Sermons on Equipping Disciples:

The Lord's Supper – A Meal For Jesus' Disciples

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Sep 15, 2006

PROPOSITION: To motivate the unsaved hearer to salvation and the saved hearer to complete commitment to his/her salvation.

TEXT: (NKJV) Now on the first day of the Feast of the Unleavened Bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying to Him, “Where do You want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover?” And He said, “Go into the city to a certain man, and say to him, ‘The Teacher says, “My time is at hand; I will keep the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

Denomination: Nazarene

What It Means To Be A Fully Devoted Disciple

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 18, 2006

There is a difference in the life-style of a fully devoted disciple and one who is not fully devoted.

What it Means to be a Fully Devoted Disciple Luke 9:23-26 Luke 9:57-62 There is a difference in the life-style of a fully devoted disciple and one who is not fully devoted. When I think of my life as a new Christian I was like a roller coaster. I was up and down in my spiritual life. I had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Free Methodist

What Does A Disciple Look Like? Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 24, 2005

Disciples look like Sheep, Snakes, and Doves. Follow like a sheep; Shrewd as a snake; Innocent as a dove.

Discipleship Series # 1 What Does a Disciple Look Like? Matthew 10:16 SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 4: 17-22 INTRODUCTION: For the next 6 weeks, we’re going to be studying DISCIPLESHIP – in sermons and in our Pueblo groups… When we think about Discipleship, it makes sense to look at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Quiet Disciples: James, Son Of Alphaeus; Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on Apr 18, 2005

A biography of the lesser known disciples JAMES, SON OF ALPHAEUS; SIMON THE ZEALOT; AND JUDAS, SON OF JAMES

“THE QUIET DISCIPLES: JAMES, SON OF ALPHAEUS; SIMON THE ZEALOT; AND JUDAS, SON OF JAMES” TEXT: LUKE 6:12-16; JOHN 14:22-23 Sunday, February 1, 2004 If you will turn to Matthew 10:1-4 and have your finger in John 14, we are going to take a look at those two texts. If you are visiting with us, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Le Disciple Que Jésus Aimait

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Nov 24, 2003

It is a title of honor which this one. It will be always with humility that he will say that, towards that with which he owes all. He will speak always anonymously...

Lecture : Jean 21/15-25. v.20 A... vit venir après eux, le disciple que Jésus aimait...@ Introduction : C’est un titre d’honneur que celui-ci. Ce sera toujours avec humilité qu’il dira cela, envers celui à qui il doit tout. Il parlera toujours anonymement... I Les textes où ce terme est mentionné ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Jesus Mentored His Disciples

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Jesus made sure that beyond truth taught, the disciples acquired the right attitude toward God and their ministries.

1. Jesus made sure that beyond truth taught, the disciples acquired the right attitude toward God and their ministries. The Lord Jesus knew that it was not enough for the disciples to learn ideas without embracing the best disposition found in their Master. Jesus said, "If you hold - develop deep ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Jesus Instilled Confidence In The Disciples

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Everyone needs someone to believe in them.

Everyone needs someone to believe in them. If we grow up being told that we are stupid, lazy and lacking virtue, we tend to sink to the level of other's expectations. I'm grateful that my parents always told me I could be anything I really set my mind to becoming. Later I learned in Christ I could ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good News About Discipling Children

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 2, 2001

How God orders us to discipline because He treasures children and what we can do about it.

Good news about discipling children Pro.23:13-14 by Andrew Chan Senior Pastor, PBC, Vancouver, BC Being a parent changes everything. But being a parent also changes with each baby. Here are some of the ways having a second and third child is different from having your first. 1) Your Clothes 1st ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:13-14, Proverbs 22:15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Washing The Disciples Feet - An Acted Parable

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jun 16, 2001

The washing of the disciples’ feet by Jesus was his way of teaching them humility in serving others, a dramatised parable of his submission to death, an anticipation of the Cross and the Empty Tomb abd a message for us today.

WASHING THE DISCIPLES’ FEET - AN ACTED PARABLE On the night before His Passion Jesus spoke some wonderfully prophetic words: "You do not realise now what I am doing, but later you will understand" (John 13:7). These are the words of Jesus addressed to His disciples. The scene is the room in ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Cross Follow Disciple: Back Of The Line Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 22, 2007

A Christian is a follower of Christ, but what does it mean to be a follower? Jesus answers this question telling us to take up our cross, but what Jesus means by "take up his cross" may be very different than what we imagine it to mean.

An out-of-towner drove his car into a ditch in a desolated area. Luckily, a local farmer came to help with his big strong horse named Buddy. He hitched Buddy up to the car and yelled, "Pull, Nellie, pull!" Buddy didn’t move. Then the farmer hollered, "Pull, Buster, pull!" Buddy didn’t ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Disciple Whom Jesus Loved"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 30, 2008

That Jesus loves me... Five points: This is my identification, indoctrination, meditation, motivation, and my invitation!

Text: John 13:21 When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me. 22Then the disciples looked one on another, doubting of whom he spake. 23Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of his disciples, whom ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

12 Disciples - Thomas, Matthew & James Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Aug 12, 2008

Study of lives of 12 Disciples

12 Disciples – Thomas, Matthew and James Monday 6th November 06 From the circumstance that in the lists of the apostles he is always mentioned along with Matthew, who was the son of Alphaeus (Mark 2:14), and that these two are always followed by James, who was also the son of Alphaeus, it has been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

12 Disciples - Thaddeaus, Simon & Judas Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Aug 12, 2008

Study of the lives of the 12 Disciples

12 Disciples – Thaddeaus, Simon and Judas Monday 13th November 06 Thaddeaus has been called the disciple with three names. Mat 10:4 = Thaddeaus and Lebbeaus. Luke 6:14 – 16 (Acts 1:13) Judas, brother of James. KJV brother – some relation to James. He is only mentioned one time (apart from list of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Disciples Argue About Who Is The Greatest Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008

Part 18:The Great Commission - Who is the greatest among the disciples...they argue as Jesus listened.

The Great Commission Part 18 – Who is Greatest? Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org | www.TruthDigest.org ANNOUNCEMENTS 6:00PM Evening Service at the church – “Seminary Students will be preaching” May 11th – Lori Ulman May 18th – Lynnette Higgins May 25th – Walker ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-41

Denomination: Bible Church

Seasons Of Creation: Being A Disciple With The Forest Series

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Sep 1, 2008

God has blessed us through His creation. This sermon looks at how we are blessed by God through His trees and how we are called to look after and care for them.

Our new worship series the Seasons of Creation, begins with Forest Sunday. Over the next four weeks we are going to focus on how God has blessed us through His creation and what it means for us to live as His disciples in this creation. Throughout history Christians have had a mixed reaction to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-22

Denomination: Lutheran