Sermons on Disciples Frightened:

When We're Released

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 27, 2007

Let’s consider from this text what should happen once we’ve been released from the prison of sin. 1- When released we must go to God’s people 2- When released we must raise our voices in prayer 3- When released we must allow God’s Spirit to work

INTRO.- ILL.- The warden of a Midwest prison sent a note around to inmates asking for suggestions on the kind of party they’d recommend to celebrate its 25th anniversary. The prisoners all had the same idea—OPEN HOUSE. ILL.- Not long after a wealthy contractor had finished building the Tombs ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Go!

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014

Go! You heard God call, you are ready for the work now go out and make disciples.

The name Wilma Rudolph is an important one in sports history in general and women’s sports history in particular. For those of you my age and older, it should be a recognizable name. And those of you who are younger — and who have never heard of her — ought to hear her story of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Important Step Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 7, 2002

4 of 4 of the series, In Pursuit: The Jesus Walk.It’s time to make a decision! Are you pursuing Christ or are you going to follow someone or something else? This is the most crucial decision of your life! And it requires commitment to follow through on

THE IMPORTANT STEP 1 John 2:6 Read before service: John 15:1-8 (NIV) 1 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. 3 You are already clean because ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:6, John 15:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being Salt & Light Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 23, 2005

Both salt and light: 1. Are necessary for survival. 2. Have the ability to purify. 3. Must make contact to have an effect.

I love grilling out on a beautiful summer day with the sun shining. My favorite thing is to grill steaks. I like to grill them till they are so tender you can pull them apart with a fork. Then I take roasting ears and dip them into water with the shuck still on; wrap them in foil and let the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

When A Dog Sees A Rainbow

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 23, 2003

Spiritual blindness is nothing new. What is it like to live with opened eyes, fully seeing God’s magnificent gifts for our lives?

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC A fellowship of faith, family and friendships. ------------------------------------------------------- June 22, 2003 17Then Elisha prayed, "O LORD, open his eyes and let him see!" The LORD opened his servant’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:17, 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: United Methodist

Trust And Obey

Contributed by Derek Melanson on May 5, 2006

Abram’s call shows us how our trust in the Lord must lead to obedience and that this is what it means to follow the call of God in our lives.

“Trust and Obey” Genesis 12: 1 – 9; Joshua 24: 2, 3; Acts 7: 2 – 4 Introduction 1. Summer is nearly here. The weather will soon – hopefully! – get warmer and sunnier. Some have no doubt already started using their barbecues. For many people the approaching season of summer means one thing: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of Followership

Contributed by Robert Garrett on Apr 11, 2005

God’s people encounter things that are indeed very hard to handle. We come upon situations daily that we struggle especially in regard to our relationships. Jesus looks for five main qualities in the hearts of his disciples as he called them to followe

INTRO. Many times in life we encounter things that are indeed very hard to handle. We come upon situations daily that we struggle especially in regard to our relationships at work, school in our homes and even here in God’s church family. Often we are placed in situations where we are not in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

How Jesus Helped His Disciples Overcome The Problem Of Procrastination

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Jesus knew that peoples' fear often leads them to procrastinate.

1. Jesus knew that peoples' fear often leads them to procrastinate. The Lord Jesus said, "Do you not say, 'Four months more and then the harvest?' I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest." (John 4:35) Ask the Lord to help you surrender your fears to the Lord and ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The First Big-Tent Revival

Contributed by Rich Hadley on Jun 27, 2002

we learn from the Hebrew children wandering in the wilderness that a painful past is less frightening than an uncertain future.

Moses is on the verge of suicide (Numbers 11:15). He hates his job. (Numbers 11:11) He is overwhelmed by the expectations of upper management. (Numbers 11:12-13) Executive responses to the demands of the people at the lowest levels have failed to satisfy. (Numbers 11:1-10) Frustrated with His ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1-15

Denomination: Holiness

Course Title: Disciple-Making 101, Professor: The Apostle Paul Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 23, 2002

This sermon emphasizes the Scriptural priority of and gives an overview of the process of disciple-making.

Course Title: Disciple-Making 101 Professor: The Apostle Paul Acts 18 August 15, 2002 Intro: A. [Finger of God] An old deacon was leading in prayer using one of his stereotypical phrases, which was “Oh Lord, touch the unsaved with Thy finger.” As he intoned this phrase in this particular prayer, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-28, 2 Timothy 3:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Warfare Series

Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on Apr 22, 2003

If you’re going to be successful in becoming a disciple, you’re going to have to learn how to overcome the devil.

TITLE: ?Who? Me? A Disciple? : Spiritual Warfare? 022403 TEXT: Matthew 10:1Jesus called together his twelve disciples. He gave them the power to force out evil spirits and to heal every kind of disease and sickness. Luke 10:1,17-20 Later the Lord chose seventy-twoa other followers and sent them ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:17-20, Matthew 10:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ's Style Of Counseling

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001

Christ’s Style of Counseling

Christ’s Style of Counseling John 15:1-7 Case Study - Recently, one of the students at our seminary asked me, "How should I counsel my Father who is about ready to take a second wife? He wants to have enough male children that he will be properly remembered and honored. My Mother is ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Was God? Tsunami's And Sovereignty Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 10, 2007

In the face of massive natural disaster, what do we say in response to the question "where was God?"

Where Was God? Tsunami’s and Sovereignty Isaiah 61 January 16, 2005 Intro: (video clip) The Issue: Romans 12:2 (NLT) says, “let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think”. What should we think about the recent disaster which has been the focus of much of the world ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A Little Slice Of Heaven Nestled Between Truth And Love Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 1, 2006

How we can create "a little slice of heaven" in our Christian community as we learn to live governed by truth AND love.

A Little Slice of Heaven Nestled Between Truth and Love Don’t you just love the smells of Thanksgiving?  the delectable golden brown turkey basting and baking away  tasty russet potatoes being mashed to fluffy perfection, topped off by melting butter, salt and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Serving: Trail Hazards And Safety Tips Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 28, 2006

Learn how each Psalm in the Songs of Ascent (120-134) describe the exciting life of the modern day follower of God as we climb and grow in our relationship with Christ.

Serving: Trail Hazards & Safety Tips June 23, 2002 We continue this morning in our series on the Christian life, from what are commonly called, “The Psalms of Ascent”. These were Psalms specifically written for travel, as the early Israelites made their ascent every year, upwards to worship at ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan