Sermons on Sleeping Disciples:

Piccadilly Disciples

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 2, 2017

Sermon focusing on discipleship

PICCADILLY DISCIPLES LUKE 14:25-33 ILLUSTRATION: PICCADILLY 1 Imagine if you will a place to eat where you can have almost anything under the sun and where you serve yourself. You walk in, grab a tray, and laid out before you are more options than you could eat at any one time. The point of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You A Disciple?

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Mar 6, 2018

Much of the church today has watered down the gospel so much in order to just attract attenders that Lordship and discipleship are completely foreign concepts. Many want only a casual relationship with Christ, but Christ is not a casual relationship God.

ARE YOU A DISCIPLE? Matthew 16:13-27 This week I was in my storage room looking for something. I reached to the top shelf and felt fur and claws. A flying squirrel jumped up on a box and stared at me. I yelled for Lana to come. Why? Because I needed a sermon illustration. She got there with a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-27

Denomination: Baptist

Disciples And Deceivers Series

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 30, 2016

The early church contends with deceivers in their midst

SERIES: Adventures in Acts 005 TITLE: Disciples and Deceivers TEXT: Acts 5:1-12 INTRO: Our text, today, is one that is often passed over, because some strange things happen in it, and it makes people feel uncomfortable. The early church was in great revival with thousands getting saved…and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Passover With The Disciples Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 5, 2016

Jesus' Passover with the disciples in Luke 22:7-20 teaches us about the institution of the Lord's Supper.

Scripture Jesus was in the vicinity of Jerusalem on Thursday, Nisan 14, 30 AD. Hundreds of thousands of people, perhaps as many as two million people, were in Jerusalem and the surrounding area. They were there to celebrate the Passover (on Nisan 14), which was followed by the week-long Feast of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:7-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Disciples And Miracles Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 18, 2014

Jesus calls the first disciples and they willingly follow Him, but there is MUCH more to see in the powerful chapter about how Jesus interacts with those around Him as God's true servant.

Disciples and Miracles Mark 1:16-45 Introduction - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” who acts, immediately -- He is the ultimate servant; giving Himself clearly for all who will receive -- Key verse: Mark 10:45, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Disciples Are Called Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 25, 2014

What we see from Mark 3 is a very simple message based on the actions and teachings of Jesus: "If we are to be LIKE Jesus in our life … shouldn't we live and act as He did?"

The Disciples are Called Mark 3:1-19 Introduction - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” -- He is the ultimate servant; giving Himself clearly for all who will receive -- Key verse: Mark 10:45, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Disciple's Prayer Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 16, 2014

How are we to pray?

We are learning to pray from our Lord Jesus Christ; especially the prayer “Lead us not into temptation”. Jesus tells us that there is a wrong way of praying. Many of us get frustrated about our prayers not being answered when the problem is we are praying the wrong way. Last week we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Make Disciples Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 5, 2012

The First Adam was given a commandment to create life. The Second Adam has given us the commandment to create eternal life in the hearts of all those around us. So as we go, as we teach, as we baptize, we are making disciples.

All authority is given to Jesus. This gives Him the right to command whatever He likes. • He could have pronounced final judgment on the earth right then. • He could have called down those 12 legions of angels to enact vengeance on a fallen and rebellious humanity. • ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: *other

4 Disciples

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 29, 2014

The Rabbis observed that there are four kinds of disciples. As we make disciples, it is imperative to make the right kind and to BE the right kind.

We know the importance of Disciples: * Great Commission -- Matthew 28.18-20 * Discipleship in action -- You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus, 2 and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making Disciples Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 12, 2014

The way we make disciples is by showing them how to look like Jesus.

Making Disciples Text: John 1:35-42 Introduction 1. Illustration: A story is told – by Fredrick Beuchner I believe – called "The Happy Hypocrite." It is a story about a man who was born with an awful facial deformity. He grew up alone and lonely. When reaching adulthood, he decided to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Methodist

Alone With The Disciples

Contributed by Kayode Omotoso on Nov 28, 2014

The most essential part of discipleship is the empowerment. If the disciples must do greater works, they must have deep spiritual impartation.

In Mark 3:14-19, Jesus separated twelve disciples unto Himself and the reasons for His action were expressly stated in that passage as: 1. To be with Him. 2. That He might send them to preach. 3. To have power to heal sicknesses and cast out devils. The reasons as given above can be categorised ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is A Disciple?

Contributed by Sean Harder on Aug 5, 2014

There are lots of experts on the topic of discipleship, so why is there so much confusion? What does the Bible say about disciples?

What is a disciple of Christ? There are many books on the subject these days, and frankly a lot of technical confusion. That wasn’t the case in the first century. They were very clear about it and had Jesus’ words fresh in their minds. We need not be confused either, and we don’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Making Disciples

Contributed by Archie Norman on Aug 18, 2014

making disciples

Making Disciples Matthew 28:19-20; 4:19 I. Invitation to follow Christ (share) II. Instruction in following Christ (model) III. Influence others to follow Christ (delegate) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Disciples' Future

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 6, 2013

As a farmer separates the sheep from the goats, so on the day of Judgment God will separate the wicked from the righteous. On that day there will both the wicked and the righteous will be surprised at the revelation that what we have done on earth, and h

The Disciples’ Future Matt. 25:31-46 Dorn Ridge March 11, 2012 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Jesus commenced his final week of life and ministry with His triumphal entry into Jerusalem. 2.) This morning, and for the next number of weeks, I would like us to look not at His triumphal entry, but in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:41-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making Disciples

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 30, 2015

To make disciples, you must first be a disciple.

Making Disciples April 26, 2015 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: To make disciples, you must first be a disciple. In order to be an effective disciple, you must obey Christ, guard your witness, and make disciples. Focus Passage: Matthew 28:18-20 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist