Sermons on Discipleship Stewardship:

Who Is It You Want?

Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Sep 27, 2022

Jesus desires that people come to Him for who He is. He is the type of Person you want to be in your life.

Crime investigation stories fascinates me. I believe that those who do this kind of job are very clever people. They spend hours, weeks, and months profiling their suspect. They study all possible movements of their suspect, the face, the body language, the voice, etc. before making an arrest. ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11

Denomination: Foursquare

Putting Christ Last

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 19, 2022

Why is it that too often people have put, or they are putting Christ last? Here the questions are asked about the requirements for following Jesus, not the way to salvation. The cost of discipleship is brought out in this passage of scripture.

Why is it that too often people have put, or they are putting Christ last? Here the questions are asked about the requirements for following Jesus, not the way to salvation. The cost of discipleship is brought out in this passage of scripture. In verses 57-58: The first man is impulsive. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sharing The Glory (January 2016)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 24, 2022

When you think of the disciples who do you think of first? Some would say Peter. Others might some of the names of the other disciples. How many would say Andrew? Did Andrew live in the shadow of his brother Peter?

SHARING THE GLORY Text: John 1:40-42 As someone has said, “God did not save you to be a sensation; He saved you to be a servant”. (James S. Hewett. ed. Illustrations Unlimited. Wheaton, Illinois: Tyndale House Publishers,1988, p, 452). A sensation leaves an impression, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:40-42

Denomination: United Methodist

What Faith Requires: Decide Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 21, 2020

“If anyone wants to follow after me…” That’s our question for today - if we want to follow Jesus - we have to make a decision. It is not an uniformed decision - Jesus spells out for us what that decision means.

WHAT FAITH REQUIRES: DECIDE MARK 8:33-38 Introduction We have spent this month thinking about what Faith Requires: -We trust / Believe in Jesus -We persist in our faith through the struggles -We focus our faith on Jesus Christ without distraction Today we finish this series by emphasizing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:33-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ In You Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Feb 21, 2020

Life has two parallel tracks. Often, both good and bad run side by side in our every day life. Being "Jesus Only" people means we learn to lean on Him when we suffer.

(To hear this sermon, please go to my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/2027619 Christ In You Intro: • Good news/Bad news jokes • A seed of truth in them. Life has two parallel tracks: What we perceive as good and bad run side by side. • But we’re conditioned to seek after and expect ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29, Romans 5:3, Philippians 3:10-11, James 1:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Core 52 Week 6 - Leadership Of Moses And Jesus Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 2, 2020

Be careful who you follow!

To hear the sermon, please visit my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/2891803 Jesus and Moses • Mistaken for a doctor, asked if patient should have catheter inserted. • Be careful who you follow! • Core52 has brought us through Abraham, Moses and, a couple weeks, David. Greatest ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:18, Numbers 21:4-5, Numbers 21:6-7, 1 Peter 2:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Commit To Change Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 7, 2020

Sermon to challenge people to pursue building the core essence of who they are as followers of Jesus.

So, hey there, good to see you, and thanks for spending a little bit of your precious weekend time with us as we kick off this New Year together. We want to give a special shout out and welcome to you if you are brand new and to those of you who were with us for Christmas services and are back ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-30

Body Building Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 7, 2020

Challenging people to build the core essence of who they are as followers of Jesus

So hey there, good to see you. If you weren’t here last week we are in the second week of a series called Build Your Core which according to the experts is especially relevant this time of year since most of us who have made resolutions or decisions to change up some things in our lives this year ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Mind Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 7, 2020

Challenging people to build the core essence of who they are as followers of Jesus.

So hey there, good to see you and have you with us, that’s always true but especially true if you are brand new (to all of our online friends out there too) and we really do hope you have an experience with God here today that makes you want to come back and do this all over again with us real ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Holiness Of The Christian Life

Contributed by Raymond Williams on Mar 30, 2020

We must be aware every moment of our lives that we are responsible to the testimony of our lips.

HOLINESS, THE CHRISTIAN’S LIFE STYLE “You must be made new in mind and spirit, and put on the new nature of God’s creating, which shows itself in the just and devout life called for by the truth.” Ephesians 4:23-24 NEB “There was no king in Israel at that time. Everyone did whatever they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:23-24, Judges 21:25

Denomination: Nazarene

Yes! . . . Well, Maybe

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jul 1, 2019

Jesus calls us to be his disciples, but too often we have excuses to do it right then

Luke 9:51-62 As most of you know, this is my final Sunday at Saint John’s. According to the canons of the Diocese, I must leave when the new rector comes. After much prayer and tears, with the help of Father Stephen, I decided the most graceful way to leave would be at the end of the current ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Episcopal

The Team Player Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 8, 2019

In imitating Jesus we see a call to community (team).

1. Show Ben Franklin’s "Join, or Die" Political Cartoon (Originally for French and Indian War then for the War for Independence) We have recently celebrated our Independence Day, a lesson from history applies to the Body of Christ. Prior to July 4, 1776, there were only thirteen British ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wisdom Of Christianity

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

This sermon provides an introduction to Christian concepts, Christian epistemology, and the distinguishing marks of the Christian.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) Despite the obvious differences in theology, philosophy and practice among Christians, there is a discernible common thread that runs through them all. And, conversely, there ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:1-36

Denomination: United Methodist

The Full Extent Of His Love

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

: It was just before the Passover Feast. Jesus knew that the time had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, Jesus now showed them the full extent of His love.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, we invite you to visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) After they had eaten, Jesus took a pitcher and towel and began to wash the feet of his disciples. If pressed, I’d have to confess that I don’t really want to wash ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

The Development Of A Man/Woman Of God

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 22, 2019

Daniel, a normal believer, was transformed into a person of such insight and faith, that he was promoted to serve 5 kings from three different conquering nations. What steps did he take that caused such a transformation?

THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MAN/WOMAN OF GOD Dan. 1:3-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: FREE HAIRCUTS 1. One day a Barber cut a minister’s hair. When the minister reached for his wallet, the barber said, “No Reverend, it’s on me.” Next morning, as if by magic, there were 10 silver coins on his doorstep. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:3-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God