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John 19:17-27

Sermon

Robert Allen

... proud Pharisees were standing there with their arms folded approvingly as the nails were driven through Jesus’ flesh. The friends of Jesus were there! There was Mary, the mother of Jesus, and Mary and Martha, and his disciples - Peter, James, John, Andrew, Thomas, Matthew, Phillip, Bartholomew, and all the rest watching with grief in their hearts. The sightseers came to gawk, and a few entrepreneurs worked the crowd hawking their wares. There they stood - watching as Jesus was crucified! He hung on the ...

2. Eleven Plus One

Acts 2:1-13

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... embodies your personality. So let's give it a try. You tell me what you think of when I give you the name of a disciple, and let's see what kind of car you'd pick. (Say names and listen to responses) Simon Peter, Andrew, James, John, Philip, Nathaniel, Thomas, Matthew, James, Thaddaeus, Simon, and Judas. Caldwell and I did our own picking. Let's contrast what you and the computer chose with what Caldwell and I selected. First the assumptions behind our selections: 1) Our pick of cars is based on the premise ...

3. Sermon In A Word

John 20:10-18, John 20:1-9

Drama

Jerry Eckert

... waited, not really sure what for ... even after John came (2). At least, he wasn't alone any more. Second Person: I would guess that Andrew came next (3). He would have sought whatever comfort he could. It is likely he would have thought a lot like his brother. It is likely ... dead. First Person: Peter and John were out of the door like startled deer. The others just sat there stunned. Thomas looked at her and said, "I don't believe it." And he walked out the door. Second Person: Mary was shaking. This whole thing was ...

4. Equipped for Our Calling

Matthew 9:35-10:8, (9-23)

Sermon

King Duncan & Angela Akers

... Snagajob.com, August 3, 2021. https://www.snagajob.com/blog/post/dont-take-your-mom-and-other-tips-for-your-first-job-interview. 4. William Thomas McElroy in Biblical Illustrator, 5. “Open Doors Founder and Famed Bible Smuggler ‘Brother Andrew’ Dies at Age 94” September 29, 2022. https://ministrywatch.com/open-doors-founder-and-famed-bible-smuggler-brother-andrew-dies-at-age-94/. 6. From a sermon by George Anderson in Lectionary Homiletics, November 1995, p.25. Cited in “Good Excuses,” Dr. Greg ...

5. The Saint Who Played Second Fiddle

John 1:35-42

Sermon

Donald B. Strobe

... confess that right now I couldn’t do it. Let’s see: There was Peter, of course. And James, and John (the inner circle). There was Matthew, and Judas, of course. And wasn’t there somebody named Philip? And Thomas...we all remember him. He was the doubter. But the one name we would be most likely to forget would be that of Andrew. We might have missed him because he was not the sort of fellow who stood out in a crowd. He was not the sort who pushed himself out in front. He was a modest sort of man. He ...

6. The Disciples' Tenebrae

Mark 12:13-17

Sermon

Jerry Eckert

... but shall have the light of life." "The light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it." First Person: Andrew (1), a follower of John the Baptist, had come to meet Jesus on one occasion and was greatly impressed. He immediately told ... the group, a young man named Jude (10). He may also have been known as Thaddeus. Second Person: We do not have a record of how Thomas (11) came to Jesus, though the scriptures tell us that he was the first to say he would go with Jesus to Jerusalem. Nor do we ...

7. The Twelve Apostles

Luke 6:12-16

Understanding Series

Craig A. Evans

... but comparison with other apostolic lists (Matt. 10:2–4; Mark 3:16–19; Acts 1:13) suggests that there were more than twelve among the Twelve. Moreover, if the eight names given in the Gospel of John are taken into consideration (Peter, Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Judas [not Iscariot], Nathanael, and Judas Iscariot) there could be as many as fifteen or sixteen apostles. We have in the Gospels and Acts the following names of men considered among the Twelve: (1) Simon Peter: Matt. 10:2; Mark 3:16 ...

8. Come and See

John 1:29-42

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... trial and crucified even though he was innocent and sinless. And having been crucified, He was definitely punctured, penetrated and pierced for our sake. And he showed those puncture wounds to Thomas after the Resurrection. He pointed to them Himself. Not only that but John the Baptist, Jesus' own cousin, points Him out to the crowd and to Andrew and Philip. Let's look at the passage that describes that event. John 1:29-42 (NRSV) [29] The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him and declared, "Here is the ...

9. Jesus And The Disciples

Sermon

Jerry Eckert

... the little boy from Kerioth. He rode down with Rabbi but was about the quietest one there. Then there were the bright ones who were really ready to speak up: Levi, Bartholomew, Mary, and Jesus, my friend's oldest boy. Then there were the jocks: Peter, Thomas, Simon, Andrew, and Philip. At least they enjoyed the long-muscle activities more than the others. And we had our share of goof-offs, James and John. Mary took responsibility for trying to keep them in line. Their father had paid for her and her boys to ...

10. Jesus And The Disciples

Mark 10:17-31

Sermon

Jerry Eckert

... the little boy from Kerioth. He rode down with Rabbi but was about the quietest one there. Then there were the bright ones who were really ready to speak up: Levi, Bartholomew, Mary, and Jesus, my friend's oldest boy. Then there were the jocks: Peter, Thomas, S mon, Andrew, and Philip. At least they enjoyed the long-muscle activities more than the others. And we had our share of goof-offs, James and John. Mary took responsibility for trying to keep them in line. Their father had paid for her and her boys to ...

11. A Zealot’s Greatest Battle

Drama

... to him. She couldn’t believe it either; in fact, she at first thought he was the gardener! Philip (Breaking in) She says Jesus told her he wanted to meet us - all of us, even Peter, who denied him. Andrew I can’t find Thomas. Does anyone know where Thomas might be? Now that we have Simon, we’ve found everyone but Thomas. Philip He asked us to meet him ... we think he might want us to meet him at the Upper Room. That’s where I’m going! He’s alive! Can you believe it? He’s alive! (As he exits ...

12. God Help the Fish

Mark 1:9-13

Sermon

King Duncan

... has called you? Are you ready to make a new start with Christ’s help? Author Marianne Williamson shares a conversation she had with a young man named Andrew. In his first year of high school, Andrew had acted like a self-described “jerk” and a “total loser.” He treated people badly. Then, he moved to a different high school for a couple of ... of Change (New York: HarperSanFrancisco, 2004), pp. 113-114. 5. Robert J. Morgan, Then Sings My Soul, Book 2 (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, Inc., 2004), p. 299.

13. What's in Your Wheelhouse...That You Can Offer Jesus?

John 6:1-15

Sermon

King Duncan

... our cultural obsession with youth blind us to the fact that many persons have their most productive years late in life. “Here is a boy . . .” said Andrew. There is someone here who has something to offer to the Master. It could be a child, a youth or an adult of 25 or 85. ... 2. William Barclay, And He Had Compassion (Valley Forge, PA: Judson Press, 1976, pp. 148-149). 3. The Rev. Dr. Thomas Lane Butts, http://www.ministrymatters.com/all/entry/3095/do-not-forbid. 4. William H. Hinson, Faith, Lies, and the ...

14. Holy Smokes! God Is Here

John 6:1-15

Sermon

King Duncan

... is a boy with five small barley loaves and two small fish,” he says, “but how far will they go among so many?” Andrew is probably trying to make the boy feel important. Andrew was like that. Children are important to the teacher. Give the boy some attention and some praise. Besides, it’s good that he came ... Lucado, The Lucado Inspirational Reader: Hope and Encouragement for Your Everyday Life (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2011). 3. Janet Fulmer, http://www.redeemermarin.org/Sermons/HolyName.html.

15. The Passover and the Passion

Drama

Denny C. Wise

... ! Jesus: Peter, this night, before the cock crows, three times you will deny that you ever knew me. Peter: (Andrew stands with Peter.) I am Peter the Rock. This is my brother Andrew. We were just ignorant fishermen when we first met Jesus, but meeting him has changed our lives. I can ... when Mary here first told the disciples, did they believe her? Mary Magdalene: No, not one of them believed me at first! Thomas: So, as you can see, history has been very unkind to me. The fact is that I was the first to suggest ...

16. Maundy Thursday: Seeing Ourselves in the Disciples

Matthew 26:17-30

Sermon

Brett Blair

... prejudices that separate us from others. Certainly we can see a part of ourselves in Thomas. He was like the man from Missouri who announces everything with the words "show me." Like Thomas, we, too, long for proof, for something tangible that we can cling to when our ... we must look at his total message, even the parts that say: Love your enemy. Pray for those who persecute you. There is Andrew. It was he who brought his brother Simon Peter to Jesus, but never does he get the notoriety. He always lives under ...

17. Obedience Really Matters

Matthew 7:15-23

Sermon

Phil Thrailkill

... will read, “Warning! Reading this book with no intention of obeying it is hazardous to eternal life.” The medieval spiritual writer Thomas a Kempis put the same warning in the form of a prayer: “Let not thy Word, O Lord, become a judgement upon ... foundation; to hear and not do is sandy soil. You decide. Is that rain I smell? Is that thunder I hear? Say Andrew, where is your house built?” Everyone looked around; Jesus grinned and nodded. Responding to the destructiveness of tornado alley, a developer in ...

18. Sola Fide

1 Peter 1:3-9

Sermon

Dr. Ronald Love

... Galilee. Simon was married and the foundation of his home can still be seen in Israel today. When Simon and his brother Andrew were summoned by Jesus to be two of his twelve disciples they immediately left their fishing boats to become a part of ... those who followed in the days, weeks, months, years, and even centuries after these encounters with the risen Lord, as Jesus said to Thomas he says to us this morning, “blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” There will never be any ...

19. The Called Ones

Matthew 4:18-22

Sermon

Joe Pennel

... Our tendency is to brush off this story as being unrealistic. After all, not one person in this congregation is going to respond as Peter, Andrew, James, and John did. It is okay for them to be radical in their response. But, it is not okay for us. On the other ... Bartholomew, followed. According to church tradition, Bartholomew followed the call by carrying the Gospel to various countries, including India. Thomas, having been called, said to his fellow disciples, "Let us also go, that we may die with him." And ...

20. Fish Miracle

1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Isaiah 6:1-13, Luke 5:1-11

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

... v. 11) - Did Peter and his fishing partners walk off the job on the basis of one meeting with Jesus? It is not probable. Surely there were prior meetings. John tells us Andrew introduced Peter to Jesus. Matthew and Mark tell of the two sets of brothers with Jesus at the lake. Prior to Luke's account of Peter's call, we are told ... way to Bridewell. Promise me you will get there before nightfall." Their leader, Thomas Elwood, explained, "We have made a promise, we have given our word. Our word is our keeper!"

21. The Man From Galilee II: The Transformation Of His Call

Matthew 4:18-22

Sermon

Thomas A. Pilgrim

... to Galilee from the Jordan Valley, Jesus walked along the shore of the Sea of Galilee. There He saw two fishermen, Simon and Andrew. It is thought by some scholars that those two brothers had been followers of John the Baptist. If so, perhaps they were ... he would be willing to pose for one of those portraits. When he answered yes Kenneth Wyatt said to him, "From now on you are Thomas." I do not know what happened after that, who the truck driver was, or what this might have meant to him. But can you imagine ...

22. Monologues: Disciples Redeemed

John 20:10-18, John 20:19-23, John 20:24-31

Drama

Raymond I. Keffer

... on that cross, the indwelling God did not forsake me. I was comforted by Him on my journey into His kingdom." Thomas "I am Thomas, a pessimist, doubter, and unhappy person until Jesus changed my life. Following the death of Jesus, I was frightened and grieved ... as I walked through the valley of the shadow of death. Glory be to God for the life He gave me free of doubt." Andrew "I am Andrew, brother of Peter, a 'fisher of men.' I first was a follower of John the Baptist, until Christ called me to put down ...

23. Laborers Needed for the Harvest

Matthew 9:35-38, Matthew 10:1-42

Sermon

Dennis Kastens

... The men to whom he spoke had virtually no wealth, no social position, no prestige, no extraordinary talent; nevertheless they took our Lord at his word. When he said, "Go," they went! Tradition tells us that Peter died in Rome, John in Ephesus, Andrew in Greece, and Thomas in India. Virtually all of the disciples gave their lives carrying Christ’s mission to the ends of the earth. Even then the harvest was plentiful. Before the first century had lapsed, there were Christians in the Middle East, Asia Minor ...

24. Don't Be Afraid

Matthew 14:22-36

Sermon

King Duncan

... a mountain to pray. The Sea of Galilee is a large body of water, eight miles wide by thirteen miles long. Of the twelve disciples, Peter, Andrew, James and John were all fishermen. They knew the Sea of Galilee very well. They knew that, at this time of year (probably around mid-spring), the ... Schuster, Inc, 2007), pp. 176-177. 5. Robert J. Morgan, Preacher’s Sourcebook Creative Sermon Illustrations (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, Inc., 2007), p. 295. 6. John A. Boadus, A Commentary on The Gospel of Matthew ( ...

25. The Sound of a Mighty Wind

Acts 2:1-13

Sermon

King Duncan

... .’” Peter spoke and the crowd listened. Miraculous. But it wasn’t just Peter who was transformed. On this day Thomas the Doubter became Thomas the Dynamic. He later took the Gospel to India where he was martyred. Simon the Zealot whose name implies that ... felt unworthy to die as his Lord had died. (This occurred under the persecutions of the Emperor Nero in about 65-67 A.D.) Andrew died lashed to a cross rather than being nailed to it in order to prolong his suffering. James wanted a crown of glory; ...

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1. The Richest Hill On Earth

John 19:17-27

Sermon

Robert Allen

2. Eleven Plus One

Acts 2:1-13

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

3. Sermon In A Word

John 20:10-18, John 20:1-9

Drama

Jerry Eckert

4. Equipped for Our Calling

Matthew 9:35-10:8, (9-23)

Sermon

King Duncan & Angela Akers

5. The Saint Who Played Second Fiddle

John 1:35-42

Sermon

Donald B. Strobe

6. The Disciples' Tenebrae

Mark 12:13-17

Sermon

Jerry Eckert

7. The Twelve Apostles

Luke 6:12-16

Understanding Series

Craig A. Evans

8. Come and See

John 1:29-42

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

9. Jesus And The Disciples

Sermon

Jerry Eckert

10. Jesus And The Disciples

Mark 10:17-31

Sermon

Jerry Eckert

... the little boy from Kerioth. He rode down with Rabbi but was about the quietest one there. Then there were the bright ones who were really ready to speak up: Levi, Bartholomew, Mary, and Jesus, my friend's oldest boy. Then there were the jocks: Peter, Thomas, S mon, Andrew, and Philip. At least they enjoyed the long-muscle activities more than the others. And we had our share of goof-offs, James and John. Mary took responsibility for trying to keep them in line. Their father had paid for her and her boys to ...

11. A Zealot’s Greatest Battle

Drama