Sermons on Discipling:

No Peace But Division!

Contributed by Tony Skaff on Mar 20, 2006

What did Jesus, the prince of peace, meant when He said:no peace but division?

1stBBC No peace but division! Luk 12:49-53 I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled? But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished! Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-53

Denomination: Baptist

Crowd Watchers

Contributed by Steve Severance on Mar 20, 2006

This sermon explores the need to follow God’s lead and not worry about what others think. I do this through the lense of Simon Peter. It also encoureges people to share their faith in a simple manner in their everyday life.

Simon Peter poked the last bite of fish into his mouth; these were miracle fish, provided by the Master Himself. His mind seemed to whirling trying to process the events of the past couple of weeks. It started with the triumphal entry. Peter had thrilled that everyone seemed to be ready to finally ...read more

Scripture: John 21:20-22

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

"What I Should Have Said Was..."

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jun 2, 2004

I am sure that all the way down from the mountain, Peter must have kept uttering this sermon to himself!

Title: "What I should have said was..." Introduction: Have you had an awakening? When Jesus took with him his inter-circle of disciples to the top of the mountain, he desired that they should see him glorified. As Jesus was in prayer, Peter, James, and John fell asleep. The Church needs an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:27-43

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship 101

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 2, 2004

This sermon helps believers understand some of the basics of being a Christ-follower.

“DISCIPLESHIP 101” John 8:31 INTRO – Talk about disciples all the time. Know that Jesus called them from their ordinary lives to begin an extraordinary adventure with Him. Changed their lives forever as a result. He has done the same thing w/ us. Called us from our ordinary lives to follow ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Evidences Of Conversion

Contributed by David Parks on Jun 2, 2004

If Christianity were outlawed, would there be enough evidence to convict you?

Ten Evidences of Conversion TEXT: 2 Cor. 13:5 INTRODUCTION: 1. Have you noticed all of the merchandise with the letter X on it lately. 2. It stands for Malcom X whose autobiography was just produced by Spike Lee. 3. Recent surveys demonstrate that many who wear the logos don’t even know what he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Have You Received The Holy Ghost Since You Believed Series

Contributed by Dan Steadman on Jun 11, 2004

Basic evangelical approach to being filled with the Spirit

Acts 19:1-7 “Have You Received the Holy Ghost Since You Believed? 23/5/04S&C Paul had encountered a dozen disciples on his journey through Ephesus, but something about them-- or perhaps it was the leading of the Spirit-- caused him to inquire. They had likely been in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Calls "Follow Me!"

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Aug 20, 2005

Jesus calls us to follow him, just like he called Peter, Andrew, James and John. What their call means about our call.

Intro I have always had strong images of the calling by Jesus of Peter and Andrew, James and John. Perhaps it is through having been brought up in a town with a strong fishing history. Even though the heyday of the fish industry in St Ives was already well past when I was a child, there were many ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20

Denomination: Salvation Army

Dealing With Truth Decay Series

Contributed by David Kirkner on Aug 22, 2005

Being like Jesus starts with truth, love and obedience

The ThreeAttitudes: 2 John Dealing with Truth Decay 2 John Being like Jesus starts with truth, love and obedience Drama: Teacher espouses: "Class, thre are no absolutes in life. 3 students speak of creation, sin and the Bible. The teacher states again: "Well class, we must conclude that there ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Come Follow Me Series

Contributed by Mark Edwards on Mar 22, 2006

What Jesus said changed world history. Twelve disciples who answered the call, "Follow Me" changed the course of human history.

Imagine or picture with me for a moment a scene in a park, it could be any picnic ground in Perth. It’s a sunny day and there is a family having a great time together, it is an extended family. There is two or three kids trying to catch padpoles, maybe skylarking on the monkey bars. Soon they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Better Choice

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Mar 25, 2006

We have two choices to choose from - God’s way or the alternative. Which pill will you swallow?

DVD – Matrix – scene where Neo has to choose the blue pill or the red pill… God calls us everyday to make a choice – for him or for the alternative. If we choose him we move into a world of mystery and adventure, and we experience real life! If we choose the alternative, we are promised only a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Salvation Army

From Zero To Hero Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Mar 27, 2006

The world has a twisted view today of what makes a hero. But God says the real heroes aren’t the ones that can fly or shoot webbing, the real heroes, the spiritual heroes are the ones that will give their lives to follow Him. These heroes have greater spi

FROM ZERO TO HERO HEROES TO MODEL YOUR LIFE AFTER(DAVID) I Samuel 17:1-11, 24-25, 32-33 ILL. Rudy the movie- small kid, no athletic ability, had a dream of playing football. Went to Notre Dame and wanted to make the football team. His family said he couldn’t do it, his friends said he couldn’t do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

From Zero To Hero Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Mar 27, 2006

This is pt 3 of 4 for the From Zero to Hero series. The worlds view of hereos is short sighted and twisted. God’s true heroes are the ones that are solely focused on serving Him. They are the Spiritual hereos that will be remembered not for 15 minutes but

FROM ZERO TO HERO PART 3 (Noah) HERO WHO PERSEVERED NOTE: 4 OF THE 5 MAIN POINTS WERE ADAPTED FROM DOUG FIELDS, OLD SCHOOL GOOD GUYS MESSAGES. ALL THE BODY IS ORIGINAL FROM PASTOR RYAN AKERS, BUT THE POINTS ARE ADAPTED. Genesis 6:5-22, “5Now the LORD observed the extent of the people’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

It's About Teamwork!

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Aug 29, 2005

Teamwork is what the Kingdom of God is all about. It will get results and you will feel better about yourself, knowing that if souls are getting saved is because you are doing your part that God has given to you.

*1 Corinthians 3:7 “What, after all, is Apollos? And what is Paul? Only servants, through whom you came to believe—as the Lord has assigned to each his task. 6 I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God made it grow. 7 So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Groaning Faith

Contributed by Richard Francis on Aug 31, 2005

We groan as we wait in our earthly tent, have faith and reach out to those in the darkness for Christs love compels us

Earthly Tent Our bodies are is what Paul is referring to as an “Earthly Tent” Inspiring eh, we are not even a small semi detached, but a thread bear, patched up, letting in the rain and blowing in the wind tent, causing more grief than bringing shelter type tent (or at least that’s how I might see ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can I Be Saved?

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 9, 2006

This message can be a great help in teaching believers to be soulwinners. These 5 steps are a must for all believers to know and use. Plus the most needed scriptures for soul winning. A must for a growing church.

HOW CAN I BE SAVED? I. ACKNOWLEDGE YOUR LOST CONDITION Romans 3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God. Isaiah 53:6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:6