Sermons on Mark Of Discipleship:

The New Good Samaritan (Neighbor)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007

This is a sermon that paints the Good Samaritan into a new light using modern day parallels to represent the shocking nature of the parable.

OT: Amos 7:7-17 NT: Luke 10:25-37 I would like to tell you about a man named Roger Morris. Roger Morris was a contractor from the United States who was working in Afghanistan when the conflict broke out. The first night of the conflict, the city he was staying in came under heavy fire, and Roger ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Will You Leave The Fire (Service)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007

A sermon that focuses on the big question... will you step out to serve?

“Will you leave the fire?” Text: Psalm 16 Protect me, O God, for in you I take refuge. I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.” As for the holy ones in the land, they are the noble, in whom is all my delight. Those who choose another god multiply their sorrows; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Abba (Real Father In Heaven)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007

This is a sermon that focuses on God’s parenthood.

Matthew 23:34-39 “Therefore I am sending you prophets and sages and teachers. Some of them you will kill and crucify; others you will flog in your synagogues and pursue from town to town. And so upon you will come all the righteous blood that has been shed on earth, from the blood of righteous ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Dogs (Temptation)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007

This is a sermon that focuses on living a life worthy of our calling.

Philippians 3:1-11 Further, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord! To write the same things to you is not irksome to me, and is safe for you. Look out for the dogs, look out for the evil-workers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh. For we are the true circumcision, who worship God ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Surprised By Joy (Life's Outlook)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007

This is a sermon about having the right perspective.

Text (Philippians 4:4-7 TNIV) Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God And Google (Love God Or Love World?)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007

This is a sermon that focuses on where our hearts really are... with God or with the World.

James 3:13-4:4, 7-8a Who is wise and understanding among you? By their good life let them show their works in the meekness of wisdom. But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth. This wisdom is not such as comes down from above, but ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is Truth? (Jesus Is Messiah) Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007

This is a sermon focusing on who Jesus really is... it points to Christmas and casts a shadow of the Cross over the nativity.

John 18:33-37 Pilate entered the praetorium again and called Jesus, and said to him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” Jesus answered, “Do you say this of your own accord, or do others say it to you about me?” Pilate answered, “Am I a Jew? Your own nation and chief priests have handed you over to ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

There Is A Rumor

Contributed by Dave Anderson on Dec 7, 2007

This is a message encourageing believers and the Church at Large that Christ is working on our behalf in the most difficult of times. The message is based on "The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe."

THERE IS A RUMOR: ASLAN IS ON THE MOVE! Song of Solomon 2: 11-12; Amos 3:15; Ps. 143:3-4;Rev. 21:1-8; 22:1-5: Isaiah 40:1-6; 35:1-2 INTRODUCTION There is a rumor going around and I thought you might like to know about it. A rumor can be a dangerous thing. Often rumors are used by one person or ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go Out!

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Dec 10, 2007

247 million Americans call themselves Christians yet Jesus calls us to be disciples. What is a disciple and what are the cost and sacrifices to be disciple. (Taken from a series by Pastor Craig Groeschel of LifeChurch.tv)

Introduction War is a horrible business- Iraq/Afghanistan. If I was president- country w/army- 10,000 men going to war- country w/army of 20,000 men, I would stop/consider- cost to win such a war. There would be great lost of life- many would die. Paul is talking w/Timothy about his walk w/God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-20

Denomination: Charismatic

The Parable Of The Sly Bastard

Contributed by David Smith on Feb 26, 2008

if you want to know how to handle money, take your lead from this sleaze-bag criminal accountant in Luke 16, for he was smart enough to know the most valuable thing that you...

One of the lads at Fight Club on Tuesday night approached me with a question: "You know that parable Jesus tells about the merchant who found the pearl of great price?”, he asked. “Yeah”, I said. “Well, I want to know who is the merchant in the story supposed to be?” This is not the standard sort ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Faithful Servants (A Sermon On Luke 12:35-40)

Contributed by David Smith on Feb 26, 2008

Following Jesus: It’s long hours, hard work, costly, and a little bit crazy, but would we ever consider changing positions and serving someone else? Not a chance! ...

I thought that I finally had a totally positive sermon for you today! I’ve been under rather trenchant criticism of late for repeatedly giving sermons focused on the theme of judgement and on the hard path of discipleship, and I admit that I have been looking for that text, "Come to me, all ye who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-40

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

'the Importance Of A Diligent Spirit'

Contributed by James Mcgee on Feb 27, 2008

The importance of maintaining a diligent spirit towards God and His kingdom in our everyday lives.

“ The Importance of Having a Diligent Spirit ” Psalms 119:4 ‘Thou hast commanded us to keep thy precepts diligently’ 1- The word diligent is a biblical word that is used to express the need to show great care and conscientiousness in one’s work or duties in spiritual matters. To be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cut Me Some Slack, God Loves Me Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 27, 2008

1st in series on pleasing God. Deals with the necessity of faith & other qualities needed to be a pleasing disciple. Expanded outline

CUT ME SOME SLACK: I’M WORKING ON IT What is it that makes me pleasing to God? The majority of us here this morning, if we were asked, would say that we want to please God. We want to make Him happy. We want to be “good” Christians. How do we describe good? What is it that makes us pleasing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Baptist

Fascinating Knowledge

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008

The church in America is in trouble. Immorality is rampant, ministry burnout is growing exponentially and scandal or boredom are the daily fare in many churches. All while we are on a head on collision course with the most important hour of human history.

Fascinating Knowledge - Hosea 4:1, 6-7 Intro.: The church in America is in trouble. Immorality is rampant, ministry burnout is growing exponentially and scandal or boredom are the daily fare in many churches. All while we are on a head on collision course with the most important hour of human ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:1-7

Denomination: Charismatic

To Know Or Not To Know

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008

What does it really mean to know or believe in God? Is it a verbal or intellectual agreement with what we’ve always been taught? Or is it something that goes to the core of our being and transforms our whole lives?

To Know or Not To Know, That is the Question – Eph. 1:17-19 Intro.: What does it really mean to know or believe in God? Is it a verbal or intellectual agreement with what we’ve always been taught? Or is it something that goes to the core of our being and transforms our whole lives? Do we camp on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:17-19

Denomination: Charismatic