Sermons on Disciple:

Thomas, The Disciple (No Longer The Doubter)

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 29, 2016

This is a post-easter message that focusses on the struggle of Thomas to come to terms with the fantastic news of the resurrection of Jesus.

Feast Devotion – March 29, 2016 [This is a short devotion given at an inner-city mission in downtown Toronto, Canada.] Have you ever told someone something that happened to you and they said: "yeah, right." Have you ever not been trusted when you said something true? How did you feel? Have ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Levi - Tax Collector Turned Disciple Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 13, 2022

This sermon focuses on Jesus' calling of Levi (Matthew) and the legalistic attitudes that people often adopt about who is worthy of God's forgiveness and who is not.

[Reading Mark 2:13-17] In today’s passage out of the book of Mark, we don’t find Jesus throwing a birthday party for a prostitute, but we do find him hanging out with some unsavory characters called tax collectors and other sinners because that is really what Jesus would do and that is what Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13, 1 Timothy 1:15

Denomination: Christian Church

Thomas The Disciple – The Hidden Gem Of Thought Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 13, 2022

The Apostle Thomas is responsible for some of the greatest facts the Lord gave on earth. We owe much to Thomas. Here his life is examined and those wonderful pillars of our faith that proceed from what Thomas asked and said. Is “doubting Thomas” really justified?

THOMAS THE DISCIPLE – THE HIDDEN GEM OF THOUGHT CHARACTERS OF JOHN’S GOSPEL – Message on Thomas PART 1: Not a great deal is known about the disciple Thomas. In Matthew 10, Mark 3, Luke 6, and Acts 1 he is mentioned in the list of the disciples Jesus called. We do not know under what ...read more

Scripture: John 11:14-16, John 14:5-6, John 20:24-29, 1 Peter 1:7-8, John 21:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

John: The Youngest Disciple Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 27, 2023

John is identified as the disciple who is loved by Christ. Faithful love produces Christ followers.

“That which was from the beginning, which I have heard, and which I have seen with my eyes, and my hands have handled, the Word of Life. This life was manifested … I have seen and bear witness, and tell you that eternal life which was with the Father was manifested to Me. I tell you so you can have ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-3, John 15:13

Denomination: Baptist

James: The Quiet Disciple Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 27, 2023

Don’t judge a person’s spirituality by their outward shy or quiet disposition. James was chosen by Jesus as one of His inner three.

A. QUIET AND OVERLOOKED 1. Why are some people quiet? a. They don’t like to talk. b. They don’t have anything to say. c. They are shy. 2. “Make it your goal to live a quiet life, minding your own business and working with your hands, just as we instructed you before” (1 Thessalonians 4:11, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:11

Denomination: Baptist

Peter: The Primary Disciple Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 6, 2023

God chooses His leaders by His sovereignty, but leadership emerges as a person grows in faith and develops his gifts to serve God.

A. PETER’S NEW NAME … NEW CHALLENGE … NEW OPPORTUNITY 1. A new name. His original name was Simon (John 1:42), a modification of Simeon “to listen.” Could Peter ever have listened? When Peter was brought by Andrew (constrained to come) to Jesus (John 1:42), Jesus changed his name to Cephas which ...read more

Scripture: John 1:41-42, Mark 1:16-20, Matthew 10:2, Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Philip: The Analytical Disciple Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 6, 2023

Philip lived by sight, but Jesus called for him (and us) to walk by faith (2 Corinthians 5:7).

“The following day Jesus wanted to go to Galilee, and He found Philip and said to him, ‘Follow Me.’ Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter.” John 1:43-44, NKJV A. APPROACH 1. Philip is the fifth disciple called by Jesus and always listed fifth when the disciples are named. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-22, 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Thomas: The Doubting Disciple Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 6, 2023

The solution to a problem is never found in skepticism nor doubt, but in a faith acceptance and application of God’s Word to the issue.

“Thomas was not with the ten disciples … told him ‘We have seen the Lord.’ Thomas said, ‘Except I shall see the wounds in His hands and put my hand in the wound of His side, I will not believe … eight days later … Jesus appeared and said to Thomas, ‘reach your finger and put it into the wounds of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:25-29

Denomination: Baptist

Simon: The Zealous Disciple Lesson 11 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023

Inward obedience is reflected in outward actions.

“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily as to the Lord, and not unto man.” Colossians 3:23, KJV “Whatsoever your task is, put your whole heart and soul in it, as work done for the Lord, and not merely for men knowing your real reward will come from Him.” Colossians 3:23, Philips A. WHY JESUS CHOSE ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23, Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

Disciples Without Understanding - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Bruce Pierce on Apr 15, 2023

Discipleship

Introduction: Discipleship Joke: A preacher was preaching in an unfamiliar church one Sunday morning. As he stood in the pulpit to begin the service, he tapped the microphone to make sure that it was on. He heard nothing, even though, it was working fine. So he leaned closer to the microphone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:43-56, James 1:5

Christian: What Kind Of Disciple Are You? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 6, 2022

How can we be better disciples? 1. Avoid distractions (vs. 17-21, 23). 2. Accept the difficulties of following Jesus (vs. 22-23). 3. Avoid pointless disputes (vs. 24). 4. Live with Christlike devotion (vs. 25-28).

Christian: What Kind of Disciple Are You? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 20:17-28 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared December 6, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 20:17. In this verse of Scripture, Jesus has started His trip to Jerusalem to die on the cross for our sins. And by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:17-28

Denomination: Baptist

Disciples On Fire Like The Burning Bush Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 12, 2022

Jeremiah’s God was not a center of vengeance, but of love for His people, Israel.

December 18 of pre-Christmas Novena The “O” antiphon we heard before the Gospel, which will be repeated during our Evening Prayer later today, prays: “O Adonai, [sacred Lord] of ancient Israel, who showed yourself to Moses in the burning bush, who gave him the holy law on Sinai: O come, stretch ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Jeremiah 23:5-8

Denomination: Catholic

Disciples Of Jesus Believe In The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 15, 2020

Disciples of Jesus believe in the power of prayer and use prayer for empowerment in discipleship and ministry.

A. One night a young boy was kneeling next to his bed with his mother and grandmother beside him as he softly said his prayers, “Dear God, please bless Mommy and Daddy, and all the family, and please give me a good night’s sleep.” 1. Then suddenly the little boy raised his voice and shouted, “And ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12-14, 1 John 5:14-15, Matthew 7:7-11, Ephesians 3:20-21, James 5:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Disciples Of Jesus Are Empowered By The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 11, 2021

Without the Holy Spirit, the Christian life is impossible. Unless the Holy Spirit is present and doing His work, nobody can be born again, grow in Christlikeness, or accomplish the mission of Jesus. In this sermon, we learn how to cooperate with the Holy Spirit.

A. In the Spring of last year, I preached a series on hope in the promises of God. 1. One of God’s promises that I covered in that series is: we have a helper who empowers us – the Holy Spirit. 2. I want to open this sermon with the same story I opened that sermon with because I like it and it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:10-13, John 16:12-14, Acts 2:38, Titus 3:4-7, 2 Corinthians 3:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Disciples Of Jesus Have The Heart Of A Servant Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 18, 2021

Jesus' own life and purpose was to serve and to give, and as His followers that must be our purpose as well.

A. One day a kind old gentleman saw a little boy who was trying to reach a doorbell. 1. The boy asked the old gentleman for his help, and the old man lifted the boy up so the boy could push the doorbell. 2. As the old gentleman put the boy back on the ground he asked the boy, “What now, little ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28, Philippians 2:5-11, John 13:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ