Sermons on Fearful Disciples:

Crazy Faith

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 27, 2022

We have to have crazy faith. the kind of faith that will go to the extreme to see God do something amazing. we have to have a heart of expectation.

Crazy Faith Mark chapter 2:1-12 Introduction- Good morning everyone, welcome to Rosedale Church… We are glad you’re here. What if a couple minutes with the Lord could change your life- would you take time to do it? Believe it or not some would say no or they would say yes and come up with a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

"hopelessness"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 20, 2023

Examples of hopelessness situations, which was the experience of the two Emmaus disciples as they walked home on Easter morning. Suddenly their world changed.

In Jesus Holy Name April 23,2023 Text: Luke 24:17 Easter III Redeemer “Hopelessness” Test data released by the Illinois State Board of Education once again shows the Chicago Public Schools system ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35, Luke 24:25-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Stop The Chariot

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Apr 26, 2024

The harvest is ready but the laborers are few! We haven't much time left to bring the lost sheep into the Lord's fold. If we truly love him, we should be about the Father's business.

How many of you love St. Peter jokes? Here is one which I hope ties into our message for this morning. It goes like this: A man arrives at the gates of heaven. St. Peter asks, "Denomination?" The man says, "Methodist." St. Peter looks down his list, and says, "Go to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Anglican

For What Are We Fishing?

Contributed by Chris Simonson on Jan 23, 2026

Beginning with my fishing experiences, the sermon transitions to Christ's calling for his disciples, and us, to be "fishers of men."

Sermon - For What Are We Fishing? Fishing is a common pastime here in Wisconsin, with as many species as there are waterways to fish in. Panfish in small ponds, spearing carp and sturgeon, baiting catfish on the Wisconsin and Mississippi, walleye and northern on the bigger lakes, fly fishing for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23, Mark 1:16-20, Luke 5:1-11, John 1:40-42

The Call To Discipleship Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 17, 2024

This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years.

GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION THE CALL TO DISCIPLESHIP A. Mark 1:14-20 (READ) 1. How many of you like to FISH. (I know we have some avid fishermen in this church.) ILLUSTRATION: I used to FISH quite a bit when I was younger, but hardly ever anymore (last time was with Don ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20, Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fasting Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 21, 2024

This sermon looks at the concept of fasting

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT FASTING MATTHEW 6:16–18 “WHEN YOU FAST, DO NOT LOOK SOMBER AS THE HYPOCRITES DO, FOR THEY DISFIGURE THEIR FACES TO SHOW MEN THEY ARE FASTING. I TELL YOU THE TRUTH, THEY HAVE RECEIVED THEIR REWARD IN FULL. 17BUT WHEN YOU FAST, PUT OIL ON YOUR HEAD AND WASH YOUR FACE, 18SO ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Our Change

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Mar 1, 2025

learn who to live in relationship with God

OUR CHARGE John 13:1-17, 31-35 Today is Maundy Thursday, the least understood, probably least attended, and surely the most intimate of the Christian holy days. It was the time of Passover, when all Jews commemorated their escape from the Angel of Death while captives in Egypt. As we partake in ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17, John 13:31-37

Denomination: Episcopal

There Is One Lord Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 22, 2025

The lordship of Jesus Christ is one of the most prominent truths in Scripture. Jesus is called “Lord” over 600 times in the New Testament.

There is One Lord Ephesians 4:5 Introduction We are currently studying the seven foundations of Christian unity found in Ephesians 4. So far, we’ve talked about One Body, One Spirit, and One Hope. Today, we turn our attention to perhaps the central theme: One Lord. The lordship of Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Andrew Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 11, 2025

The man behind the scenes introducing people to Jesus!

Sermon: Andrew The man behind the scenes leader of the message of the Kingdom of Heaven. Thesis: Andrew was the behind-the-scenes apostle – the silhouette behind Jesus. He was close to Jesus – one of the 4. He was different, we do not see him get caught up in the drama, the battle for power, or ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42, Matthew 4:18-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons From The Sending Of The 72

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Sep 28, 2025

When Jesus sends out the 72 disciples, He sends them with instructions that we can use as members of His Kingdom.

Good Morning. Two weeks ago, we looked at one of the most frustrating passages of Scripture there is, you could say, from a “dad” point of view, when we looked at how the Corinthians treated St. Paul. Paul had been their founding pastor and spiritual father for 18 months before sailing on to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

What Counts In Your Life

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 9, 2025

Jesus tells us that we should strive to enter by the narrow gate in answer to the question Lord are there few who are saved?

I would like to focus on one verse today 24 “Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I say to you, will seek to enter and will not be able. I wonder what counts most in our lives? Story: The son of a wealthy man expected to receive a sports car for his graduation. Instead his Dad ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Anglican

Being An Acts 6 Servant

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Oct 13, 2025

Today, we are ordaining a new deacon

Years ago, when I worked in the restaurant business, there were occasions when we would take a children’s high chair and turn it upside down in order to put an infant in a carrier, in the upside down high chair. It was ingenious, so we all thought. One night, as I was taking an order from a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-15

Paths Of Righteousness Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 14, 2025

Are you on the right path now?

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The shepherd’s main task is leadership. 2. What type of leader was Jesus? a. Not dictatorial. He let Judas betray, and Peter deny. b. Not democratic. He never took a vote. c. Not Laissez Faire. He doesn’t let sheep do what they want to do. B. WHY MUST THE SHEPHERD LEAD ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:17, Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Baptist

Our Covenant For Life: The Word PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 7, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of knowing God, not just about Him, and the role of Scriptures in guiding and equipping us for discipleship.

Good morning, dear church family. It is indeed a beautiful day that the Lord has made, and we gather here with hearts ablaze with a desire to understand His word and His will for us. Today, we are going to immerse ourselves in the profound wisdom of 2 Timothy 3:14-16, a passage that stirs the soul ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-16

Topics: Spending Time, Word, Disciple

At The Festival

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Oct 28, 2011

If we believe in the value of our world that bigger is better, our actions and decisions will be controlled by people rather than by God.

At The Festival Oct 23, 2011 John 7:1-24 Intro: Our journey the last little while through the Gospel of John has had, at its core, a desire to discover the Biblical Jesus. To see Jesus as He really comes to us in Scripture, not just as we imagine Him or like Him to be. I came across this on a ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-24

Denomination: Baptist