Sermons on Discipleship Stewardship:

“no Deposit, No Return” Series

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Jul 26, 2016

This is part of a series of very brief messages that can be used in church newsletters for stewardship.

19 ‘There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. 20And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, 21who longed to satisfy his hunger with what fell from the rich man’s table; even the dogs would come and lick his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Hearty Giving Series

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 1, 2016

This is part of a series of very brief messages that can be used in church newsletters for stewardship.

4Moses said to all the congregation of the Israelites: This is the thing that the Lord has commanded: 5Take from among you an offering to the Lord; let whoever is of a generous heart bring the Lord’s offering: gold, silver, and bronze; 20Then all the congregation of the Israelites withdrew ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 35:4-22

Denomination: Baptist

‘a Case Study’ Series

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 1, 2016

This is part of a series of very brief messages that can be used in church newsletters for stewardship.

5But a man named Ananias, with the consent of his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property; 2with his wife’s knowledge, he kept back some of the proceeds, and brought only a part and laid it at the apostles’ feet. 3“Ananias,” Peter asked, “why has Satan filled your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

‘jesus – The Gift From The Heart Of God’ Series

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 1, 2016

This is part of a series of very brief messages that can be used in church newsletters for stewardship.

14And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, 15that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. 16“For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Keep It In Your Heart Series

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 1, 2016

This is part of a series of very brief messages that can be used in church newsletters for stewardship.

Beware of practicing your piety before others in order to be seen by them; for then you have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2So whenever you give alms, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, so that they may be praised by others. Truly I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

‘the Mighty Widow’ Series

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 1, 2016

This is part of a series of very brief messages that can be used in church newsletters for stewardship.

41He sat down opposite the treasury, and watched the crowd putting money into the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums. 42A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which are worth a penny. 43Then he called his disciples and said to them, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Many Gifts But One Heart Series

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 1, 2016

This is part of a series of very brief messages that can be used in church newsletters for stewardship.

5so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually we are members one of another. 6We have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us: prophecy, in proportion to faith; 7ministry, in ministering; the teacher, in teaching; 8the exhorter, in exhortation; the giver, in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

It Starts In The Heart’ Series

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 1, 2016

This is part of a series of very brief messages that can be used in church newsletters for stewardship.

23Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life. (Proverbs 4:23; NRSV) Let us remember to prepare our hearts each week in our service to the Lord. Please invest time in prayer, to seek the mind of Christ, on how you can best give of your resources and yourself in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Baptist

A Heart For The Gospel’ Series

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 1, 2016

This is part of a series of very brief messages that can be used in church newsletters for stewardship.

15You Philippians indeed know that in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you alone. 16For even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me help for my needs more than once. 17Not that I seek the gift, but I seek ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Cain And Abel PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 26, 2023

Sacrificial standards, sibling strife, and stewardship, and how to apply these in our daily lives.

Good morning, beloved friends and family. We are gathered here today to delve into the sacred text, to seek wisdom and understanding, to be guided by God's Word in our daily lives. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the fourth chapter of Genesis. As we prepare to examine this chapter, let's ...read more

Topics: Offerings

The Foundation Of Following

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 31, 2001

This Bible study from Luke examines the basic requirements for discipleship

The Foundation for Following Luke 14.25-35 Midweek Bible Study November 5, 1997 Large crowds were traveling with Jesus and he turned and said to them, “If anyone comes to me but loves his father, mother, wife, children, brothers or sisters - or even life - more than me, he cannot be my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Church Of God

I Give Up! Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 13, 2001

The purpose of discipleship is to turn us from being served to server.

I want to begin this morning by briefly reviewing where we have been in this series "The Five Purposes of The Church. " We have already examined three purposes - worship, outreach, and fellowship. Today we are going to look at the purpose of discipleship and next week conclude with service or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Church Of God

Christian Character

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Oct 6, 2005

A description of the characteristics of the Christian discipleship, and those things on which it rests

As we listened to that passage from Colossians this morning, the first thing we heard Paul telling his readers to do was to clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, goodness and patience.. As we listened to that list of qualities various things could have gone through our minds. We ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Band Lessons

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 14, 2007

Discipleship principles gleaned from my years of participation in band.

Band Lessons Praise the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens. Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness. Praise him with sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre, praise him with tambourine ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

The First Disciples Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 15, 2008

Discipleship is not a one-time decision; it’s a lifelong journey.

In these verses, Jesus gains five of His original twelve disciples: (1) Andrew (2) An unnamed disciple (probably John) (3) Simon Peter (Andrew’s brother) (4) Philip (5) Nathanael (perhaps also known as Bartholomew; Bartholomew is linked with Philip in the other three Gospels – Matthew 10:3; Mark ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Baptist