Sermons on Hated As Disciples:

Child-Like Disciples Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 31, 2011

God shows us how to be his disciples. In this case we are to take the attributes of children because God has.

A first grader became curious because her father brought home a briefcase full of papers every evening. Her mother explained, “Daddy has so much to do that he can’t finish it all at the office. That’s why he has to bring work home at night.” “Well then,” asked ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Requirements For True Disciples

Contributed by Dr. Nicholas M. Muteti on Jun 15, 2011

We don't like discipline, we want to be free, to do whatever we want, to live our lives just as we want. But Christian discipleship requires discipline. I know you are disciples of the lord, but let me challenge you today to check out your discipleship, b

REQUIREMENTS FOR TRUE DISCIPLES Luke 9:57-61 Introduction, attention, Interest, Personal- Nearly thirty years ago, I was a middle school teacher in Kenya .One day I took 20 students, and I told them: “I will do my best to teach you and train you. If you obey me, you will be the best students ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-61

Denomination: Baptist

Commissioned To Make Disciples

Contributed by Peter Johnstone on Jun 24, 2011

Jesus calls his disciples onto a hill where he commissions them to go into the world.

Matthew records the final appearance of Jesus on a mountain. We don’t know which mountain it is but we know that he had invited his disciples to meet him there. Maybe it was the Mount of Transfiguration where Jesus had met Moses and Elijah and received assurance from his Heavenly Father; or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Methodist

Go Make Disciples

Contributed by Jon Miller on Apr 12, 2011

This message was preached on a Sunday morning when we had a missionary guest. It shows the importance of taking the Gospel to the whole world.

Go Make Disciples Matthew 28:16-20 A few years ago we went to the goodwill outlet store in Indianapolis. Where they literally dump everything in these big piles and you dig through it like a big yard sale. I always tell the kids if you see something that you think we can resell on Ebay let me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Jesus' Negligent Disciples Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 24, 2012

This passage presents the distinctions between Old Covenant and New Covenant religion.

Introduction We’ve noticed that, while Jesus has gotten off to a great start amazing everyone with his teaching, healing and exorcising of demons, he has also started to create controversy. He first seems like he has all the markings of a special man of God – maybe a prophet, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Am A Disciple Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 6, 2011

As a disciple, we are called to see Christ and emulate Him; to see a need and meet it.

I am an ambassador for Christ. I am God’s masterpiece. I am an overcomer through Christ. • I am the salt of the earth and light of the world. • I have an identity that cannot be ignored, an influence that cannot be neglected. • This is a calling, not an option. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Appears To The Disciples Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 17, 2011

It’s after the resurrection and Jesus has begun to appear to different individuals. Why was it important for Jesus to appear to people before He ascended into heaven? Does it say anything about the people’s faith?

It’s after the resurrection and Jesus has begun to appear to different individuals. Why was it important for Jesus to appear to people before He ascended into heaven? Does it say anything about the people’s faith? Last time we saw that Jesus appeared first to Mary Magdalene. (Explain that Mary ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Convert Or A Disciple?

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 25, 2012

A disciple of Jesus has a firm foundation.

Are You a Convert or a Disciple? February 3, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: A disciple of Jesus has a firm foundation. Focus Passage: Matthew 7: 24-27 Supplemental Passage: Mark 12:30 ‘AND YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Character Of A True Disciple Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 16, 2012

WHAT WE HAVE HERE ARE TWO QUICK INCIDENTS IN THE LIFE OF PETER, WHICH WHEN LOOKED AT SHOW US THE CHARACTER OF A TRUE DISCIPLE OF CHRIST. TRANSITION: FOR WITH ALL OF THE STUMBLES PETER MAKES IN HIS LIFE, IT IS PETER THAT SHOWS HERE TRUE DISCIPLE SHI FOR C

THE CHARACTER OF A TRUE DISCIPLE Acts 9:32-43 As Peter traveled about the country, he went to visit the saints in Lydda. 33 There he found a man named Aeneas, a paralytic who had been bedridden for eight years. 34 "Aeneas," Peter said to him, "Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and take care of your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

A Heart To Make Disciples Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 13, 2014

Making Disciples; Making a Difference: A Heart to Make Disciples

Making Disciples; Making a Difference A Heart to Make Disciples Matthew 28:18-20 How does the high school football team know when it wins? How does the church know if it wins? What defines a win for us as a church? Popular way of determining a win in a church setting is the size of the church, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How A Disciple Grows Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 13, 2014

Making Disciples; Making a Difference How a Disciple Grows

Making Disciples; Making a Difference How a Disciple Grows Colossians 2:6-7 In the first week of this series we looked at the command Jesus gave all of us to make disciples. Then last week we looked at a clear and simple definition of what is a disciple – a disciple knows and follows ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Washing The Feet Of The Disciples

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 7, 2013

This world is not our home,. However, the Lord is not taking His disciples immediately out of this world. Instead, He equips us with a model of love and humility for our continuing sojourn here.

WASHING THE DISCIPLES’ FEET. John 13:1-17. John concludes his account of Jesus’ public ministry with one last urgent appeal in which our Lord “cried out” (John 12:44) with a vehemence not unlike His cry at the tomb of Lazarus (John 11:43). Jesus does not cease to call the spiritually dead to new ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Call Of The First Disciples

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 10, 2013

Every Christian has a part to play.

THE CALL OF THE FIRST DISCIPLES. Mark 1:14-20. 1. The call of the Gospel (Mark 1:14-15) After Jesus’ baptism by John, and His successful wilderness encounter against Satan - this short passage introduces a seemingly ominous note to Mark’s gospel narrative: John was put in prison (Mark 1:14). ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Disciples: Christ's Ambassadors

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Oct 17, 2013

This sermon shows how we became Christ's ambassadors.

DISCIPLES: Christ’s Ambassadors 2 Corinthians 5:11–21 (NIV) INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION For the past few months, our news was bombarded with the investigation of the death of our ambassador and personnel in Benghazi, Libya. We are aware that it has been politicized by some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

Thomas, A True Disciple

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 4, 2014

A message that tries to connect the dots in Thomas' experience of moving from doubt to faith in Christ after the Resurrection.

I want to extend a special welcome to those here today who have questions, who have doubts about some or all of the things that have gone on so far in today’s gathering. You see, most of what happens in a worship service, at any church, is really for the already-convinced. We sing songs that ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational