Sermons on Jesus Calls Disciples:

The Calling

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 20, 2009

A sermon on Ephesians 4:1-3 on the calling

Sermon for 7/19/2009 Ephesians 4:1-6 (vs. 1-2) Introduction: A. I wonder if your coming to Christ was like the Apostle Paul’s. In Acts 9 we have the account of Saul’s or Paul’s conversion. Tell the story. B. (Acts 9:4 NIV) He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, "Saul, Saul, why ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Time To Kiss The Baby

Contributed by James May on Apr 12, 2001

When Jesus said "Suffer the Little Children to come unto Me" there was more to it than just ministering to the younger generation.

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: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Crucified Will

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 30, 2003

When it comes to dying to ourselves: 1. Jesus is our example. 2. Willfulness is our problem. 3. Crucifixion is the answer.

In Luke 20:17-18 Jesus tells one of his most mysterious parables. He begins by quoting Psalm 118:22: “The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone.” And then he says, “Everyone who falls on that stone will be broken to pieces, but he on whom it falls will be crushed.” What a strange ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

What Do You Want?

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 19, 2003

The question was asked by Jesus to his first two disciples and still needs to be answered by those who seek to follow him.

The Palestinian sun beat down on the two friends as they listened to John exhort the crowds to repentance. For the past few weeks they had followed John every where he had gone, listened to his message, and watched the crowds reaction. At first they were sure that he was the one that the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Better World Series

Contributed by Mark Neilly on Nov 22, 2002

To the world says life is about money, possessions and having a good time - but Jesus prays for a better world for his followers

John 17: 24 - 26 A Better World I am sure some of you have already seen the Christmas advert for Mark’s and Spencer’s on TV. It asks, what does Christmas mean to the Celebrities? There are then references to the Turkey, the food, the tinsel and the pressies - but no mention of what really matters - ...read more

Scripture: John 17:24-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Beauty Spots Series

Contributed by Mark Neilly on Nov 22, 2002

Everyone has something beautiful about them, and here Jesus highlights what ought to be beautiful about His Church

John 17: 18 - 23 Beauty Spots They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder - but some of us may have to travel a very long way before we find the right eye!!! Most people have something about them which someone would view as beautiful (Eyes, Mouth, Hair, Inner beauty - best of all - good ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Heart After God Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Aug 23, 2001

Jesus described the hearts His followers would ideally possess in the Beatitudes, hearts we should strive to build in ourselves

Matthew 5:1-12 (Series Introduction) We must build hearts God favors,as Jesus described. I Seek God (3) ...poor in spirit... Know they don’t know it all Know they need outside help II Mourn Sin’s Results (4) ...they that mourn... Sad from what the see, not proud Give and receive help and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

#10 -- Opposition Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Nov 17, 2006

As followers of Jesus, we should expect to face opposition, but we can trust that God has "cut the cords of the wicked."

Introduction Pastor Eugene Peterson tells a story from his childhood—a story about having to deal with enemies. For him it came in the form a school bully who beat him up every day after school. It seemed no matter how young Eugene tried to avoid him—in the forms of alternate routes and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 129:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Christ Life Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 15, 2006

Part 5 in series Life Management 101. Dave encourages Christians and non-Christians to count the cost of following Jesus.

The Christ-Life Part 4 of series Life Management 101 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers July 16, 2006 Luke 9:57-62 (NIV) 57 As they were walking along the road, a man said to him, "I will follow you wherever you go." 58 Jesus replied, "Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Free Methodist

Revealed

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 12, 2007

Through the telling of miracle stories, John reveals theological truths about Christ Jesus. This sermon is about transforming lives.

John 2: 1 – 11 Revealed Intro: A minister was driving late at night on a deserted freeway when he noticed the flashing blue lights in his rearview mirror and heard the siren. He pulled to the side of the road, rolled down his window and waited for the officer to arrive. The trooper spotted an ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Won To Win

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 7, 2008

Epiphany 2(B) - Believers are won by Christ to win others to Christ. Philip follows Jesus. Philip finds Nathanael.

WON TO WIN (Outline) January 20, 2008 - EPIPHANY 2 - John 1:43-51 INTRO: Becoming a believer results in actions and reactions. There is a great change in one’s life when the Light replaces darkness. God’s call comes by and through his free gift of grace. The believer reacts with ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Lutheran

"Stuff!"

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Oct 16, 2006

Mark’s gospel tells the story of a man who cannot follow after Jesus because of his "many possessions." Although this man is typically known as rich, Mark tells us he just has a lot of stuff--much like us! Jesus re-defines riches here.

“That’s Where I Keep All My Stuff” Sermon on Mark 10:17-31 Pentecost +19-B October 15, 2006 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said, "You lack one thing; go, sell what you own, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus' Simple Plan For Evangelism

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 22, 2003

Taken from James Smith’s original sermon of the same title "Jesus’s Simple Plan For Evangelism And Church Planting.

Jesus’ Simple Plan For Evangelism [Tile and main points taken from James Smith’s sermon Jesus’s Simple Plan for Evangelism and Church Planting. Http://www.sermoncentral.com.] April 21, 2002 Luke 10:1-17 1 The Lord now chose seventy-two other disciples and sent them on ahead in pairs to all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

Reflections Of The High Priestly Prayer

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 27, 2006

Four thoughts 1. The importance of prayer, 2. The goal of Jesus ministry, 3. The simplicity of his mission and 4. changed lifestyles

DC/NR 28-05-06 Jn 17:1-19 : The High Priestly Prayer I was sent this story last week by e-mail: A man went to a barbershop to have his hair cut and his beard trimmed. As the barber began to work, they began to have a good conversation. They talked about so many things and various ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-19

Denomination: Anglican

Which Lord Is My Lord Part 1

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 9, 2001

This sermon is part one of a sermon which deals with stewardship from the point of view of whether Jesus is really Lord of our lives.

Which Lord Is My Lord 10/22/95 Stewardship Joshua 24:14-27 Luke 9:57-62 , 14:25-35 In every period of the people of God’s history, you will find that God’s people have secretly served gods other than the Lord God. We saw it in our Old Testament reading when Joshua told the people, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed