Sermons on Twelve Disciples:

I Am A Disciple Of Jesus! Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 28, 2020

We are called to be disciples of Jesus which means we are to follow Him and obey Him as Savior and Lord. We must not allow the idea of discipleship to morph into membership, and Christianity to be replaced by "churchianity."

A. Today’s sermon begins a new sermon series on discipleship that I am calling “I Am A Disciple Of Jesus!” 1. I spent some time wrestling with what to call the series. 2. I thought about naming the series “The Discipleship Adventure” or “The Discipleship Journey” – those titles sound inspiring and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23, Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Disciples Endure Storms Together Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 30, 2021

Everyone faces storms in their life. Sometimes these storms are life-altering, sometimes they seem impossible to overcome. Many of the greatest heroes of the Bible went through sustained storms that challenged their faith.

-ACTS OF DISCIPLESHIP- DISCIPLES ENDURE STORMS TOGETHER Acts 27:14-36 Introduction Everyone faces storms in their life. Sometimes these storms are life-altering, sometimes they seem impossible to overcome. Death, disease, marriage problems, financial problems, loss of income, disappointment, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:14-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peter-A Daring Disciple Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

Peter dared to do what the others never dreamed of doing. Safety first was their motto. But Peter was an impulsive risk taker, and his impulse in this very unusual setting was to step out onto the water.

Back in 1959 Ford Motor Company admitted they made a big mistake in making the Edsel. It cost 250 million to bring it to market, and they lost 200 million during the 2 and 1/2 years they produced it. It was the number one lemon in the history of the U. S. auto industry. But smart owners turned ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Disciples Reach Out Together Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 6, 2021

Disciples are never content to RECEIVE the Gospel, because a key element of the Gospel is that it is to be shared! The Spirit prompts us to share the Gospel - are we listening?

-ACTS OF DISCIPLESHIP- DISCIPLES REACH OUT TOGETHER Acts 8:26-39 Introduction Disciples are never content to RECEIVE the Gospel, because a key element of the Gospel is that it is to be shared! The Spirit prompts us to share the Gospel - are we listening? Acts is Dr. Luke’s account of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Whoever Wants To Be My Disciple...

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 21, 2024

A sermon that contrasts human concerns with the concerns of God.

“Whoever Wants to Be My Disciple…” Mark 8:31-38 If we are honest haven’t we all at, some point, have disagreed with Jesus, asking Him why He doesn’t do what we want? Why He won’t He see the world our way? I mean think about it. I’d imagine we can all come up with scenarios without me ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: United Methodist

To Be Christ's Disciple In A Broken World PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023

Explores discipleship, Christ's return, and serving the marginalized, emphasizing the necessity of Christian fellowship for spiritual growth and action.

Good morning, beloved family of God. We gather here today, not merely as individuals, but as a collective body of believers, united by the love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We assemble not just within the four walls of this church, but in the vast expanse of God's creation, under the canopy of His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Topics: Second Coming, Christ

Jesus Prayed For His Disciples Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 25, 2024

Jesus prayed for Himself. He asked that God would glorify Him so that He might glorify the Father. And He also asked that He be restored to His former glory. Jesus prays for His disciples.

Jesus prayed for Himself. He asked that God would glorify Him so that He might glorify the Father. And He also asked that He be restored to His former glory. Jesus prays for His disciples. READ verses 9-10. Jesus says that He wasn’t praying for the world right now. He specifically said so. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:9-19

Denomination: Baptist

The First Disciples (Luke 5)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 20, 2024

What can we learn from the attitude of the first disciples who accepted Jesus' call? Let's look at Luke 5.

How did the first disciples respond to Jesus calling them? How quickly did Jesus have conflict with religious leaders? Would Jesus be welcome in many of our churches? Let’s look at Luke 5. Did Jesus preach from a boat to crowds onshore? Now it happened that while the crowd was pressing around Him ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Living As A Disciple In A Postmodern Society PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 8, 2023

Good morning. We’re here today with hearts open, ready to receive God's word. We are here, in this place, at this time, to learn, to grow, to be challenged, and to be comforted. Our world can seem dark sometimes, can't it? We see it in the news. We feel it in our communities. We experience it in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Matthew 28:19-20, 1 Peter 2:9

Topics: Discipleship, Postmodern Society

Are You Led By The Spirit Of God Or The Spirit Of The World? Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 24, 2023

Brothers and sisters, if you are in Christ today, if you are born a second time, a new being, with the Sacred Spirit within you, and it’s really real, then you are closer to me than my own flesh and blood family. We are family by the Spirit of God.

As believers in Jesus we are his representative body on the Earth. We are the body of Christ. This means Jesus does his work through us, as we are led by Him. That’s something I think we need to emphasize more and more, being led by God’s Spirit practically on a daily basis. Are you led by the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-35, Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Salvation Army

Christ's Meal Of Love Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 16, 2001

Christ institutes a new, different sort of Passover Meal for his disciples and all would be followers of him: A meal of love and forgiveness.

Sermon for Maundy Thursday, Year C Based on Lk. 22:7-20 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “Christ’s Meal of Love” Luke’s account of the Last Supper emphasizes that this meal is a new and different sort of Passover Meal for all would-be followers of Christ. Over time, most churches have come to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:7-20

Denomination: Lutheran

How Jesus Instilled Confidence In The Disciples

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Everyone needs someone to believe in them.

Everyone needs someone to believe in them. If we grow up being told that we are stupid, lazy and lacking virtue, we tend to sink to the level of other's expectations. I'm grateful that my parents always told me I could be anything I really set my mind to becoming. Later I learned in Christ I could ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Jesus Instilled Confidence In The Disciples

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 1, 2006

There is a crisis of confidence in our country. Faith gives us the courage to face the present with confidence and the future with expectancy.

How Jesus Instilled Confidence in the Disciples (Acts 4:13-20) Acts 4:13 - "Now as they observed the confidence of Peter and John and understood that they were uneducated and untrained men. They marveled. They realized that they had been with Jesus." There is a crisis of confidence in our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ready For Anything. Called, Prepared And Sent - Matthew 10.1-23 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Mar 23, 2025

JESUS Calls and Empowers HIS disciples and sends them out as HIS Apostles with HIS Power and Authority. Called, Chosen, Commissioned and Preparation for Rejection, Opposition and Persecution.

2025.03.30. Sermon Notes. READY FOR ANYTHING. MATTHEW 10.1-23 CALLED, PREPARED and SENT William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: JESUS Calls and Empowers HIS disciples and sends them out as HIS Apostles with HIS Power and Authority. Called, Chosen, Commissioned and Preparation for Rejection, Opposition ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-26, 1 Corinthians 1:26-29, Matthew 19:28, Revelation 21:14, Romans 1:16, Isaiah 53:6, Jeremiah 50:6, Matthew 4:17, Exodus 4:10-12, Philippians 4:13, Philippians 1:3-6, Philippians 1:9-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Disciples Argue About Who Is The Greatest Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008

Part 18:The Great Commission - Who is the greatest among the disciples...they argue as Jesus listened.

The Great Commission Part 18 – Who is Greatest? Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org | www.TruthDigest.org ANNOUNCEMENTS 6:00PM Evening Service at the church – “Seminary Students will be preaching” May 11th – Lori Ulman May 18th – Lynnette Higgins May 25th – Walker ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-41

Denomination: Bible Church