Sermons on Twelve Disciples:

The Comforting Christ

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Feb 20, 2017

Three comforts Jesus gives his disciples and for us in discouraging times.

The Comforting Christ Introduction:  It is amazing how Christ will rush down from his throne to wrap his loving arms around us during our darkest times.  God's love for us is truly amazing.  We sometimes believe that if we do more for God, he will love us more.  If we witness more, or if we give ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gospel For Underdogs

Contributed by Don Schultz on Apr 2, 2015

The disciples didn't stand a chance. Neither do you. But there is hope...

John 17:11-19 The Gospel for Underdogs 11 I will remain in the world no longer, but they are still in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name, the name you gave me, so that they may be one as we are one. 12 While I was with them, I protected them and ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Learning Faith By Dealing With Multitudes Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 20, 2017

Knowing that the Disciples still needed to grow their faith, Jesus challenged them!

This morning, we will read the story of Jesus miraculously feeding thousands of people starting with a few loaves of bread and fish. This story is so important that all 4 Gospels describes it. The miracle was actually repeated in the Gospels of Matthew and Mark. The miracle of feeding the thousands ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Resurrection Sunday 2017 Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 17, 2017

How did Jesus build the disciples faith through the cross and resurrection?

Our God who brought Jesus Christ back to life is worthy of our worship; but, we will not worship God properly if we do not listen to His Words preserved for us in the Bible. To begin with, please open your Bibles to Acts 2…. Read along with me the proclamation of Jesus Christ starting with v21…. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

“he Was Deserted By His Friends” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 27, 2015

Why did Jesus' disciples desert Him in His hour of need?

As Jesus hung on the cross, He saw the soldiers who had dismissed Him, the Romans who had tortured Him, and His own people who had rejected Him. But perhaps the response most troubling was that of His closest followers. With the exception of John, His disciples deserted Him. In His greatest hour of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Baptist

Remember Those Last Words Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Mar 29, 2018

On Maundy Thursday Jesus sets an example for the disciples when he is gone

John 13:1-17, 31b-35 Lord, speak in this place, in the calming of our minds and in the longing of our hearts, by the words of my mouth and in the thoughts we form. Speak, O Lord, for your servants listen. Amen. This week that the Christian world calls ‘Holy Week’ commemorates the last – and most ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal

How Do You View The Cross?

Contributed by Allan Kircher on May 31, 2009

You may be have been foolish at the cross by the mockery of your life and lips and your actions. These people get so close to the cross but choose to deny the blood it shed.

How do you view the Cross? It is the grandest single chapter in the entire Bible. And at the center of the Christian faith stands the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We sometimes think that Easter should be celebrated only once a year. But actually every Sunday—the first day of each ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Apostles Study Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 1, 2014

Today we'll begin a study about the APOSTLES, what were the requirements to be an Apostle? There are some people today that call them selves apostles, but as we're about to see, no one today meets these requirements.

#1~ APOSTLES: INTRODUCTION 12-7-13 Today we'll begin a study about the APOSTLES, what were the requirements to be an Apostle? There are some people today that call them selves apostles, but as we're about to see, no one today meets these ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

An Outline For An Unknown Sermon

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 2, 2023

This outline, actually simply a list of Scripture passages, was handwritten on a slip of paper I found in a Bible purchased in a secondhand shop. The writer, speaker, theme, and conclusion are all unknown; only the date, 2/16/2013.

These references are from a slip of paper I found in a Bible purchased from a secondhand shop several months ago. The identity of the author or writer and any text of the message is unknown, as this slip had only the date (2/16/2013) and the following references. I have provided the text from the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

When Love Hurts

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Feb 11, 2022

When someone hurts you deeply, how do you learn to love them again?

“When Jesus had said these things, He became troubled in spirit, and testified and said, “Truly, truly I say to you that one of you will betray Me.” John 13:21. We are called to love and forgive. But how do you forgive those who have hurt you in ways that are beyond understanding? How do you ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, 1 John 3:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed To Bless

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Mar 29, 2023

Our Heavenly Father has blessed us so that we can bless others in the same way.

I love the book of Ephesians. Well, I guess you could also say that about Philippians and Colossians because, oftentimes, I read these epistles together in one sitting. As I laid in bed recently, I heard the latter part of Ephesians 1:3 being rehearsed in my mind. Holy Spirit had put the verse on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3, Ephesians 1:1-2, Ephesians 2:4-8, 2 Corinthians 9:8, Romans 5:1, 1 Corinthians 4:1-2, Hebrews 6:13-14, John 17:16-20, Acts 10:38, Matthew 4:17-19, Matthew 10:1, Matthew 10:7-8, Luke 10:1-2, Luke 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Do You Worship? Series

Contributed by Roger Cain on Jan 18, 2003

Jesus met a Samaritan woman at a well and discussed the implications of true worship.

Working on: I. The Walking Minister The terrain through which Jesus traveled on foot was some of the most difficult on Earth, yet he chose to walk rather than ride an animal. Jesus was in the early part of his ministry. It is recorded that he must go through Samaria. One can only wonder what ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Are You In The Right Fight?

Contributed by Michael Walther on May 18, 2011

Jesus helps us face all the challenges to our faith.

A Challenge for All True Christians Matthew 10.32-33 Therefore whoever confesses Me before men, him I will also confess before My Father who is in heaven. But whoever denies Me before men, him I will also deny before My Father who is in heaven. Matthew 10.32-33 All of us are familiar with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:32-33

Denomination: Lutheran

It's Not Always Easy!

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Nov 6, 2000

A sermon that looks at the hard side of discipleship by focusing on four character traits that a real disciple develops.

It's Not Always Easy! The Tough Side of Discipleship Luke 14:25-35 We all know about how messed up things are in our world. But do we know that they aren’t much better in the church. In the article "The American Witness" in the Nov/Dec 1997 issue of The Barna Report, George Barna examined 131 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Calling Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 11, 2013

Here we read of the calling of some of the first disciples. The call of Jesus is a call to FOLLOW HIM.

The Calling of Jesus Brad Bailey - September 8, 2013 Intro football season officially started this past week... it unleashes the energy of fans. Lives that have been in slumber seem to awaken. What it means to be a "fan" really bears a breadth of intensity...default fan... the weekend fan... the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational