Sermons on The Cost Of Discipleship:

Until Then

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jun 26, 2006

This sermon shares principles in how to live "until" our situation improves. In teaches us to be obedient where we find ourselves.

Have you ever made this statement: I cannot wait until…..? Here are some of the possibilities of how we might finish the sentence. • I cannot wait until I am in a better job. • I cannot wait until school is out. • I cannot wait until I am finished with school. • I cannot wait until I feel ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:4-12, Jeremiah 29:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Did Nicodemus Just Get Saved? Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 19, 2013

Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus demonstrated their saving faith in Jesus by their taking Jesus off the cross and burying Him.

Did Nicodemus Just Get Saved? John 19:38-42 Introduction We first met Nicodemus several months ago in chapter three in my sermon “Whoa! Man of the Night”. In this sermon that not only did Nicodemus come by night, he also left in the night. To the Apostle John, darkness is often ...read more

Scripture: John 19:38-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Freedom Isn't What You Think

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jul 6, 2020

If I have been forgiven for all my sins, why not keep on sinning?

The end of phase three in Illinois also has us thinking about our freedom to assemble and the right to say and do as we please. In many ways, we have been freed for more. But what does this really mean for us as a Christian? Help me with this phrase:: Freedom isn’t…. Free -----someone paid a price ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let's Keep Reading The Bible

Contributed by Mark Tonkery on Jan 27, 2012

This short sermon encourages Christians to keep reading the Bible and draw closer to God.

Let’s Keep Reading the Bible by Mark T. Tonkery A book recently was released that utilized an interdenominational panel to determine the 25 books every Christian should read. Many books you would expect to be on the list were there: The Confessions of Augustine, The Imitation of Christ, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jet Tour Through Mark Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Oct 31, 2000

Introduction to the Gospel of Mark

The Gospel According To Mark 1. The Author of the Book - John Mark - He was … A. … a man with 2 names: · John (Hebrew) = “Jehovah has been gracious” · Mark (Roman) = “a large hammer” B. … a young (20) disciple of Jesus at His death. C. … probably the young man who followed Jesus when He was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Miracle Of The Ordinary Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 13, 2005

God called an ordinary girl to be the Mother of God. Mary’s call emphasizes the truth that God uses the ordinary to accomplish extraordinary things.

Luke 1:26-38 “The Miracle of the Ordinary” INTRODUCTION As Christians, other Christians sometimes intimidate us. So often we are challenged to emulate extraordinary Christians. “Be more like St. Paul the first missionary to the gentiles and firebrand Christian,” we are told. We have the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Choosing Right Standards

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 18, 2019

This is the first sermon of a new discipleship series on Building Lasting Values. These are values that the believer needs to build up God's house within us. Today's sermon then looks at our present moral decline, what is the cause, the cost, and the cure.

Building Lasting Values “Choosing Right Standards” {Audio: https://mega.nz/#!TIUB1C6T!k_wsAVgMYa-_ZeVDNcEDSr-xsRQ8-vTJ5dLuKm8qtk0} Today, I’d like to start my next series on discipleship, which I promised back when I started the first one on “Building God’s House.” This series will look at those ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105, Isaiah 5:20, Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Foursquare

It Ain't No Secret Formula

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

Discipleship in the church

Intro: When you think of buying friend chicken, what’s the first name you think of? Now maybe for you it’s Kroger Deli or Lee’s, but for me and most of America, we think of the name of Colonel Sanders and his Secret Recipe. One of the most closely guarded secrets in America is that special blend ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace To Finish PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023

This sermon explores harnessing God's grace to overcome life's challenges and honoring Him through our perseverance.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. What a blessing it is to gather together in the house of the Lord, united by our shared faith and our love for our Savior, Jesus Christ. Isn't it a wonderful feeling to know that we are part of a larger family, bound by the love and grace of our ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:7

Topics: Grace, Finish

Reformation Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 5, 2004

The real enemy to the Christian today is not “the liberals”, abortion, or no prayer in school. The real enemy to the Christian today is subtle sins like pride, envy, jealousy, selfishness, lust and greed, that infiltrate the Christian’s life and the chur

Reformation Nehemiah 13:15-31 “It is the nature of fire to burn out” 1. Recommitment to Separation A. A Mixed Multitude (vs. 1-3) A “Mixed Multitude” is when a Christian lets sin enter his life and does not treat it as his enemy. A “Mixed Multitude” is when the church does not teach the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:15-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Bear The Cross Of Self Denial"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 31, 2017

The sermon is based on the idea of dying by denying self and considering the needs of others in order to be a true disciple of Jesus.

“Bear the Cross by Self Denial” Matthew 16:21-28 • It was bad enough for the disciples to hear that Jesus would suffer, be rejected, and die on a cross. Now Jesus told them that they must do the same thing. The cross was an instrument of death it had no other purpose • “Cross bearing does ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Methodist

Suffering Guaranteed! Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 18, 2018

A study of the Risen Saviour's message to the Church in Smyrna. A study of the cost of following Him as Master.

“To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: ‘The words of the first and the last, who died and came to life. “‘I know your tribulation and your poverty (but you are rich) and the slander of those who say that they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan. Do not fear what you are about ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Of Discipleship: Embracing The Cross Luke 9:23-24 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 13, 2024

Today, we delve into the heart of discipleship as we explore Luke 9:23-24. This passage challenges us to embrace the transformative power of truth in our lives.

The Way of Discipleship: Embracing the Cross Luke 9:23-24 Introduction: Today, we delve into the heart of discipleship as we explore Luke 9:23-24. This passage challenges us to embrace the transformative power of truth in our lives. Let's begin by reading the words of Jesus in Luke 9:23-24 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-24, Matthew 16:24-25, Galatians 2:20, Mark 8:34, Philippians 3:10, Matthew 10:39, Romans 12:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Disciples Without Understanding - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Bruce Pierce on Apr 15, 2023

Discipleship

Introduction: Discipleship Joke: A preacher was preaching in an unfamiliar church one Sunday morning. As he stood in the pulpit to begin the service, he tapped the microphone to make sure that it was on. He heard nothing, even though, it was working fine. So he leaned closer to the microphone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:43-56, James 1:5

Making Friends

Contributed by Nche Takoh on Jan 30, 2007

The cost of friendship is nothing compared to the cost of not loving, a life of empty loneliness.

MAKING FRIENDS Introduction It is no doubt that everyone needs friends but when you are young, friends can have more Influence over how you dress, act, think, etc. than your parents do. It has generally been said “Show me your friend and I will tell you who you are”. If friends play such an ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:17

Denomination: Baptist