Sermons on true disciples: showing 121-135 of 138,060

True Freedom PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 26, 2023

This sermon encourages us to personally know God, adhere to His teachings, and experience the spiritual freedom that comes from being His disciples.

Friends, as we gather today, let's open our hearts to the profound truth that awaits us in the hallowed pages of the Bible. With hearts full of expectation, let's turn to the Gospel of John, chapter 8, verses 31-36. Opening Scripture Reading – The words of Jesus, as recorded in this passage, are a ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Topics: Slavery, Sin

True Follower Of Christ Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 17, 2024

This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years.

GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION TRUE FOLLOWER OF CHRIST A. Last May I began a sermon series on the Gospel of Mark—studying the life of Jesus from His BAPTISM to his CRUCIFIXION and RESURRECTION, and ultimate ASCENSION into HEAVEN. 1. The verse in Mark’s gospel that summarizes ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Disciplines Of Disciples

Contributed by Craig Smee on Aug 23, 2006

Running the race is a difficult thing, but through certain Christ oriented practices we can have the endurance to complete the race.

87% of Americans own running shoes but don’t run. One cannot be a disciple without learning discipline! ". . . discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness." ~ 1 Timothy 4:7b (NASB) If I am going to develop Christ-like character in my life, there are certain disciplines, or habits I need to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian Church

The Requirements Of A Disciple Series

Contributed by Bart Price on Jan 8, 2016

If we are going to follow Jesus' call to Make Disciples, we need to know what is required of us as his disciples.

Let’s get to our passage. Turn over to Matthew 16. This passage might be pretty familiar to you, but that’s ok. When you get to Matthew 16, we’ll read verse 24. Pay attention to this passage…as it lays the foundation for what we’re studying today. Let’s read our ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

True Discipleship Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 10, 2005

We who seek to follow Jesus: 1) Have received God’s revelation; 2) Are God’s possession; and 3) Obey our Lord

“True Discipleship” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts John 17:6, “I have revealed You to those whom You gave Me out of the world. They were Yours; You gave them to Me and they have obeyed/kept Your word.” Jesus has been praying for Himself; He now turns ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6

Denomination: Congregational

The Disciple’s Prayer Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 2, 2024

Prayer is a large topic that we cannot cover completely. The disciples knew Jesus as a praying man and they knew that John had taught his disciples to pray. “Lord, teach us to pray” (Luke 11:1)

Journey With Jesus: The Daily Trek of Discipleship The Disciple’s Prayer Life Introduction Sanders: “Prayer is an amazing paradox. It is a blending of simplicity and profundity. It can be an agony or an ecstasy. It can focus on a single objective, or it can roam the world. It is ‘the simplest form ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, 2 Corinthians 12:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Disciple’s Hope Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 23, 2024

We follow Jesus daily in the shadow of our hope: that Jesus Christ is coming again. Banowsky: “From Genesis to Revelation scripture shouts that he is coming again - personally, visibly, audibly, unexpectedly, and imminently.”

The Disciple’s Hope Introduction As we conclude our Summer Series called Journey With Jesus: The Daily Trek of Discipleship, I hope we have been reminded of the “daily-ness” of Christianity. The Christian life is… - Built on the principles of Kingdom viewpoint: The Beatitudes - Submissive to the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:13, 2 Peter 3:9-10, 1 John 3:2, Hebrews 9:27-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

True Believers

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 1, 2021

Next in series on John, examines the difference between believing in Jesus and being a believer in Jesus. It looks at what it means to be a true follower of Jesus Christ.

John 8 (3b) A True Disciple - Read John 8:31-47, 59 I stand before you today, upset, because of what I have to share with you; but also grateful to a merciful God Who allows me to do so. Did you notice how verse 31 began? “Then Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in Him.” Now notice how the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-47, John 8:31-59

Denomination: Baptist

Dare To Be A Disciple!

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 18, 2014

The call to discipleship demands everything of us and gives us all of God in return.

Dare to Be a Disciple – Luke 141:26-33 In 3 Sundays, on June 8, we will be having a baptism service. I wanted to talk about what that means, so that if any of you are interested in being baptized, you might have a clear idea of what it’s all about. Let me ask...who is baptism for? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:26-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Source Of True Comfort Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 5, 2017

Jesus preparies the disciples for his imminent departure. The final betrayal has begun and the Cross is inevitable. ll that remains is to prepare the disciples for what’s coming.

Sermon by Rev George Hemmings Sarah & I have learnt that we need to give our boys Micah and Joshua plenty of warning before we leave somewhere, especially if they’re having a good time. If we try to just say, ‘OK, it’s time to go,’ without any warning, they’re ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Pay The Price

Contributed by Richard Crow on Sep 13, 2002

Being a disciple of Christ is one of the most important aspects of a Christian. However, temptation is Satan’s way of keeping us from being a "true" disciple of Christ.

Pay the Price James 1:12 Sept 8, 2002 James 1:12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. What is temptation? Why are we tested? Can I avoid temptation and testing? Are these things ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Disciple's Cross

Contributed by Gary Birch on Feb 27, 2007

Following Jesus has become too easy for many people. We like to take the benefits without the discipline and responsibilities. What does it really mean to take up our cross and follow him?

The Italian freedom fighter Garibaldi offered his men only hunger and death to free Italy. Garibaldi had an incredibly committed volunteer army. He would appeal for recruits in these terms: “I offer neither pay, nor quarters, nor provisions; I offer hunger, thirst, forced marches, battles and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-28

Disciple Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 24, 2017

Meeting our children's greatest need

As we’ve discussed for the last four weeks, raising G-Rated Kids in an X-Rated World is not easy. And perhaps, even in the church, we’ve made it even more difficult because of the expectations that we place on parents. Often, it seems like what I call the “Christian parenting industry” feeds these ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Baptist

A Disciple Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 5, 2021

This is the 1st sermon in the series "Being A Disciple".

Series: Being A Disciple [#1] A DISCIPLE… Luke 14:25-28 Introduction: As the Lord is showing me what He means by “extend your reach”; I want us to see what a disciple of Jesus should look like. What do you think about when you hear the word Christian? What comes to mind? Do you think of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Beatitudes - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Feb 22, 2016

The Beatitudes of our Lord are powerful, holding before the world a descriptive picture of the true disciple of God. Centering in this message the poor in Spirit

I. Introduction A. A man walks into a shoe store, and tries on a pair of shoes. "How do they feel?" asks the sales clerk. "Well ... they feel a bit tight." replies the man. The assistant promptly bends down and has a look at the shoes and the mans feet. "Try pulling out on the tongue." offers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3

Denomination: Baptist