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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
Christians Find Glory In Unlikely Places 1) Glory in death; 2) Glory in service
If you had to buy milk and eggs, would you go to a sports store? If you wanted to eat a big juicy hamburger, would you stop by a sushi restaurant? No. A sports store is an unlikely place to find groceries, and a sushi restaurant is an unlikely place to sink your teeth into a meaty hamburger. What ...read more
Scripture: John 12:20-33
Denomination: Lutheran
If we want to be Jesus’ disciples, we must accept his supreme authority as Lord over every part of our lives.
In today’s readings we have 2 examples of ordinary people coming face to face with the power of God. Firstly, we have Isaiah’s powerful and compelling vision of an encounter with God in the Temple, in which God’s might and majesty are powerfully displayed. Isaiah must have been completely ...read more
Scripture: Luke 5:1-11
Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican
The main point of this sermon is to explore the call of Jesus Christ, understanding that while discipleship requires self-sacrifice, it brings immeasurable blessings and a new way of life.
Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive deep into the life-changing call of Jesus Christ, the cost that comes with answering that call, and the immense blessing it brings into our lives. As Dietrich Bonhoeffer once said, "Salvation is free, but discipleship will cost you your ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 4:19-22
Topics: Following Christ
Equating the conditions of salvation with the conditions of discipleship is a sure path to confusion. This sermon explains Christ’s demands of costly commitment to be his disciple, experience his greatest blessings and be rewarded in heaven.
Costly Discipleship Sermon 4 in the series, “Free Grace in Focus – A Biblical Answer to Lordship Salvation” Chuck Sligh / September 4, 2010 TEXT: John 8:31 – “Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed.” INTRODUCTION Illus. – A ...read more
Scripture: John 8:31
Denomination: Baptist
Following Jesus is dangerous but worth the risk.
Matthew 10:24-39 “Losing to Win” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor, Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org This week’s Gospel Lesson picks up where we left off last Sunday. Jesus had been traveling through all the towns and villages teaching and preaching the good news of ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39
Denomination: United Methodist
There are requirements and responsibilities of being a disciple. It should be evidenced in your life.
10/25/2009 Requirements of being a disciple Luke 14:25-35 Introduction- we are looking this morning in the fifth part of the series B.A.S.I.C.. We looked at Jesus, Being Born Again, Holiness, The Church, and this morning, being a disciple. You have to ...read more
Scripture: Luke 14:25-35
Denomination: Nazarene
To get the joy of Christ, we have to be willing to imitate Him in His life and even in His death.
What are the commandments of Jesus that we are supposed to keep, and why are they important? We have to start with the understanding that God is good, and never evil. He loves us, and wants only good for us. He is all-benevolent. St. John tells us: “In this is love, not that we loved God but that ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 98:1-4, 1 John 4:7-10, John 15:9-17
Denomination: Catholic
Exposition of Mark 10:32-34 about the implications and example of Jesus related to discipleship
Text: Mark 10:32-34, Title: Determined Discipleship, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/6/08, PM A. Opening illustration: Explain the choosing of a disciple in Jesus’ day, "Utterly ordinary, so commonplace: while we profess to know a power the 20th century cannot reckon with. We are all sideliners, coaching and ...read more
Scripture: Mark 10:32-34
Explores Jesus' call to Peter and Andrew, their immediate response, and how we can similarly respond to God's call in our lives.
Good morning, my friends! It's a joy to see each and every one of you here today. We're gathered here not just as a congregation, but as a family, bound together by our shared faith and love for our Savior, Jesus Christ. Let's start off by reading our Scripture passage for today, straight from the ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20
Topics: Open, Call
Following Christ is not always easy, however it must always be the highest priority.
There are those who want to avoid all that is difficult. Some look for the easiest way. Some seek that which will bring less challenge or less hardship. The US Marine Corps takes pride in having a far different attitude. On the US Marine Corps website are these words under eligibility, “Our ...read more
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Lesson three in a 15 lesson series on discipleship.
Discipleship The Terms of Discipleship Sunday, April 25, 2010 am Reading: Luke 14:16-35 ESV Introduction: As a minister, there is something that irritates me. Perhaps it should not, but it does. What bothers me is hearing about all these people who “used to be members of the ...read more
Scripture: Luke 14:16-35
Lesson one in a 15 lesson series on discipleship.
Discipleship The Meaning of Discipleship Sunday, April 11, 2010 am Reading: Mark 8:34-38 Introduction: This morning, we’re beginning a new adventure. We’re starting a new sermon series on discipleship. I’m afraid that “discipleship” is a term that most of us ...read more
Scripture: Mark 8:34-38
So what does it mean to be successful as a disciple of Jesus Christ?
“SUCCESS IN DISCIPLESHIP” 6th in Series: Searching For Success Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, February 14, 2010 AM (Note: This message greatly inspired by and partly modeled after a message by Dr. Tony Evans titled “The Great Commission”and delivered at a ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20
Jesus said go and make disciples. Your task as a disciple is to make disciples. You are to become a fisher of men. Jesus expects nothing less than total obedience.
Charles Sheldon wrote a challenging book called In His Steps. In this book Henry Maxwell is the pastor of First Church Raymond. A visitor about 33 years old out of work walked to the front of the church and asks what does it mean to follow Christ? He collapsed and died three days later. A group ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:16-20
Discipleship as defined by our Lord.
Divine Discipleship The Book of Mark Mark 1:16-20 I. Introduction: A. This morning we are going to talk about discipleship. B. We hear a lot about this subject. 1. A disciple is a learner/pupil. a) One who puts himself under the authority of a teacher or leader. b) Every one who is saved is ...read more
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