Sermons about Sleeping Disciples

Getting Some Much Needed Rest

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 25, 2012

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Are you losing sleep?

Acts 12:1-11-Now about that time Herod the king stretched out his hand to harass some from the church. Then he killed James the brother of John with the sword. And because he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to seize Peter also. Now it was during the Days of Unleavened Bread. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Guard Us Waking Oh, Lord, And Guard Us Sleeping

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 5, 2021

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We prepare for the Final Judgment by obtaining WISDOM - in Christ, not fearing sleep or wake.

11.7.21 Daniel 12:1–3 1 Then at that time, Michael, the great prince who stands over your people, will arise. There will be a time of distress that has not happened from the first time that there was a nation until that time. At that time your people will be delivered, everyone who is found ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

Watch And Pray

Contributed by James Dina on Jul 21, 2020

based on 2 ratings

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Watch and pray, so that you will not fall into temptation. Watching excites prayer, for every enemy we see will move us to pray more earnestly. Moreover, watching is prayer. If there be true watching, the watching itself is prayer.

WATCH AND PRAY “Then He came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, "What! Could you not watch with me one hour? Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:40-41, 1 Thessalonians 5:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Time To Wake Up Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 29, 2012

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A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 8 verses 40 to 56

Luke 8: 40 – 56 Time To Wake Up 40 So it was, when Jesus returned, that the multitude welcomed Him, for they were all waiting for Him. 41 And behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue. And he fell down at Jesus’ feet and begged Him to come to his house, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:40-56

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Legend Of Samara

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 27, 2025

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Because Jesus conquered death and grants immortality at His return, believers can face the grave unafraid, resting in His resurrection promise.

Are you afraid of death? Afraid of that inevitable, inescapable moment when you and death will finally meet face-to-face? An Appointment in Samara An old Middle-Eastern tale still rings true. In bustling Baghdad, a merchant sent his servant to the marketplace. But the man soon returned, ashen ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, 1 Corinthians 15:51-53, Ezekiel 18:4, Revelation 3:20 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Man Who Fell Asleep In Church Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 26, 2012

based on 96 ratings

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This messages explains the importance of preparation for the Lord's Day and practical suggestions for how to get the most out of Sunday worship...stress free.

The Man Who Fell Asleep in Church Series: Acts Chuck Sligh August 5, 2012 A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Turn to Acts 20 INTRODUCTION JOKE – There was a man who always fell asleep in church because the preacher was so ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Good News About Discipling Children

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 2, 2001

based on 75 ratings

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How God orders us to discipline because He treasures children and what we can do about it.

Good news about discipling children Pro.23:13-14 by Andrew Chan Senior Pastor, PBC, Vancouver, BC Being a parent changes everything. But being a parent also changes with each baby. Here are some of the ways having a second and third child is different from having your first. 1) Your Clothes 1st ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:13-14, Proverbs 22:15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Washing The Disciples Feet - An Acted Parable

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jun 16, 2001

based on 94 ratings

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The washing of the disciples’ feet by Jesus was his way of teaching them humility in serving others, a dramatised parable of his submission to death, an anticipation of the Cross and the Empty Tomb abd a message for us today.

WASHING THE DISCIPLES’ FEET - AN ACTED PARABLE On the night before His Passion Jesus spoke some wonderfully prophetic words: "You do not realise now what I am doing, but later you will understand" (John 13:7). These are the words of Jesus addressed to His disciples. The scene is the room in ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

How Jesus Mentored His Disciples

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 30 ratings

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1. Jesus made sure that beyond truth taught, the disciples acquired the right attitude toward God and their ministries.

1. Jesus made sure that beyond truth taught, the disciples acquired the right attitude toward God and their ministries. The Lord Jesus knew that it was not enough for the disciples to learn ideas without embracing the best disposition found in their Master. Jesus said, "If you hold - develop deep ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Jesus Instilled Confidence In The Disciples

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 55 ratings

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Everyone needs someone to believe in them.

Everyone needs someone to believe in them. If we grow up being told that we are stupid, lazy and lacking virtue, we tend to sink to the level of other's expectations. I'm grateful that my parents always told me I could be anything I really set my mind to becoming. Later I learned in Christ I could ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Disciple Leaders In A New Church

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

based on 19 ratings

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Some Christian researchers have said that at least 30% of new churches that start fail to grow qualitatively or quantitatively due to the ineffectiveness of leadership. Most of Christ’s three years of ministry were given to the training of His disciples.

How To Disciple Leaders in a New Church Learning Objectives 1. The students will explain why it is important to train, disciple, and equip leaders in a new church. 2. The students will write a short paper on how Christ discipled His followers so that the church would grow qualitatively and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who? Me? A Disciple? Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on May 19, 2003

based on 20 ratings

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3rd sermon in series Who? Me? A disciple? The primary purpose of this teaching message is to describe the function of the nine spiritual gifts of 1 Cor 12

TITLE: Who? Me? A Disciple? Spiritual Gifts 051903a TEXT: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. 8) To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, 9) to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Doubting Thomas $ The Response Of The Other Disciples

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Apr 16, 2004

based on 74 ratings

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We know all about "doubting" Thomas...but I would like for us to look at how the other disciples responded to Thomas. 1. They Noticed he wasn’t there. 2. They shared their experience with Christ with Thomas. 3. He was welcomed in spite of his doubts.

Sunday, April 18, 2004 Title: Doubting Thomas: A look at the Other Disciples Text: John 20:24-29 Introduction 1. Today is one week after the resurrection. • As we study God’s Word, we see many exciting things happening following the resurrection… • There are multiple times when Christ ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-28

Denomination: Nazarene

Study And Application Of Scripture In The Life Of A Disciple Series

Contributed by Daniel Dennison on Jul 22, 2003

based on 25 ratings

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This is the 4th in a series of 8 on discipleship.

Last week we talked about sin. We talked about its effects on our life, how it can hinder our walks as disciples, and why we should flee from it and strive for righteousness. Now in order for us to lead pure lives, we must know what sin is and when we are sinning. The only way we can do this is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:12-14

Denomination: Methodist

Are You Making Disciples As Jesus Did?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 21, 2004

based on 37 ratings

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Jesus knew that by concentrating on twelve disciples He would leave this world, but leave behind a legacy. Here are eight elements of Christ’s disciple-making strategy

Are You Making Disciples as Jesus Did? (John 8:31-38) Illustration: John Warr, an 18th-century apprentice shoemaker, was determined to be a faithful witness for Christ. Another apprentice was hired, and John repeatedly talked to him about spiritual things. That new worker, however, didn’t want to ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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