Sermons on Hated As Disciples:

(Study No. 2) Andrew The Apostle Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Feb 11, 2020

Andrew the disciple of John the Baptist and of Jesus.

Soul Winners in the New Testament (Study No. 2) Andrew the Apostle One of the most moving passages in the Bible is Luke 16:19-31, where Jesus tells us of the rich man who died and was buried, "and in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments." If we believe the Bible, we must take this ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Invitation To The Heart Of God Series

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Jun 7, 2016

Introduction to the Disciple's Prayer as taught by Jesus.

SERIES: The Greatest Prayer Ever Prayed #1 TITLE: An Invitation to the Heart of God TEXT: Matthew 6:5-9 INTRO: A Pastor asked a man to lead in prayer. He had never led in prayer before, so he stood up and said “O Lord...O Lord...O Lord, Amen” and sat down. The sermon on the mount is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

John 90 Years Old Finished Well Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 1, 2023

John was one of the first to be called to be a disciple.

A. JOHN BEGAN WELL 1. The apostle John was one of the first called. “Two disciples followed Jesus … Andrew first ... found his brother … brought him to Jesus … John also found his brother ... we have found the Messiah … the Christ” (John 1:38-41, ELT). 2. The youngest of the 12 disciples – 17 ...read more

Scripture: John 1:38-41, John 21:7, Revelation 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest In The Kingdom

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on May 30, 2023

The Disciples argue over who is the greatest

The Greatest in the Kingdom Mark 9:30-37 The Britannica website defines social class, as a group of people within a society who possess the same socioeconomic status. The term “class” began to be used widely in the early 19th century, replacing such terms as rank and order, as descriptions of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Way Of Life

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 13, 2022

Jesus shares what it is to become a disciple.

Luke 9:51-62 A New Way Of Life 1. Nathaniel says, "Can any good thing come out of Nazareth?” according to Nathaniel nothing good comes from Nazareth. • Jesus had moved from Insignificance to Celebrity status in a matter of months • News of miraculous healings, had spread throughout ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Methodist

What Are People Saying About Jesus? Series

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Jun 26, 2025

The disciples were asked this question by Jesus

We have been writing about Jesus. And our focus has been who is Jesus? what did he come for? what did he come to achieve in our world? what was is purpose here on earth? who he is and who did he come for? There are several purposes that Jesus came to do and who he actually came for. Jesus did not ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:16, 1 John 5:12, 2 Corinthians 12:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Counting The Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by John White on Feb 8, 2005

Exploring what it means to be a true disciple in today’s world.

COUNTING THE COST OF TRUE DISCIPLESHIP Luke 14:25-35 In this parable Jesus is illustrating one very simple and obvious basic truth: His disciples may have to pay a price. It may cost you if you commit yourself to believe, receive and serve the Lord Jesus Christ. It not only, may, but it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Who's Your Daddy? Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Oct 7, 2019

This is the 26th sermon in a series we're doing on the Gospel of John. In this sermon we look at the dividing line between Christians and the rest of the world, and how the seed of the serpent and the seed of the woman are distinguished.

Who’s Your Daddy? (John Part 26) Text: John 8:31-59 We’re going to finish up John chapter 8 today, and next Sunday we’ll be taking communion, so we’ll be taking a break from John in order to celebrate the Lord’s Supper. So let’s go ahead and open our Bibles up to John chapter 8, and while you’re ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-59, Luke 6:44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Great Confession

Contributed by Mark Hall on Feb 24, 2013

Overcoming spiritual deception by confessing Christ

OUR GREATEST CONFESSION In order to prepare you for this message, I want to first remind you that last Sunday we found that by comparing God’s word with this generation we could easily see that spiritual deception and spiritual blindness is rampant in America and the world. In addition, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Go! And Be Faithful With Eternal Treasure Luke 16:1–13 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 31, 2025

No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and be enslaved to money.

Go! And Be Faithful with Eternal Treasure Luke 16:1–13 “The Steward of a Fortune” Imagine you were suddenly handed the keys to manage a billionaire’s fortune—not your money, but theirs. You could use it, invest it, distribute it—but one day, you would have to give an account. How would you handle ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13, Psalm 24:1, Hebrews 9:27, Matthew 6:20, Zechariah 4:10, 1 Timothy 6:10, 2 Corinthians 8:9, Romans 10:9, 1 Corinthians 4:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Is Risen

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 23, 2005

This sermon looks at the eleven appearances of Jesus to his disciples.

“Jesus is Risen” Mark 16:1-7 I Corinthians 15:1-8 For us in the Christian Church the fact of the resurrection of Jesus is the truth that makes or brakes our faith. Without the resurrection we have no need for the Christian Church. The resurrection gives meaning to the CROSS of Calvary. The ...read more

Denomination: Free Methodist

God's Gracious Anger

Contributed by Bobby Crabb on Jul 24, 2004

God hates evil and has every right to be angry with our sin, this sermon shows what God wants to do rather than punish that sin.

“God’s Gracious Anger” Romans 1:18-32 Introduction Can you imagine what it would be like for the Apostle Paul to go on one of those daytime smut talk shows? Most of you have seen the topics they have shows on. I have heard them advertise a show titled My step dad slept with my sister. They ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Baptist

Being Blessed And Recieving A Curse Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

The Wicked have always persecuted the righteous; yet it is not our task to hate and hurt back but to turn the other cheek and bless them who curse us.

Genesis 21:9-21 is an Old Testament Passage with a New Testament Parallel familiar perhaps to some, but worth hearing all over again. < Read Gen 21:9-21; Gal 4:21-31> 1. Combined these texts cover our relationship to the Law and to Grace, and there are other lessons in here as well for followers ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:9-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ok, The Election Is Over, Now What

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Nov 24, 2008

During the recent campaign there has been so much hate by Christians on both sides. Now is the time to remember who we are supposed to be people of love.

Buddy is what history has called a “Yellow Dog Democrat.” He would never disagree with that statement. He never has had anything good to say about any Republican that has ever held office. In fact the word “Republican” is almost always uttered with an expletive of one form or another. If a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Methodist

Overcoming Pride With Humility Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 27, 2011

Proverbs 6:16-19 gives us seven things God hates. We will look at the first of these and see how to overcome them with God's grace.

Good morning Signal Mountain! First, I would like to express my appreciation to Joel Baxley and David Bible for preaching last Sunday while I was in California doing the wedding service for Patrick and Amanda. The Lord has blessed this congregation with talented members who are willing and able ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ