Sermons on Make Disciples:

Giving Generously Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on May 9, 2006

Part two of a two part series on Godly X-Factors that make the equations of our life make sense.

“GIVING GENEROUSLY” The X-Factor - Week 2 2 CORINTHIANS 9:6-15 INTRODUCTION: A little girl became restless in church as the preacher’s sermon past the 15 minute mark. Finally, she leaned over to her mother and whispered, "Mommy, if we give him the money now, will he let us go?" Someone once ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, Exodus 25:2

Denomination: Christian Church

One Resolution To Keep

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 29, 2012

We make many resolutions we do not keep, here is one we might want to make and keep!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • The ushering in of the New Year causes us to have to make some real decisions. • SLIDE #2- CAT • The New Year ushers in new hope, so much so that we make this awesome New Year’s resolutions. • From the web site Statistic Brain I learned ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are The Benefits Of Hooking Up With Jesus?

Contributed by Sedaric Dinkens on Feb 21, 2014

In life, we all make good decisions, but falling in love with Jesus is the best decision anyone will ever make.

I’ve made some good decisions in my life. I’ve made some wise choices in my life. I’ve made some decisions that made a lot of money. I’ve made some decisions that have created relationships that have lasted a lifetime. I’ve made some decisions that have brought me ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: *other

Staying On Course Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 2, 2011

Make the effort to stay faithful (winning over complacency) and make the choice to obey God (winning over compromise).

It easy to make promises, but to keep them is another matter altogether. • You may be passionate and sincere when you make a stand, but to stay on course requires much, much more. William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army, say this: “It is in the nature of a fire to go out, you must keep it ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Told Me

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 1, 2023

God always makes good on His promises; just make sure it’s Him Who promised!

God Told Me January 1, 2023 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God always makes good on His promises; just make sure it’s Him Who promised! Focus Passage: Luke 2:21-38 Supplemental Passage: "My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-38, 1 Samuel 3:1-10, Exodus 3:1-6, John 10:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Ocean In A Hole - Comprehending The Trinity Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Oct 4, 2006

Dave explains our denominational stance on the Trinity, delves into the four key aspects of that belief, and expounds on scriptures that make the case for it.

The Ocean In A Hole: Comprehending the Trinity God in Five Weeks, part 2 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers October 1, 2006 St. Augustine once was walking along the shore of the ocean, greatly perplexed about the doctrine of the Trinity. As he meditated, he observed a little boy with a sea ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24

Denomination: Free Methodist

Instructions To Protect Against Pride

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

TWO INSTRUCTIONS JESUS GAVE TO HIS VICTORIOUS DISCIPLES TO PROTECT THEM AGAINST PRIDE 1.

TWO INSTRUCTIONS JESUS GAVE TO HIS VICTORIOUS DISCIPLES TO PROTECT THEM AGAINST PRIDE 1. The First Instruction -- The Implications of Delegated Authority a. with respect to God's program 1) they had been commissioned to serve in God's program a) the bestowal of the commission b) the recipients ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:19-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Preparation For Explosion Ii Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 24, 2007

Exposition of Acts 1:6-11 about God preparing the disciples for the explosion of the early church

Text: Acts 1:6-11, Title: Preparation for Explosion II, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/22/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Liken God to preparing for a big party or event, maybe talk about the preparation for Mackenzie’s party B. Background to passage: After Luke’s introduction, in verse 6 he transitions to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Designed To Shine

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on May 16, 2007

to put this is proper context ... Jesus is saying to His disciples ... You and you alone are the light of the world.

DESIGNED TO SHINE Matthew 5:14-16 Preached At Greater Faith Church-Baptist Waukegan, IL on Wednesday, May 16, 2007 • Text: Matthew 5:14-16 (v.14) Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. (v.15) Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

How To Get Past Frustration: Experiencing The Power Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on May 7, 2009

The disciples were frustrated because Jesus was leaving, but the Holy Spirit gets us past frustration.

How to Get Past Frustration: Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit I. Introduction a. Have you ever lost your power? Were you frustrated? b. Personal Story: “My car wouldn’t start…I found out the battery connections were dirty…” c. Main Point/Theme: We can get past frustration when we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Two Profound Questions

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008

Jesus asked his disciples 2 questions, he’s asking the same questions today.

Two Profound Questions – Matthew 16:13-19 Intro.: The ability to know God is one aspect of our eternal inheritance that God has released in the earth. It’s what we were created for. But we have to qualify before we can pursue this knowledge. Jesus asked his disciples 2 questions, he’s asking the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Charismatic

Committed, Faithful, Teachers

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 20, 2018

Are you discipling your men to become teachers or is your local body relying solely on you?

2Ti 2:2 And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. As Paul told King Agrippa, “this thing was not done in a corner” there were many witnesses still alive that had seen Christ risen from the dead. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Breakfast With Jesus Lesson 35 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 21, 2017

Disciples go fishing and catch nothing.Jesus appears and tells them where to cast net.

“After these things Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and in this way He showed Himself: Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of His disciples were together. Simon Peter said to them, ‘I ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A New Commandment Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 2, 2015

This is a brief examination of the new commandment that Jesus gave to his disciples in John 13:34-35.

Scripture On Jesus’ final evening on earth he had just had supper with his disciples. During this meal Jesus inaugurated what we now call the Lord’s Supper. After supper Jesus visibly demonstrated his servanthood by washing his disciples’ feet. Then Judas Iscariot left them in ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Provokes Us To Follow And What Provokes Us Not To Follow?

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 23, 2012

The sermon shares what provoked the disciples to follow and what provoked some to discontinue their following of jesus.

John 6:59-69 1. First let’s look at what provoked them from not following Jesus 60On hearing it, many of his disciples said, "This is a hard teaching. Who can accept it?" A. Partiality to other Beliefs provoked them from not following “I f Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-69

Denomination: Methodist