Sermons on The Disciples:

1. Follow Me Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jan 11, 2024

Becoming a disciple of Jesus isn't just about learning new things. It's about doing .

Follow Me (Luke 5:1-10. 9:23-26) Good morning, and happy New Year! Please turn in your Bibles to Luke 5. We are beginning a new series this morning called “Discipled.” There’s a lot going on with Glynwood right now around the idea of being discipled. Man Church begins tonight, and dozens of men ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-10, Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

2. Learn From Me Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jan 15, 2024

What does it mean to take up Jesus' Yoke?

Learn From Me Matthew 11:26-30 I invite you to turn in your Bibles to Matthew 11. If you are using one of the pew Bibles, this is page 766. I’m so glad you’re here today as we continue our series, Discipled. If that’s a new word to you, or one you’ve heard tossed around in church it simply means ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Whatever You Do, Don't Stop!

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 29, 2024

Based on 2 Timothy 2:1-7 - Challenges hearers to realize that discipleship is a lifelong process.

“WHATEVER YOU DO, DON’T STOP!” 2 Tim. 2:1-7 FBCF – 1/28/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Steve Biggs – Chairman of deacons at CWBC – Prolific note-taker on sermons. Kept a journal for year. Fell through ceiling of garage once when looking for old journals in his attic. Missy sent pics of notes he took on a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Led To The Lord

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 18, 2021

"One lighted torch leads to another." From the beginning of Jesus' ministry to the present times, the gospel of Jesus Christ has been passed down from person to person through a simple invitation, "come and see."

January 17, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 1:43-51 Led to the Lord Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “One lighted torch serves to light another.” Swiss Theologian Frederick Godet used this image to describe ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Lutheran

Fishing Expeditions

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 27, 2021

We hear two fishing stories. They're not so much about the men who caught fish as they are about fishing expeditions that caught men.

January 24, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Jonah 3:1-5, 10; Mark 1:14-20 Fishing Expeditions Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today we hear two fish stories. They’re not so much about the men who caught fish as ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10, Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Embracing The Challenge Of Discipleship

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 26, 2021

The Great Commission and the Great Commandment clearly outline the requirement, the evidence The fruitfulness and the cost of discipleship Yet, the recent pandemics of Covid-19, racial tensions, police brutality, food insecurity and countless other ills exposed the shallowness

The Great Commission and the Great Commandment, along with much of His teaching, Jesus the Christ clearly outlines the requirement of discipleship John8:31, the evidence of discipleship John 13:35; The fruitfulness of discipleship John 15:8 and the cost of discipleship Luke 14:27, 33. Yet, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, John 8:31, Luke 14:27

Denomination: Methodist

Road To Emmaus Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

We want to follow two of these discouraged disciples and look at the three stages they passed though in coming to experience the joy and victory of Easter.

During the early part of the World War II, the crew of a vessel in the Caribbean Sea had an experience that illustrates the theme we want to consider on this Easter morning. As reported by Walter Maier, this vessel was carrying a cargo of oil, and was suddenly attacked by an enemy submarine. It ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Believe It Or Not Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

Believe it or not, there was not a single Christian who even showed a sign of belief in the resurrection of Christ until they were compelled to believe by His very appearance.

An Irishman on holiday in New York went into a drug store and asked for a small tube of toothpaste. When the clerk handed him a tube he noticed it was marked large. "I'd rather have a small one," he said. "Listen bud," the clerk replied. "In this country ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-53

The Last Breakfast Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

The Lord's supper was prepared by others, but the Lord's breakfast is really just that, it is the Lord's breakfast that He prepared Himself. This is the only men's breakfast we read about in the Bible, and the Lord of the universe is both the host and the cook.

The Bible says God's mercies are new every morning, and the result is that many of His blessings have come to His people at breakfast. Hudson Taylor, the founder of the China Inland Mission, tells of this event in his life as he prepared to go to China. When he got to China he knew he would ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

What Do You Want Me To Do For You? Series

Contributed by Bob Myers on Sep 8, 2020

Jesus' question is the same to you and me today as it was to Bartimaeus on the road to Jerusalem: What do you want me to do for you?

Who Is This Man? What Do You Want Me to Do for You? Mark 10:46-52 Choose Wisely “He chose poorly.” Those were the understated words of the ageless knight in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade as the movie’s villain’s face melted away in vintage Spielberg fashion. If you recall the scene, Indiana ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

"learning To Pray Like Jesus"

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 27, 2020

When Jesus set out to call 12 men to follow him, He gathered them together and began mentoring them, discipling them so that they in turn would be able to continue the process.

“Learning to Pray like Jesus” Luke 11:1 When Jesus set out to call 12 men to follow him, He gathered them together and began mentoring them, discipling them so that they in turn would be able to continue the process. So when Jesus started teaching them, since this was the first group of disciples ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Is Like A Garden

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Jul 1, 2019

Church is a Growing Place

When this building was first constructed, it was called Garden Methodist Church. The name was changed to First United Methodist Church when Garden Church and Redeemer Church merged in 1975. But on this day, when we dedicate our memorial walkway, I want to look back a bit and then look forward. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

Discipleship And The Soup Of The Soup Of The Duck

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 19, 2019

23rd Sunday, Cycle C. Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Have you ever heard the story of THE SOUP OF THE SOUP OF THE DUCK? A relative came to visit a man bringing a duck as a gift. So the bird was cooked and eaten. Soon a stream of guests began to call, each claiming to be a friend of the friend of the ‘man who brought you the duck.’ Each one, of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Catholic

Walking On Water

Contributed by Michael Fredette on Sep 7, 2019

Peter used three qualities to walk on water Faith , Courage and Will

The most important qualities of being a Christian is being a disciple of Christ It doesn’t seem to matter how many times I preach it , point it out , or even strive for it, discipleship gets ignored . Being a disciple of Christ is the single greatest factor of your salvation Matthew 28 :18And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18, Matthew 5:15, James 2:14, Matthew 14:22

Denomination: Baptist

The Salt Of The Earth Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 2, 2021

Jesus addressed the need for all believers to serve as the salt of the earth and light to this dark world. We will discover as we move through these verses both are necessary and much needed in our day. Each of these elements has a distinct and profound effect on their surroundings.

The Salt of the Earth Matthew 5: 13 We have spent a considerable amount of time dealing with the portion of the Sermon on the Mount known as the Beatitudes. I think you would agree those verses were a challenging and insightful study. As our Lord concluded His thoughts concerning the beatitudes, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist