Sermons on Intentional Discipleship:

The Real Cost Of Discipleship – Part 1 Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Oct 22, 2006

The picture has not been very encouraging: sheep among wolves, hated and despised, betrayed by family and loved ones, sold-out for convenience and self-preservation, falsely accused and punished, even tortured and killed. All this they had to look forward

From being on the receiving end of personal betrayal and persecution to the point of beatings and death, to being cast in a light that will cause them to be labeled with the most odious of labels, the disciples have been hearing from their Teacher just what the price tag is for all who would really ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Form Of Discipleship Of Jesus (1 Of 3) Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004

Discipleship was not simply a program through which Jesus ran the disciples. Discipleship was life.

In the New Testament mathethes occurs only in the Gospels and Acts. The term occurs at least 230 times in the Gospels and 28 times in Acts. The usage is characterized by the fact that mathethes denotes the men and women who have attached themselves to Jesus as their master. Acts has an absolute ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cost Of Discipleship Of Jesus (2 Of 3) Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004

Discipleship was not simply a program through which Jesus ran the disciples. Discipleship was life.

Jesus clearly sets the conditions of entrance into discipleship. In Luke 14:25-33 He emphasizes the cost that disciples must pay in following Him. Anyone who wishes to be Christ’s disciples must meet Christ’s demands involving one’s family, self and possessions. Family Jesus declares; “If anyone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Strategies Of Jesus' Discipleship (3 Of 3) Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004

Discipleship was not simply a program through which Jesus ran the disciples. Discipleship was life.

Concentration on a Small Group Jesus selected twelve disciples and concentrated on building them up. This does not mean that others were excluded from becoming his disciples. There were other disciples like the seventy (Lk.10:1) and the women disciples (Lk.8:1-3). But Jesus spent most of His time ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Sets High Standards For Discipleship

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus set standards high for His disciples. "If anyone will come after Me, let him deny himself, take up cross and follow me."

Jesus set standards high for His disciples. "If anyone will come after Me, let him deny himself, take up cross and follow me." Illustration:I went into church and sat on the velvet pew. I watched as the sun came shining through the stained glass windows. The minister dressed in a velvet robe ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:26-27, 1 Corinthians 2:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“our Opportunity In Discipleship” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 9, 2012

Being a disciple and making disciples is an opportunity to be blessed and to be a blessing.

Last time, we looked to verse 24 as we talked about the priority of discipleship. Discipleship refers to my growing to become more like Christ. Making disciples is what every church is obligated to do: “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations . . .” - Matthew 28:19 (NIV) And ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24

Denomination: Baptist

The Forgotten Work Of Discipleship Part I Series

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Mar 1, 2014

The Church needs to refocus on discipling new believers and we aren't doing that very well. Mature Christians need to spend more time and energy on growing new believers so that they can go out and become disciple makers. That's the point of Christianity.

The Forgotten Work Of Discipleship Part I What do you suppose is the main goal of being a Christian? Is it the forgiveness of sin? Is it to become a better person? Is it to do good things for other people? What about being a better husband or a better wife? What about being a better Mom or Dad? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Learning From Jesus; Discipleship Qualities

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 26, 2009

If we are going to truly be Disciples of Christ, we must follow His examples.

Learning lessons from Jesus; Discipleship Qualities Matthew 5:1-12 Disclaimer- Some things mentioned were gleaned from Sermon Central sermons. Introduction: I want to talk to you this morning about discipleship qualities. Jesus is our role model of how to teach. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Real-Life Discipleship: Spiritually Dead Series

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Feb 27, 2011

The second sermon in a series based on New Testament teachings and the book Real-Life Discipleship by Jim Putnam

The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. St. Andrew’s Church February 27, 2011 Romans 5: 12-19 Real-Life Discipleship: Spiritually Dead Perseveration is a brain dysfunction that causes people to get stuck in a particular pattern of behavior. Perseveration is what led a legendary German flying ace to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Discipleship Part 2: Jesus Process Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 5, 2011

This message focuses on the three steps Jesus took to develop His disciples.

Discipleship Part 2: Jesus’ Process Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27; 16:24; 9:37-38; 10:1-5; 16-20; 22; John 6:53-66 Introduction: Last week in part one of this series I gave you Webster’s definition of disciple which included the two key words pupil and follower. As a pupil, we are ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discipleship Part 4: Character Traits Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 19, 2011

This message continues the series on Discipleship. It focuses on Character traits based on the beatitudes.

Discipleship Part 3: Character Traits Scriptures: Matthew 5:3-11; James 4:7-10; Psalm 51:1-4 Introduction This morning we will continue with the character traits of a disciple. Last week I focused on how a disciple must be willing to obey Christ. I shared with you that obedience is better than ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discipleship Part 5 Character Traits Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 29, 2011

This message continues with the character traits of a disciple based on the beatitudes.

Discipleship Part 5: Character Traits Scriptures: Matthew 5:3-11; Numbers 12; Matthew 11:27-30 Introduction This morning we will continue with the character traits of a disciple using the beatitudes from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount as our reference. To date we have discussed three traits: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discipleship Part 6 Character Traits Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 29, 2011

This message continues with the character traits of disciples based on the beatitudes.

Discipleship Part 6: Character Traits Scriptures: Matthew 5:3-11; Ephesians 5:1-2; 1 John 3:1-3 Introduction This morning we will continue with the character traits of a disciple using the beatitudes from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount as our reference. To date we have discussed three ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discipleship Part 7: Character Traits Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 17, 2011

Party seven focuses on the character traits of a peacemaker and the persecuted.

Discipleship Part 7: Character Traits Scriptures: Matthew 5:3-11; Romans 12:18-21; 2 Timothy 3:12-14 Introduction This morning we will conclude this portion of the series dealing with the character traits of a disciple based on the beatitudes from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. To date we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cost Of Discipleship: Following The Way Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 16, 2016

The cost of being a disciple and what it means to Follow The Way of The Cross. May each of us willing follow the way of the cross.

As we continue in our series on dynamic disciples or dynamic discipleship, this month our focus has been on the cost of being a disciple. This morning we are going to consider together what it means to follow the way of the Cross. What is the way of the cross? The way of the cross is following ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Pentecostal