Sermons on False Disciples:

Jesus Prays ... The Disciples Sleep Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 2, 2013

Jesus is overwhelmed, yet is able to move forward. At the same time the disciples fail in the face of small challenges. How can we move forward without failure?

Message Matthew 26:36-46 Jesus Prays the Disciples Sleep Let me ask you a question:- How is Jesus like you? What are some of the things that Jesus does that we do as humans? (weeps, gets angry, sleeps, eats, loves, was tempted etc). So we see similarities don’t we. Let’s push it a little ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Baptist

What A Disciple Looks Like Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007

An examination of what a disciple is supposed to look like.

WHAT A DISCIPLE LOOKS LIKE - Matthew 28:16-20 This very familiar passage is known as the Great Commission. It records one of the last times Jesus spoke to His disciples and the mission He gave them when He left. He said, “Go and make disciples.” The mission Jesus gave to those gathered that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

I Am A Disciple Of Jesus! Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 28, 2020

We are called to be disciples of Jesus which means we are to follow Him and obey Him as Savior and Lord. We must not allow the idea of discipleship to morph into membership, and Christianity to be replaced by "churchianity."

A. Today’s sermon begins a new sermon series on discipleship that I am calling “I Am A Disciple Of Jesus!” 1. I spent some time wrestling with what to call the series. 2. I thought about naming the series “The Discipleship Adventure” or “The Discipleship Journey” – those titles sound inspiring and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23, Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Divine Dialogue -- The Disciple's Prayer Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 9, 2018

Seventh in a prayer Series dealing with some of the pattern of prayer we have in the Disciple's Prayer.

“Divine Dialogue” Pt 7 Patterns of Prayer – The Disciples Prayer I. PERSPECTIVE ON PRAYER -- What is prayer? II. PURPOSE OF PRAYER – Why Pray? III. PREREQUISITES FOR PRAYER – Who can pray? IV. PROMISES REGARDING PRAYER – What does God promise to do? V. PURPOSES FOR UNANSERED PRAYER – Why doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Jesus Restores A Defeated Disciple Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 12, 2018

After denying Jesus 3 times in the Gospels, Peter the Failure becomes Peter the Fearless in the book of Acts. How did this remarkable change take place? This sermon focuses on Peter's dramatic restoration to God's service.

Jesus Restores a Defeated Disciple Sermon # 1 in After Easter Series: Close Encounters with the Risen Lord Chuck Sligh April 8, 2018 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Today, we will be looking at several passages of Scripture ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Real Disciples Catch Fish" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 20, 2017

Bill Bright, who is the founder of campus Crusade for Christ said this-in all the surveys we have done, all over the world, our research indicates that approximately 95% of all believers do not know how to effectively share their faith.

“Real Disciples catch Fish” John 1: 35-42 When it comes down to sharing our faith I think there are two things that are pretty much true for all of us. First, every one of us want to see our friends and family come to know Jesus. I want to see everyone in this community come to Christ. That’s why ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

Disciple In A Post Christian World

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 29, 2013

We no longer live in a Christian culture. We are living in a post Christian world and people today are living like God doesn’t exist or at the very least, as if God doesn’t matter.So how can we be a disciple?

Being a Disciple in a Post Christian World 1 John 2:6 and Ephesians 5:1-2 We might as well finally admit it. We no longer live in a Christian culture. We are living in a post Christian world and people today are living like God doesn’t exist or at the very least, as if God doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

Whoville: I Am A Disciple Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 6, 2019

This message looks at what it means to be called a disciple

Back in November the worship team introduced the song “Who You Say I Am”, maybe you remember. And as the team was singing, I had an epiphany. An epiphany is defined as: a moment of sudden revelation or insight. And maybe epiphany is a little strong but considering that many Christians celebrate ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Wesleyan

Simple - Pt. 1 - Disciples? Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 17, 2019

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

Jesus Prays For His Disciples

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 7, 2018

How dedicated are we in following the example of Jesus Christ?

John 17:6-19 Jesus Prays for His Disciples Verse 6 begins the second part of Jesus’ prayer after His final sermon to the 11. Jesus first prayed for Himself, that He would bear up under what was to come. But this is parayer meant to be heard by the disciples as well. The disciple when facing ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Disciples Of Jesus Are Characterized By Love Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 23, 2020

If we are going to be effective disciples and disciple makers, then our lives and our relationships must be characterized by love. Jesus said that they will know we are His disciples because of our love.

A. Let me begin with a story from the Peanut’s cartoons - you know how much I enjoy the Peanuts! 1. It’s Christmas time and Lucy comes to Charlie Brown and says, “Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown! At this time of year I think we should put aside all our differences and try to be kind.” 2. Charlie ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35, Matthew 22:37-40, 1 John 3:16, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, Acts 2:42-47  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Attitude Of Disciples On Good Friday Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 1, 2021

Usually, many Churches remember the Seven Words of Jesus Christ on the cross and its importance on Good Friday. But today, we are going to mediate the attitude of the Disciples on this Good Friday.

The attitude of Disciples on Good Friday Introduction to Good Friday Devotions: Almost all Christians all over the globe observe Good Friday. No one would call the death of a person a good thing. But this Friday became Good Friday because the death of Christ has changed many things in life ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-50, John 19:31-42

Denomination: Methodist

Raft, Sailboat, Or Speedboat Disciple? Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 5, 2022

This sermon focuses on Paul's words to "work out your salvation" and the three options for doing so.

We are continuing our series on the book of Philippians. As I have mentioned before, the book of Philippians was actually a letter, also known as an epistle, which was written by Paul to the church that he planted in the city of Philippi, which is basically what we would consider today northern ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-13, Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Christian Church

Sermon # 34 - A True Disciple Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 12, 2023

There are many who follow Jesus, but only a few who genuinely seek to live as His disciples. Let’s understand who a true disciple is, and what Jesus expects of those who are His disciples.

We read in Matthew 4:25, “Large crowds followed him. They came from Galilee, the Ten Cities, Jerusalem, Judea, and from across the Jordan River.” (GW) Great multitudes of people followed after Jesus while He was here on earth, and there were several reasons why they did so. As we study the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:24-25, Matthew 9:33, Matthew 9:8, John 6:26, John 6:15, Matthew 6:33, Matthew 7:22-23, Matthew 7:26, John 8:31, Luke 5:11, Philippians 3:5, Philippians 3:7-8, Luke 9:59-60  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Sermon # 35 - The Marks Of A Disciple Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 19, 2023

What are the significant characteristics of a true disciple of Jesus? Here’s a sermon that will help us examine ourselves to see if we are one of those committed

The great commission of Jesus as recorded in Matthew 28:18-20, “When Jesus came near, he spoke to them. He said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. So wherever you go, make disciples of all nations: Baptize them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 3:14-15, Luke 10:1, Luke 14:26, Luke 14:27, Luke 14:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other