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  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    Being A Disciple: Predestined, Called, Justified, Glorified

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 19, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,685 views

    What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus? It starts with being a follower of Him. Then it gets better and better.

    In April we spent some time as a congregation talking about reaching out to the community, and really what we were talking about was a question. That question, which follows from the events right after the resurrection of Jesus, is rooted in a command, not a suggestion, a command...that Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeffrey Aspacio avatar

    3 Reminders About Our Obedience As Disciples

    Contributed by Jeffrey Aspacio on Jan 5, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,923 views

    Be Obedient – We Need His Heart Preached on Feb 2017 www.sbcministries.org Missions Series "Be Obedient"

    Introduction Ioannis Metaxas was a Greek general and dictator, served as Prime Minster of Greece from 1936 until his death in 1941. He was once invited to try out a new flying-boat. He decided to pilot it himself and did so masterfully until the commander, his host, noticed that they were about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Jackson avatar

    What Is A Disciple, Part 2: In The Eye Of The Storm Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on May 2, 2020
     | 4,957 views

    A disciple is someone who imitates the example of Jesus and who follows the instructions of Jesus no matter how often he gets interrupted by the world. Today, we’ll look at how that played out in the life of one disciple, in one of the most famous stories in the Gospels.

    What is a disciple, Part 2: In the Eye of the Storm Mark 6: 45-52; Matthew 16:22-33 We are in the second week of talking specifically about what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. You might remember last week we said that “A disciple is someone who imitates the example of Jesus and who follows ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Disciple Or Desensitised (Wrong Has Become Right) Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 4, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,193 views

    I have come to the conclusion that in this supposedly enlightened and entitled world we live in there are many worrying and alarming trends in both society and the church.

    I’ve been thinking about how the world has changed over the last half a century. Specifically, the changes I have witnessed in both spiritual, moral and secular thinking. I have come to the conclusion that in this supposedly enlightened and entitled world we live in there are many worrying and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Owens avatar

    Jesus Teaches His Disciples (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 28, 2023
     | 1,912 views

    Mark begins a long teaching section in Mark 9, where Jesus focused on teaching His disciples. In this first segment of that section, Jesus taught them about prayer and about His passion. They needed to learn these lessons and so do we.

    Introduction: A. One day, Charlie Brown was complaining because his team lost another baseball game. 1. He said, “I get tired of losing…everything I do, I lose!” 2. Lucy attempted to console him with these words: “Look at it this way, Charlie Brown…we learn more from losing than we do from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Teaches His Disciples (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 4, 2023
     | 1,511 views

    As Jesus continued to privately teach His disciples in Mark chapter 9, we see that He focused on teaching them about pride and prejudice. It was important for them and for us to learn about humility and tolerance.

    Introduction: A. In last week’s sermon, we started a section in the Gospel of Mark where Jesus was privately teaching His disciples some very important lessons on discipleship. 1. The two lessons we explored last week had to do with prayer and the passion of Jesus. 2. In today’s sermon, we will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Jesus Sets The Highest Standards For His Disciples Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 26, 2022
     | 2,511 views

    New version with information about Christians being in Christ. 1. We must say "no" to our selfishness. 2. We must carry our cross. 3. We must follow His footsteps.

    Jesus Sets the Highest Standards for His Disciples The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 16:20-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 26, 2022) (New version with information about Christians being in Christ.) BACKGROUND: *Today's message is about the high standards Jesus sets for His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Bartholomew: The Sincere Disciple (Nathanael) Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 6, 2023
     | 1,422 views

    Nathanael was an honest seeker of truth.

    A. INTRODUCTION: BARTHOLOMEW IS NATHANAEL 1. Definition: Sincere comes from an old term meaning, “without wax” defective pottery covered cracks with wax and sold deceitfully. A sincere person does not have cracks, in his/her character. 2. In the four lists of the 12 disciples (Matthew 10:2-4; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Judas Thaddaeus: The Misunderstood Disciple Lesson 9 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 6, 2023
     | 1,001 views

    You never get a second opportunity to make a first good impression. Jude changed his name to be a good testimony.

    A. WHY MISUNDERSTOOD 1. The early church father Jerome, called him Trionius, i.e., the man with three names. a. Judas, Lebbaeus, Thaddaeus. b. Judah, Judas, Jude. 2. Name meaning Judas in Hebrew is Judah, i.e., praise. One of twelve sons (tribes) of Jacob. Jesus was from the tribe of Judah ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    James The Less: The Unknown Disciple Lesson 10 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023
     | 924 views

    A disciple ministers in the place of Jesus Christ. Where He cannot go, we go in His place.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. James the Less one of those persons who seems to fall between the cracks of history. a. His father is named Alphaeus (Matthew 10:3; Mark 3:19; Luke 6:15). b. His mother was also a follower of Jesus and was one of the women at the cross (Matthew 27:55-56, 61; Mark 15:40). ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Andrew: First Called Disciple Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023
     | 1,060 views

    If you find Jesus as your Savior, first find someone close to you and tell them about Jesus, and bring them to Jesus.

    “John the Baptist stood with two of his disciple looking at Jesus. The Baptist said, ‘Behold the Lamb of God,’ and Andrew and John began following Jesus. The Master… asked, ‘What are you looking for?’ They said, ‘Master-Teacher, what are You staying?’ Jesus said, ‘come follow Me.’ It was 4 p.m. so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Akehurst avatar

    Spiritual Disciplines For True Disciples – Matthew 6 Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 22, 2025
     | 282 views

    JESUS teaches his followers Three Spiritual Disciplines regarding Giving/Charity, Fasting and Prayer toward GOD.

    2025.02.23 Sermon Notes. SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES FOR TRUE DISCIPLES – MATTHEW 6. William Akehurst, HSWC Big Idea: JESUS teaches his followers Three Spiritual Disciplines regarding Giving/Charity, Fasting and Prayer toward GOD. Scriptures: Matthew 6:1-34, Matthew 5:14-16, Matthew 6:33, Ecclesiastes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joshua Blackmon avatar

    Then Were The Disciples Glad When They Saw The Lord Series

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 6, 2025
     | 71 views

    True Christian joy is not rooted in self, others, favorable circumstances, or abstract doctrine—it is rooted in a personal, present encounter with the risen Christ. Joy begins then—when we see Him.

    “Then Were the Disciples Glad When They Saw the Lord” (John 20:20; Based on Chapter 2 of Vance Havner’s The Secret of Christian Joy) Key Text: John 20:20 – “Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord.” Thesis: True Christian joy is not rooted in self, others, favorable circumstances, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Real Deal

    Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 14, 2006
     | 2,531 views

    The life of the believer through the eyes of God.

    The Real Deal Matthew 6:1-15 1 "Be careful not to do your ’acts of righteousness’ before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 "So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tesh Njokanma avatar

    Selecting A Team Series

    Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on May 24, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,866 views

    One fundamental thing that contributed to the enlargement of the early church both spiritually and physically which cannot be downplayed is that they were TOGETHER. They were together as a strong team.

    Introduction The church is very important to God. Acts 20:28 tells us that He bought the church with his own blood. God made a huge sacrifice to bring the church into being. He sacrificed His one and only son. Having sacrificed something very precious and costly to birth the church, having ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal