Sermons on Disciple Training:

All That Jesus Began To Do Series

Contributed by Bill Brazell on Aug 12, 2013

The church and all the believers in it were commissioned by Jesus to complete his mission, in the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations … NIV.

All that Jesus Began to Do Acts 1:1-11 Read Acts 1:1-11 In verse 1 Luke speaks of the first book he wrote to Theophilus, this was the Gospel of Luke. In that book he wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach. Notice the word began. Now in the book of Acts Luke writes, about all that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Name Of Jesus

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 21, 2018

What is it about the Name of Jesus that makes it so special? Why are we to pray to the Father in the Name of Jesus and what did he promise His disciples when they prayed in this way?

The Name of Jesus “Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the Name of Jesus that is above every name that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow in heaven and on earth and under the earth and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the Glory of God the ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Look Like Light, Taste Like Salt

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 6, 2017

In explaining life following Jesus (discipleship), Jesus uses two elements from everyday life to explain His expectations and the results of being a disciple. The first is salt. The second is light.

Look like Light, Taste Like Salt MATTHEW 5:13-16 #discipleship READ MATTHEW 5:13-16 [congregation reads along aloud] "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wounds Of Jesus

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Apr 10, 2018

The wounds of Jesus were very visible after the Resurrection of His body but not always. Why didn't the disciples always recognise the risen Jesus? Was He different in some way?

The Wounds of Jesus – Luke 24:40 There is a statue of the Risen Christ called the Majestus in Llandaff Cathedral a sculpture by Epstein, in South Wales UK and it predominates the nave of the cathedral but can by familiarity be unnoticed. But if you take notice and look at the detail – Christ is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:42-44, 1 Corinthians 15:50-57

Hope Waits Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 10, 2016

When Jesus died the disciples had to wait for the promise of the Father. None of us like to wait. If we are willing to wait we will discover hope waits in order to develop us!

Intro: How many of you like to wait? I will just be honest I don’t like it at all. In fact I do everything I can to keep from waiting. I try to calculate in my non-mathematical head which Wal-Mart line will be the quickest and in my hurry I end up choosing the wrong one. I don’t ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Baptist

Love Your Enemies, Matthew 5: 43-48; Luke 6: 27-36

Contributed by Damon S Adams on Apr 10, 2016

Towards the end of the Sermon on the mount Jesus gives His disciples the imperative to Love Our Enemies. In this message we consider the Who, What, Why and How of loving our enemies.

Love Your Enemies Matt 5: 43-48; Luke 6: 27-36 Intro – The word ‘disciple’ Gk word in NT appears 270x - means ‘thought accompanied by endeavour’ - it means to ‘adhere to’ to ‘stick to’; ‘follow’ NT 90x. Christian = disciple, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Never Too Old To Learn, Never Too Young To Teach Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 22, 2016

Making Disciples by Teaching and Leading others. While the world may often be ageist in attitude, our God never writes people off for being too young or too old.

Never too old or too young Our theme this year is Dynamic Disciples and this morning our focus is on Making Disciples by Teaching and Leading others. Here is the question to begin: Have you noticed how the world often writes people off for being too old or too young? While the world may often be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Confusion After The Transfiguration Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 24, 2018

Following the Transfiguration the disciples were confused about everything they had witnessed and the Lord's departure. He offered clarity in their confusion. There is wisdom through the Word, but we must seek it.

Confusion after the Transfiguration Mark 9: 9-13 Our text follows the miraculous encounter on the Mount of Transfiguration. Three of the disciples were privileged to accompany Jesus on the mountain as He was transfigured before them, revealing His glory. They had walked with Jesus for several ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Predicts The Destruction Of Jerusalem Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 17, 2018

As the Lord Jesus was leaving the temple area for the last time before His death, some of His disciples tried to arouse His enthusiasm concerning the magnificence of the temple and the surrounding architecture.

-Tuesday- Mount of Olives Matthew 24:1-3(Focal Passage), Mark 13:1-4, Luke 21:5-7 PART 2: Jesus Predicts The Destruction Of Jerusalem Matthew 24:1-3 1 Then Jesus went out and departed from the temple, and His disciples came up to show Him the buildings of the temple. 2 And Jesus said to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-3, Mark 13:1-4, Luke 21:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Master Of The Storm Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 12, 2017

The disciples learned much about themselves and the Lord as they encountered a storm on the Sea of Galilee. Is it possible this storm was experienced for their benefit? I think so, and our storms can be opportunities for growth.

The Master of the Storm Mark 4: 35-41 Our text today reveals the end of a long day of teaching for our Lord. The evening had come, and night was soon approaching. While the disciples may have been unaware, Jesus had made the decision to journey to the other side of the Sea of Galilee that night. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Friends Of God Series

Contributed by Lucy Paynter on Jul 29, 2017

Jesus told the disciples that he no longer calls them servants but Friend. Once we establish a friendship with God, then we can enjoy the Peace that surpasses all human understanding.

Friends of God So now we can rejoice in our wonderful new relationship with God because our Lord Jesus Christ has made us friends of God. Romans 5:11 NLT 1.At peace with the environment But soon a fierce storm came up. High waves were breaking into the boat, and it began to fill with water. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus And The Ot Law

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 15, 2014

Jesus up the ante when he tells his disciples that the Law i to be tesy-ted in their own conscience rather than just that which can be proved in a Court of Law

Jesus and the OT I am amazed how little time Christians devote to study the Old Testament – yet for Jesus it was “THE SCRIPTURE” He said not a jot or tittle of the Law would pass away – so we would do well to study it closely. Many Christians think that as Jesus came to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-37

Denomination: Anglican

Are All Sparrows Equal?

Contributed by Mari Larson on Jun 15, 2014

Bad things do happen to good people. In Matthew 10, Jesus warns the disciples what will happen to them on their mission and then he reminds them that they were, are, and will be precious to God!

It is clearly in our nature to rate and rank others. When Jesus tells us today that we are of more value than sparrows, we’re probably not surprised, but we may wonder about the hierarchy of creation. We’re worth more than sparrows, and sparrows are certainly worth more than ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:29-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Peace-Ing Together Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 4, 2015

The mission of Jesus and his disciples is to bring peace, harmony, wholeness (Shalom) to the chaos and brokenness of people. Jesus demonstrates this on the Sea of Galilee as he heads for the "other side" to fulfill that mission.

1. What if. . . a. . . . Our congregation ceased to exist? Would our community know? Would they care? Would the kingdom of heaven be impacted by our absence? b. . . . We re-evaluate our purpose, what would we find? 1) Worship? 2) Study? 3) Fellowship? 4) Benevolence? c. . . . Join God in HIS ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Proof

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Apr 18, 2014

As Paul preached to the Athenians, he told them that the resurrection was proof that Jesus was who God proclaimed him to be. This sermon looks at the proofs from the lives of the disciples that Jesus is alive.

Proof Act 17:22-31 Intro: There was an old man who had witnessed a burglary and appeared in court to identify the guilty party. . The prosecutor questioned him and he identified the defendant as the man who had committed the crime. . Now it was the defense attorney’s turn. He asked the man, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Baptist