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The Old Testament Background For Jesus' Teachings About Discipleship (Discipleship Intro)

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 6, 2025

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Understanding the relationship of rabbi to disciple – and what discipleship entailed – will help us to better understand Jesus’ teachings because they help us better understand the teacher (Jesus) and His most frequent audience (the disciples).

The Old Testament Background for Jesus' Teachings About Discipleship I Kings 19:19-21,Luke 9:57-62, Matthew 19:21, and Luke 5:27 Intro A lot of ignorance about discipleship primarily because interpreters isolate the New Testament teaching from its Old Testament context. Main Idea: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21, Luke 9:57-62, Matthew 19:21, Luke 5:27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Is Prayer The Thermometer That Gauges The Desires Of Our Heart? (Rom. 1

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 29, 2001

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Paul knew that his prayers would reflect how much he really cared for the Jewish people. It is always true that people do not care how much you know until they know how much you care. Why is Prayer the Thermometer That Gauges The Desires Of Our Heart? (Ro

Why is Prayer the Thermometer That Gauges The Desires Of Our Heart? (Rom. 10:1) Have you ever had the privilege of being around someone who prays with infectious fervency for the lost? Example: Mr. Grimes is an example of a man who prayed with such fervency that he wept for the lost. His ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul At Mars Hill

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Oct 12, 2004

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An indepth look at how Paul, though weary and worn, was able to assess a situation and teach the truth in love and ultimately bear fruit. A lesson in tactfulness.

Paul On Mars Hill Text: Acts 17: 16-34 I. Introduction: Background A. Second Missionary Journey (with Silas & Timothy) 1. Full of struggles 2. Full of success 3. Shows the character and focus of Paul’s life B. Stops prior to Athens 1. Phillipi a. Lydia and her household ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Makes Breakfast

Contributed by Alan Butterfield on May 1, 2002

based on 26 ratings

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Significance of Jesus’ third post resurrection appearance to the Disciples, by the Sea of Tiberias (John 21). Comparing with Calling of Disciples in Luke 5:1-11

Background We have Experienced Easter, the death and resurrection of Jesus. we are now within the 40-day period where the resurrected Jesus appeared, talked, ate and prepared people, in particular the Disciples, for ministry. Scripture verse an appendix to John’s gospel. see John 20:30-31 "Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Treat Guests

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 11, 2007

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Discover principles about the treatment of guests as you examine James’ teachings about partiality.

How should we treat guests? James devotes a section of his book to this subject. In James 2:1-13 James discusses partiality. He compares our treatment of rich guests as opposed to our treatment of poor guests. James condemns the sin of partiality. As we study James’ treatment of partiality we can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Temple Of God Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Nov 28, 2005

based on 44 ratings

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We are God’s temple. Our body is the temple of the Holy Spirit. What God expects us to be being the Temple of His Presence?

Theme: THE TEMPLE OF GOD MUST BE Text: Matt. 21:12-16 Intro. A. Greetings… B. In his letter to the Corinthians, the apostle Paul said that our “body is the temple of God.” This is one of the most wonderful pictures given in the Scriptures depicting our relationship with God. We are His temples. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discovering Your Style (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 29, 2003

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One of the keys to participating in evangelism is to figure out how God can use your personality and gifts to make an impact in the lives of others. While Peter was quite confrontational in his approach, Paul utilized a more intellectual line of reasonin

Discovering Your Style, Part 1 Rev. Brian Bill 2/25/01 Sometimes pastors take some heat for speaking too long. One long-winded minister was preaching away when a woman remembered that she had left the Sunday dinner in the oven. She hastily wrote a note and slipped it to her husband, who was an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-41, Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Jesus Was Tired

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Feb 5, 2001

based on 141 ratings

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WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM THE DAY THAT JESUS SAT ON THE WELL

The day Jesus was tired John 4:1-39 It is of great interest of mine to observe the way in which the Lord Jesus dealt with different souls with whom He came in contact. In John 3 we observe how He dealt with a moral Jewish man named Nicodemus, and now in chapter 4 He is deal with an immoral ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-39

Denomination: Baptist

To The Ends Of The Earth Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 1, 2007

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Thoughts about our condition at an Acts 1:8 church

Text: Acts 1:8, Title: To the Ends of the Earth, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/6/07, AM A. Opening illustration: the woman in Lilburn that gasped at the small number of churches in Maine, USA, after reading scripture and prayer- the evangelism linebacker B. Background to passage: As I mentioned last week, we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Commission

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 26, 2002

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A great commitment to the Great Commandment and the Great Commission will build a great church

Sermon for 8/25/2002 The Great Commission Matthew 28:18-20 Introduction: Gandhi- If it wasn’t for the Christians... WBTU: A. Sermon on the Great Commandment. A great commitment to the Great Commandment and to the Great Commission will grow a great church. B. Now Great Commission, tied in with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 16:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Final Advice

Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Dec 31, 2006

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St. Paul offers Timothy some final advice before his earthly departure. Christian consistency, the ability to endure hardship, mission, and heavenly reward are discussed.

Final Advice ILLUSTRATION: A man was on the practice golf course when the club pro brought another man out for a lesson. The pro watched the fellow swing several times and started making suggestions for improvement, but each time the pupil interrupted with his own version of what was wrong and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:5-8

Denomination: Orthodox

Operation Andrew Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 10, 2003

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A sermon on the Apostle Andrew!

Operation Andrew The Story of the Apostle Andrew John 1, 6, 12- Selected passages Sermon for 3/5/2000 Introduction: A. The story of Edward Kimball. Many of us have never heard of Edward Kimball, a Sunday school teacher. B. He won a young fellow to the Lord, he was a Boston shoe salesman, and got ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42, John 6:5-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Death

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 19, 2001

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What has to happen to our old life when Jesus becomes our Savior?

Sunday Morning July 22, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs, NM MY DEATH GALATIANS 2:20 Introduction: 1. I imagine you look at this sermon title and think, “he has definitely lost it”. 2. I want to tell you this morning that I have died before and that my death was a good thing. 3. The Shawn ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

My Petition Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Aug 23, 2001

based on 47 ratings

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Hanna’s example of dedication to God demonstrated through prayer challenges us to pray about the things our heart desires.

My Petition And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed to the LORD, and wept sore. 1 Samuel 1:10 Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you… 1 Samuel 12:23 Introduction: Hannah was a discouraged woman. She’d been married several years, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

If My People

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 18, 2001

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In this message we will see how the nation of Isreal and America have much in common - some good & some bad.

"IF MY PEOPLE" I. A NATION UNDER GOD A. ISRAEL Solomon had just finished the 7 year building project of the Temple of God. A project that had over 160,000 workers, 3,300 foremen and used hundreds of tons of pure gold. And after the Temple was complete Solomon placed on the altar a burnt ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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