Sermons on Mark Of Discipleship:

Making Disciples Is More Important Than Making Members

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on May 13, 2025

Discipleship is not a numbers game.

Making Disciples is More Important than Making Members Luke 9:57-62 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 9:57 As they were going on the road, someone said to Him, “I will follow You wherever You go.” 58 And Jesus said to him, “The foxes have holes and the birds of the sky have nests, but the Son ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: United Methodist

Passing The Torch Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jul 14, 2004

As the Olympic games loom, this is a series that draws contemporary realities and ancient modern words together to bring life transformation

On August the 13th, the Summer Olympics begin 16 jam pack days of competition at the site of the original Olympic Games, Athens, Greece. This month we have watched American athletes compete for a spot on the team in track and field and swimming and if their times carry over the Athens, we are ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Doing Your Best

Contributed by Robert Travis on Jan 9, 2007

Do your best and receive God’s blessing!

ANOINTED AT BETHANY Joh 12:1-11 1 Then Jesus six days before the passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead. 2 There they made him a supper; and Martha served: but Lazarus was one of them that sat at the table with him. 3 Then took Mary a pound of ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Know When To F.o.l.d. 'em Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Jun 19, 2007

The great theologian Kenny Rogers said, "you gotta know when to fold ’em and you gotta know when to fold ’em. We are called to fold ’em. We are called to deny ourselves and take up our cross. This process is called discipleship. In discipleship we see

Know When to Fold ‘Em Introduction: A little boy constantly fell out of bed. No matter what his parents did, the boy couldn’t sleep without rolling out of bed. An uncle came to visit and in the middle of the night the usual thump and cry was heard. In the morning the uncle teased ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Let Your Dreams Die Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Feb 16, 2003

Every leader knows that there will be challenges to the dreams God has given. Sometimes the attack is so great we live in danger of the dream dying. This message deals with this issue.

LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP – PART THREE “DON’T LET YOUR DREAMS DIE” GENESIS 37:2-11 ©Larry L. Thompson (2003 INTRODUCTION Illustration of Frederick Nolan. Nolan was fleeing from his enemies during a time of persecution in North Africa. One night he fell exhausted, into a wayside cave, fully expecting ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

Satan Is Happy When We Almost Do Right.

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 3, 2001

This sermon deals with the issues of compromise in our walk with God.

Satan Is Happy When We Almost Choose To Do Right 5/3/98 Proverbs 3:5-12 Hebrews 12:1-3 1 Samuel 13:1-6 Almost is a word which can be very encouraging or very discouraging depending on whether you are at the top of the almost looking down or at the bottom of the almost looking up. Would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Following Jesus

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Sep 1, 2006

The cost, the commitment, and the consequences of responding to the Lord’s call - Follow Me!

FOLLOWING JESUS Matthew 4:19 [AMP] He said to them, Come after Me [as disciples - letting Me be your Guide], follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men! Jesus said to them, "Follow Me, [JBP] I THE CROWDS THAT FOLLOWED JESUS Matthew 4:25 Large crowds followed him wherever he went. [NLT] Why did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Following Jesus Can Be Brutal

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004

In Luke 14:24-35 Jesus¡¦ life was set on going to Jerusalem, where he had determined to die. As he had explicitly said, ¡§In any case, I must keep going today and tomorrow and the next day ¡X for surely no prophet can die outside Jerusalem!¡¨ (Luke 13:33)

Background: Now great crowds accompanied him, and he turned and said to them, In Luke 14:24-35 Jesus¡¦ life was set on going to Jerusalem, where he had determined to die. As he had explicitly said, ¡§In any case, I must keep going today and tomorrow and the next day ¡X for surely no prophet can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Trials Into Triumphs Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 1, 2006

In James 1:2-12 we learn five timeless, spiritual truths that enable us to turn trials into triumphs.

Introduction: A. In Max Lucado’s book, In The Eye Of The Storm (published in 1991), he tells a story about a parakeet named Chippie. 1. Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage, and the next he was sucked in, washed up and blown over. 2. The ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Little Is Much When God Is In It Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 30, 2007

# 18 in series. In this miracle that Jesus performs are three truths to be discovered.

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 18 “Little Is Much When God Is In It!” John 6:1-15 “After these things Jesus went over the Sea of Galilee, which is the Sea of Tiberias. (2) Then a great ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15, John 6:1

Denomination: Baptist

One Thing Missing Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 15, 2003

A harmony of the 3 accounts of the rich young ruler, showing Jesus’ love but also His unwavering call to commitment - a sermon about eternal life.

Luke 18:18-30 – One Thing Missing Let’s turn together to read the Apostles’ Creed, #8 in our hymnals. Each of us is on a search, a quest, a hunt for that all-elusive creature called life. Even though each of us has life to certain extent, we all want more of it. More life, better life, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30, Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

Survivor 9: How To Stay Fed Series

Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Nov 11, 2002

This is the ninth message in my SURVIVOR series, focusing upon staying spiritually healthy by utilizing a balanced spiritual diet (11-10-02).

Preparation Prepare a fill-in-the-blank sheet for worship which contains the message outline. Also, on the back of the sheet, include a section which says “A Believer’s Menu.” List the following items: Malice, Deceit, Hypocrisy, Envy, Slander, God’s Word, Prayer, Fellowship, Worship, Bible ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

"Life At The Wood Pile"

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 19, 2004

"The call to discipleship is a call to follow Jesus in the way of the cross.¡¨

The young husband was a troubled and he was going to a psychiatrist about the problem. The doctor told him, "You don¡¦t have to let your wife bully you! Go home and show her you¡¦re the boss! The young man got home, slammed the door, shook his fist in his wife¡¦s face, and growled, "From now on, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Branches Iii Series

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Mar 15, 2007

Series on John 15 part 4

THE BRANCHES III Series on John 15 pt. 4 John 15:2 1/7/07 I awoke on Monday, which was News Years day, and got up and went into the bath room. As I looked out the window I could see something down the road in the little pond that forms down there when it rains. It appeared to be white ...read more

Scripture: John 15:2

Denomination: Bible Church

Follow Me

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Oct 6, 2007

This sermon examines the cost of Discipleship.

Title: Follow Me Text: Matthew 4:18-21 Date: 9/30/2007 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: A few minutes ago we had the privilege of witnessing Meagan Lawrence follow the Lord in Believer’s Baptism. As Baptists we believe that Baptism provides the individual being baptized ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-21

Denomination: Baptist