Sermons on False Disciple:

It’s Worth The Cost

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Sep 27, 2022

If we are truly going to be Jesus’ disciple, there will be a cost involved. And for those willing to make that sacrifice, God will be able to pour out His power and glory through that person.

Please turn with me to Luke 14. Sometimes when I say the word “Luke” I want to go all Star Wars! L-U-K-E. (Laughter) The more I spend time in the gospels, the more I see that what Jesus asks of us, He has already had to do Himself. When Jesus taught what He taught, He not only spoke from a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-33, Matthew 6:33, Mark 1:35, Luke 4:26, Daniel 3:8-18, John 19:30, Hebrews 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Strom Or Christ Series

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Aug 4, 2021

Now when He got into a boat, His disciples followed Him. And suddenly a great tempest arose on the sea, so that the boat was covered with the waves. But He was asleep.

Now when He got into a boat, His disciples followed Him. And suddenly a great tempest arose on the sea, so that the boat was covered with the waves. But He was asleep. Then His disciples came to Him and awoke Him, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!” But He said to them, “Why are you fearful, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27, Mark 4:35-41, Luke 8:22-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Sounds Of Pentecost.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 20, 2021

The Holy Spirit baptism is and always has been the empowerment for evangelism. Jesus made clear to his disciples the purpose of the infilling of the Holy Spirit they soon were to receive.

The Sounds Of Pentecost. Acts 1:8TPT The Holy Spirit baptism is and always has been the empowerment for evangelism. Jesus made clear to his disciples the purpose of the infilling of the Holy Spirit they soon were to receive. Jesus said, Acts 1:8TPT But I promise you this—the Holy Spirit will come ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Luke 24:49

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lord, Teach Us To Pray

Contributed by Don Campbell on Feb 21, 2023

Jesus had been praying, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray." Was this prayer a template or a model?

LORD TEACH US TO PRAY Jesus had been praying, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples” (Luke 11:1). His response was an abbreviated form of what is often referred to as “The Lord’s Prayer.” The fact that Jesus did not repeat it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Signs Of Jesus' Return Part 1 Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jan 4, 2021

This Sermon Series is a look at Jesus' Olivet Discourse (Matthew 24-25). This message examines the questions asked by the disciples. All Scripture references are from the NASB.

We live in uncertain times. How often has it been said that we are living in the end times? I’ve been asked on several occasions if I would preach about the end times. I have done so in the past and will do so in the future. In my preaching, I try, to the best of my ability and understanding, to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

#24: They Thought They Had Seen Everything Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 26, 2020

The disciples had seen Jesus do so many amazing things they thought they had seen everything…until Jesus raised a little girl from the dead.

#24: They Thought They Had Seen Everything Series: Acts Chuck Sligh July 26, 2020 NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:35-43

Denomination: Baptist

A Servant Mother Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

She is the only mother of the twelve that is referred to in the New Testament, and she is the mother of two of the twelve that Jesus picked for his disciples, and these two were in the inner circle with Peter.

One of the paradoxes of life is the many famous people we don't even know, and many of them are mothers. F.W. Boreham, the great Australian preacher, tells of the English mother Mrs. Trollope who saw her husband and children dying of consumption under her very eyes. She nursed them and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:10-18

The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 8, 2020

As the body of Christ, we can flashback to the life of Jesus and witness how he rejoiced in the success of his disciples and also wept with those who were hurting.

The Body of Christ Romans 12:15-16 As the body of Christ, we can flashback to the life of Jesus and witness how he rejoiced in the success of his disciples and also wept with those who were hurting. SLIDE #1 INTRODUCTION • Today we will continue our “Flashback; Remembering the Work of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sign Of Fear Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 26, 2017

The disciples weren't afraid of the storm. And they weren't really afraid of Jesus. What was it that they were afraid of that day? And what did Jesus do to deal with their fear?

I once read the story of a man who was hitch hiking on a very dark night in the middle of a storm. It was late at night and no cars were passing. The storm was fierce and the winds strong he could hardly see a few feet ahead. Suddenly, he saw a car coming towards him and stop. Without further ...read more

Scripture: John 6:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wolf Country

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 31, 2017

Jesus sent out His disciples, comparing them as sheep sent in the midst of wolves. So, the flock of God to this day lives in the midst of wolves as they fulfil the will of the Master.

“Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. Beware of men, for they will deliver you over to courts and flog you in their synagogues, and you will be dragged before governors and kings for my sake, to bear witness before them and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

Come Holy Spirit

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 9, 2015

On a missionary journey, Paul encountered disciples in Ephesus who know only John's baptism, not the baptism in the name of Jesus with the infilling of the Holy Spirit. This message explores this passage.

November 8, 2015 - Come Holy Spirit Our guest speaker last week spoke about Paul’s conversation in Athens with philosophers regarding the “unknown god” statue of the Romans. He thought it curious that among all the statues of the Greeks and Romans, there was this one created for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who's The Greatest?

Contributed by George Durham on Mar 2, 2016

The world emphasizes the importance of putting yourself first, and being the greatest. Jesus' disciples argued about who among them was the greatest, the most loved, the most important.

The Greatest of the Kingdom Mark 9:30-37 As they walk along, Jesus tells the disciples what to expect in the coming days. He says, "The Son of Man is being handed over to the hands of men, & they will kill him; & when he is killed, on the third day he will rise again" (Mark 9:31). Now, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: United Methodist

"Path Of Life And Wisdom"

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 10, 2016

The Pharisees refused to repent because they thought they were doing everything correctly; if we follow them, we will ignore the most important part of being Jesus' disciples.

Thursday of Third Week in Advent 2016 Joy of the Gospel Listen once more to these words of today's Gospel: “When they heard this all the people and the tax collectors justified God, having been baptized with the baptism of John; but the Pharisees and the lawyers rejected the purpose of God for ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

How To Find Laborers For God’s Harvest Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Sep 6, 2016

Jesus proceeded to give the disciples the key to finding laborers. What is the first word of verse 38? “PRAY ye therefore the Lord of the harvest…”

How To Find Laborers For God’s Harvest Matthew 9:37-38 Introduction: 1. The context of this passage is found in vs. 35-36. Jesus is very disturbed because He sees multitudes of people that need somebody to care and to show them the way to true life. • He said, “They have no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:37-38

Denomination: Bible Church

The Nature Of Faith

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 7, 2016

A sermon that looks at the true nature of faith from the disciples panic during the storm and Jesus calming of the winds and waves. This is what faith looks like in real life.

The Nature of Faith Luke 8:22-25 I’d like to start our time together this morning with the following proposition. Many believers find themselves spiritually depressed because they haven’t understood the nature of faith. This doesn’t mean they’re not Christian. All who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Foursquare