Sermons on Twelve Apostles:

Victorious Living

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 3, 2024

No storm in your life is too great for God. When you feel overwhelmed, trust in His presence. He can bring peace to even the most violent winds.

1 John 5:4-5 4. For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. 5. Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God? Introduction • Open with the story of Paul’s shipwreck on his way to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4-5, Acts 27:23-24, Acts 28:3-5, Acts 28:7-11, Isaiah 43:2, 2 Thessalonians 3:3, Philippians 4:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Graduate Studies Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 25, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke 9: 49 – 62

Luke 9: 49 – 62 Graduate Studies 49 Now John answered and said, “Master, we saw someone casting out demons in Your name, and we forbade him because he does not follow with us.” 50 But Jesus said to him, “Do not forbid him, for he who is not against us is on our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:49-62

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Man On A Mission Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 6, 2015

The Great Commission ought to drive us like it drove Saul.

A Man On A Mission Text: Acts 9:20-31 Introduction 1. Illustration: You gotta love a man on a mission. LeBron James is currently a man on a mission. Since returning to the Cavaliers last summer he has recruited players, caused previously selfish players to accept a role with a team and put ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:20-31

Denomination: Methodist

Matthew The Tax Collector Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 7, 2019

No one is beyond redemption, all can be saved. To learn about the life of Matthew the tax collector and how you can live your life without the shame and guilt of sin please read this sermon.

Matthew the Tax Collector Luke 5:27-32 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Today we are going to continue the sermon series on the Twelve Apostles by examining the life of Matthew “the tax collector.” Before I begin, I want to acknowledge that the book “Twelve Ordinary ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32, Matthew 9:9-13, Mark 2:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Through His Eyes PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Emphasize the boundless love and compassion of Jesus Christ for all people and the importance of spreading the Gospel as His followers.

Good morning, Church family! Today we're going to dive into a passage from the book of Matthew. A.W. Tozer wrote, "God's love is measureless. It is more: it is boundless. It has no bounds because it is not a thing but a facet of the essential nature of God." That's what we're going to see today – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38, Matthew 10:8

Topics: Christ's Compassion, All People

Counted Worthy

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Apr 14, 2003

The apostles suffer for the name of Jesus.

Counted Worthy Acts 5:29-42 Jeff Hughes – April 13, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. Persecution is often God’s tool of choice for refining us and bringing us closer to Him. In Isaiah chapter 1 verse 25, God tells us this - 25 I will turn My hand against you, And thoroughly purge ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:29-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Posture Of Paul The Trailblazer

Contributed by Chew Chew on Jan 22, 2008

A closer look at the apostle Paul.

Title: The Posture of Paul the Trailblazer Introduction The word Posture means: “A frame of mind affecting one’s thoughts or behaviour; an overall attitude.” The posture of our heart and mind determine our behaviour and overall attitude. I remembered sharing with you sometime ago in my sermon ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Slave For Christ Part 9 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 29, 2012

This message introduces the apostle Paul.

A Slave For Christ Part 9 Scriptures: Acts 8:1-3; 9:1-8; 10-17; Galatians 1:14; Introduction: This morning before I go into the heart of my message, I want to share something with you that is rather appalling. Most of you know that I do not always stay up on all of the latest happenings ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bigger They Are The Harder They Fall

Contributed by Michael Grant on Dec 6, 2016

A look at the denial of the Apostle Peter.

The bigger they are the harder they fall – mark 14:26-72 One of the things that I enjoy doing is hiking or just going on walks in the woods. It’s quiet, peaceful, there is fresh air and it’s good to get a little exercise. One thing I notice in the woods is that there are a lot ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:26-72

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church Of The Acts

Contributed by Rajendra Kadia on Aug 28, 2017

How was the church in the times of apostles?

Introduction: The early church didn’t have the technology and planning techniques the modern day church have. But they were more effective than us. Let us find out from the book of Acts, the secrets of their powerful impact. 1. Hallmarks of the early church: a. Founded on the day of Pentecost by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Cross Of Jesus.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 19, 2022

The eyewitness account of the Apostle John.

THE CROSS OF JESUS. John 19:17-37. JOHN 19:17. “Went forth.” The ultimate sin-offering, outside the gate (cf. Hebrews 13:12-13). JOHN 19:18. “Where they crucified Him.” Typology of the brass serpent (cf. John 3:14). A hanged man is cursed by God (cf. Deuteronomy 21:23), and Jesus became a ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fifteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B: Only Sandals And A Walking Stick

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 11, 2018

In contrast, Cynic philosophers of the era were known for their provision bag, staff, and big mouth!

15B My favorite ancient Greek philosopher is the stoic Epictetus (epic-TEE-tus), who taught, “It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters," which is at the heart of some Catholic Christian adaptations of various Cognitive Behavioral Therapies. Epictetus, who taught ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13

Denomination: Catholic

The 12 Disciples Series

Contributed by Michael Welsh on Jan 14, 2016

The apostles were the foundation of the Church. The apostles were sent out to establish churches. The apostles were called Disciples while they were working and being trained by God, but they became Apostles after they were sent to do the work that they were trained do. They were to start churches.

The 12 Disciples Part II Apostle Michael The 12 Disciples by name 1. Andrew 2. Bartholomew (Nathanael) 3. James (son of Zebedee) 4. James (the lesser or younger) 5. John (the son of Thunder, the Revelation) 6. Judas 7. Thaddeus (Jude) 8. Matthew 9. Peter (Cephas, Rock, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:18

Denomination: Apostolic

The Little Commission And The Feeding Of The 5000.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 5, 2022

Jesus sends His disciples on a mission. Herod wants to see Jesus. The disciples return, and rest. Jesus teaches the crowd. And feeds them!

THE LITTLE COMMISSION AND THE FEEDING OF THE 5000. Luke 9:1-17. I). Jesus sends His disciples on a mission (Luke 9:1-6). LUKE 9:1-2. We see that the empowering of the twelve included those things which Jesus had been doing: casting out devils, curing diseases, preaching the kingdom of God, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

As Sheep Among Wolves

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 9, 2020

More mission insights from the little Commission.

AS SHEEP AMONG WOLVES. Matthew 10:9-23. Jesus was very specific in His first instructions to the twelve Apostles, that they ‘Go not into the way of the Gentiles’, nor enter any city of the Samaritans, but seek out none other than ‘the lost sheep of the house of Israel’ (cf. Matthew 10:5-6). ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:9-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational