Sermons on Growth As A Disciple:

What Is A Disciple And Why Be One? Series

Contributed by Daniel Dennison on Jun 25, 2003

This is the first sermon in a series of 8 on the biblical characteristics of a disciple.

Discipleship Series, Sermon #1 (6-3-03) There was a man by the name of John Harper who was born into a Christian family on May 29, 1872. He became a Christian 13 years later and had already started preaching by age 17. He received training at the Baptist Pioneer Mission in London, and in 1896 he ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Methodist

Importance Of Prayer In The Life Of A Disciple Series

Contributed by Daniel Dennison on Jul 22, 2003

This is the 5th in a series of 8 sermons on discipleship. This one focuses on the importance of prayer in the disciple’s life.

Last week we continued our study on discipleship by looking at the importance of bible study in our lives. We talked about different ways in which we can get to know our bibles better through hearing the word taught, personal study, scripture memorization, and meditating upon the word of God. We ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18, 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Methodist

Disciple Or Just Part Of The Crowd?

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 4, 2004

This is a sermon on discipleship. The thesis is that discipleship demands total surrender that includes: 1.) loving Jesus above all else and 2.) carrying your cross.

Disciple or Just Part of the Crowd?—LUKE 14:25-33 Jesus appealed to large crowds of people. Today’s text in Luke 15 declares: “Large crowds were traveling with Jesus.” Jesus appealed to the common masses of people. Time and again the Gospels make such announcements as: “A few days later, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:26-33

Denomination: Methodist

Five Marks Of A Real Disciple Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 9, 2003

Jesus gives us five vivid images teaching us lessons about discipleship and the total commitment it requires

Five Marks of a Real Disciple Luke 14:25-35 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION The main job Jesus left us to do was to make disciples. There is a difference between a believer and a disciple. There is no such thing as an instant disciple; like the word, it takes discipline. A Russian comedian, Yakov ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Calls His Disciples Series

Contributed by Clark Frailey on Apr 15, 2004

A sermon series on the Gospel of John.

Jesus Calls His Disciples Scripture: John 1:37-51 Introduction: Last time we looked at John 1:1-9 and discovered Jesus is the Word of God. He was in the beginning, He was at Creation, He is our Light today and tomorrow. Now we move on to learn about the gathering of the disciples. As ...read more

Scripture: John 1:37-51

Denomination: Baptist

Go Therefore, And Make Disciples Series

Contributed by Shawn Ragan on Nov 30, 2000

This sermon is the first of four in a series on the "Great Commission"

Go Therefore, and Make Disciples Church of God Seventh Day Meridian, ID October 28, 2000 INTRODUCTION Good Morning What I originally thought about speaking of was a little different (in light of Halloween), but... One of my beliefs (use Halloween as an example) Holy living vs. looking at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Kind Of Disciple Are You?

Contributed by Robert Jones on Dec 29, 2000

Counting the cost of Discipleship

WHAT KIND OF DISCIPLE ARE YOU? LUKE 14:25-35 Story of family coming from Church-----father—talking about the preacher----mother talking about the lady behind her and her loud singing-------daughter talking about her S.S. teacher------Son talking about the lady in front ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Humility, The Sign Of A True Disciple

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 21, 2003

The thesis of this sermon is that a Disciple of Jesus Christ is called to be a humble, childlike servant, following in the steps of Jesus.

HUMILITY, THE SIGN OF A TRUE DISCIPLE MARK 9:30-37 --by R. David Reynolds “Cathy Rigby was the hope of the United States Gymnastics Team at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, Germany. She had one goal in mind—excellence! Before the games began, she prayed for strength to move her through the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Teaches His Disciples

Contributed by Stuart Uren on Oct 18, 2000

Good morning everyone, our topic today is "…Jesus teaching his disciples…" I believe this was one of the biggest challenges that Jesus faced.

Good morning everyone, our topic today is "…Jesus teaching his disciples…" I believe this was one of the biggest challenges that Jesus faced. At the beginning of his ministry, Jesus had the problem of how his message would be taken to the world in such a short timeframe of approximately 3½ years. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-56

Five Natural Qualities Of A Disciple Series

Contributed by Rodney Owens on Nov 20, 2003

This second sermon in the series, addresses qualities that should be desired by a disciple of Jesus Christ to be developed in their life.

The Discipleship of All Believers – Five Natural Qualities of a Disciple (Week Two of Series) 11/09/2003 Introduction: We began our look last week at what is a disciple by looking at Mark 1:16- 18: And as He walked by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew his brother ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-18, Matthew 22:37

Denomination: Baptist

Four Spiritual Qualities Of A Disciple Series

Contributed by Rodney Owens on Nov 20, 2003

This sermon, the third in the series of three, discusses the spiritual qualities that should be evident in a disciple’s life because of their walk with Jesus Christ.

The Discipleship of All Believers – Four Spiritual Qualities of a Disciple (Week Three) 11/16/2003 Introduction: We began our look two weeks ago at what is a disciple by looking at Mark 1:16- 18: And as He walked by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Washed The Disciples Feet Series

Contributed by Robert Galasso on Mar 6, 2002

Jesus modeled the role of a servant for us to continue with one another.

Introduction: How could the very Son of God stoop to wash the dirty feet of men? What would motivate him toward such an action of humility? Are there any lessons from Christ that we need to apply to the way we approach ministry? Did those present fully understand what was going on? Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Disciples Are Like Their Teacher ... They Forgive Series

Contributed by Michael Mustian on Feb 13, 2002

This sermon is part of a series looking at four qualities of a disciple of Christ and focuses on forgiveness.

Disciples Are Like Their Teacher … They Forgive Genesis 50:15-21; Matthew 18:25-35 I stumbled upon a copy of a letter that I had written back in college. It’s somewhat funny that I should find it now, because it tells of an event in my life that … well, I think I’ll just read it aloud to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:25-35, Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

God's Chosen Disciple Peter Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 11, 2011

The disciple Peter is the first mentioned in all four Gospels. Jesus knew Peter was a diamond in the rough and not merely a rock.

Peter was the leader of the disciples. Simon was his real name and Jesus gave him the name Peter in addition. Peter means “Rock” (Petros in the Greek) and the church was founded on this rock. John MacCarthur refers to him as the disciple with the foot shaped mouth. His name is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

To Be Missional Is To Go And Make Disciples

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 18, 2009

Second sermon in the second part of an initial 2009 series, ‘2 Things 2 B in 09’

When I started writing this sermon, I noticed in my notes that I had written down a question for each of this month’s sermons with the intention of asking it at some point in the sermon. Well, I failed to do so last week and so it is with that question we begin this week’s message. (Slide 1) What ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 24:47

Denomination: Church Of God