Sermons on Encourage Disciples:

Available Disciples

Contributed by Andy Taylor on Feb 1, 2001

Jesus wants to train you as a fisher of men, are you willing?

ARE YOU AVAILABLE? 1/14/01 EP  The Devil fishes for men with lures and hooks, but Jesus wanted to train men to fish for men. Matthew 4:18 through Matthew 4:22 18And Jesus, walking by the Sea of Galilee, saw two brothers, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Disappointing Disciples Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 6, 2001

Jesus had to deal with disappointing disciples. So do we. How do we deal with them? By applying the new Law of Love.

John 13 begins with the wonderful statement: ’Having loved his own who were in the world, [Jesus] now showed them the full extent of his love.’ It’s a picture of an intimate relationship with his disciples, like that of a loving parent who will do anything for their children. Yet even as he’s ...read more

Scripture: John 13:18-38

Denomination: Anglican

The Beloved Disciple

Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 18, 2000

During the last month I have been watching the NBA playoffs on the TV.

During the last month I have been watching the NBA playoffs on the TV. The team that I have been cheering for has been the San Antonio Spurs. David Robinson is my favorite player because he’s good and because he’s a committed follower of Jesus Christ. One of the things that I have noticed about the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1

Denomination: Baptist

Making Disciples

Contributed by Moses Radford on Oct 18, 2000

Outline or Comments: 1.

Outline or Comments: 1.You must hear of Jesus 2.You must believe and follow Jesus 3.You must be willing to abide with Jesus 4.You must be willing to bring others to Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

A Disciples Downfall

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 22, 2001

The outline is origional the illustrations are assorted from internet browsing.

A Disciples Downfall Mark 9:25-35 Eric A. Snyder, Minister Farwell Church of Christ September 22, 2001 One day God was looking over creation and He decided that He wasn’t really happy with the way things turned out. So He called the 3 most powerful men on earth, George Bush, Vladamir Putin and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:25-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making Disciples

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Nov 9, 2001

Jesus commanded His disciples in Matthew 28:19-20 to "make disciples." This command is also for every believer today. How are you at fulfilling this command? Join Pastor Steve as he examines the process of discipleship.

INTRODUCTION Our subject today is “I need someone to show me.” What a fitting passage in continuing with our theme is the one found in Matthew 28:19-20. In this passage Jesus teaches His disciples what is at the heart of evangelism. He has already been teaching them how to catch men with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dull Disciples

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jun 11, 2001

Disciples aren’t born they’re made.

“Dull Disciples” Matthew 16:21-28 Intro: It’s summer time, and for many that means it’s family vacation time. Have you ever had a bad experience on a vacation? If you’ve been on many vacations then you know what I’m talking about. Things don’t always go as planned, people and weather doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Marks Of A Disciple

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 17, 2001

5 things we can find in the text that reveals the distinguishing marks of a disciple of Christ.

THE MARKS OF A DISCIPLE By Andrew Chan, PBC, Vancouver, BC June 17, 2001 Text: John 15:16-25 The marks of a disciple are seen in one whose lives are… 1. Called by J_____________________. (Jesus) During Jesus’ earthly days, a disciple would choose his own master and from his own volition chooses ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Powerless Disciple

Contributed by Timothy Brewington Ii on Sep 3, 2003

God wanted to clearly give us an example of what happens when we are disconnected from His power. If you want to have power with God, you must give yourself to faith, prayer, and fasting. These three things will keep you from being a powerless disciple

When we think about Jesus, we think about is ability to do what no one else has ever been able to do. The uniqueness of His ministry, or what made Him different from other “so called” prophets is not only was he a great teacher, preacher and evangelist, But along with is teaching and preaching ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-21

Denomination: Apostolic

Discipling The Disenfranchised

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Nov 27, 2002

How to win to Christ those who have been overlooked in the evangelism strategy of the church.

The world into which the Sovereign Savior came was DISENFRANCHISED. Man had fallen from his native environment, and thus, had become raped of his righteousness, enslaved by his egotism, dehumanized by his disobedience, demeaned by his demeanor, divested of most vestiges of self-worth, denied access ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Doubting Disciples Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 13, 2003

Jesus brought 1)peace by showing the reality of the resurrection, and 2)purpose by showing the wellspring of witnessing.

Luke 23:36-49 – Doubting Disciples Charles Swindoll in his book Three Steps Forward, Two Steps Back tells the story of a farmer who wanted to impress his hunting buddies. To impress them, he bought the smartest, most expensive hunting dog he could find. He trained this dog to do things no other ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:36-49

Denomination: Baptist

A Disciple. Me?

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 11, 2003

Who is a disciple and what does it cost?

Luke 14:33 So no one can become my disciple without giving up everything for me. Salvation is free but it’s not cheap, did you catch that? Salvation is free but it’s not cheap. Christ said, and I quote So no one can become my disciple without giving up everything for me.What a statement, any one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Light Of A Disciple

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 14, 2001

When we follow Jesus we are called to share His light witha dark world

The Light of a Disciple Matthew 5:14-16 October 14, 2001 Introduction Some of you may or may not have noticed that our church recently placed a light on the post of the new parking lot. We have rented it from the power company for a few dollars a month and the result has been well worth the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Are You A Disciple? Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Mar 1, 2004

God is clear that He wants us to grow up to be more than little children in Christ.

Are you a Disciple? Purpose Driven Life- Chapter 23 Montreal/Cornwall January 24, 2004 What do you think God wants of you, as far as your growth is concerned? What is God’s desire for you in spiritual maturity? How would you describe what He wants for you in that regard? (get ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-15, Matthew 9:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is A Disciple? Series

Contributed by Rodney Owens on Nov 20, 2003

This sermon defines what Jesus expected of His disciples; therefore, He expects of all believers.

The Discipleship of All Believers – What is a Disciple? (Week One of Series) 11/02/2003 Mark 1:16-18 Introduction: Have you ever wondered what was different about the disciples? What was expected of them by Jesus as He called them to follow Him? ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-18

Denomination: Baptist