Sermons on love of the disciples: showing 46-60 of 178,448

To Be Or Not To Be A Disciple Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

exposition on Matt ch 10

TO BE, OR NOT TO BE, A DISCIPLE Matthew 10 v. 1 - 23 Notice :- 1.The Requirements for disciples v. 1 "when he had called unto him his twelve disciples." Each one was:- (a) Called e.g. Peter, James, John, Matthew. (b) Chosen:- prayerfully Luke 6 v. 12 "after a night of prayer", purposely( ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-23

Denomination: Holiness

A Disciple Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 5, 2021

This is the 1st sermon in the series "Being A Disciple".

Series: Being A Disciple [#1] A DISCIPLE… Luke 14:25-28 Introduction: As the Lord is showing me what He means by “extend your reach”; I want us to see what a disciple of Jesus should look like. What do you think about when you hear the word Christian? What comes to mind? Do you think of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

Disciples Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 16, 2013

Discipleship, Priorities, Evangelism

Matthew 4:18-22 (p. 677) October 20, 2013 Introduction: In the book “Life Without Limits” Lloyd Ogilvie says, “Like the first disciples, our greatest need is not just to see or hear about the resurrection, but to have the resurrection happen to us! The most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving As Christ Loved

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Apr 2, 2012

Throughout the gospels there is no record of Jesus ever directly telling any of his chosen disciples that he personally loved them. Yet, there was no question about His love for them, for He demonstrated it time and again. Now He asks the disciples to l

LOVING AS CHRIST LOVED A. What are you willing to do for someone you love? ILLUSTRATION: Some of my fondest memories as a kid was playing with my brothers and friends at an old abandoned TWO-STORY HOUSE located about a quarter of a mile in a PASTURE across from where we lived in Oklahoma. We ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Disciple Whom Jesus Loved"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 30, 2008

That Jesus loves me... Five points: This is my identification, indoctrination, meditation, motivation, and my invitation!

Text: John 13:21 When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me. 22Then the disciples looked one on another, doubting of whom he spake. 23Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of his disciples, whom ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Love Check

Contributed by Damion Lowe on Jan 22, 2011

We cannot question God's love for us, it is obvious but do we love him above all things?

“The Love Check” Text: John 21:1-19 Intro: Illustration: The story of Narcissus in Greek mythology. You see the great mystery of life is not whether God loves man; the evidence is too overwhelming for a sensible person to deny it? But the great mystery is can man ever love God above ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Disciples' Little Faith.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 20, 2023

Why are you fearful, O ye of little faith?

THE DISCIPLES’ LITTLE FAITH. Matthew 8:23-27. It was ‘when Jesus saw great multitudes about Him’ that He ‘gave commandment to depart unto the other side’ (cf. Matthew 8:18). The clamour of crowds was not about to keep Him from His true work. Even then, the divine Jesus KNEW that there were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Disciples Do

Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Feb 4, 2016

Disciples must reckon themselves dead, deny themselves, be disciplined and be devoted. They must be humble, obedient, loving and yielded to the will of God. They must read the bible, pray, attend church, give, share their faith with others

What Disciples Do Text: Lk. 14: 27 & 33 Intro: The Bible teaches us that salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. (Eph. 2: 8, 9) Salvation cannot be earned or merited. It is a free gift of God to all those who have put their trust in Christ alone and in the merit of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Be Loving Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Jan 12, 2009

Today I want to challenge you to look at one of the most common commands of the Bible “Love one Another” Yes, it is common, but at times it seems to difficult to follow. While we are often nice to our guests and we enjoy being with those who are close to

Chuck Colson in his book; THE BODY, tells of an interesting incident at the Emmanuel Baptist Church outside of Boston Ma. The headline read: It was the Right Hook that Got Him. In what could be called a power struggle between the minister and the deacon board turned out to be a disaster from which ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Love Me?

Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 18, 2003

Do you love Jesus, or do you just want to be His buddy?

Do you love me? For most of us saying we love Jesus is easy, but do you really "love" Him? John 21:15-17 (NCV) When they finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John do you love me more than these?” He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Andrew: The Determined Disciple

Contributed by Marvin Patterson on Feb 2, 2007

This sermone gives three principles for winning our loved ones to Christ.

Andrew: The Determined Disciple John 1:35-42 Lyman Beecher was a great theologian and scholar. In his day, he was considered to be one of the greatest thinkers and minds in the world. Someone asked Lyman Beecher one time, “Mr. Beecher, what is the greatest thing anyone could do on this earth. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

How To Build Close Relationships With Your Disciples

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus knew how to win the trust, confidence and love from His disciples because He chose men who were committed to the goals of the heavenly Father. If you really want to have close relationships, base them around mutual goals of giving God glory through

If you want to know how to build close relationships with your disciples, follow the model given by Jesus Christ. Jesus loved His disciples and they loved Him with unmitigated affection. The Lord knew how to build relationships with the twelve apostles through intimate communications, sharing ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beware Of The Second Love

Contributed by Kenneth Pack on Mar 16, 2001

From various Bible characters we can see that today as then there are many voices bidding for our love and affection. The most important thing is to keep the Lord first in our lives.

Intro: The passage we read in Deut. 20 is often referred to as the laws concerning warfare. There’s no denying that the church is in a war today. It’s an ever-increasing war against the enemy of our souls. Notice – When the officers stepped up they were about to go into battle. The word of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 20:1-8, Revelation 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Building A Love That Lasts

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Apr 24, 2001

Loving God as he deserves is so challenging for us. Our own human relationships can often give us clues towards this great goal.

BUILDING A LOVE THAT LASTS Examining the ingredients necessary to loving God as he deserves One of the greatest love stories in the Bible is found in one of the strangest of the books of the Bible …… THE SONG OF SONGS / SOLOMON. It is the story of how King Solomon fell in love with one of his ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 5:10-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

One True Love Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Feb 28, 2008

Some people consider Jesus one of many options. But He challenged people either follow him or not. When it comes to relationships, dating, marriage, and decisions in life, God cannot be an option.

ONE TRUE LOVE Is there such thing as one true love…I think there is! A boy came home from Sunday school and His Mother said, "What did you discuss at Church?" The boy said, "Marriage"! His Mother then asked, "What did you learn about marriage?" The little boy thought for a moment and said, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:27-69

Denomination: Pentecostal