Sermons on Discipleship Maker:

4 Steps To Living Beyond Yourself

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 19, 2003

How to live beyond yourself for the glory of God

4 Steps To Living Beyond Yourself Philippians 3:12-14 1. PREVAIL upon yourself that you are not PERFECT. (3:12-13) Phil 1:6; 2:12-13 Abraham, Jonah, Peter, Paul etc. 2. PRECLUDE the PAST. (3:13) Job 19:2-4; Luke 9:61-62; Hebrews 6:1-3 3. PLAN PURPOSEFULLY. (3:13-14) Phi 3:10-11; 2 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Forming The Character Of Christ In Us - Part 4 Of 6 Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 22, 2003

David then causes us to examine how God forms the Character of Christ in us as He leads us through the valley of the shadow of death in verse 4.

“The Model for the Christian Life” Psalm 23:1-6 (4 of 6) 1. The CHRISTIAN Relationship (v.1) 2. COMMITMENT to Discipleship (v. 2) 3. CONSECRATED to Christ (v. 3) 4. Forming the CHARACTER of Christ in us. (v. 4) Luke 1:79; Psalm 27:1-4; Psalm 46:1-3; Psalm 118:6; Isaiah 41:10; Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Of A Prisoner

Contributed by Norris Harris I on May 26, 2003

This message treats the supreme desire of one who chained for being a carrier of the Christ: that those ho were free would Walk Worthy.

Those confined in Prison have been known to make Sustained Pleas. The Prayer-Life of Prisoners is Primary! I want to talk about that Prayer-Life. Let’s consider: “The Prayer Of A Prisoner” Ephesians 1:15-23 contains the Petitions of a Prayer of a Prisoner (read). In my estimation, this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Some Necessary News

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 28, 2003

Jesus prepared His disciples for the realities of following Him.

John 16:1-7 Some Necessary News INTRODUCTION The following account was recorded in a book of modern martyrs titled Jesus Freaks: "It was the 1960s in Romania. The Communist torturers came towards Pastor Florescu again, this time with red-hot iron pokers. "Who else believes as you do? Give us ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-7, 1 Peter 4:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Proved By Works

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 28, 2003

What does it mean to be a saint?

Morston 01-06-03 A Saint - 1 John 5:9-13 Story: In a small country village in Sicily, there were two brothers, renown members of the local Mafia. They were mean, bad and very rich. No one had a good word to say about them. Indeed, everyone seemed to have a ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Greeting Of The Thessalonians - Part 1 Of 6 Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 29, 2003

Paul greets the Thessalonians commending to them Grace and Peace which is the first part of six sermons in 1 Thessalonians Chapter 1.

“Salvation and the Second Coming” - Part 1 of 6 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 "The GREETING of the Thessalonians" (v.1) I. The Thessalonians HEARD the Scriptures (vv. 1-5). Romans 10:13-17; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; James 1:21; Luke 8:21 A. The GREETING of the Thessalonians (v. 1) 1. The PENMEN (v. 1a) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Ground Of Thanksgiving - Part 2 Of 6 Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 29, 2003

Paul after greeting the Thessalonians now commends to God the reasons for his thanksgiving concerning the Thessalonians in verses 2 through 4 of 1 Thessalonians chapter 1.

"Salvation and the Second Coming" - Part 2 of 6 “The Ground of Thanksgiving” 1 Thessalonians 1:2-4 I. The Thessalonians HEARD the Scriptures (vv. 1-5). A. The GREETING of the Thessalonians (v. 1) B. The GROUND of THANKSGIVING (vv. 2-4) Romans 1:8-9; 1 Corinthians 1:4; Ephesians 1:15-16; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Of Truth - Part 3 Of 6 Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 29, 2003

Paul now addresses the Thessalonians after greeting them and showing them the ground for his thanksgiving for them to the LORD with the Gospel of Truth in 1 Thessalonians 1:5.

Salvation and the Second Coming" - Part 3 of 6 “The Gospel of Truth” 1 Thessalonians 1:5 I. The Thessalonians HEARD the Scriptures (vv. 1-5). A. The GREETING of the THESSALONIANS (v. 1) B. The GROUND of THANKSGIVING (vv. 2-4) C. The GOSPEL of TRUTH (v. 5) good news Romans 1:16-17; 2:16; 2 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Marks Of A Christian

Contributed by John Telgren on Jun 1, 2003

What are the marks of a true Christian? Perhaps it would be helpful to look at what is not a mark of a Christian first, then what the mark of a Christian is

This morning I want to talk about marks. Most of us are familiar with marks. When you mark something, you want to identify it. For instance, people that cut down trees will mark which ones stay, and which ones get cut down. Auto parts stores will mark the parts they sell that have lifetime ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29, Romans 2:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Grace Of Transformation - 4 Of 6 Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 2, 2003

Paul now commends the Thessalonians for having Heeding the Gospel after having Heard it in 1 Thessalonians 1:6.

"Salvation and the Second Coming" - Part 4 of 6 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 “The Grace of Transformation” 1 Thessalonians 1:6 I. The Thessalonians HEARD the Scriptures (vv. 1-5). A. The GREETING of the THESSALONIANS (v.1) B. The GROUND of THANKSGIVING (vv. 2-4) C. The GOSPEL of TRUTH (v. 5) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Good-News Transmitted - Part 5 Of 6 Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 2, 2003

Paul now commends the Thessalonians for not only Hearing the Gospel, but also Heeding it and now commends them for Heralding the Gospel to a lost and dying world.

"Salvation and the Second Coming" - Part 5 of 6 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 “The Good-News Transmitted” 1 Thessalonians 1:7-9 I. The Thessalonians HEARD the Scriptures (vv. 1-5). A. The GREETING of the THESSALONIANS (v.1) B. The GROUND of THANKSGIVING (vv. 2-4) C. The GOSPEL of TRUTH (v. 5) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Glory Of Triumph - Part 6 Of 6 Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 2, 2003

Paul now commends the Thessalonians in this last verse for their expectation of the Savior the blessed LORD Jesus Christ in 1 Thessalonians 1:10.

"Salvation and the Second Coming" - Part 6 of 6 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 “The Glory of Triumph” 1 Thessalonians 1:10 I. The Thessalonians HEARD the Scriptures (vv. 1-5). A. The GREETING of the THESSALONIANS (v.1) B. The GROUND of THANKSGIVING (vv. 2-4) C. The GOSPEL of TRUTH (v. 5) II. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:10

Denomination: Baptist

Protecting The Next Generation

Contributed by Mark Green on Aug 4, 2005

Discover how to protect our heart and the heart of the next generation against the deceptions of the world.

The journey down the yellow brick road seemed pretty safe at the beginning for Dorothy. But we know from the story of The Wizard of Oz that the bright yellow brick road would intersect with an evil witch, dangerous flying animals and personal fears that must be overcome. One of the characters In ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It Will Cost You

Contributed by Carl Willis on Aug 8, 2005

A challenge to count the cost of following Jesus

Luke 14:25-26 (NLT) Great crowds were following Jesus. He turned around and said to them, [26] "If you want to be my follower you must love me more than your own father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes, more than your own life. Otherwise, you cannot be my disciple. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Thing I Do

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Aug 9, 2005

Paul had one great aim and purpose of life. To this singleness of purpose he owed his exemplary godliness and his uncommon success as a minister.

We have here a very personal letter written by the Apostle Paul. What I mean by that is simply that Paul shares a lot of himself in this letter. He shares with us his thoughts and attitudes as he talks about his past and present circumstances and the hopes he embraces concerning his future. I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ