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We examine two parables that deal with discipleship and specifically the carefully weighing the cost of following Jesus. No matter where you are spiritually, Jesus calls us to seriously consider discipleship.
The Parables of Jesus The Tower Builder and the Warring King Luke 14:28-32 July 26, 2009 This week we are going to turn to two parables that are about discipleship. It is a “Who from you…” parable. This refers to the phrase in verse 28 of Luke 14 that in the NIV says, “suppose one of you.” ...read more
Scripture: Luke 14:28-32
Denomination: Church Of God
The invitation to climb the mountain of Transfiguration is an invitation of Jesus’ to encounter God afresh, then to see ourselves, God’s purpose in our lives, and the world, in a different light.
Mark 9:2-9 The Transfiguration: Seeing Jesus – and our discipleship – in a New Light Through our Gospel verses this morning we are invited to accompany Jesus and his chosen disciples as they climb a mountain, and there experience a wondrous moment – a turning-point in the lives of the special ...read more
Scripture: Mark 9:2-9
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
This is the 8th sermon in the "Discipleship" series. This sermon answers the questions of why we worship Jesus Christ.
Sunday Morning October 28, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Discipleship #8 WORSHIP THE LAMB OF GLORY Revelation 5 Introduction: 1. As this series comes to a close, we have identified who to follow, why we follow Him, how we are to look as individuals, and how we are to behave as a ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14, Philippians 2:6-11
Denomination: Baptist
This is the 5th sermon in the "Discipleship" series. This sermon ask the question, "What kind of influence are we for Christ?"
Sunday Evening October 14, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church (Preached at Pleasant Green Baptist Church) Series: Discipleship #5 PERCEPTION IS REALITY Matthew 5:13-16; 6:1-18 Introduction: 1. I have heard many times that, “Perception is reality.” I have always wondered if that is accurate, but the ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16, Matthew 6:1-18
Jesus calls us to a life of discipleship - he doesn’t just want us to "believe in God"
What counts most in your life? Story: The son of a wealthy man expected to receive a sports car for his graduation. Instead his Dad called him into his study, told him that he loved him and handed him a wrapped-up present. When he opened it, he found it to be a box containing a leather bound ...read more
Scripture: Mark 10:17-31
Denomination: Anglican
First we must be following the right Jesus, and then we must ask ourselves if Jesus has authorized what we are doing for Him and in His name.
Jesus preached the greatest sermon ever preached. We know it as the Sermon on the Mount. And towards the end of this sermon we find this morning’s scriptures. It has caused me to examine my actions as it relates to discipleship. Jesus starts off by telling us that not all people who sound ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
It is helpful to see the events in the Ephesus Church’s life and what we can learn: to do things right, as Ephesus did them right, to pick up pointers as the Apostles gave them advice, and to avoid the mistakes that Ephesus made.
Starting from scratch Ephesus - Year 1 Acts 18.19-27 For 9 sessions it is my intention to trace the Church at Ephesus as it unfolds in the New Testament. From Acts 18 to Revelation 2, we see the first half century of this primal church’s life. As it grows there are valuable lessons to be ...read more
Scripture: Acts 18:19-27
Denomination: Mennonite
Explore the cost of discipleship, emphasizing the importance of self-denial, carrying one's cross, and prioritizing eternal treasures over worldly gains as taught by Jesus.
Good morning, family. Today, we're going to take a deep dive into one of the most challenging teachings of Jesus. We're going to talk about the cost of discipleship, the value of eternal treasures, and the necessity of investing in what truly matters. D.A. Carson once said, "The kingdom of heaven ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28
Topics: Discipleship
Today I would like us to do two things: (1) to try and understand some of Jesus’ difficult sayings about discipleship; and (2) to share a couple of introductory reflections on discipleship.
By Rev Bill Stewart As Chris mentioned last Sunday, today we are officially beginning a series of sermons on the theme of "discipleship". Although discipleship seems to have already been the theme for at least two weeks now. Two weeks ago we saw how Jesus called people to be disciples and then ...read more
Scripture: Luke 9:51-62
This sermon deals with our commitment level to follow Jesus Christ. How much are we willing to give up for Him?
Sell Out, Or Sold Out 7/28/2002 Genesis 26:1-11 Luke 14:25-33 Matthew 13:44-47 If somebody asked you, on a scale of one to 10, with one being very low and 10 being the highest rating you could have, “how sold out to Jesus are you”, what number would you give yourself? Now if the same ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 13:44-48, Luke 14:25-33
Jesus' teaching on discipleship in Luke 9:23-27 shows us what is involved in being a disciple of Jesus.
Scripture We have come to what one commentator called “a turning point in Luke’s Gospel.” In the first part of his Gospel, Luke demonstrated the identity of Jesus. Then Peter, on behalf of the twelve disciples, confessed Jesus as the Christ (9:18-20). From this point on now Luke ...read more
Scripture: Luke 9:23-27
We are created in his image. We are called Christians- Christ like. How do we do that?
Pastor Jamie Wright * MFC * February 5, 2006 Definition of discipleship- becoming like Christ I was created to become like Christ. For God knew his people in advance, and he chose them to become like his Son, -Romans 8:29a (NLT) God doesn’t want me to become a god, he wants me to become godly. ...read more
Scripture: Romans 8:29-30
This is the 4th sermon in the series "Discipleship". This sermon shows us that we are not to worry but trust in God’s provision.
Sunday Evening October 7, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs, NM Series: Discipleship[#4] HERE’S THE DEAL (PART 3) Luke 12:22-31 Introduction: This is the third part of this sermon concerning the requirements of being a disciple of Jesus Christ. This evening we will look at the third ...read more
Scripture: Luke 12:22-31
Trust in Jesus; how far will your trust in Jesus Christ carry you in todays society? Will you be seen as a commited to discipleship, or like Judas--an uncommitted pretender?
COUNTING THE COST Luke 14:25-35 Counting the cost of discipleship. That is something that we don’t like to think about too often. But, everything comes at a cost. For an athlete, they must decide early in life just how serious he/she wants to become in their sport and train accordingly. I ...read more
Scripture: Luke 14:25-35
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Joining the struggle against evil means taking up the Cross of Christ and following Him.
Mark 8:31-38 “Joining the Struggle Against Evil” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Jesus spoke plainly when predicting His upcoming death and resurrection and “Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him.” A “Rebuke” is a sharp ...read more
Scripture: Mark 8:31-38
Denomination: United Methodist
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