Sermons on Price Of Discipleship:

The Vine And The Branches Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 3, 2001

The role of branches is to ebar fruit. The key to bearing fruit is to remain firmly attached to the vine, relying on the power of God to bring forth fruit.

What does it mean for you to be a Christian? Does it mean, perhaps, the comfort of knowing that your on God’s side? Does it mean being part of a wider community of people who are mutually dependent and supportive? Does it mean being part of a world-wide community of people who share a love for and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

Count The Cost

Contributed by Mark Haines on Mar 3, 2001

A deductive exposition of the text with illustrations challenging people to count the cost of following Jesus.

Text: Luke 14:1—35 Title: Count the Cost Series: Lent 2001 Topic: Christian Living/Discipleship Theme: Cost of following Jesus Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness challenging God’s people in my care to count the true cost of following Jesus. Response: Individuals will fill out cards ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-35

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Cost Of Following Jesus

Contributed by Francisco De Jesus on Jun 15, 2005

THe cost of Following Jesus

Inroduction: In the 50’s running shoes were designed much differently from today. Running shoes were heavy and hard made from strong leather to render it durable from the rigors of the different terrain it treads on. With such case, its like picturing a sprint/ marathon game with runners using ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:24-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Battling Convenient Religion

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jun 16, 2005

This message takes a look at the account of the Rich young Ruler in Mark 10 and how it is is a mirror of those that are seeking convenience through religion.

Battling Convenient Religion Mark 10:17-22 I. The Man’s Presumptions (v. 17) A. He presumed his inheritance could be earned “…what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” – v. 17 B. He presumed discipleship was about doing “..what must I do…” – v. 17 1. Discipleship is about ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Reliable Witness Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 17, 2005

Since we cannot have a face to face with Jesus, we need to rely on a reliable witness so we can learn about Him.

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • How many of us would like to see Jesus in person. Who would like to speak with Him, and walk with Him, maybe even go shopping with Him? • I think we all would like to be able to sit down and have a face to face with Jesus. I had a friend of mine I used to work with who ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Avoid The Negative Messagethe Spirit Of Defeat

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 17, 2005

We must examine why we feel defeated and develop a plan that will lead to deliverance and victory. Listening to the negative crowd can hinder God’s work.

Listening to the Negative Message THE SPIRIT OF DEFEAT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part lesson. YOU CAN NEVER OVERCOME THE NEGATIVE, YOU MUST OVERWHELM IT! I. INTRODUCTION: A. A BIG PART OF WINNING IN ANY GAME IS ATTITUDE. I am told when a professional sports ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Simon's Wonderful Scary Walk Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jun 20, 2005

3rd of 7 about Simon’s transformation into Peter. From ordinary to extraordinary. How Simon the fisherman became Peter the rock. It began with amazement and then became obedience - which is just the beginning of faity. Only the beginning.

We’ve been talking about Simon’s transformation into Peter. From ordinary to extraordinary. How Simon the fisherman became Peter the rock. It began with amazement and then became obedience - which is just the beginning of faity. Only the beginning. Many people misunderstood what faith is. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hiding Behind A Veil

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 21, 2005

We often suffer from "blurred vision" when it comes to religion or belief in God. We see what we want to see colored by the prejudices (veils) we have created or experienced.

Hiding Behind A Veil Exodus 34:29-35 / 2 Corinthians 3:12 - 4:2 Intro: I once attended the wedding of a friend. When the bride started down the aisle, I noticed she was having a difficult time. It was as though she was intoxicated. As she neared the row where I was seated, I could see the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Happened At Our New Birth?" Series

Contributed by Perry Robinson on Jun 22, 2005

"We often think that all there is to being a Christian is a ticket to heaven, but there is so much more!"

“What happened at our new birth!" John 1:12-13, then John 3:1-18 Prayer Introduction: What Happened to you when you became a Christian? Have you ever thought about this topic before? We know that when we accepted Christ, He forgave us of our sins and we are going to heaven. Now, that ought to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Mixing And Matching? Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jun 24, 2005

Yoked togther with unbelievers in what? Is this talking about marriage, business, friendships? No- it’s a whole lot more challenging than any of those!

Mixing and Matching? 2 Cor 6:14-7:1 WBC 26/5/5pm I had an incredible dream! 3 people (Robin, Liz and I ) were in heaven. Robin had a monkey on his shoulders, bashing him on the head . I asked the angel "why?". Angel replied "he started off well , walked true and straight.... but later on he ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Coasting

Contributed by David Flowers on Jun 25, 2005

A message calling people (including myself as pastor!) back to the basics of prayer and the Word.

Coasting Wildwind Community Church David Flowers June 26, 2005 I need today to be a time of repentance, not where I demand that you repent of things, but where I repent to you, and confess to you some areas where I have not been as faithful as I need to be. Those of us entrusted to guard the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-16

Denomination: Free Methodist

Truth In Advertising

Contributed by William Mouser on Jun 26, 2005

Unlike modern promoters of goods and services, who shade the truth, Jesus’ commissioning of his disciples was candid and complete -- with both warnings and promises.

Truth in Advertising Ps. 89:1-18, Micah 7:1-7, Romans 6:3-11, Matt. 10:34-42 Some years ago there was a film about a group of crazy people – I think that was the title of the film: Crazy People – in which a group of patients in a mental institution began to write advertising. As I recall, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-42

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Wisdom Of Being Inconvenienced Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 27, 2005

We fight so much for individual rights that we forget that our behavior is being watched by others - and can make a difference whether they come to Christ or not. So being free in Christ means freedom to say "no" to things we can do.

The key to understanding Titus chapter 2 is found in verses 11 & 12. Rather than a series of rather random and possibly restrictive or even discriminatory rules - Titus 2 teaches us how to live our lives in relation to the gospel - what it has meant to us and how it shapes our lives as we relate to ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

I Am Blind So I Might See

Contributed by David Rogers on Jun 27, 2005

A sermon that discuss how we are blind to opportunities and the work of God in our lives.

I Am Blind So That I Might See Acts 9:1-18 Rev. David Rogers Bethlehem Baptist Church April 24, 2005 I have asked myself many times how blind I must be. Things that are right there in front of me and I can’t see them. Sometimes It is physical objects that I can’t see and other times it might ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Asking In Faith

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 28, 2005

To encourage the people to trust in the Lord and not to doubt Him or His ability to answer

SBC Philippi 6/26/05 am Rev. Jeff Simms Asking in Faith James 1:5-8 Primary Purpose: To encourage the people to trust in the Lord and not to doubt Him or His ability to answer When James writes this letter to the dispersed Jewish Christians outside of Jerusalem, he is writing to a group that ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist