Sermons on true discipleship: showing 691-705 of 110,961

Answering The Call To Follow Jesus Matthew 4:18-20 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 11, 2024

Matthew 4:18-20 captures the essence of discipleship and our response to Jesus' call.

Answering the Call to Follow Jesus Matthew 4:18-20 Today, we will delve into a profound moment in the New Testament where Jesus calls His first disciples. The title of our sermon is "Transformed by Truth: Answering the Call to Follow Jesus," based on Matthew 4:18-20. This passage ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20, Matthew 4:19, John 10:27, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Matthew 4:20, Luke 9:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Discipleship Is Our Primary Purpose Series

Contributed by Ed Groover on Sep 9, 2007

Our church exists to make disciples of Jesus Christ.

Discipleship is Our Primary Purpose Matt. 28:18-20 Intro: The Bible is our ultimate authority. The Gospel is our primary message. Body: 1A. Discipleship is centered in a specific person: the Lord Jesus. 1B. Jesus said that all authority was given to Him. Philippians 2:9-11 NKJV (9) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship: Whats It All About?

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Feb 14, 2007

Looking at discipleship as a way of life...

Today’s Gospel reading from Luke chapter 6, verse 17 to 26 is about Christian discipleship The dictionary says a disciple is somebody who strongly believes in the teachings of a leader, a philosophy or religion and tries to live according to them But as Christians there is something more ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Discipleship--The Process Of Multiplication

Contributed by Donato Solano on Dec 5, 2006

Making disciples is enlarging the church.

INTRODUCTION 1. Few Disciples—11 v. 16 2. Guards’ Report about Jesus’ resurrection 3. Rising number of enemies of the gospel Outline: For the church to enlarge the … I. DISCIPLES ARE WITNESSING TO POTENTIAL DISCIPLES, 19 (Acts 1:8) “Make disciples of every nation.” This process targets the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship 101 - Time For An Introduction Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 4, 2007

Getting to know Jesus takes an investment of time.

Time for an introduction John 1:35-39 It took me 7 years to complete my 2 year master’s degree program. Part of the delay was out of my control, part of it was not. If I had to place a primary cause of my delay in graduating, I would say that I had not invested the time I needed to invest in the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-39

Denomination: Mennonite

The Discipline&discipleship Of The Christian Life Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

exposition on Matt ch4

THE DISCIPLINE & DISCIPLESHIP OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE Matthew 4 v. 1 - 11, v. 18 - 22 The Discipline of the Christian Life v. 1 "Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil" Note:- 1. The Timing of the Temptation v. 1 "Then" ch 3 v. 17 immediately after his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-22

Denomination: Holiness

Discipleship: Christianity’s Everest

Contributed by John Mulholland on Nov 7, 2011

Discipleship, the daily living for Christ, is the most difficult thing that we will ever do.

Discipleship: Christianity’s Everest January 31, 2010 A Disciple of Jesus Reads God’s Word. A Disciple of Jesus is Engaged in Prayer. A Disciple of Jesus Loves Others in Attitude and Action. A Disciple of Jesus Desires to Reach the Lost. A Disciple of Jesus is Engaged in Worship as a Lifestyle. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:29-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Discipleship Means Total Commitment Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 24, 2013

Many know the story of Saul’s conversion – but many miss the meaning of it and how it applies to Christians today. (Acts 9:1-19)

Discipleship Means Total Commitment Acts 9:1-19 Introduction - Not all of us have everything together – especially in the church -- When it comes to dwelling together we often rub each other the wrong way -- Saul’s conversion gives a unique backstage look into our own ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discipleship: 4 Essential Components Series

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Jul 24, 2013

To be a disciple of Jesus begins with a "desire" to follow Him. Here at 4 essential components of discipleship explained.

Introduction: Pastor Randy Leckliter tells the story of a man who got lost in the desert. After wandering around for a long time, suffering from a severely parched throat, he spotted a little shack in the distance. He made his way over to the shack and found a water pump with a small jug of water ...read more

Denomination: Friends

The Cost Of Discipleship Part 2 Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 19, 2010

Becoming a follower of Jesus Christ is more than just getting a ticket to heaven.

The Cost of Discipleship part 2 The Book of Mark Mark 8:34-38 I. Introduction: A. As we pointed out last week when someone takes a trip or changes a job or hires someone they take into account what it will take to accomplish the stated goal. 1. That is what Jesus is talking about in our passage ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

Outreach & Discipleship #5 Of 5 Series

Contributed by George Mclaughlin Jr. on Nov 8, 2009

The Great Commission is "to make disciples." "Going," "baptizing," and teaching explain "make disciples." Yet this is a neglected area in our day. What does it mean to make disciples? How is it done? What does it have to do with outreach/evangelism?

Intro. - The COMMAND: Make disciples I. What this text tells us about making disciples A. It’s not easy, v. 18. (Only by God’s grace) B. What are the ingredients for discipleship? 1. "going" - connecting 2. "baptizing" - converting 3. "teaching" - completing II. What’s involved in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Samuel And Discipleship (02b)

Contributed by Richard Healey on Jan 19, 2009

Five principles of discernment

The call to discipleship is strongly expressed in these readings - Andrew inviting his brother Simon to meet the Lord. Having spent the week at Summer School of Evangelisation in Bathurst, many young people want to know how to discern the will of the Lord. In the first reading from 1 Samuel 3, we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-19

Discipleship: The Answer For Our Growth Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 7, 2014

Immaturity, Spiritual Growth, Others, Unity

1 Corinthians 3:1-23 August 28, 2020 Introduction: Do you remember the story of the Three Little Pigs? It’s my grandchildren's very favorite story. I’ve read it to them so many times. They finishes the sentences. It’s the story of three little pigs who set out to build houses ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

“kingdom Discipleship” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 15, 2015

Christ-followers are called to be more than good church-goers; we're to be kingdom disciples.

Today, we’re starting of series on kingdom living. Our goal is to stimulate a kingdom vision that will enable us, as a church, to dream, think, and move beyond the church-box paradigm. Christ calls us to be more than good church-goers; He calls us to be kingdom disciples. In the four ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:51-52

Denomination: Baptist

By Participating The Discipleship Of My Church Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 20, 2015

Discipleship is the process of becoming who Jesus would be if he were I.

It is one of the most commonly used terms in the church and yet it may very well be one of the least understood concepts in all of Christianity. It is often viewed as some kind of standardized method, much like an assembly line, that is intended to keep churning out a standardized product. But ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:6-11

Denomination: Baptist