Sermons on First Disciples:

What Can James Teach Us Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 22, 2007

Neglected verses set the stage for godly wisdom.

JAMES 1:1 WHAT CAN JAMES TEACH US? “James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, “To the twelve tribes in the Dispersion: “Greetings.” Whenever we read the letters of the New Testament, we are likely to hurry through the opening words treating them as unimportant formal details. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Press On Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 27, 2007

No matter what comes your way, there are some thought which will help you Press On.

Press On 1 John 5:11-21 (For the accompanying powerpoint - http://www.hueytownbaptist.com/pastorspage/sermondownloads.html) > In late 1989 Bill, our student minister in Pensacola, resigned to continue his education and head to the mission field. As he left, he asked me to lead the Christmas snow ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

Shepherds Or Fishermen?

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Sep 21, 2007

Not even one of the twelve disciples had ever been a shepherd. Were shepherds scarce in Jesus day? Actually there were plenty of shepherds in that area of Palestine. Jesus intentionally avoided choosing shepherds to lead the Christian church. Jesus called

Over and over the Bible inquires Christian pastors to feed the sheep. Three times in John 21:15-17. Jesus instructs Simon Peter, "Feed My sheep....Take care of My sheep....Feed My Sheep." It was to the shepherds on the hillsides that the Heavenly Angels first appeared in glory to announce the birth ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17, John 21:15

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 20, 2006

Looking at the role description for a disciple

The Cost of Discipleship - Luke 9:18-27 Gladstone Baptist Church – 31/7/05 pm I’ve got a couple of questions to ask you? How much does salvation cost us? Nothing - It’s free. How much does being a disciple cost us? Everything we have. There was once two cadets at West Point Military ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Answering The Call

Contributed by Luther Monroe on Jan 13, 2008

willing following the Lord

1: Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will shew thee: 2: And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: 3: And I will bless them ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Believe It Or Not Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

Believe it or not, there was not a single Christian who even showed a sign of belief in the resurrection of Christ until they were compelled to believe by His very appearance.

An Irishman on holiday in New York went into a drug store and asked for a small tube of toothpaste. When the clerk handed him a tube he noticed it was marked large. "I'd rather have a small one," he said. "Listen bud," the clerk replied. "In this country ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-53

Introduction To 2 Thessalonians Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 10, 2003

Three comments Paul makes about the church.

2 Thessalonians 1:1-4 Introduction In our study of 1st Thessalonians, we became quite acquainted with this wonderful group of believers from the city of Thessalonica. I want you to take a stroll with me back through what we have learned about them so far. There is something very satisfying about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

We Toiled All Night

Contributed by Tony Skaff on Mar 18, 2006

When you have toiled all night and tired from all, Jesus has something to tell you.

1stBBC We toiled all night Luke 5:5 And Simon answered and said, Master, we toiled all night, and took nothing: but at thy word I will let down the nets. Probably it was not the first meeting between Peter and the Lord Jesus John 1:41-42 He findeth first his own brother Simon, and saith ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Coming Ages Series

Contributed by Charles Donley on Dec 29, 2003

We have a heritage granted to us by the Father when He adopted us as sons and daughters through Jesus. Now it is our responsibilty to continue that heritage.

The Coming Ages Ephesians 2:4-11 As dads, we often say that we are doing things now for the good they will bring in the future. If you turn your young one over your knee, you say “I’m doing this for your own good”. When we teach our kids to save, we want them to be good stewards of what God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-11, Jude 1:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Telegraph Or Telephone Connetion To God Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 25, 2005

What is your connection to God like - a telegraph or a telephone? Learn why the model of the Tabernacle is so crucial to understanding the heavenly presence of God

When Alexander Graham Bell first introduced his invention for sending speech over electric wires - it was dismissed. In fact, Bell had to lie to his financial backer by telling him that he was inventing a dual telegraph - a telegraph capable of sending and receiving Morse code at the same ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Resurrection Power

Contributed by Frank Ellis on Apr 15, 2002

God’s power at work in our daily life

Read: Judges 6: 11-16 and Ephesians 1: 15-23 Text – as readings INTRODUCTION It is not easy, is it, to stand up and be counted as a Christian? Perhaps it’s more difficult in some situations than others. It may not be too difficult when you are with Christian friends; but when you are on your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23, Judges 6:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming Discerning & Wise Series

Contributed by Scott Brewer on Aug 12, 2007

Discerning what is of God and who is of God is the responsibility of every Christ follower.

An Incarnational, Missional People “Becoming Discerning & Wise” 1 John 4:1-6 How do you feel about tests? Some people like tests and the challenge of proving themselves or showing what they know. Most of us don’t like tests for the fear of looking foolish or ignorant. Recently a college professor ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are We Here?

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 24, 2008

This sermon examines the mission of the local church.

Do you ever find yourself wondering about your purpose? As a church we should be continually considering that thought. Why are we here? I would like for us to consider this question today. This is a vitally important question. Sometimes churches misunderstand their task. Someone wrote a list of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Growth Is Not An Option

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 24, 2003

This sermon is about God’s expectation that all believers will grow in Christ.

Growth Is Not An Option GNLCC Exodus 2:1-14 Ephesians 4:11-16 Hebrews 11:24-27 Come go with me on a trip for a moment on a pastoral visit to Louise’s house.. What would you think if I told you that when I went to Louise’s house I had a chance to meet her son for the first time. The fellow ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-14, Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Trust Me

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Apr 17, 2005

Jesus calls His followers to trust Jesus with their present, their future and their past.

Trust ME Matthew 8:18-22 18 When Jesus saw the crowd around him, he gave orders to cross to the other side of the lake. 19 Then a teacher of the law came to him and said, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go.” 20 Jesus replied, “Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-22

Denomination: Methodist