Sermons on Marks:

Five Marks Of A Real Disciple Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 9, 2003

Jesus gives us five vivid images teaching us lessons about discipleship and the total commitment it requires

Five Marks of a Real Disciple Luke 14:25-35 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION The main job Jesus left us to do was to make disciples. There is a difference between a believer and a disciple. There is no such thing as an instant disciple; like the word, it takes discipline. A Russian comedian, Yakov ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Friendship -- A Mark Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jan 15, 2004

Spiritual Friendship is one of the expecations God has of his disciples. This sermon looks at several Scripture passages to identify the keys to building a successful Spiritual Friendship.

(Preface note to the reader: Our church elders identified 7 Marks of Discipleship. Six are suggested by Michael Foss in his book, "Power Surge." To his six, we added the seventh -- Evangelism. These marks are: Spiritual Friendships, Serve Others in and beyond the congregation, Pray Daily, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:7-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Mark Of Discipleship -- Reading The Bible Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Mar 27, 2004

We know we should read the Bible, but we have LOTS of excuses -- but do these excuses really hold water?

The Mark of Discipleship: Reading the Bible Delivered on March 21, 2003 By The Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh Senior Pastor Mpittendreigh@goodshepherdpc.org This is one of 14 sermons in a series delivered by Dr. Pittendreigh and Rev. Dietrich on The Marks of Discipleship. The elders of our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Mark Of Discipleship -- Worship Weekly Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Mar 27, 2004

God calls us to worship -- together and often.

In a television program I watch, there is an episode in which the minister stood up before the congregation. It was a vast sanctuary -- but it was almost empty. The minister looked out upon all of the empty seats and surveyed the 4 lonely people in the congregation -- one young man, and three ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

5 Marks Of A True Believer

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004

How do you know you a true believer of Christ or you are one of those who Jesus talked about in Matthew 7:21-23 "Not everyone who says to me, ’Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. [2

1. True Believers Rejoices in the Lord verse 1a Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord! The joy of which Paul writes is not the same as happiness. Because happiness as we know is temporal and depends upon favorable events. The angels who announced Jesus birth to the shepherds said in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

"The Marks Of An Unhealthy Family" Series

Contributed by Phil Anderson on Jan 22, 2005

This is another sermon in a series on "spiritual" health. This sermon takes a very pointed look at the state of the Christian family and challenges the believer to bring their family completely to the Lord.

“The Marks of a Spiritually Unhealthy Family” Mark 9:14-27 MK 9:14 When they came to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and the teachers of the law arguing with them. 15 As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were overwhelmed with wonder and ran to greet him. 16 "What are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mark #9: Uncommon Fellowship Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 17, 2001

This sermon details the fellowship that the first church had and many churches today lack.

Ten Marks of a Prevailing Church Uncommon Fellowship Acts 2:42-47 August 19, 2001 Intro: A. [Welcome and Do-Si-Do, Citation: Cartoonist Sandy Silverthorne in Leadership, Vol. 11, no. 4]. "And now here’s the point in our service where I’d like you all to rise, turn to the person on your right, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mark #10: Uncommon Prayer Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 24, 2001

This sermon underlines the utmost importance of prayer.

Ten Marks of a Prevailing Church Mark #10: Uncommon Prayer Colossians 1:3-14 August 26, 2001 Intro: A. [The Giver’s Big Hands, Citation: Brian Harris, Mt. Roskill, Auckland, New Zealand] A young boy went to the local store with his mother. The shop owner, a kindly man, passed him a large jar of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mark #2: Uncommon Commitment Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jun 28, 2001

This sermons encourages the type of commitment that all beleivers should have for the cause of Christ.

Ten Marks of a Prevailing Church Mark #2: Uncommon Commitment July 1, 2001 Intro: A. [A Flag of Rags, Citation: John McCain. From the files of Leadership.] In the final years of our imprisonment, the North Vietnamese moved us from small cells with one or two prisoners to large rooms with as many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mark #3 Uncommon Love Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jul 5, 2001

This sermon stresses the importance of loving others the way the Bible teaches.

Ten Marks of a Prevailing Church Mark #3: Uncommon Love 1 Corinthians 13 July 8, 2001 Intro: A. [Body of Christ, Citation: Billy Waters, Teacher Touch (Colorado Springs: Cook, 1999)] After an accident in which she lost her arm, a girl named Jamie refused to go to school or church for an entire ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mark #4: Uncommon Unity Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jul 12, 2001

This sermons underscores the necessity, nature, and nurture of unity within the body of Christ.

Ten Marks of a Prevailing Church Mark #4: Uncommon Unity July 15, 2001 Intro: A. [Misunderstood Children’s Sermon, Citation: Marilyn McCoy, Chester, Vermont. Christian Reader, "Kids of the Kingdom."] Each Sunday our minister presents a "children’s sermon" to all the young children. Recently a ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23, Ephesians 4:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mark #5: Uncommon Methods Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jul 19, 2001

This sermon encourages the desire for the church to change in order to meet the needs of the lost.

Ten Marks of a Prevailing Church Mark #5: Uncommon Methods 1 Corinthians 9:22 July 22, 2001 Intro: A. God uses many methods to communicate--not only through his Word, his Spirit, and the ministry of Christian friends, but also through more unconventional methods--like burning bushes, talking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mark #6: Uncommon Hope Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 3, 2001

This sermon inspires the hope of eternal life to all who beleive.

Ten Marks of a Prevailing Church Mark #6: Uncommon Hope 1 Corinthians 15:35-58 July 29, 2001 Intro: A. [Born to Lose, Citation: Norman Vincent Peale in Power of the Plus Factor, in Christianity Today.] Once walking through the twisted little streets of Kowloon in Hong Kong, I came upon a tattoo ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mark #7: Uncommon Worship Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 3, 2001

This sermon clarifies what real worship is, as was described by Jesus in John 4:23.

Ten Marks of a Prevailing Church Mark #7: Uncommon Worship Isaiah 6 August 5, 2001 Intro: A. [2 jokes] 1. An old farmer went to the city one weekend and attended the big city church. He came home and his wife asked him how it was. "Well," said the farmer, "it was good. They did something ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13, John 3:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mark (Jesus Suffering Servant) Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Jan 3, 2005

An overview of the gospel of Mark for seekers, looking at his specific view of Jesus as hard working, suffering Son of God, ransom for the world.

SE120504 GOSPEL TRUTH 1. Mark WHAT’S “GOSPEL” We’ve all heard this phrase: It’s the GOSPEL truth, man! Which means we think something is absolutely true, there’s total veracity… but that’s not what it meant to the people who coined the term. The Greek word we get it from is actually a compound ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational