Sermons on Discipleship Mentoring:

Spiritual Authority Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 23, 2006

What authority is to be wielded by those God has called? What is authority? What limits has God placed upon us?

Introduction: When a pastor begins to speak about “spiritual authority” in a church, there is always a cringe on the part of the congregation. Women expect a sermon about “submission,” deacons expect a message on “getting in line behind the pastor’s vision,” youth imagine being told they better ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Saint Or Aint

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 23, 2006

Are you a saint or a sinner? What is your true identity?

Your Identity Last week, new name, new identity, new character Illustrate – women take on name of husband (new name-new beginning) Daddy, who am I? - you are the my daughter…a member of the Jones family in a long line of Jones’. - Oh that’s good, because the TV said I was a cereal lover. Who ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Take It To Another Level

Contributed by Craig Smee on Aug 23, 2006

Its time to take your relationship with God to another level. The understanding of discipleship.

Its time to take your relationship with God to the next level. I know if you are like me, you often get to the place where you think your are not doing enough for God. You get like that? TWO TYPES Maybe you have never committed yourself to Christ and you are here today because you feel that you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-22

Denomination: Christian Church

Disciplines Of Disciples

Contributed by Craig Smee on Aug 23, 2006

Running the race is a difficult thing, but through certain Christ oriented practices we can have the endurance to complete the race.

87% of Americans own running shoes but don’t run. One cannot be a disciple without learning discipline! ". . . discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness." ~ 1 Timothy 4:7b (NASB) If I am going to develop Christ-like character in my life, there are certain disciplines, or habits I need to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian Church

The Bread

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 27, 2006

Do you want bread, or The Bread? Are you willing to live a life of abandon for Christ?

Plato’s Cave is an allegory told by the ancient Greek philosopher. In the allegory he tells of people who live in a cave who have been chained there since childhood. Their limbs have atrophied and their heads are fixed so that they can only look at one wall in the cave. Behind them is a fire. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:53-69

Denomination: Methodist

The Despised Gospel

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Aug 28, 2006

A general overview of how and why the gospel is despised by man (including a number of disciples who belong to the Lord).

The Despised Gospel Theme: The true gospel message and commitment is despised by many. INTRODUCTION A. In the name of “mainstream Christianity” the gospel has a very easy flavor: 1. The idea is to get as many people in to their churches. 2. Getting the masses in is wonderful, but not at the expense ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Resilience Is A Daily Habit

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 28, 2006

Resilient people take charge of their lives and stop making excuses.

Resilience Is a Daily Habit Hebrews 12:1-3 In Hebrews chapter people are listed who were faithful to God and demonstrated resilience. Hebrews 12 reflects on the heroes of faith and says, “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Free Methodist

Following Jesus

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Sep 1, 2006

The cost, the commitment, and the consequences of responding to the Lord’s call - Follow Me!

FOLLOWING JESUS Matthew 4:19 [AMP] He said to them, Come after Me [as disciples - letting Me be your Guide], follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men! Jesus said to them, "Follow Me, [JBP] I THE CROWDS THAT FOLLOWED JESUS Matthew 4:25 Large crowds followed him wherever he went. [NLT] Why did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Meditation On Psalm 27

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Sep 1, 2006

The Psalmist stikes a note of confidence in this lovely Psalm

PSALM 27 1. THE CONFIDENCE The Psalmist first sounds forth his sure confidence in his God, 1-3, 1 The LORD is my light and my salvation¡Xwhom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life¡Xof whom shall I be afraid? 2 When evil men advance against me to devour my flesh, {Or to slander me} ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Walking In The Light

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Sep 2, 2006

What do we do with sin in our lives? We can Cover them; or we can Confess them and Conquer them.

Walking In Light 1 John 1:1-2:6. 1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched—this we proclaim concerning the Word of life. 2 The life appeared; we have seen it and testify to it, and we proclaim to ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

#1doomed To Fail: Spiritual Blindness

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 2, 2006

God’s people are doomed to failure if they walk in spiritual blindness. We need vision in the church? Do we want to see?

#1 DOOMED TO FAILURE BECAUSE OF SPIRITUAL BLINDNESS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this lesson in two parts. But this is part one of a several part lesson! Years ago at President John Kennedy’s grave an eternal flame was ignited. The experts said it would burn for ever. A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Comfortable Predicament

Contributed by Jim Cunningham on Sep 2, 2006

A look at the paralized man at the pool of Bethesda.

Caught in a hurricane or the aftermath of one… how would you cope if you lost everything? Folks do rally, but one wonders how we’d react. Surely some simply cave in. Ever been in a situation that you thought was absolutely hopeless? Physical, relational, financial. Scuba story – being stuck and ...read more

Scripture: John 5:2-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Walk The Talk

Contributed by Paul Cull on Sep 3, 2006

Walking the talk of authentic Christianity

James 1:17-27 Walk the Talk The story is told of five frogs are sitting on a log that is floating in a pond. The five frogs have a committee meeting and decide that they are going to jump into the water. So how many frogs are there on the log? The answer is five because talking about a jump into ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-27

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Be Strong In The Lord Series

Contributed by George Yates on Nov 29, 2006

This sermon is to heighten our awareness of the Spiritual Battle and of the weapons we have to defeat the evil one. Paul gives us instruction on winning this battle by "Be Strong in the Lord," "Put on the full armor," and "Stand firm."

EPHESIANS 6:10-20 November 26, 2006 New Covenant EPC “BE STRONG IN THE LORD” Body Life: The Book of Ephesians I. From a cartoon by Lee Johnson, Following the Sunday morning service, the pastor stood at the back of the church, shaking hands with the worshipers as they left. A. As one man ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Candidate, Commitment, & Criteria

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 29, 2006

Jesus’ teaching on true discipleship separates the serious from the satisfied. Not many will step forward and stand out...how about you? Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template.

The Candidate, Commitment, & Criteria Matthew 16:21-26 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/CandidateCommitmentCriteria.html ----- (Mat 16:24) "Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me." INTRODUCTION: The passage of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-26

Denomination: Baptist