Sermons on Discipleship And:

Funeral Service

Contributed by Vern Hall on Jan 5, 2009

This is a funeral sermon for an elderly preacher and a dear friend. It speaks of forsaking all to follow Jesus.

I’d like to begin by giving our condolences to Sister Betty Jo, Sister Sandy, and all the friends, family, and loved ones of Bro. Marion Davis. He was a husband of more than 50 years. He was a father. He was a brother. He was a great friend. This world will simply not be the same without him, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christian Or Disciple 1

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 11, 2009

Does being a Christian automatically make you a disciple? Can you be one without being the other?

Throughout the gospel accounts we read about a couple of different groups of people interacting with Jesus. Sometimes it talks about those in the crowd and other times it talks about Jesus’ disciples. When you think disciples what are you first thoughts? Do you think of someone with a circle of ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Walking In Sonship

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 12, 2009

Some do not have knowledge of their heritage this word will help everyone.

Walking in Sonship Text: Romans 8:1-17 1 There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death. 3 For ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Unrequited Love Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 31, 2008

When we become passive, smug, or listless in our relationship to God, He does not take it lightly; God doesn’t just want what we DO, He wants US, heart and soul.

God’s Unrequited Love (Malachi 1:1-14) 1. We divide the OT prophets into two categories: the Pre-exhilic and the post-exhilic. The line of demarcation is 606 BC, when the Babylonian captivity began. In 586 BC, the temple was destroyed. The prophets who were active during this time or earlier ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Prostitutes, Skater Kids, And All Other Manner Of 'sinners' Welcome!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 3, 2008

Do the most reviled of sinners feel welcome and loved in our churches?

Matthew 21:28-32 “Prostitutes, Skater Kids, and All Other Manner of ‘Sinners’ Welcome!” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor, Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org In their book Justice in the Burbs: Being the Hands of Jesus Wherever You Live Will and Lisa Samson ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: United Methodist

Shopping For A God (Pp)

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 4, 2008

WE all will shop for a god at some point

INTRODUCTION OPENING VIDEO CLIP- THEN CLICK TO POWERPOINT SLIDE #1 • We are a very consumer oriented society. We shop for everything. There are so many items to choose from. • If you want a car, there are hundreds of different types, styles and brands. • Each day we do some kind of shopping and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Surely Jesus Didn't Mean That!

Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 5, 2008

Hate your parents, spouse, kids??? What is going on here in Luke 14? Before we decided to change the Word of God, consider the unthinkable with me for a bit. It might just open our eyes to a deeper understanding of who Jesus is.

(If you rate this sermon please offer helpful comments, God bless, Greg) When was the last time you said something that you really didn’t mean? What if I got up here and said, “If anyone comes to this church and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Place Of Possessions (Part 3) - The Rewards Of Following Christ Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 6, 2008

Regarding the promise of Jesus to those who forsake all to following.

The Place of Possessions (Part 3) The Rewards of Following Christ Matthew 19:16-30 April 6, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Opening Top 10 Signs You’ve Hired The Wrong Guy To Mow Your Lawn: 10. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Kind Of A God Do You Follow?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 7, 2008

Post-Easter Sermon 2008

*** Please note that this sermon was edited during its presentation due to time issues... The second video clip was not shown (Slide 1) This morning, we begin with a brief clip of two young men discussing the origins of a popular snack food. (Slide 2) (Video clip from Bluefish TV ‘Drive-in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Church Of God

Send Me

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 10, 2008

total commitment to follow the Lord is echoed in the words of Isaiah, "Send Me."

Send Me TCF Sermon Text April 6, 2008 Isaiah 6:8 (NIV) 8 Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!" Here’s the prophet Isaiah, fresh from an encounter with the living God, demonstrating a willingness to commit ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Will You Choose; Good Or Evil?

Contributed by Arthur And Marie Mason on Apr 10, 2008

As we venture into this study, we will learn the difference between the uncle, (Abraham) and his nephew,(Lot), the choices they made, and learn significant lessons for our life. Hopefully, we will be able to apply these lessons to our everyday life, and

Abraham and Lot What Choices Did They Make? We are going to make comparisons between Abraham and his illustrious nephew Lot, but before making those comparisons, let us look at Abraham, his life and finally his choices. Genesis 13:1-2 tells us that, “And Abram went up out of Egypt, he, and his ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Lent - To Spent - To Sent! (Are We Spent?)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Apr 11, 2008

Homer: "Mmmmmm, strength in Christ... *drooooooooooooooooool*"

Luke 24:13-35 Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Believing Is... Seeing! (Lent) Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Apr 11, 2008

The First Part of a Three Part Sermon Series leading up to Easter • Believing is… Seeing • Believing is… Finding • Believing is… Devastating

John 9:1-41 The First Part of a Three Part Sermon Series leading up to Easter • Believing is… Seeing • Believing is… Finding • Believing is… Devastating “My Shortest Sermon Ever – (Believing is… Seeing)” My family has been pleasantly ill this past week with this wonderful flu that has been ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Believing Is... Finding! (Lent) Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Apr 11, 2008

The Second Part of a Three Part Sermon Series leading up to Easter • Believing is… Seeing • Believing is… Finding • Believing is… Devastating

Matthew 21:1-11 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethpage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. If anyone says anything to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Believing Is... Devestating! (Easter) Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Apr 11, 2008

The Third Part of a Three Part Sermon Series leading up to Easter • Believing is… Seeing • Believing is… Finding • Believing is… Devastating

[John 20:1-18] - (1685) “Believing is… Devastating” Oops It has been… such a terrible three days. On Thursday… Jesus met with the twelve in the upper room. There he broke bread with them, and told them yet again… that he was going to die. Nobody really believed it… how could he? After all ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed