Sermons on Sleeping Disciples:

What Makes Us Worthy?

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 23, 2018

What does the Apostle Paul mean when he says we can come to the communion table "unworthily"?

Normally when I minister the first question I ask is “How is the blessed of the Lord?” I’m not going to do that today. I am going to make a declaration. You are the blessed of the Lord. You are the son and the daughter of God Almighty. Everything in heaven is available to you. You are healed. Your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:27-30, 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 1 Corinthians 3:1-8, 1 Corinthians 4:18-19, 1 Corinthians 5:1-7, 1 Corinthians 6:1-8, Deuteronomy 25:1-3, Isaiah 53:3-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can I Understand And Overcome My Problems? Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Oct 13, 2005

Christ’s answer to the disciples question about their inability to cast the demon out of a boy teaches you how to understand and overcome your problems.

Matthew 17:14-21 (NLT) When they arrived at the foot of the mountain, [this incident occurs right after Jesus and three of his apostles descended the Mount of Transfiguration] a huge crowd was waiting for them. A man came and knelt before Jesus and said, 15 "Lord, have mercy on my son, because he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Commandments For Raising Children

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 1, 2016

These Israelite parents were to teach their children obedience morning and night, so these words would not become a matter of formal legalism, but a response based upon understanding. Remember, obedience is formed when its a way of life.

Ten Commandments for Raising Children Deuteronomy 6:6-7NKJB What My Parents Taught Me: My parents taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE: "If you’re going to kill each other, do it outside - I just finished cleaning!" My parents taught me RELIGION: "You better pray that will come out of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stilling The Storm Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 4, 2014

The disciples here become more aware of the awesome power & authority of their Lord. Jesus exercises unparalleled display of His authority over nature in the midst of fear & uncertainty.

MATTHEW 8: 23-27 [THE MESSIAH REVEALED SERIES] STILLING THE STORM [Psalm 89: 1-9] The story of the “Stilling of the Storm” begins the second set of three miracle stories (8:23–27, 28–34; 9:1–6). Matthew has completed his transition from three miracles of healing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

"hidden Faith In The Storms Of Life” Series

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Apr 26, 2018

Three questions in such a short event in the life of the disciples and Jesus.... Three questions that I pray would be answered today and for the rest of this week and hopefully for the rest of our life.

Mark4(AMP) 35 On that same day [when] evening had come, He said to them, Let us go over to the other side [of the lake]. 36 And leaving the throng, they took Him with them, [just] as He was, in the boat [in which He was sitting]. And other boats were with Him. 37 And a furious storm of wind [of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

Another Lesson On Prayer Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 15, 2017

It was the custom of our Lord to get alone to pray. One of His disciples must have overheard Him pray, and now had a desire to pray like Christ prayed.

Judea Lesson: Another Lesson on Prayer Luke 11:1-13 1 And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. 2 And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Heirs To The Kingdom

Contributed by Oluwadamilola Daramola on Jan 9, 2010

Jesus Christ told His disciples in Matt. 18:3 and said, “Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven”. the disciples were on the wrong track so He had to change their tr

This morning I will be teaching a little bit of Bible as the Holy Spirit directs. Please turn your Bible with me as we read together Matt. 18:3 and said, “Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven”. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Discipleship

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 31, 2018

When Jesus speaks about counting the cost to be his disciple he made it clear that following him would cost us our life of ease, our money and our time. To be a disciple of Jesus means we are the salt the preserving force in this world in which we live in.

Opening Video Illustration: Sermoncentral.com – Are you Ready (4:15 min) Theme: Time Management “Desire that your life count for something great! Long for your life to have eternal significance. Want this! Don’t coast through life without a passion.” ? John Piper, Don't Waste Your Life Thesis: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Death & Discipleship Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 23, 2015

The call to be salty is a call for us to persevere as real disciples, who are inwardly pure. Who’ve held nothing back in following Jesus. It’s a call for us to be real disciples who welcome others and who glory in each other’s success.

This morning we remember those who served, and who gave their lives, in not just the Great War, but in all wars. We remember and give thanks for their dedication and service, their bravery and commitment. I know there are some here who have lost friends or family to war, or who have experienced ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-50

Denomination: Anglican

Dare To Receive Again Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 18, 2003

In His second resurrection appearance, Jesus commissions His disciples and breathes the Holy Spirit on them. Will we let Jesus breath His Spirit into us also?

Dare to Receive Again – “Up From The Grave” series, Lent 2003 John 20:19-23 March 15/16, 2003 Intro: Friday afternoon I was driving home after spending much of the week at a leader’s retreat at St Paul’s Anglican up the road, and for the first time in a long, long time the sun was shining, it ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Adventure: "Sail Into The Unknown!" Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Aug 3, 2006

Christians are called to sail into the unknown, making disciples, like Jonah...but sometimes we try to go our own way and create all kinds of problems.

Can anybody finish this sentence… “In 1492, Columbus sailed the _______ “? • That’s how I’ve always remembered the story of Columbus… now here’s a great adventurer! In a day when nobody believed that the Earth was round, Columbus had this crazy idea that to get to India he would sail off in the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Finding God In Unexpected Places"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 26, 2012

The Gospel of Mark is answering the question "Who Is Jesus". The disciples had to answer it as well. Is Jesus the new prophet or the real Messiah. (another reference Matthew 14)

In Jesus Holy Name June 24, 2012 Text: Mark 4:35,37-39 Pentecost IV Redeemer Finding God in Unexpected Places (read the text) Eight top recently reviewed books about Jesus: 1) The Resurrection of Christ: A Historical Inquiry 2) Jesus after 2000 Years 3) American Jesus: How the Son ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Growing Through Giving Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Feb 9, 2010

How we handle money is an indicator of our spiritual maturity. Have you learned the spiritual disciples of Trusting, Tithing, Saving, Repaying and Enjoying.

GROWING THROUGH GIVING There is a story about a church in the American South with a small but vocal “Amen Corner.” Especially vocal was Deacon Jones, who led the corner. One day the pastor began his sermon with the words, “If this church is going to serve God then it needs to learn how to walk” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Single To The Glory Of God

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 14, 2024

Singleness may be temporary or permanent, but it can be lived to the glory of God. The disciple who is single must live with contentment, sexual purity, and devotion to the Lord.

Introduction: A. William Jennings Bryan was an American lawyer and politician. 1. Bryan served in the House of Representatives and served as Secretary of State. 2. He was also the Democratic Party’s nominee for President in three presidential elections but he lost all three. 3. When William ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:8-9, 1 Corinthians 7:25-28, 1 Corinthians 7:32-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Always Pray And Never Give Up

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Oct 23, 2007

Jesus told his disciples the story so that they would "Always Pray and Never Give Up." This sermon uses story and scripture to emphasize that point.

Luke 18:1-8 (NLT) 1 One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up. 2 “There was a judge in a certain city,” he said, “who neither feared God nor cared about people. 3 A widow of that city came to him repeatedly, saying, ‘Give me justice in this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8