SermonWave has 9,081 public sermons on discipleship from 7,731 churches, preached between 1984 and 2026. The passages pastors turn to most are John 3:16, Genesis 3 and Acts 2. A good place to start is “Tales of Discipleship (pt8) - The Tale of the Book” from Grace City Portland.
Sermons to start with
Chosen for how closely they stay on discipleship, then for length and how recent they are. Every sermon is the church's own recording.
Tales of Discipleship (pt8) - The Tale of the Book
Simon Bardone, Grace City Portland (Portland, OR) · November 1, 2026 · 45 min
The sermon, part eight of the Tales of Discipleship series, argues that becoming a lifelong student of the Bible is foundational to discipleship. It frames Scripture as the written Word that points to Jesus, the living Word, an...
Backward Discipleship – Dr. Ron Hunter
Calvary Free Will Baptist Church (Salem, IL) · October 26, 2026 · 17 min
Dr. Ron Hunter introduces his book Backward Discipleship, which applies military backward planning to intentional discipleship. Drawing on research, he identifies five overlapping practices, the Faith Forging Five, that most in...
The Beginning & End of Discipleship
Ethan Ezikian, Union Church (Genoa Twp, MI) · October 25, 2026 · 40 min
The sermon concludes the prologue of John's Gospel by examining John 1:43-51 and presenting four aspects of Christian discipleship: the call to follow Jesus, the model of inviting others to 'come and see,' Jesus as the maker of...
Discipleship Pathway: Continue
Vista Community Church (Ridgefield, WA) · July 5, 2026 · 23 min
The final message in the discipleship pathway series teaches that the Christian life is a lifelong journey sustained by the same faith that started it. Drawing on Colossians 2, the pastor urges believers to stay rooted in Chris...
Discipleship - The Truth vs. The World
Northridge Church (Anchorage, AK) · November 3, 2026 · 32 min
The sermon, from 2 Timothy 3:10-17, teaches that in a culture that redefines truth, believers must remain anchored in God's inspired Word and be willing to share their testimony. Paul models discipleship by sharing his life and...
What pastors are saying
“Discipleship doesn't begin with what you do for Jesus. No. It begins with knowing, understanding, and embracing what God has done for you in Jesus.”
“Discipleship is living so connected to Jesus that our lives are constantly being shaped and changed by who He is, by what He desires, and by what He does.”
“"True discipleship is an intentional, relational process of helping others learn to follow Jesus—specifically, teaching them to enjoy Him and live surrendered to Him."”
“Discipleship looks like a lifelong journey of becoming a student of the Bible.”
“Discipleship is going further, deeper, and growing more mature in your Christian faith.”
More sermons on discipleship
- Ephesians Week 3Flint River Baptist Church · November 8, 2026
- Ken JonesGlendale Missionary Baptist Church · November 8, 2026
- Contentment in Christ Regardless of CircumstanceDestinyLife Claremore · November 8, 2026
- Active Spiritual Warfare and Renewing the MindMove Church · November 8, 2026
- Salvation Through Grace and the King of KingsLakeview Baptist Church · November 8, 2026
- Feb10WrongFocusNew England City Blessing Church · November 8, 2026
- Current ServiceSt John's Lutheran Church · November 8, 2026
- Who Do You Say You AreWord of Knowledge Ministries · November 8, 2026
- Restorative Justice (Returning Citizens Sunday)City Church · November 8, 2026
- Righteousness That Exceeds the PhariseesCrane Avenue Church of Christ · November 8, 2026
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