Sermons on What Is Discipleship:

Custody?vsownership? Does The Box Define Me?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 15, 2008

We can not allow the box of the past to define us. We can never be satisfied seeking custody! We must seek full ownership and claim the potential that God has planned for us.

CUSTODY VS. OWNERSHIP? Does the box define me? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this lesson in three parts. INTRODUCTION: COULD THE FAITH YOU EXERCISE DETERMINE THE GROWTH? OR LACK OF GROWTH YOU SEE? I have heard that many fishes size will grow in proportion to it’s ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:13-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Leading Others Upward Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007

Malachi #3

Leading Others Upward Malachi 2:1-9 We can learn from others. I would say that one of the people that we learn the most from is our mothers. Here are some things that only a mom can teach: Moms teach us about anticipation: Just wait until your father gets home! Moms teach us about medical ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Bad News Arrives Series

Contributed by Craig Cramblet on Mar 2, 2003

How do you respond when life is going along "fine" and God brings a difficult opportunity into your life?

When bad news arrives Ezra 9:8-9 Nehemiah 1:1-4 Background of Nehemiah: “Those who do not learn from history are destined to repeat it” The HISTORY of the people of Israel was given to us SO THAT we could learn the lessons and avoid repeating their mistakes. “Warnings from Israel’s history” ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4, Ezra 9:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Battle Gear Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Ronald Degraw on Sep 30, 2004

We are in a spiritual battle, knowing how to fight and use our spiritual weapons in this war is vital for winning.

Battle Gear-pt1 We are people who enjoy our stories and movies about battles. Countless movies and books have been written about the famous and sometimes not so famous battles in history. And out of those stories we have raised up the heroes we have today. Let’s face it. As much as we talk ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Methodist

Transparency

Contributed by K George on Feb 3, 2004

The risks and the benefits of living a transparent Christian life, as our Savior did.

Living the Transparent Life The word "transparent" in the Webster’s dictionairy means to allow light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen. Years ago my first experience with this word in the Christian faith came as I heard a powerful man of God speak about it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-3, Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking With God In Wisdom Series

Contributed by David Ward on Jun 11, 2005

BIG IDEA: Walking with God means walking His way, for His pleasure, by His power.

“Walking With God in Wisdom” James 3:13—4:10 INTRODUCTION: One theme that runs throughout the Star Wars movies is the temptation to give in to the Dark Side of the Force. The Dark Side is seductive, for it appeals to our desires. The Good Side involves self-denial, discipline, sacrifice. The ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13, Acts 22:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Boastful

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 23, 2004

This sermon underscores the need for believers to focus their lives totally on God b/c He is the only reason to boast.

“BE BOASTFUL!” Jer. 9:23-24 INTRO – 2 young boys got into a bragging match about their fathers. “My daddy is stronger than your daddy.” “Well, my daddy can run faster than your daddy.” “Well, my daddy can beat your daddy up.” “So what, my mama can beat my daddy up!” (illus. from sermon by ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

One Day To Get It Right

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 6, 2006

The Only day to get our hearts—and lives—right with God is Today. A continuation of how to approach discipleship and transformation according to Dallas Willards VIM: Vision, Intent, Means. This sermon focuses on our Intent to change

SERMON— How Christ Can be Formed in Us—How we can grow in Christ (Dallas Willard, p. 85ff) VIM—Vision, Intention, Means Vision: Vision of the Kingdom. Have a mind and heart that have a picture and clear understanding of what it means to be a member of God’s Kingdom. Focusing on God’s Kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Defeating King Me Series

Contributed by Bret White on Aug 28, 2007

We must defeat our selfish nature to allow Christ to take control. Where does it begin and how big of a problem is it?

Scripture Reading: James 3:13-17 Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom. 14But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth. 15This is not the wisdom that comes down ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't "Snatch Defeat From The Jaws Of Victory” Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 24, 2003

Joshua overcame his fear by: 1. by hearing the word of God 2. by immersing himself in the Word of God 3. by having courage to act on God’s word

Joshua 1:1-9 Our passage this evening is from the book of Joshua and it is a reminder that we need to be careful not to “snatch defeat from the jaws of victory” 1. Background I would like to look at the background of this text. Moses, that great man of God has led the Children of Israel out of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Tis A Gift (Tithing) Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008

This is our Stewardship sermon #2... focusing on tithing.

Malachi 3:7-10 7 Ever since the time of your forefathers you have turned away from my decrees and have not kept them. Return to me, and I will return to you," says the LORD Almighty. "But you ask, ’How are we to return?’ 8 "Will a man rob God? Yet you rob me. "But you ask, ’How do we rob you?’ ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Five Ways To Combat Fear Pt 2

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 7, 2016

How to overcome fear, stress.

FIVE WAYS TO COMBAT FEAR PT 2 EPH 4 VS 4-9 Philippians 4:4-9 (NKJV) 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. 6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your ...read more

Denomination: *other

"The Power Of Endurance”

Contributed by Martin & Elder Nedra Wilson on Apr 12, 2004

I’m always amazed at the lack of endurance that is seen in the area of faith when it comes to the saints of God. Not trying to be funny at all, but overall the body of Christ is very lazy.

“The Power of Endurance” Philippians 3:13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but [this] one thing [I do], forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Apostolic

As For Me And My House Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 5, 2002

Calling people to serve God with all faithfulness in the power of Christ

As For Me and My House – Joshua 24:14-24 Aug. 31/Sept. 1 2002 Intro: Joshua is now quite old; and he has seen a lot in his lifetime. His early, formative years were spent in service to the great liberator, Moses, and his later years were spent leading God’s people into battle in the promised ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-24

Denomination: Baptist

Growing In Godliness Series

Contributed by Michael Murdock on Oct 30, 2002

Based on Series #3 in Pursuing Spiritual Transformtion by Willow Creek & Zondervan

Growing in Godliness 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Growth Introduction: Fifty years ago, we began to orient our lives around one of the great growth avoidance inventions of all time: the Television. You didn’t have to think, focus your attention, or follow a closely reasoned chain of thought when you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ