Sermons on Discipling:

Who Sinned? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jan 14, 2019

We are acquainted with the saying, “There is none so blind as those who will not see.” We will see that there are many types of blindness. Even the disciples were not seeing too clearly.

"Opening the Eyes of the Blind" is our new sermon series starting today and for the next three weeks. We will explore John chapter 9 and the events surrounding Jesus bringing sight to a man who was born blind. Please, I encourage you to read ahead. Read the whole chapter and meditate on ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Supper (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 4, 2018

As the disciples prepared for the Passover meal, they had no idea what was soon to happen. The Lamb of God had come to redeem humanity, and most of the Jewish people were completely unaware.

The Last Supper (Part 1) Mark 14: 12-26 Our text today reveals one of the most intimate moments our Lord had with His disciples. It records their last meal together, and the intense emotion experienced on that faithful evening. While the disciples were unaware of the enormity of this moment, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are You So Fearful? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Nov 8, 2018

If God be for us, who can be against us? If God Is for us, then why do we fear the world? We will examine the Disciple's fearfulness on the occasion of Jesus calming the storm.

Jesus asked the question, Why are you so fearful? That is a question many need to answer today. In spite of what they say, 90% of the chronic patients who see today's physicians have one common symptom. Their trouble did not start with cough or chest pain or hyperacidity. In 90% of the cases, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Calms The Storm

Contributed by Russell Pettus on Jun 26, 2018

Jesus calming the storm is moving the disciples to a decision of who they think Jesus is. They know him as a rabbi and the Messiah but the only one who can calm the sea is God.

Jesus Calms the Storm Mark 4:35-41 Lectionary B Proper 7. Introduction One of my favorite commercials of late has been the “Mayhem” commercials by Allstate. Mayhem is everywhere. It is the teenager texting, the storm blowing a tree on your house, the person in a hurry that doesn’t put out a grill ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Calling Of A Tax Collector Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 29, 2018

During the first year of Jesus’ ministry, and while He was in Galilee, and shortly after the calling of Peter, James and John, Jesus’ invitated a tax collector by the name of Matthew to be a disciple.

The Calling of a Tax Collector Luke 5:27-5:32 Introduction Today, we are going to look at Jesus’ invitation to a tax collector by the name of Matthew to be a disciple. This event takes place during the first year of Jesus’ ministry, and while He was in Galilee, and shortly after the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

A Committed Journey Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 4, 2018

As Jesus and the disciples departed Capernaum and headed toward Jerusalem for the last time, there was a sense of heaviness. He accurately described the events that would transpire there - His betrayal, death, and resurrection.

A Committed Journey Mark 10: 32-34 As we have studied the gospel of Mark, we have grown accustomed to the rapid nature in which the events in Jesus’ life and ministry were recorded. Mark left very little in between material, and fewer details than the other gospels. The first ten chapters cover ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-34

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Sunrise Service

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 9, 2018

This is a pictorial presentation of Jesus' resurrection appearance to Peter & 3 other disciples at the Sea of Galilee. It deals with Peter's feelings of having denied Jesus.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK NOTE: The narration for this service was adapted from Max Lucado's book, "He Still Moves Stones" pages 135-141, (Word Publishing, 1993) TEXT: John 21:1-14 (PP - JESUS) WELCOME & OPENING PRAYER HYMN: BECAUSE HE LIVES! by ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14, Luke 22:54-61, Luke 5:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Knocking On Heaven's Door" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 21, 2016

In this message we look at the Lord's prayer which follows the request from the disciples for Jesus to teach them to pray. All of us should learn to pray like Jesus.

“Knocking on Heaven’s Door” Luke 11:1-13 When Jesus set out to call 12 men to follow him, He gathered them together and began mentoring them, discipling them so that they in turn would be able to continue the process. So when Jesus started teaching them, since this was the first ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Queen Corinth And Her Court Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

? It concerns division in the church with regards to litigation. Jesus said the world will know we are His disciples by love not lawsuits! Here’s yet another problem Paul encounters.

QUEEN CORINTH AND HER COURT I CORINTHIANS 6:1-11 INTRODUCTION: This passage really has nothing to do with a beauty pageant. If it did you would be wondering how such “ugly” got to the throne! Then what’s it all about? It concerns division in the church with regards to litigation. Jesus said ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Half-Time Talk Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 27, 2007

The Disciples had experienced one or two Passover Meals with Jesus before this. Why did Jesus wait til this last one to refer to how it applied to Him?

OPEN: There is a part of a basketball game that no spectator gets to see. No matter how important the ticket holder may be. No matter how much he’s paid for his seat. There is one event he will NOT be INVITED to observe. And yet this one event can change the entire course of a game. I’ve read of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Humility Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 3, 2023

Jesus showed humility by coming from heaven to earth and washing His disciples' feet. When we choose humility, we reflect Christ to the world around us.

Imagine this: You're walking down the hall at school and you see a group of kids struggling to carry a huge box. The teacher is just standing there, watching. Then, out of nowhere, the principal comes over, rolls up his sleeves, and helps the kids lift the box. That's pretty cool, right? That's ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-11

Topics: Humility, Christian Life, Spiritual Growth, Godly Virtues

The Conspiracy Against Jesus Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 17, 2021

Though knowing all that is occurring, Jesus uses His last Thursday to assure that He would celebrate the Passover and institute the Lord’s Supper or the Eucharist with His disciples

LUKE 22: 1-13 [JESUS’ LAST WEEK SERIES] THE CONSPIRACY AGAINST JESUS [John 6:67-71] Luke’s passion narrative begins ominously with a description of Judas’s plot which was designed and orchestrated by Satan himself (1 Cor 2:8). The Jewish leaders had decided to do away with Jesus (see 23:2 for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Follow Christ Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 22, 2023

The foremost step to elevation is to Follow Christ. Follow the footsteps of him. The first thing the disciples observed after encountering with Jesus was that he walked into Jordan, then into wilderness for fasting and prayer.

Ash Wednesday 22.02.2023 Text: Mark 10:32-34 Steps to Elevation: Step: 1, Follow Christ Introduction: During this Lent season we would mediate under the theme steps to elevation. These are the Steps to victory, jubilation and joy. Today, we are meditating the first step to elevation, that is, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-34

Denomination: Methodist

Becoming Prepared

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 31, 2023

Jesus prepared his disciples to receive the Holy Spirit. We also need a preparation period to understand the gift of the Holy Spirit which we receive through baptism.

Becoming Prepared John 20:19-23 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 20:19 So when it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and when the doors were shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, “1bPeace be with you.” 20 And ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: United Methodist

Let The Little Children Come To Me

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 13, 2023

it was put on my heart that since today is our Love Disciples launch, it would be appropriate to remind ourselves of what scripture tells Jesus said about the little children.

Last week we basically stayed in one passage of scripture, so today we’ve got some catching up to do, as we get back to scriptural gymnastics. Our key verses will be found in: Matthew 19:13-15 Proverbs 22:6 Focus on three main ideas today: Discipleship Training up our youth Overcoming ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15, Proverbs 22:6