Sermons on Mature Discipleship:

Are You Discipling Others? Series

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Jul 8, 2010

This sermon aims to move people from being consumers to people who disciple others. It emphasises that it is not the pastor's job to mature Christians but it is the role of the Christian to do this. It encourages personal prayer, bible reading and sharing

Discipleship part 2 INTRODUCTION To open I would like to start with a true story that happened here at our church. A mother at our playgroup called ‘Jane’ wanted to know more about God, so I started a bible study after the play group. After a few weeks she said it was great but what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Spritually Fit?

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Oct 12, 2009

This message compares being physically fit with being spiritually fit.

Are you Spiritually Fit Text: 1 Timothy 4:7-8, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, 2 Timothy 4:7 Date: 10/11/09 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: I personally think Paul was a sports fan. He used several sports analogies throughout his writings. For instance: In 1 Corithians 9:24-27 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

"Gain The Proper Perspective On Service” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 29, 2009

If we are going to find true happiness in life as Christians, we must learn some important lessons regarding service to others in Jesus’ name.

The word Jesus uses here as he speaks about mercy is most interesting, The word comes from the Greek word, “eliamosuna,” from which we get the “eleemosynary,” which means “benefactory.” In other words, the essence of being merciful is benefiting or serving others. Indeed, such is the case with the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Foundations Of The Believer

Contributed by Josiah Drawhorn, Thd. Mce on May 13, 2008

Don’t just "say you are a Believer", learn to obtain the attributes of a "True Believer" on professional, relational and spiritual levels.

A. LIFE HAS ONE BASIS PROFESSION 1. The Will of God a. Please Him in everything we do b. Represent Him by everything we say c. Compliment Him in everything we are B. LIFE HAS TWO ESSENTIAL RELATIONSHIPS 1. Spiritual and Intimate a. In relation to the Father, Son and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Yuck: A Lukewarm Experience

Contributed by Stephen Robinson on Sep 8, 2012

But exactly what does it mean to be Christian? Can I create my own interpretation and live a quasi Christian Life. How do I know God’s voice from my own or that of my circumstances?

Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen. Welcome to CrossPoint Church whether it is your 1st time or 101st time my prayer is that you came here with the expectation that we serve a supernatural God who is concerned about your everyday life. We live in a society that has become increasingly self-centered ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Saving The Local Church And Pastor From Extinction. Series

Contributed by Jan Oosthuizen on Aug 18, 2019

More and more people are leaving local institutional churches and pick and choose their spiritual diet on social media. Evangelism, and belonging to a local body of believers is on the increasing decline!

When the smallest cell in the body is under attack, it brings the demise of the whole. For as long as I can remember, there has always been a tension between the local church pastor and the staff of parachurch organisations. Parachurch organisasions work outside and across denominations to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Commandments And The Local Church (Part 2)

Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 11, 2008

The Great Commandments give the church a clear and workable pattern for discipleship & spiritual development of the Saints.

THE GREAT COMMANDMENTS AND THE LOCAL CHURCH: Discipleship and Spiritual Growth Part 2 Mark 12:28-34 Sermon Objective: The great commandments provide MOTIVE, MANDATE, MISSION, AND A MEASURABLE PROCESS for the local church. Supporting Scripture: Matthew 28:17-20; Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Nazarene

Time To Wise Up Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 3, 2008

3 of 4 in Hebrews (part 2 of 4 part study) This message is on the importance of perseverance - the critical piece of real spiritual maturity.

Hebrews: Higher Standards – Less Sin Wise Up 2/24/08 When it comes to the subject of growing up there are a ton of different opinions as to what it means and who has arrived. And apparently when it comes to rules there are a lot of kids who don’t want any or at least they don’t want mom and dad ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:9-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Counting The Cost Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Mar 4, 2002

Jesus told these stories in Luke’s Gospel to teach us to count what it would cost us to fully follow Jesus and what it would cost us if we choose a different path.

INTRODUCTION Sermonic Theme Opening Statement: I came across a story this week that all the farmers will appreciate, especially Marvin Abplanalp. A hen and a pig approached a church and read the advertised sermon topic: “What can we do to help the poor?” Immediately the hen suggested they feed ...read more

"The Adventure Of Discipleship"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 24, 2003

The call to discipleship and the God Who can make sure we follow through.

Jonah 3:1-10 Mark 1:14-20 “The Adventure Of Discipleship” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA A teenager once asked a lonely old man, “What’s life’s heaviest burden?” The old fellow answered sadly, “To have nothing to carry.” And as ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10, Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Discipleship & Holiness (1)

Contributed by Darin Gary on Jan 27, 2003

Disicpleship to Jesus & a Holy Life are inseperable!

Discipleship & Holiness (#1) (Matthew 16:21-26) (*delay reading the text*) Let us begin this next series of What We Believe & Why We Believe It by establishing from the outset this one truth that we all must accept: It is God’s will that Christians are to be holy! Before the foundations of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Discipleship & Holiness (2)

Contributed by Darin Gary on Jan 27, 2003

2nd part to two-part series of DISCIPLESHIP & HOLINESS

Discipleship & Holiness (#2) (Matthew 16:21-26) We left off by looking at the requirement to become a true disciple of Jesus…And that begins with a decision. It is to be an informed decision based upon the recognition of Jesus’ identity. It is to be an individual decision based upon the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Prayer - A Mark Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Feb 19, 2004

Prayer is one of the seven marks of discipleship our elders have identified for our church. But in our prayer life, we often struggle over the issue of unanswered prayer.

I read a story once about a woman who was dying in a hospital bed. Her two daughters were by her side. All day one of the daughters had been praying vigorously and passionately. But when the family’s pastor came to the hospital room, one of the daughters whispered to him, "I just can’t seem to get ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Marks Of Discipleship -- Generosity Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Mar 3, 2004

Generosity does not come naturally. It takes PRACTICE.

You can tell that it is time for the presidential campaigns. There are polls in every issue of every paper, every day. I thought I’d start this morning’s sermon with a poll. Just a simple show of hands will do. How many of you here today would like to be remembered as a skin flint who was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Doubting, Sceptical Discipleship Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Apr 12, 2004

A sermon on the place of doubt in relation to faith.

Sermon for 2 Easter Yr C, 18/04/2004 Based on Jn 20:24-29 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Doubting, Sceptical Discipleship” In a Charlie Brown cartoon, Charlie and Lucy are walking ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Lutheran