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How To Avoid Being A Disciple Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Oct 20, 2025

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As Jesus continues his journey toward Jerusalem, he makes some statements that reveal just how costly discipleship is.

The Internet is full of information on how people can do certain things: How to repair a specific broken belt on a lawn mower How to balance a budget How to cook a dish How to pay for college There is also a ton of information on how to avoid certain things: How to avoid debt How to avoid phishing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35, Luke 12:15, Luke 9:23-25, Matthew 5:13, Luke 6:35, Mark 6:46, Acts 8:21 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

"Acts: The First Thirty Years”..... Easter Monday - Creative Waiting Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 11, 2022

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Did you ever wonder what the disciples were doing and thinking on Easter Monday? They thought Jesus was going to replace the Roman Empire with a new Empire for Israel.. They just didn't get it. It took 40 days of explanation and the Holy Spirit. .

In Jesus Holy Name May 15, 2022 Text: Acts 1:3 Redeemer Lutheran “Acts: The First Thirty Years” Easter Monday - Creative Waiting • Did you ever wonder what the disciples were doing and thinking on Easter Monday? • The book of Acts is a letter written by Luke to a friend named ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Disciple's Life: A Tale Of Two Jews Series

Contributed by Dan Boyce on Aug 26, 2011

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In this sermon we will compare and contrast two Jews we encounter in the Gospels. One is a wealthy young ruler and the other is a widow. One has much and gives little. The other has little and gives much. Instead of the “balanced” life we often are ex

The Disciple's Life: A Tale of Two Jews Mark 12:41-42 (Luke 21:1-4); Mark 10:17-30 (Luke 18:18-29) Today is Pentecost! Pentecost is the Jewish feast that celebrated the early grain harvest. It is on this day that the church was born in Jerusalem when a group of 120 disciples of Jesus were ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: *other

“disciple” (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 24, 2016

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Part 2 of a sermon on the name for the people of God, "Disciple." This study discusses three characteristics of true disciples.

“Disciple” (Part 2) Series: Names for the People of GodA Chuck Sligh April 24, 2016 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request from me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Open Bibles to John 8 INTRODUCTION Illus. – Did you know that Walt Disney ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of Christ 2 The Secret Disciple

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Feb 4, 2016

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Joseph of Arimathea's search for the kingdom of God did not permit him to dismiss Jesus in the Sanhedrin, Jewish Council for he knew Jesus held the message for his salvation.

THE CHURCH OF CHRIST 2 The Secret Disciple by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (February 3, 2016) “When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathaea, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus' disciple: He went to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. Then Pilate ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:57-60

Denomination: Friends

The Disciples Argue About Who Is The Greatest Series

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

based on 7 ratings

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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

Thomas, The Disciple (No Longer The Doubter)

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 29, 2016

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This is a post-easter message that focusses on the struggle of Thomas to come to terms with the fantastic news of the resurrection of Jesus.

Feast Devotion – March 29, 2016 [This is a short devotion given at an inner-city mission in downtown Toronto, Canada.] Have you ever told someone something that happened to you and they said: "yeah, right." Have you ever not been trusted when you said something true? How did you feel? Have ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Modern Day Disciples Part 2 Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jul 13, 2004

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What does it mean to be a true Disciple of Jesus Christ? Is there a difference between a Christian and a Disciple?

Modern Day Disciples - Part 2 Pastor Glenn Newton July 11, 2004 (New Chair Sunday) I want you to know what a privilidge it is to have you all here this morning, our church family has been praying and preparing for this day for several months now. We are excited about our New Chairs, it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-34

Denomination: Nazarene

A First-Hand Experience With God

Contributed by Mike Hamilton on May 1, 2003

based on 119 ratings

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When we experience God like Job, we begin to 1) understand God, 2) understand live, and 3) understand ourselves.

“A First-Hand Experience with God” Job 42:1-6 (Read Text) Illustration: A story is told of a Welsh woman who lived in a remote valley in Wales. She went to a great deal of trouble to have electrical power installed in her home. They noticed she didn’t use very much electricity at all. In ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's First Convert In Europe

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 4, 2003

based on 29 ratings

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To learn from Paul’s approach how he spoke to people about the gospel- emphasizes Lydia and her conversion

Paul’s First Convert in Europe Acts 16:11-15 Primary Purpose: To learn from Paul how he approached people with the gospel message. Background: As we begin our second missionary journey with Paul we see that the Holy Spirit is directing their path toward new territory for them. He has closed 2 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Until That First Raindrop Fell

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 6, 2003

based on 46 ratings

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Comparison of two boats in history that each carried their passengers to death or unto life

"Until that first raindrop fell" 2 Peter 2:4-5 This evening I want to talk with you about two boats in history and two men who were each on one of those prospective boats. One of these men is as well known to you as Moses, Peter, John or Paul but the other has gone unheralded in the last ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

The First Big-Tent Revival

Contributed by Rich Hadley on Jun 27, 2002

based on 44 ratings

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we learn from the Hebrew children wandering in the wilderness that a painful past is less frightening than an uncertain future.

Moses is on the verge of suicide (Numbers 11:15). He hates his job. (Numbers 11:11) He is overwhelmed by the expectations of upper management. (Numbers 11:12-13) Executive responses to the demands of the people at the lowest levels have failed to satisfy. (Numbers 11:1-10) Frustrated with His ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1-15

Denomination: Holiness

"The First Deadly Sin"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 7, 2002

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Nebuchadnezzar learned from personal, painful experience that pride goes before a fall.

"The First Deadly Sin" Daniel 4:28-37 A celebrity was being interviewed on TV. The talk-show host asked, ¡§Can you recall the most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to you?¡¨ ¡§Yes,¡¨ she answered. ¡§Next question, please!¡¨ Most of us would like to forget our embarrassing or humbling ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:28-37

Denomination: Congregational

The Theme Of Immigration, In The First Testament

Contributed by John Fruner on Aug 13, 2002

based on 13 ratings

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Look at SARAH, HAGAR, NAOMI and RUTH as being agents in bring salvation to God’s people.

THE THEME OF IMMIGRATION, IN THE FIRST TESTAMENT, AS ILLUSTRATED IN THE LIVES OF SARAH, HAGAR, NAOMI and RUTH SARAH (Genesis 12:1-9) Sarah is challenged by God to remove herself from her land and her home, all the places of security, and accompany her husband to a non-specific place. “Go ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:3-10, Genesis 12:13-19

Denomination: Catholic

Seek Ye First At Thanksgiving

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002

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Where do your priorities lie? Originally written as a Thanksgiving sermon, most of this sermon would be appropriate to challenge people to examine their priorities (e.g. beginning of the year, Lent, etc).

<P>Thanksgiving Eve Service - November 22, 2000 A Money magazine article several years ago told of the life of a woman who saved 80% of everything she earned, investing it all in the stock market and turned it into a $22 million fortune within 50 years. It sounds like an incredible success story, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Lutheran

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