Sermons on Disciples Of John:

Leaving Your Nets

Contributed by Bobby Cagle on Dec 12, 2003

This message is an exciting message that is designed to "Fire-Up" the Saints, and motivate them to forsake all for the cause of Christ.

Leaving Your Nets (Math 4:18-23)(1Kings 19:19-21) Christ, being led by the Spirit into the wilderness, fasted for forty days; where he is then tempted by the devil; overcomes him by the word of God, and is ministered to by angels. He dwells at Capernaum, and fulfills a prophecy of Isaiah, by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21, Matthew 4:18-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Growth Is Not An Option

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 24, 2003

This sermon is about God’s expectation that all believers will grow in Christ.

Growth Is Not An Option GNLCC Exodus 2:1-14 Ephesians 4:11-16 Hebrews 11:24-27 Come go with me on a trip for a moment on a pastoral visit to Louise’s house.. What would you think if I told you that when I went to Louise’s house I had a chance to meet her son for the first time. The fellow ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-14, Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christ Our Goal

Contributed by Martin Scarce on Nov 25, 2002

It doesn’t matter what we know or how much we know, unless we have an intimate knowledge of Jesus Christ we are nothing and have nothing. Paul shows us how to gain an intimate knowledge of Christ.

Christ Our Goal Reading - Philippians 3: 1-14 Introduction: When a little boy fell out of bed and his mother asked him how it happened, he replied, “I stayed too near where I got in.” For many Christians they conduct their lives in the same way. They become satisfied that their sins are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

One On One With Jesus In Mark Part 3 Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 2, 2007

What’s your price? If God put a figure on your heart to indicate your value, what would it be? On the other hand, what value do you place on God’s heart?

Present Mark 7-9 dramatically, by memory if possible. The Price Don’t you just hate it when the very thing you know you must do will cost you everything. Jesus certainly understands this. He lived his life on a collision course with a cross between two thieves. By the way, that’s the same ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith To Get Out Of The Boat

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Jan 1, 2006

Stepping out

Aboard - A piece of lumber that may be used to repair your boat. Adrift - A method of moving across the water when nothing on your boat works. Astern - A type of look. Your spouse gives you astern look when you attempt to buy things for your new boat. Bow - This is what you do in front of your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Danger And Opportunity Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 8, 2007

Philip’s story: persecution to opportunities for evangelism to building bridges to baptism and the Holy Spirit.

Danger and Opportunity: Experiencing Biblical Community Acts 8:1-25 Intro: Do any of you read Chinese? I wonder if you can read the characters on the screen behind me and translate them for us. (Chinese word for crisis; two distinct characters, put together these = “crisis”) What is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Backsliders Favorite Verse

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Sep 8, 2003

Matthew 7:1 is probably the most quoted verse and least understood verses of the Bible. In this message we will learn three wrong motives for judging others, and three right motives.

Mat 7:1 Judge not, that ye be not judged. 2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. 3 And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye? 4 Or how ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Walking On Water_ God's Desire

Contributed by James Anderson on Mar 26, 2005

God desires that we step out of the boat to experience is power in manifold ways in our lives

Water – Walking God’s Desire for You! Introduction: Matt.14:22ff; Mk. 6:45ff; Jn. 6:17 Reading Matthew 14: 22 God’s desire for you in the New Year! God what are you wanting for me in the New Year?! I THE BATTLE: seeing Jesus in the storm a) being obedient: ( Jesus asked them to get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Holiness

Jesus Calls Believers Into Service

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 11, 2003

EPIPHANY 5(C) - Jesus calls believers into service as believers hear Jesus’ call and believers obey Jesus’ call.

JESUS CALLS BELIEVERS INTO SERVICE LUKE 5:1-11 FEBRUARY 9, 2003 LUKE 5:1-11 51One day as Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret, with the people crowding around him and listening to the word of God, 2he saw at the water’s edge two boats, left there by the fishermen, who were washing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

3 Wrong Concepts Of Outreach To The Poor

Contributed by Chris Thron on Sep 19, 2002

Biblical basis of outreach to the poor

3 false ideas about reaching out to the poor. 1. You’re not just going for their benefit. It’s more for your own sake than for theirs. You need it more than they do, and you will benefit more than they do. (John 4:6-10) In Jesus’ encounter with woman at well, who was the physically needy one? ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 41:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Comforting Legacy Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 31, 2005

The Bible exhorts to clearly examine what kind of legacy we are leaving behind for our posterity.

“A COMFORTING LEGACY” 1 THESSALONIANS 5:9-11 1. The COMING Day of the LORD. (5:1-3) 2. The CHILDREN of the Light. (5:4-8) 3. A COMFORTING Legacy. (5:9-11) a. God has not APPOINTED us to wrath but to obtain salvation through Jesus Christ our LORD. (v. 9) For God hath not appointed us to wrath, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Good To Be Here

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 20, 2005

An unusual interpretation of the transfiguration of Jesus that show the disciples as being "transfigured" as well.

It Is Good To Be Here – Mt 17: 1 - 9 Intro: Have you ever been to a concert or a performance that was so exceptional that you didn’t want to leave. – Mountaintop experiences. This story is in 3 gospels (Mt, Mk & Lk) I. Verses 2 Don’t know about you, but I think I would have been scared to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Victorious Christian Living

Contributed by J Spurling on Mar 24, 2003

Every Christian should understand the particulars truths involved in a Life with the Spirit. Why should every Christian understand the particulars in a Life with the Spirit? Because until you understand the particulars in a life with the Spirit you coul

Every Christian should understand the particulars truths involved in a Life with the Spirit. Why should every Christian understand the particulars in a Life with the Spirit? Because until you understand the particulars in a life with the Spirit you could live a frustrated life unnecessarily. You ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

You Can Make A Difference Series

Contributed by Carl Greene on Jan 29, 2008

Am I qualified? Who could have foreseen lowly fishermen of Galilee had the potential to become fearless apostles, or that simple peasants could leave their net behind to become founders of the church?

A Letter from Jesus to the Church called Mainline: "You know me; I love to make the oldline new. If you will stick with me, I shall give you a future, new wineskins, and all that. I am Lord of Life, not death. I shall move you from cynical decline to life. I still have plans for you. You’ll be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13

Denomination: Methodist

Love In The Rear View Mirror-I Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 2, 2001

Recognizing the Danger of losing what matters most.

Love in the Rear View Mirror - Rev 2:1-7  Look this morning at another letter to the Ephesian church other than the one written by Paul. 1) Apostle John is only remaining disciple alive and is now banished to the island of Patmos. It is here that Jesus gives him a 3-fold message. 2) ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-4