Sermon Illustrations on Discipleship

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The Way of Jesus: Peace, Simplicity, and Discipleship - Contemporary Example

A contemporary example of this content The Anabaptist tradition asks a fundamental question: What would it look like to actually follow Jesus' teachings? The Sermon on the Mount isn't impossible idealism but God's practical blueprint for Christian living....

Matthew 5:39, Luke 6:35, Acts 2:44-47
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The Gift of Singleness: Wholeness Without a Spouse - Story

A story related to this content The church often treats singleness as a problem to be solved rather than a gift to be stewarded. Paul wished that everyone could be single like him (1 Corinthians 7:7-...

1 Corinthians 7:7-8, Matthew 19:12, Isaiah 56:4-5
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The Power of Faith - Contemporary Example

A contemporary example of this content The story of Peter illustrates how faith transforms lives through faith.

Psalm 46:10
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The Gift of Singleness: Wholeness Without a Spouse - Contemporary Example

A contemporary example of this content The church often treats singleness as a problem to be solved rather than a gift to be stewarded. Paul wished that everyone could be single like him (1 Corinthia...

1 Corinthians 7:7-8, Matthew 19:12, Isaiah 56:4-5
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The Example of Self-control - Story

A story that demonstrates the same truth The example of Mark shows that self-control is not about perfection but about love.

Matthew 28:19-20
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The Way of Jesus: Peace, Simplicity, and Discipleship - Story

A story related to this content The Anabaptist tradition asks a fundamental question: What would it look like to actually follow Jesus' teachings? The Sermon on the Mount isn't impossible idealism but God's practical blueprint for Christian living....

Matthew 5:39, Luke 6:35, Acts 2:44-47
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The Power of Faith - Story

A story related to this content The story of Peter illustrates how faith transforms lives through faith.

Psalm 46:10
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Lessons from Courage - Story

A story that demonstrates the same truth The example of Andrew shows that courage is not about perfection but about relationship.

John 3:16
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A Story of Self-control - Story

A story related to this content Just as a seed growing in fertile soil, self-control teaches us that obedience leads to growth.

Romans 8:28
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The Example of Wisdom - Contemporary Example

A contemporary example of this content The example of Andrew shows that wisdom is not about self-effort but about relationship.

Jeremiah 29:11
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The Power of Self-control - Story

A story that demonstrates the same truth Just as a anchor holding steady, self-control teaches us that obedience leads to growth.

Philippians 4:13
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The Power of Self-control - Contemporary Example

A contemporary example of the same concept Just as a anchor holding steady, self-control teaches us that obedience leads to growth.

Philippians 4:13
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A Story of Self-control - Contemporary Example

A contemporary example of this content Just as a seed growing in fertile soil, self-control teaches us that obedience leads to growth.

Romans 8:28
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The Example of Wisdom - Story

A story related to this content The example of Andrew shows that wisdom is not about self-effort but about relationship.

Jeremiah 29:11
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The Power of Self-control - Quote

This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. Just as a anchor holding steady, self-control teaches us that obedience leads to growth. Supporting quote: "[Relevant quote that supports thi...

Philippians 4:13
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Bonhoeffer on Cheap Grace

Dietrich Bonhoeffer warned against 'cheap grace'—grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, grace without Jesus Christ. He wrote, 'Cheap grace is the grace we bestow on ourselves. Costly gra...

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