Sermons about Faithful Disciples

Thomas, A True Disciple

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 4, 2014

based on 3 ratings

| 10,608 views

A message that tries to connect the dots in Thomas' experience of moving from doubt to faith in Christ after the Resurrection.

I want to extend a special welcome to those here today who have questions, who have doubts about some or all of the things that have gone on so far in today’s gathering. You see, most of what happens in a worship service, at any church, is really for the already-convinced. We sing songs that ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Be Alarmed

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 12, 2009

based on 4 ratings

| 5,711 views

We should have no regrets or fears when Christ returns if we are living as faithful disciples.

Mark 13: 1 – 8 / Don’t Be Alarmed Intro: A young lady busied herself getting ready for a blind date. Dinner at an exclusive restaurant with live music and dancing. She went out to have her hair done, did her makeup, put on her best dress and was ready for her date’s arrival. His expected ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Freedom To Disappoint Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 18, 2018

based on 1 rating

| 12,200 views

If we are to be faithful disciples of Christ, and follow His example, we must be willing to disappoint others.

Good morning! I’d like to jump right in, and begin this morning with a precious promise, one that comes directly from Christ: “28 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-19, Matthew 11:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Disciples Of Jesus Are Guided By God's Word Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 7, 2020

based on 1 rating

| 5,043 views

It is not possible for us to be faithful disciples of Jesus who make disciples with the Bible playing a proper role in our lives. The lordship of Jesus is exercised when we carefully follow the teachings of the Bible, and we can't follow what we don't know.

A. One day many years ago, a boy walked down the beach, and as he did, he spotted a woman sitting under a beach umbrella. 1. The boy walked up to her and asked, “Are you a Christian?” “Yes,” she replied. 2. Then the boy asked, “Do you read your Bible every day?” She nodded her head, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Timothy 4:1-4, Romans 12:2, 1 Peter 2:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Disciple Making Community

Contributed by Malcolm Rogers on Apr 23, 2016

| 5,873 views

The risen Jesus commands us to be a disciple making, grace offering and teaching, learning, obedient people who by faith know that he is always with us

It is good on this sort of occasion to go back to basics and to remind ourselves what sort of community we are called to be. And for that I have turned to the last few words of Matthew’s gospel and what is known as the great commission. The disciples have gathered together and Jesus has said ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Anglican

Faith, Part 6 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 1, 2011

| 2,961 views

Part 6 in a series on exploring "Faith". This message focuses on Peter and John going to worship and seeing (and seizing) the opportunity to share Jesus with a man who needed so much more than just material goods. It is in this act, that we should see o

Faith in Action, Part 1 (Part 6) Acts 3:1-10 - When it comes to our faith, the most difficult thing often is putting it into action - What the Lord calls us to do is to act; to respond; to move – no matter the cause - Perhaps the most difficult is to respond to His calling; to move when ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Simple - Pt. 1 - Disciples? Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 17, 2019

| 5,639 views

Jesus confronted the complex. His message was and is simple. Let’s get back to the basics He taught us! Why make it difficult?

Disciples? I. Introduction Some things are complex and complicated. Rubix Cubes. Algebra. Or maybe better said . . . math. Why people in horror movies go into barns, cellars. Why people in action moves never take the gun of the person they disarm when there are more bad guys to face. Women. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20, 1 Corinthians 1:26-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith's Famous Four Words

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 17, 2003

based on 44 ratings

| 9,606 views

A Sermon for the 14th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 19 Peter telling Jesus he is the Christ

14th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 19 Mark 8:27-38 "Faith’s Famous Four Words" 27 ¶ And Jesus went on with his disciples, to the villages of Caesarea Philippi; and on the way he asked his disciples, "Who do men say that I am?" 28 And they told him, "John the Baptist; and others say, Elijah; and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Lutheran

A Faith Too Big For Works

Contributed by Timothy Schultz on Sep 21, 2003

based on 15 ratings

| 2,569 views

A neglected friendship teaches that faith and works must be the "best of friends."

On a pleasant leisurely day this past summer, I drove my car up the steep hill on Urf Road in the little town of Cowlesville, and stopped by the childhood home of my best friend from middle school, Bret. Bret and I spent a lot of time together during the summers and did the kinds of things that ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26, Luke 10:29-37

Denomination: United Methodist

When Jesus Interrupts The Faithful Series

Contributed by Brian Credille on Mar 9, 2001

based on 101 ratings

| 3,928 views

Jesus challenges His faithful people day by day to live out their faith through an obedient life.

“When Jesus Interrupts the Faithful” Luke 5:12-16 INTRODUCTION When people of faith encounter Jesus, there is a choice to make. We must act day by day on our faith. In this passage we find the story of a man who did so. From him we learn: I. JESUS IS ALWAYS NEAR THE PERSON OF FAITH ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Faith To Get Out Of The Boat

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Jan 1, 2006

based on 5 ratings

| 2,991 views

Stepping out

Aboard - A piece of lumber that may be used to repair your boat. Adrift - A method of moving across the water when nothing on your boat works. Astern - A type of look. Your spouse gives you astern look when you attempt to buy things for your new boat. Bow - This is what you do in front of your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Doubting Thomas $ The Response Of The Other Disciples

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Apr 16, 2004

based on 74 ratings

| 10,753 views

We know all about "doubting" Thomas...but I would like for us to look at how the other disciples responded to Thomas. 1. They Noticed he wasn’t there. 2. They shared their experience with Christ with Thomas. 3. He was welcomed in spite of his doubts.

Sunday, April 18, 2004 Title: Doubting Thomas: A look at the Other Disciples Text: John 20:24-29 Introduction 1. Today is one week after the resurrection. • As we study God’s Word, we see many exciting things happening following the resurrection… • There are multiple times when Christ ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-28

Denomination: Nazarene

How Jesus Instilled Confidence In The Disciples

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 1, 2006

based on 49 ratings

| 3,972 views

There is a crisis of confidence in our country. Faith gives us the courage to face the present with confidence and the future with expectancy.

How Jesus Instilled Confidence in the Disciples (Acts 4:13-20) Acts 4:13 - "Now as they observed the confidence of Peter and John and understood that they were uneducated and untrained men. They marveled. They realized that they had been with Jesus." There is a crisis of confidence in our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Word Of Commendation: Changed Lives Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jan 13, 2010

| 5,982 views

Changed Lives (the mark of faithful disciples) spur thanksgiving because they confirm God’s election (and our faith).

Christianity is about the power of the gospel to change lives. The death and resurrection of Christ are the keys to the gospel message and the keys to unleashing the power of God in our lives. Jesus died to deliver us from our sins and introduce us to a new life of holiness. We have been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Calls First Disciples Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 26, 2017

| 8,464 views

The men that Jesus gathered to Him were common men. They had to be trained by Him and it would take time for them to become strong and faithful. In the beginning they were often afraid and unsure of themselves.

Harmony of the Gospels -AD 27- Beyond Jordan Calls First Disciples John 1:35-51 The men that Jesus gathered to Him were common men. They had to be trained by Him and it would take time for them to become strong and faithful. In the beginning they were often afraid and unsure of themselves. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Baptist

Sermons on faithful disciples:

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

Confident Preaching

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 4, 2014

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 12, 2009

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 18, 2018

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 7, 2020

Contributed by Malcolm Rogers on Apr 23, 2016

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 1, 2011

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 17, 2019

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 17, 2003

Contributed by Timothy Schultz on Sep 21, 2003

Contributed by Brian Credille on Mar 9, 2001

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Jan 1, 2006

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Apr 16, 2004

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 1, 2006

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jan 13, 2010

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 26, 2017