Sermons on Make Disciples:

My Third Year Of Ministry Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 6, 2023

I spent more time teaching disciples. “Come away with Me to a private place in the desert to rest awhile” (Mark 6:31). My emphasis – first year, miracles. Second year, sermons. Third year, parables/teaching.

Note: All Scripture references in this lesson are from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted A. THE THIRD YEAR OF MINISTRY My Ministry First year – introduction. Second year – popularity. Third year – preparing for My death. 1. I spent more time teaching disciples. “Come away with Me to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:31, John 6:42, John 6:26

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the importance, process, and benefits of practicing discipleship in the home, encouraging believers to transform their households into platforms for raising disciples for God's kingdom.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a topic that hits close to home – literally! We're exploring the necessity, the process, and the bountiful benefits that come from practicing discipleship within our very own households. Brennan Manning once said, "What makes authentic ...read more

Topics: Discipleship, Home

Gethsemane - "The Spirit Is Willing But The Body Is Weak"

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009

Good intentions don’t cut it!

Gethsemane – “The Spirit is Willing but the Body is Weak” Matthew 26:36-46 August 23, 2009 Me: I have never been known as a person of physical strength. I don’t think anyone will ever confuse me with say, Arnold Schwarzenegger or anybody like that. When we were working on the parking lot, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Wesleyan

How Committed Are You? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 7, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke 9: 23 – 27

Luke 9: 23 – 27 How Committed Are You? 23 Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. 24 For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it. 25 For ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Kingdom Of Love And Light Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Apostles, Pt. 18

THE KINGDOM OF LOVE AND LIGHT (MATTHEW 26:47-56) Thomas Aquinas, the 13th century Italian thinker, was one of the greatest philosophers, writers and theologians of the church, if not the greatest. In his time Christians were long past being hated and persecuted and the Roman Catholic Church, in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:47-56

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Working On Salvation

Contributed by Matthew Cook on Apr 19, 2005

How do we "work out" our salvation?

Working on Salvation April 17, 2005 Center Point Baptist Church Introduction A man was driving with his wife at his side and his mother-in-law in the back seat. The women just wouldn’t leave him alone. His mother-in-law said, “You’re driving too fast!” His wife said, “Stay more to the left.” ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

"The Least Of These…”

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 10, 2009

Discussion on just who Jesus is talking about when talking about "the least of these" and why it’s so important that we care for them.

“The Least of These…” Matthew 25:31-46 May 31, 2009 Me: I don’t know that compassion could be called one of my strong suits. I don’t think I’m necessarily a big meanie, at least not intentionally, but I’m not a person who can easily see someone’s suffering, unless someone tells me about it, or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Wesleyan

Peter's Slow Fade

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Dec 27, 2012

Our failure does not happen suddenly but is the result of a continuous gradual process of self will, arrogance, overconfidence and a refusal to listen to the Lord often preferring to remonstrate with Him and give Him advice!

Mark 14:27-31 KJV And Jesus saith unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered. 28 But after that I am risen, I will go before you into Galilee. 29 But Peter said unto him, Although all shall be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Disbelief And Still Wondering? Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 12, 2024

It's not too good to be true! It is good, so that is why it is true! Jesus is alive and has risen from the dead. We must never live in doubt or fear, but faith and holiness.

EVANGELIST GEORGE MUELLER WROTE, “FAITH DOES NOT OPERATE IN THE REALM OF THE POSSIBLE. THERE IS NO GLORY FOR GOD IN THAT WHICH IS HUMANLY POSSIBLE. FAITH BEGINS WHERE MAN’S POWER ENDS.” THIS IS A POWERFUL WAY TO REMEMBER THE WORDS OF THE ANGEL TO MARY IN LUKE 1:37, “FOR WITH GOD NOTHING SHALL BE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:35-48, Luke 1:37, John 20:27, Hebrews 11:1, Proverbs 3:5-6, Matthew 28:19-20, Matthew 6:19-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Establishing A Church Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jul 10, 2008

how to establish a church

ESTABLISHING A CHURCH Acts 19: 1-10 Our text records the establishing of the church in Ephesus. In Paul’s day, it was a city of about 200,000. Every Christian longs for God’s church to be established and extended as His word spreads ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Led To The Lord

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 18, 2021

"One lighted torch leads to another." From the beginning of Jesus' ministry to the present times, the gospel of Jesus Christ has been passed down from person to person through a simple invitation, "come and see."

January 17, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 1:43-51 Led to the Lord Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “One lighted torch serves to light another.” Swiss Theologian Frederick Godet used this image to describe ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Lutheran

Lessons From The Sending Of The 72

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Sep 28, 2025

When Jesus sends out the 72 disciples, He sends them with instructions that we can use as members of His Kingdom.

Good Morning. Two weeks ago, we looked at one of the most frustrating passages of Scripture there is, you could say, from a “dad” point of view, when we looked at how the Corinthians treated St. Paul. Paul had been their founding pastor and spiritual father for 18 months before sailing on to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

The Story Of Simon Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

If you make any effort to live for God, you will face opposition. If you’ve never run into Satan, it’s because you and he are traveling parallel in the same direction.

In the early part of Acts, we are introduced to 5 brief biographies that I want to introduce to you now. If you enjoy reading a biography, then you’ll benefit from these short bios. Think of these five men as the Mount Rushmore of the early chapters of Acts, if you will. A week ago we saw the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-13, Acts 8:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

Sometimes Peter, Never Judas Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Apostles, Pt. 22

SOMETIMES PETER, BUT NEVER JUDAS (JOHN 21:1-22) A group of prospectors set out from Bannock, Montana (then capital of the state), in search of gold. They went through many hardships and several of their little company died en route. Finally they were overtaken by the Indians who took their good ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Valentine To Us

Contributed by Richard White on Dec 9, 2008

Hallmark is known for its card, yet they cannot duplicate the greatest love story of all times. God’s valentine to us

God’s Valentine to Us 1JN 3:1 how great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2 Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ