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  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    A Study Of The Letter Of First John – Introduction And Pure Joy – Getting A Hold Of God Series

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 13, 2020
     | 4,715 views

    Jesus' disciples had come to experience fellowship with God and John was excited about it and wanted to proclaim it to others so that they would experience this fellowship too.

    1. Introduction to the letter Authorship Five people in the Bible are mentioned by the name of John: John the Baptist; John the Apostle; John in the family of a high priest; the father of Apostle John and the Hebrew name for the evangelist, Mark. Though most believe the same person wrote the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Owens avatar

    Disciples Of Jesus Are Engaged In Seeking The Lost Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 25, 2021
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     | 6,420 views

    Jesus came to seek and save the lost. As His followers, who are trying to be like Him, we also must be engaged in seeking and saving the lost.

    Introduction: A. The endeavor of evangelism is one that is so very close to the heart of God. 1. On one occasion, when Jesus was clarifying His purpose and mission, He said, “For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save the lost.” (Luke 19:10) 2. As disciples of Jesus, who are committed to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Make Disciples Like Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 18, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 261 views

    Discipleship is the heart of the Christian life. It is not just about believing the right things—it is about becoming like the right One: Jesus Christ.

    Go! And Make Disciples Like Jesus Introduction: A Call to More Than Belief Discipleship is the heart of the Christian life. It is not just about believing the right things—it is about becoming like the right One: Jesus Christ. Today, we hear again the call of Christ—not only to come to Him, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Richard Schwedes avatar

    Seasons Of Creation: Being A Disciple With The Forest Series

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Sep 1, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,931 views

    God has blessed us through His creation. This sermon looks at how we are blessed by God through His trees and how we are called to look after and care for them.

    Our new worship series the Seasons of Creation, begins with Forest Sunday. Over the next four weeks we are going to focus on how God has blessed us through His creation and what it means for us to live as His disciples in this creation. Throughout history Christians have had a mixed reaction to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Darren Rogers avatar

    12 Disciples - Thaddeaus, Simon & Judas Series

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Aug 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,593 views

    Study of the lives of the 12 Disciples

    12 Disciples – Thaddeaus, Simon and Judas Monday 13th November 06 Thaddeaus has been called the disciple with three names. Mat 10:4 = Thaddeaus and Lebbeaus. Luke 6:14 – 16 (Acts 1:13) Judas, brother of James. KJV brother – some relation to James. He is only mentioned one time (apart from list of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    John: The Youngest Disciple Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 27, 2023
     | 1,836 views

    John is identified as the disciple who is loved by Christ. Faithful love produces Christ followers.

    “That which was from the beginning, which I have heard, and which I have seen with my eyes, and my hands have handled, the Word of Life. This life was manifested … I have seen and bear witness, and tell you that eternal life which was with the Father was manifested to Me. I tell you so you can have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chad Bolfa avatar

    Who Is A True Disciple Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,619 views

    We will begin our study of the Sermon Jesus delivered, call the “Sermon on the Mount”, why is it called the sermon on the Mount, well because he delivered it while standing on a Mountain side. We also need to understand tonight that Jesus’ main target aud

    Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount Part I of 2 Who is a true Disciple? Matthew 5:1-12 Introduction Today we are going to look at what is commonly referred to as the Beatitudes. Another way of describing them is “The keys to receiving God’s approval” Are you having difficulty experiencing the approval of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Victor Ramlall avatar

    A Certain Disciple At Damascus, Named Ananias... Series

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Oct 31, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,785 views

    God uses you even if you are not famous as long as you make yourself available for His service and yourself spiritually to receive and obey His commands.

    And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord. And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Darren Rogers avatar

    12 Disciples - Thomas, Matthew & James Series

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Aug 12, 2008
     | 6,475 views

    Study of lives of 12 Disciples

    12 Disciples – Thomas, Matthew and James Monday 6th November 06 From the circumstance that in the lists of the apostles he is always mentioned along with Matthew, who was the son of Alphaeus (Mark 2:14), and that these two are always followed by James, who was also the son of Alphaeus, it has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    The Church And Its Purpose: Make Disciples Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 14, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,276 views

    Our purpose as a body of believers is not missions. As John Piper said our purpose is worship. We are commanded to make disciples by Jesus. Disciplees should be followers, learners, worshippers.

    Intro: There is a call for a moral revival and change in congress and the white house that people believe would turn the nation of the United States around. Don’t get me wrong please I believe we are to be Salt and light. Salt slows down the decay of things and light reveals things. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Elvery avatar

    The Apprentice – Jesus' Style Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,955 views

    Looking at how Jesus selected his disciples.

    Luke 5:1-11 - The Apprentice – Jesus’ Style I don’t know how many of you have watched any of the reality show The Apprentice. It is a show about a group of would be executives trying to impress Donald Trump above and beyond their other competitors in an attempt to become the managing director of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    Doubting Thomas $ The Response Of The Other Disciples

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Apr 16, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
     | 10,822 views

    We know all about "doubting" Thomas...but I would like for us to look at how the other disciples responded to Thomas. 1. They Noticed he wasn’t there. 2. They shared their experience with Christ with Thomas. 3. He was welcomed in spite of his doubts.

    Sunday, April 18, 2004 Title: Doubting Thomas: A look at the Other Disciples Text: John 20:24-29 Introduction 1. Today is one week after the resurrection. • As we study God’s Word, we see many exciting things happening following the resurrection… • There are multiple times when Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Pursuing The Mission- Making Christlike Disciples

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 4, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,677 views

    The Lord is looking for people serious about making an impact on people’s lives. He is also looking for people with integrity.

    PURSUING THE MISSION MAKING CHRISTLIKE DISCIPLES ACTS CH. 5:1-11, 38-40 INTRO- I HAVE SHARED WITH PEOPLE WHAT THE LORD HAS SHOWN ME DURING MY PRAYER TIME. OUR CHURCH MOVING TO THE NEXT LEVEL. MOVING FORWARD WILL BE BY ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Stephen Boldin avatar

    Jesus' Call To Follow Him

    Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 46 ratings
     | 19,726 views

    We see 5 things about Jesus’ call to follow Him. 1) The urgency of the calling 2) an incentive to obey Him 3) The promptness of their obedience 4) The type of people called and 5) What they became.

    JESUS’ CALL TO FOLLOW HIM Mark 1:14-20 In today’s message, I would like us to consider 5 things that we see in Jesus calling His first disciples. And they are the same elements that we see when Christ calls someone today. 1) The urgency of the calling; 2) An incentive to obey Him; 3) The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Pfeil avatar

    The Quiet Disciples: James, Son Of Alphaeus; Series

    Contributed by Richard Pfeil on Apr 18, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 17,107 views

    A biography of the lesser known disciples JAMES, SON OF ALPHAEUS; SIMON THE ZEALOT; AND JUDAS, SON OF JAMES

    “THE QUIET DISCIPLES: JAMES, SON OF ALPHAEUS; SIMON THE ZEALOT; AND JUDAS, SON OF JAMES” TEXT: LUKE 6:12-16; JOHN 14:22-23 Sunday, February 1, 2004 If you will turn to Matthew 10:1-4 and have your finger in John 14, we are going to take a look at those two texts. If you are visiting with us, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed