Sermons on Intentional Discipleship:

Preparing The Road For Others

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 6, 2024

How can we build a road into a person's heart so that Jesus can enter it.

Preparing the road for others Luke 3:1 – 6? Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz ?1 Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, when Pontius Pilate was ?governor of Judea, and Herod was tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip was ?tetrarch of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Thanks-Living Pt 1

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Nov 21, 2012

A living sacrifice is different from all other sacrifice. A regular sacrifice would require something to die. Paul is appealing to us to offer this sacrifice that would continue to be very much alive, but surrendered or dedicated to the service of God.

We find the Apostle Paul appealing to all those who have experienced the mercy, love, & goodness of God. It is kind of like the “give-back program” because of all that has been done already for us. I want us to consider, during this holiday season of Thanksgiving, the idea Paul is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pastoring And Leadership

Contributed by Neil Uebergang on Nov 16, 2013

Gaining others confidence bit by bit can take along time to see rewards and sometimes you may not even see them.

Matthew 28:18-20 New International Version (NIV) 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christians Full Grown

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 9, 2004

Are you still sucking your thumb or are you a grown up?

I have been listening to a show on 990 Main Street America Radio, Chevis and Joe. They have a lot of folks call in and say that they are Black men full grown. This is the first time I have ever heard that phrase and I have pondered it and decided it was time to use it in reference to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For The Storms

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 19, 2002

I’m convinced that if we want to have the resources we’ll need for a time of crisis, then there are some preparations that each of us must make.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. Claudia was a newlywed in her 20’s when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease & given only a 50% chance of survival. Quickly she was operated on & began cobalt treatments that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can We Pass The Test?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 9, 2001

I wonder how we would score if there were a test available that could reveal just how faithful & devout a Christian we really are - that really measured the level of our spirituality?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. Not long ago I preached a sermon entitled “The Love Test” in which we mentioned that passage of scripture where Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Do you love me? Do you really love me?” And we talked about that subject. Now today, let’s go a ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Normal Christian Life

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Dec 18, 2001

The normal Christian life is one of FULL devotion to Jesus Christ.

“The Normal Christian Life” Some 250 years ago, two young Moravian men heard of an island in the West Indies which was virtually owned by one plantation master. He was a violent man who treated his slaves with complete contempt. He would not allow them to know anything of Christianity; no ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Mind's Made Up

Contributed by James May on Sep 25, 2001

A double-minded man is unstable in all his ways. How long will we halt between two opinions?

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: James 1:8, Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Biblical Demand For Growth

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 3, 2001

Christian Growth Series

1. 2 Peter 3:18 "But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ" a. The life implanted in regeneration needs developing and nurturing. Paul’s favorite term for undeveloped Christians is "babes in Christ," whom he calls "carnal" Christians in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15, 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Feel The Burn?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 3, 2001

Does your heart burn in a good sense?

Athletes while training speak of feeling the burn. Those of us who are not athletic and have had a past life of alcohol consumption might think of the warmth that spreads over your body after a shot of whiskey as feeling the burn or the sensation as it passes through your throat. True Disciples ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-36, Mark 16:7, John 21:15-17, Romans 11:29, Matthew 5:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Playing The Fool Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 1, 2001

Words do hurt when they come from our unresolved anger. That anger is about our own issues, it requires accountability when it hurts others, it separates us from God when it is deliberate. Reconciliation is a priority.

Words have power. The things we say to one another have power. Kids may deal with smart-mouths in the schoolyard by chanting, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me.” But that’s rubbish! Don’t you believe it. Names do hurt. Words hurt. The things we say to each ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Grow Weary

Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 30, 2006

This lesson explores the reasons Christians grow weary in well doing and offers suggestions on overcoming that weariness.

Do Not Grow Weary Susie called a friend and asked how she was feeling. “Terrible,” came the reply. “My head’s splitting and my back and legs are killing me. The house is a mess, and the kids are driving me crazy.” Susie, full of compassion, said, “Listen, go and lie down, I’ll come over right ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9, Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cultivating Good Soil

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 11, 2005

In the parable of the sower: 1. The seed falls onto every type of soil without discrimination. 2. The different soils represent people’s different responses. 3. In the end there is a great harvest.

Picture the scene in your mind. Jesus is teaching from a boat on the shore of the Lake of Galilee. There is a breeze blowing as he nods in the direction of a farmer in the distance. He is sowing seed in his field. As they watched the farmer at work, Jesus used the scene to teach a lesson about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23, Matthew 13:31-33, Matthew 13:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Can You Imagine?

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 15, 2005

A sermon for International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church.

(Show video clip for International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church.) It wasn’t long after the church’s first Pentecost that the first follower of Christ was martyred for his faith. With furious opponents gathered around him, Stephen “looked up to heaven and saw the glory of God.” (Acts ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fully Committed To Him - Part I Series

Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Jun 7, 2005

This sermon is part one in a series challenging God’s people to deeper committment in their relationship with Him.

“Fully Committed to Him” Sermon – 8 August 2004 We have just come out of a six week series of sermons entitled “Breaking Down Barriers & Building Up The Wall”. One of the points that we touched on a couple of times throughout that series was the matter of being committed to the Lord. In ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God