Sermons on intentional discipleship:

Dependence On God's Grace

Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Oct 23, 2006

Our culture is obsessed with achievement. Perhaps we have it all wrong and become more dependent on God’s grace.

We’ve Got It All Wrong! Perhaps the most successful sitcom of all-time is the Beverly Hillbillies. The series aired on CBS from September 26, 1962 to May 23, 1971 and told the rags to riches story of a Bugtussle, Tennessee family striking oil in the Ozark Mountains. Soon after striking “black ...read more

Denomination: Orthodox

Strong Words About Responsibility

Contributed by James Westmoreland on Oct 23, 2006

Today’s Gospel tells us that we are responsible for how we live, and we are warned not to be a stumbling block. Some don’t want to be bothered by any responsibility for anyone else. To become great is to become the servant of all.

In his early years, American landscape photographer Ansel Adams studied piano and showed some talent. At one party, however, as Adams played Chopin’s F Major Nocturne, he recalled that "In some strange way my right had started off in F-sharp major while my left had behaved well in F-major. I could ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

What Does A Deeper Life Look Like Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Oct 24, 2006

This is the first in a series of sermons looking at developing a deeper walk with Christ. It addresses the issue of shallow Christianity and what a deeper life really looks like.

Going Deeper Pt 1 Of all the things that I became convinced of during my time away perhaps the most important is that God is calling me and us to a deeper walk with Him. We live in a time that is marked with shallow Christianity. The world around us screams at us that it’s true. The Church of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: *other

Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 24, 2006

We are in the middle of a battlefield in a war being fought without guns and bombs. It is a battle that is being fought for the souls of men and women – and for your very soul. In this war there are three formidable foes pitted against us – the Devil, the

Spiritual Warfare Ephesians 6:10-13 Introduction: We are in the middle of a battlefield this morning. The war being fought on this battlefield is not being fought with guns and bombs. It is a battle that often cannot be seen though it rages continually. It is being fought for the souls of men and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Our Lives Are Better When Built With God At The Center. Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Oct 24, 2006

This book overview sermon is part of a series that was developed to help inspire our church to keep God at the center of our church/individual lives. Nehemiah highlights prayer, scripture, leadership and community--all under the influence and power of te

OUR LIVES ARE BETTER WHEN BUILT WITH GOD AT THE CENTER. Bush—To the tune of 200 billion or more, and years of hard work, “New Orleans will rise again.” Hard to imagine for those still surrounded by acrid, toxic water, surveying neighborhoods that will have to be completely bulldozed ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Impressed By Religion: The Jesus Sham

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006

Because of Jesus things will go wrong for you - well sign me up!

Jesus This – Jesus That…..Jesus own family didn’t believe he was – who he was.Isn’t that amazing? Having grown up with him….They weren’t sure – what was going on. In fact they appear to be trying to “help” him create who they think he should be. John 7:4 No one who wants to become a public figure ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Victorious Life

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 28, 2006

I. A victorious Christian apprehends his righteousness II. A victorious Christian accepts his resources III. A victorious Christian appropriates his relationship

The Victorious Life Ephesians 1:1-6 Far too many Christians are living below where they ought to be. The biggest reason for this is simply they have never discovered who they are in Christ. In Ephesians, Paul tells who we are in Christ in chapter 1; in chapters 2 and 3 he informs us of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Discouragement: Running From My Past

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 28, 2006

Jacob like us, runs from his sins. special thanks to Randy Stonehill, the best old time Christian rocker. Don’t let sin steal who God made you to be.

Keep Me Running…From The Sins I Can’t Erase, once you compromise your soul…your lost in the desert. We face times in our life when we are discouraged and despairing because our future seems so uncertain. Life may be falling apart as a result of our own wrong decisions (like Jacob in our Scripture) ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:5-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sin: Separation Anxiety

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 28, 2006

God will let unpleasant things happen in our life to move us on spiritually

Intro Story – swimming lessons. When I was about six years old I took swimming lessons one summer Remember, what it was like? I was scared – but it wasn’t so bad. We started by blowing bubbles, splashing in the pool, Dog paddle, pushing off from the side of the pool. The Instructor is always there ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Winning Life

Contributed by Edward Walker on Oct 29, 2006

Discover the ingredients to the Winning Life: Remember what God has done; Worship God alone; and Follow God’s Way.

The Winning Life Jeremiah 18:15 and Selected Verses Introduction 1. This past week the Cardinals won the World Series. Sports Illustrated writer summed it up this way: “Given up for dead several times during the regular season, nearly toes-up in the final days of it and afforded a zero chance ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Forgiven Series

Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Oct 30, 2006

A Real Deal Christian stops hiding behind reationalizations and blame, is honest before God about their sin and embraces God’s forgiveness.

Forgiven 1 John 1:6-10 ÓOctober 29, 2006 Rev. Bruce Goettsche THE REAL DEAL: A Study in 1 John We are on a mission in our study of 1 John. We are in pursuit of authentic discipleship. Our goal is to become “real deal” followers of Christ. In a world of pretenders, we want to be genuine. In our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Marks Of A Disciple

Contributed by Laren Whaley on Oct 30, 2006

One of the great needs of the Church today is the need for real disciples of Christ. George Barna, Christian pollster and founder of the Barna Research Group after conducting many surveys to get the pulse of the Church in America and has found that the Ch

The Marks of A Disciple (Matthew 28:16-20) Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Preparing For Battle Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 31, 2006

Every Christian will face warfare. The question is "Are you prepared?" This message examines the preparations necessary to stand firm.

Preparing for Battle Ephesians 6:10-17 Ephesians 6:10 (HCSB) Finally, be strengthened by the Lord and by His vast strength. Getting Stronger • The strength of the Lord – His strength compensates for your weakness • 2 Corinthians 12:9 2 Corinthians 12:9 (KJV) And he said unto me, My grace is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Declaration Of Dependence

Contributed by Brian Daniels on Nov 1, 2006

Acknowledging our dependence on the Lord

AA Declaration of Dependence@ How much do you know about July 4th? I found out that there are thousands of web sites where you can get information about the history and meaning of the fourth - and you know what? Just about every one of those sites have a link to a place to buy illegal fireworks! ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:22

Denomination: Holiness

The Cost Of Discipship

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 1, 2006

Discipleship does not come easy. There are some things we must do in order to be good disciples.

THE COST OF DISCIPLESHIP Luke 9:23-27; 14:25-33 INTRO: It is said that a text without a context becomes a pretext. Therefore, before examining these passages, let’s put them into context. Luke 9:23-27 follows hard upon verses 18-22. Note especially verse 22, "The Son of Man must suffer many ...read more

Denomination: Baptist