Sermons on Sleeping Disciples:

The Invisible Disciple Series

Contributed by David Heflin on Jun 13, 2007

How can we let our light shine and "not let our left hand know what our right is doing"? This sermon explores that question by looking at traditional acts of piety and their practice.

The Invisible Disciple Matt. 6:1-6 & 16-18 6/10/07 PSCOC Introduction: False impressions. What does a holy person look like? What defines a pious, devout, religious person? Is it the clothes they wear (PP)? Is it the religious duties they perform in their religious clothes (PP)? Or is it the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Maturing As A Disciple

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 18, 2006

Evidence of maturity in a diciple of Jesus Christ.

Matthew 28:18 18And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, 20teaching them to observe all that I commanded ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Dare To Be A Disciple

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Oct 6, 2007

Takes a look at Discipleship and challenges us to be one of Christ’s Disciples.

Title: "Dare to be a Disciple." Text: Luke 9:57-62 Date: September 30, 2007 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church I. First, let’s define the word Disciple: The dictionary says that a disciple is a follower of a master or his philosophy. In other words a Disciple is a student of a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

Disciple: Worship Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Oct 10, 2007

This is the fourth message in the series "Disciple." This message looks at worship in the life of the disciple.

“Disciple: Following the Path of Jesus” Part 4 – Worship NewSong Church – 09/23/07 To watch/listen to this message online go to www.newsongs.org or contact info@newsongs.org. Video: Sportscasters – The Big Sunday [full clip] The Big Sunday While that video definitely is intended to be a humorous ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: *other

Lessons For The Disciples

Contributed by Joel Santos on Jul 18, 2007

Jesus is still travelling towards Jerusalem. Along the way He gives instruction to the crowd and to the disciples. Luke 17: 1-10 contains four challenges to the disciples.

Lessons for Disciples Luke 17: 1-10 Jesus is still travelling towards Jerusalem. Along the way He gives instruction to the crowd and to the disciples. Luke 17: 1-10 contains four challenges to the disciples. 1. A disciple must avoid putting stumbling blocks in front of others (17: 1-3a). ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The First Disciples Series

Contributed by Phillip Wright on Sep 21, 2006

A discussion of the calling of the first four disciples.

The First Disciples Luke 5:1-32 Rev. Phillip A. Wright I. The Invitations A. Peter, James and John to become disciples. 1. Jesus’ sermon from Peter’s boat (5:1-3): He uses the boat as a platform to preach to the crown on the shore. 2. Jesus’ summons from Peter’s boat (5:4-11): a. “Go out where it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Disciple's Cross

Contributed by Gary Birch on Feb 27, 2007

Following Jesus has become too easy for many people. We like to take the benefits without the discipline and responsibilities. What does it really mean to take up our cross and follow him?

The Italian freedom fighter Garibaldi offered his men only hunger and death to free Italy. Garibaldi had an incredibly committed volunteer army. He would appeal for recruits in these terms: “I offer neither pay, nor quarters, nor provisions; I offer hunger, thirst, forced marches, battles and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-28

The Marks Of A Disciple

Contributed by Laren Whaley on Oct 30, 2006

One of the great needs of the Church today is the need for real disciples of Christ. George Barna, Christian pollster and founder of the Barna Research Group after conducting many surveys to get the pulse of the Church in America and has found that the Ch

The Marks of A Disciple (Matthew 28:16-20) Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Church Of God

The Normal Disciple

Contributed by Donato Solano on Dec 5, 2006

A normal disciple must CONTINUE THE WORK OF THE MASTER.

INTRODUCTION All authority in Heaven and on earth was given to Me. Mat 28:19 Then having gone (GO) , disciple all nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Mat 28:20 teaching them to observe all things, whatever I commanded you. And, behold, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Nature Of A Disciple Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 8, 2006

Jesus has called us to be the light of the world, and as such, we are to shine brightly for all to see.

The Nature of a Disciple: Light Text: Matt. 5:14-16 Introduction 1. Read Matt. 5:14-16 2. Illustration: Making decisions in the dark can lead to some regrettable consequences. Back in the days before electricity, a tightfisted old farmer was taking his hired man to task for carrying a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Methodist

What Is A Disciple? Series

Contributed by Rodney Owens on Nov 20, 2003

This sermon defines what Jesus expected of His disciples; therefore, He expects of all believers.

The Discipleship of All Believers – What is a Disciple? (Week One of Series) 11/02/2003 Mark 1:16-18 Introduction: Have you ever wondered what was different about the disciples? What was expected of them by Jesus as He called them to follow Him? ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Disciples Are Intendants

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Dec 2, 2003

It is to the disciples that this parabola was told. The principles which it exposes are valid for the disciples of all times. It comes to recall us that we are the intendants of what belongs to him as well as its interests. There is well on councils of th

Les disciples sont des intendants Lecture : Luc 16/1-3 C’est aux disciples que cette parabole fut raconté. Les principes qu=il expose sont valables pour les disciples de tous les temps. Elle vient nous rappeler que nous sommes les intendants de ce qui lui appartient ainsi que de ses intérêts. Il ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Powerless Disciple

Contributed by Timothy Brewington Ii on Sep 3, 2003

God wanted to clearly give us an example of what happens when we are disconnected from His power. If you want to have power with God, you must give yourself to faith, prayer, and fasting. These three things will keep you from being a powerless disciple

When we think about Jesus, we think about is ability to do what no one else has ever been able to do. The uniqueness of His ministry, or what made Him different from other “so called” prophets is not only was he a great teacher, preacher and evangelist, But along with is teaching and preaching ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-21

Denomination: Apostolic

Being A Disciple Series

Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Feb 10, 2002

Are you a true disciple or just a "Jesus Groupie"

Sermon preached on 2/3/02 PARKVIEW CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE J. Richard Lord, Jr. BEING A DISCIPLE OF JESUS Matthew 4:12-25 What drew you to church today? What was it that caused you to get out of bed on your day off, go to the trouble of getting dressed and coming to church this morning when you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-25

Denomination: Holiness

The Command To Disciple Series

Contributed by Mike Honzell on Feb 12, 2002

what is involved in carrying out the great commission

THE COMMAND TO DISCIPLESHIP Matthew 28: 18-20 INTRODUCTION: A. Before Jesus ascended unto the Father, He gave instructions to His church 1. He gave us these instructions because: a. He wanted us to know what our purpose as a church is b. He didn’t want us to get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist