Sermons on Teaching Disciples:

Jesus Permits ... The Disciples Scatter Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 7, 2016

Jesus is betrayed by Judas, and so many more, but is in total peace

Message Matthew 26:47-56 Jesus Permits ... The Disciples Scatter When you go to the top part of the Niagara Falls there is a point which you can reach which is called “the point of no return”. No boat, no matter how powerful the engine, is able to pull away from the surging of water heading over ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:47-56

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Appears To His Disciples PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 18, 2024

This sermon explores the depth of God's love, the reality of His presence, and the importance of faith, using the story of Doubting Thomas as a guide.

Beloved congregation, it is with a heart full of joy and a spirit brimming with gratitude that we gather here today, united in the love of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are blessed beyond measure, not only to be in each other's company but to be in the presence of God, who continually ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Topics: Jesus, Lives

Jesus Prayed For His Disciples Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 25, 2024

Jesus prayed for Himself. He asked that God would glorify Him so that He might glorify the Father. And He also asked that He be restored to His former glory. Jesus prays for His disciples.

Jesus prayed for Himself. He asked that God would glorify Him so that He might glorify the Father. And He also asked that He be restored to His former glory. Jesus prays for His disciples. READ verses 9-10. Jesus says that He wasn’t praying for the world right now. He specifically said so. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:9-19

Denomination: Baptist

Radical Love: The Mark Of A Disciple

Contributed by Mark Zorn on May 18, 2025

Jesus, in His final hours with His disciples, shares these words: “ I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this, everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”

Introduction Beloved friends in Christ, today’s passage from John 13:33-35 calls us to a profound yet simple commandment: to love one another. Jesus, in His final hours with His disciples, shares these words: “Little children, I am with you only a little longer. You will look for me, and as I said ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Jesus Sums Up His Teaching.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 25, 2002

April 28, 2002 - FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER John 14:1-14 Color: White John 14:1-14 Title: “Jesus sums up his teaching.”

April 28, 2002 - FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER John 14:1-14 Color: White John 14:1-14 Title: “Jesus sums up his teaching.” Jesus begins his farewell address to his disciples and to the world. Chapter fourteen, begins Jesus’ long “farewell” discourse found only in John, spanning chapters fourteen to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Is This Man Jesus – His Teaching Series

Contributed by Floyd Johnson on Mar 18, 2003

This is the third in a series examining the person of Christ. This week, using The Beatitudes, we look at His teaching.

Intro.: Have you ever met a really strange person. 1. Most of this week we have heard of Immanuel – one strange character 2. A few years ago Sandra and I made a trip to California – the taxi driver proceded to tell us about a recent customer: Jesus. Not sure who was stranger - the taxi driver or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Begins His School Of Discipleship

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jan 14, 2020

Jesus begins His ministry with building a team of disciples.

Message/Devotion January 19, 2020 Matthew 4:12-23 Jesus, Begins His School of Discipleship The Reading Jesus Begins His Galilean Ministry Now when Jesus heard that John had been put in prison, He departed to Galilee. And leaving Nazareth, He came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is by the sea, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Is The Lord

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 2, 2007

Gleaned from John Ortberg’s Book - "If you want to walk on the water, you have to get out of the boat". This teaches us that we must understand exactly "who" the Lord is.

HE is the Lord Matthew 25:14-30 > Dr. Tim Lahaye tells the story (which I have repeated many times, but which perfectly illustrates a point); it’s about a husband who was receiving marital counseling. The obvious truth was that He and His wife were at odds with each other and were in the mode of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Four Key Teachings About Prayer

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 25, 2021

Today we turn our attention to Luke 11 and listen as Jesus teaches us about prayer. When we go to the school of prayer with Rabbi Jesus as the teacher, there are some things we must remember.

FOUR KEY TEACHINGS ABOUT PRAYER Luke 11:1-13 Introduction "Preaching about prayer is like falling into the ocean. We cannot touch the ocean floor; we are overwhelmed by the vast sea around us. We come up to stay afloat. No matter how hard we try, we cannot reach the depth and breadth of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus, Teach Us How To Pray Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 7, 2025

We all want to be stronger in our prayer life. The people who have the strongest prayer life will confess that prayer is still difficult at times.

JESUS, TEACH US HOW TO PRAY!   Luke 11:1-13 Introduction Leonard Ravenhill wrote, “The disciples never said, ‘Lord, teach us to preach.’ They never said, ‘Lord, teach us to do miracles.’ They said, ‘Lord, teach us to pray.’ Because they saw that Jesus’ power was in His prayer life.” We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Teaching The Bible. Matthew Part 3. Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jan 18, 2005

Continuance of the Lessons on the Book of Matthew. Breaking it down to its simplest form to help others understand. All Ages from 18-50+.

Teaching the Bible. Part 3 of Matthew. We will start part 3 with the 10th Chapter of Matthew. Read verses 10:1 thru 4. Here we ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Learning From Jesus; Discipleship Qualities

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 26, 2009

If we are going to truly be Disciples of Christ, we must follow His examples.

Learning lessons from Jesus; Discipleship Qualities Matthew 5:1-12 Disclaimer- Some things mentioned were gleaned from Sermon Central sermons. Introduction: I want to talk to you this morning about discipleship qualities. Jesus is our role model of how to teach. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Who Knows All The Teachings Of Jesus?

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Sep 21, 2007

A sermon for the 17th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 20, series C

17th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 20] September 23, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son, Jesus the Christ, into our world to reveal your word and grace to us. But sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Take Up Your Cross Daily Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 28, 2015

Being a disciple of Jesus is a matter of giving up that which is of little value in order to gain that which is of great value

In the movie, “A Knight’s Tale”, the main character, a commoner named William Thatcher, travels to Paris to a cathedral to attempt to prove his love for a noblewoman named Jocelyn. But Jocelyn turns the tables on him by asking William to do something to prove his love for her that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Baptist

Know The Goal Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on May 22, 2011

The true disciple seeks to produce in the church that which God requires, love toward Him and those who are His.

Know The Goal 01/24/10 PM Text: 1 Timothy 1:5 Introduction To protect Timothy (and the saints) from the error of the false teachers, Paul contrasts the goal of his instruction with that of the false teachers. The false teachers were motivated by mere curiosity and a desire to gain prestige as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ