Healthy Christ-follower Acts 2:43-47 The Healthy Christ-follower Cycle: Engage with the gospel. V.47 Connect to disciple-making community. Vv.44, 46 Invest in God’s Kingdom. V.45 Gather together in worship v.46 This past November, our family drove to Galveston and got on a 4 day ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:43-47

Denomination: Baptist

"Fishermen: Jesus Gives Them A Do Over”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 2, 2022

"Do Overs" We all have them. The disciples got a "do over", because Jesus was in the boat. Jesus makes people different. Making people different is why Jesus was born. Quote by a man who will not get a "do over" on Judgment day.

In Jesus Holy Name February 6, 2022 Luke 5:1-11 Redeemer “Fishermen: Jesus Gives Them a Do Over” Do over days. Have you ever had one? You would be a most unusual person if you didn't have a few do over days in your history. Think back. Come on. Be honest. I'm talking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Seminary Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 10, 2007

Modern seminaries may be helpful, but the Lord’s seminary training is much different. Here Paul reviews the training Timothy received--and it is much different than what we often see today.

God’s Seminary II Timothy 3:10-13 Purpose: To describe the ingredients that make up a successful servant of Christ. Aim: I want the listener to accept the challenge to serve Christ without reservation. INTRODUCTION: I am constantly amazed by the difference between the Bible’s formula for success ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Discipleship Part 6 Character Traits Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 29, 2011

This message continues with the character traits of disciples based on the beatitudes.

Discipleship Part 6: Character Traits Scriptures: Matthew 5:3-11; Ephesians 5:1-2; 1 John 3:1-3 Introduction This morning we will continue with the character traits of a disciple using the beatitudes from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount as our reference. To date we have discussed three ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

John-Son Of Thunder Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2021

When John wrote his Gospel the other three were already written and well known. They are so negative on John that he probably thought there was little he could add, so he ignores himself all together in his own Gospel.

A farmer in Georgia was sitting on the porch of his tumble-down shack. He was ragged and barefoot when a stranger stopped for a drink of water. Wishing to be agreeable, the stranger said, "How was your cotton coming on?" "Ain't got none," replied the farmer. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:46-56

Come And See Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 2, 2019

The 5th sermon in our series from John's Gospel. We discuss principles of personal evangelism

Come and See (John Part Five) Text: John 1:35 – 42 In 2014 the Barna Study Group polled teenagers about lying, cheating, and illegally downloading music. 92% of teens admitted that they lied at least once a week, and out of that 92%, 90% of them said it was “no big deal”. 75% admitted to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thomas The Doubter Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2021

Thomas got tagged as the doubter because of his one experience. On this basis he gained a reputation as if he was a skeptic. The fact is we have as much evidence on record as we need to call him Thomas the dedicated defender.

Sometimes popular ideas about biblical characters are so accepted that one is compelled to go along with them almost as if they were inspired, but they are often arbitrary and superficial. No one ever calls John the Baptist John the doubter, yet his experience of doubt was far more serious than ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

"lord, Who Is It?"

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 16, 2022

Today we live in a society where people make a profession of salvation and you cannot see any transformation take place in their lives.

An arrogant church lady stood before a class of young children. She was going to teach them the importance of living the Christian life. She said, “Why do people call me a Christian, children?” A little boy said, “It is because they don’t know you!” But this is not Bible salvation. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

"Because Mama Says It Doesn't Make It Right"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jul 12, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that adult Christian children are to pay attention to the advice of Christ-like parents and think twice about the guidance given by unbelieving parents.

12 July 2009 Pentecost Sunday U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: Adult Christian children are to pay attention to the advice of Christ-like parents and think twice about the guidance given by unbelieving ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:16-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Discipleship - The Normal Christian Life! Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 14, 2018

Jesus calls Simon, James & John to Follow Him – Luke chapter 5 verses 1-11 – Sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • Disciples love to hear the Word of God taught (vs 1-3) • Disciples obey Jesus even when it doesn’t make sense (vs 4-7) • Disciples are aware of their own sinfulness (vs 8-10a) • Disciples are fishers of people (vs 10b) • Disciples are willing to forsake all and follow Christ (vs ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

La Vie Chretienne N'est Pas Un Long Fleuve Tranquille

Contributed by Patrick Berthalon on Jul 3, 2019

Au cas où on le croirait encore, la vie de disciples du Christ n'est pas une sinécure !

LA VIE CHRETIENNE N?EST PAS « UN LONG FLEUVE TRANQUILLE » Matthieu 7.13-29 Jusqu'ici, on s'est bien rendu compte que les enseignements de Jésus rassemblés dans le Sermon sur la Montagne sont percutants, voire dérangeants, pour le moins exigeants. Mais là, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Appears To His Disciples Behind Locked Doors/Dare To Believe

Contributed by Roger Whipp on Feb 6, 2015

Doubters dare to believe! The SAS motto is?....Yes "He who dares wins. I dare you to stop doubting and become a winner. The prize? A peace that passes all understanding even when in crisis and for all who trust Christ, everlasting life.

(Illustrating joke) When Beethoven passed away, he was buried in a churchyard. A couple days later, the town drunk was walking through the cemetery and heard some strange noise coming from the area where Beethoven was buried. Terrified, the drunk ran and got the priest to come and listen to it. The ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-30

Denomination: *other

53. Breathing The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 8, 2018

Jesus breathing on the disciples is the apostolic commission given by the Father to Jesus, who passes it to the Holy Spirit, who in turn carries it out through the apostles.

IN GOD'S IMAGE 53 - BREATHING THE HOLY SPIRIT This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-29, John 20:19-22, Leviticus 26:12, Genesis 2:7, 1 Corinthians 2:10, John 15:26-27, John 16:12-15, Ephesians 2:19-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Finish Line 3: Being Part Of A Good Team Series

Contributed by Geoff Baggett on May 11, 2005

This is the third message in my NASCAR-themed "Finish Line" series, focusing upon teamwork principles that must be understood and applied in the family of God. (04/24/05)

**Sermon Outline** Being Part of a Good Team Titus 3:12-15 A Little Review (From Week 2 - "Start Your Engines") 1. You must first have a personal encounter with Jesus. (vv. 11-12) 2. You must change some of your behaviors. (vv. 13-14) 3. You must seek a unique ministry of service that God ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Effective Teaching Begins On Your Knees Part One

Contributed by Timothy Bartee on May 15, 2003

Remind the teacher of the necessity of prayerasapartof their preparation. Excellent for teacher training sessions.

Effective Teaching Begins on Your Knees Mark 4:15 Someone once defined a “rut” as a grave with both ends knocked out. Most teachers, in the church setting, have been teaching for many years. As a pastor I am truly thankful to those who have served faithfully week after week. But there is a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:15

Denomination: Church Of God