Sermons on Disciple:

A Destroyer, A Doubter, And A Few Disciples

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 30, 2001

Discusses the importance of baptism in conversion by comparing three conversion stories from Acts.

DECISION DAY A Destroyer, A Doubter, and a Few Disciples Acts 8, 9, 16, 19, 22 INTRODUCTION: ILL> The Obit Brad and Mike were two old retired widowers who lived close to each other and would constantly check on the other. Their friendship was more practical rather than a real friendship and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-33, Acts 19:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Teaches His Disciples

Contributed by Stuart Uren on Oct 18, 2000

Good morning everyone, our topic today is "…Jesus teaching his disciples…" I believe this was one of the biggest challenges that Jesus faced.

Good morning everyone, our topic today is "…Jesus teaching his disciples…" I believe this was one of the biggest challenges that Jesus faced. At the beginning of his ministry, Jesus had the problem of how his message would be taken to the world in such a short timeframe of approximately 3½ years. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-56

Portrait Of A Disciple - Part 1

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. REVIEW 1.

A. REVIEW 1. We were introduced last week to the two understandings of the term "church" as presented in the New Testament: a. the Church U __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __, that great assembly of all the saints who have ever lived, and b. the Church P __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __, the communio sanctorum, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-12

Portrait Of A Disciple - Part 2

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. REVIEW 1.

A. REVIEW 1. Just before Jesus Christ ascended into Heaven, He issued to all His disciples -- the Church U __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ -- the G __ __ __ __ C __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __: "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Therefore go and m __ __ __ d __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-16

Classic Problems That The Disciples Faced Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 1, 2002

The text reveals several problems that the disciples had to deal with, they are not only problems they had to face, but are problems that have plagued the church all down through the centuries.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 24 “Classic Problems That The Disciples Faced” Luke 9:11-17, 28-32, 37-42, 46-52 Jesus had revealed that the following him will involve a radical change of perspective. The life of a disciple is different ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:11-52

Denomination: Baptist

Making Disciples: The Gift Of Teaching Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 5, 2003

1. Teaching imparts truth. 2. Truth brings about maturity. 3. Maturity brings about usefulness.

We are emphasizing spiritual gifts in our church because we believe that every Christian’s life should be used by God for kingdom purposes. God’s plan is that his people, first of all, take on his character and likeness, and then be a part of the divine conspiracy — the transformation of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Methodist

What It Takes To Be Christ's Disciple

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

Learning how to follow Jesus.

What It Takes To Be Christ’s Disciples John 17:6-10 INTRO: Read Text ‒ What is a “disciple?” What is involved in being a disciple of Jesus? ‒ “Disciple” in N.T from the root word for “mathematics.” Means a learner, or a pupil. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Five Marks Of A Real Disciple Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 9, 2003

Jesus gives us five vivid images teaching us lessons about discipleship and the total commitment it requires

Five Marks of a Real Disciple Luke 14:25-35 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION The main job Jesus left us to do was to make disciples. There is a difference between a believer and a disciple. There is no such thing as an instant disciple; like the word, it takes discipline. A Russian comedian, Yakov ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Risen Christ And The Troubled Disciples

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Apr 2, 2005

This sermon is about the needless burdens in the hearts of the disciples even after Christ had risen from the dead such as 1.WORRY 2.FEAR 3.UNBELIEF 4.SORROW 5.CONFUSION 6.DISCOURAGEMENT 7.LIES

THE RISEN CHRIST AND THE TROUBLED DISCIPLES ************************************************ OUTLINE 1.WORRY 2.FEAR 3.UNBELIEF 4.SORROW 5.CONFUSION 6.DISCOURAGEMENT 7.LIES THE MESSAGE THE RISEN CHRIST AND THE TROUBLED ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is A Disciple Of Jesus Christ?

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 12, 2005

A bapstim sermon dealing with what discipleship is all about

A young minister, fresh out of seminary, was conduction his first baptismal service. In his nervousness, he got his Scriptures confused concerning baptism and the Lord’s Supper: “I now baptize you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” As he lowered the convert into the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:32-39

Denomination: Baptist

How Jesus Made Disciples

Contributed by Doug Morrell on Apr 12, 2005

Christianity is all about personal relationships, seen best in the relational example of our Lord Jesus. He had relationships with the 120, the 72, the 12, the 3 and the 1. Unlike Moses, who had to be told by his father-in-law Jethro to work with manageab

Christianity is all about personal relationships, seen best in the relational example of our Lord Jesus. He had relationships with the 120, the 72, the 12, the 3 and the 1. Unlike Moses, who had to be told by his father-in-law Jethro to work with manageable numbers, Jesus focused on smaller groups ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Five Natural Qualities Of A Disciple Series

Contributed by Rodney Owens on Nov 20, 2003

This second sermon in the series, addresses qualities that should be desired by a disciple of Jesus Christ to be developed in their life.

The Discipleship of All Believers – Five Natural Qualities of a Disciple (Week Two of Series) 11/09/2003 Introduction: We began our look last week at what is a disciple by looking at Mark 1:16- 18: And as He walked by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew his brother ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-18, Matthew 22:37

Denomination: Baptist

From Church Member To Disciple

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 22, 2003

This sermon is about the growth process that should take place in the life of a believer.

From Church Member To Disciple GNLCC 11/16/03 Matthew 7:13-27 Proverbs 3:1-13 James 1:19-25 John got back his history exam and for the third time he got a D-. He looked over at his friend Terry, who had a big smile on his face. Terry had an A. John made up his mind he was going to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-25, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Does It Cost To Be A Disciple? Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 24, 2005

Jesus used word pictures of a Tower and a War to show that following him will take Everything you have and Everything you are.

Discipleship Series # 2 What Does it Cost to Follow Jesus? Mark 8, Luke 14 SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 14:25-27 INTRODUCTION: In the TEXT we just read, a large crowd was following Jesus from Galilee to Jerusalem. The crowd thought Jesus was going to Jerusalem to be crowned as King. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-27, Luke 14:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Calls His Disciples Series

Contributed by Clark Frailey on Apr 15, 2004

A sermon series on the Gospel of John.

Jesus Calls His Disciples Scripture: John 1:37-51 Introduction: Last time we looked at John 1:1-9 and discovered Jesus is the Word of God. He was in the beginning, He was at Creation, He is our Light today and tomorrow. Now we move on to learn about the gathering of the disciples. As ...read more

Scripture: John 1:37-51

Denomination: Baptist