Sermons on Abiding Means To Follow:

A Fitting Memorial

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002

A communion message following September 11, 2001

A Time to Remember Scripture Reading: Luke 22:15-20     IT’S a painful question while thousands of victims remain buried in the rubble of the World Trade Towers, but it’s already being asked: What will take the place of the World Trade Center once the wreckage is cleared? Several ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You On The Lord's Side?

Contributed by Maurice Brown on Mar 14, 2001

The Importance of making a definite decision to follow Christ.

Introduction A. One of the Greatest Questions in the Bible is found in Ex.32 1. Asked by Moses when he came down from the Mountain with 10 commandments. 2. What he saw angered and infuriated him! And no wonder... 3. God’s People were worshipping a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:19-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Can The Lord Help Us In Times Of Affliction?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The following are some suggested responses to afflictions: 1.

The following are some suggested responses to afflictions: 1. Let the Lord take away the pain of your afflictions. Paul writes, "Who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we have received from God. For just as the sufferings of Christ flow ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Is Time To Choose

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 21, 2005

A call to get off the fence and follow the Lord.

Disclaimer: Concepts and source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledgethese sources whenever possible. IT’S TIME TO CHOOSE I KINGS 18:17-21 Introduction: IKings 18 gives us the familiar account of the Prophet Elijah as he stands ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Responding To The Call Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on May 1, 2007

The journey of following Jesus, who calls us...

Responding to the Call Epiphany 3 – January 22 Mark 1:14-20 † In the Name of Jesus † Grace and peace to you, from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Call of Bishop Cowther That day, as the slaves were packed into the Portuguese slave ship, they probably did not know that they would ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Recognition Factor

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 5, 2007

Love is the identifiable feature of the follower of Jesus Christ.

Title: The Recognition Factor Text: John 13:31-35 Thesis: Love is the identifiable feature of the follower of Christ. Introduction How do we recognize people? People have identifying features… • We recognize Jimmy Durante or Carl Malden when we see them because they have prominent noses. • We ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Attempting The Impossible

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 18, 2007

What to expect when obediently following Christ.

ATTEMPTING THE IMPOSSIBLE - Matthew 14:22-33 Give background So the disciples did what Jesus told them. They got into a boat and headed out across the lake. When they did, a storm caught them. The story is told of two hunters came across a bear so big that they dropped their rifles and ran ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Freaks

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Sep 1, 2003

Jesus followers might be seen as freaks today

Jesus Freaks How did it go yesterday? Let people share about acts of kindness done in Jesus name - lead into today’s text. Overlooked Cripple Background Acts 3 - Read vs. 1-10, 15-16 - why overlooked by Jesus? Now the party’s over - Acts 4:1-3 - 3K then 5K now enough is enough Acts of kindness ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-3, Acts 3:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Judas Iscariot: A Fraud

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Sep 7, 2003

To discuss the importance of following Christ for the right reasons

Judas Iscariot: A Fraud Matthew 26:14-16,20-25 Primary Purpose: To discuss the importance of following Christ for the right reasons. For a little over one a half years, I worked in the fraud department at Capital One credit cards. Part of my job was to detect fraudulent application, high ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-25, John 12:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

More Than Keeping Up Appearances

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 14, 2008

Jesus’ words to the disciples in the days following the Resurrection

MORE THAN KEEPING UP APPEARANCES John 20:19-21:19 Sunday, April 6, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Did you ever wonder where Jesus was when He wasn’t appearing to people after the Resurrection? My first guess is that He was in Paradise and would come and go from there. I conclude this because He ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Beware Bad Advice

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 17, 2005

A sermon outline that follows three men and their choices.

I. The man of God who allowed himself to be deceived. 1. He ADMITTED that the Lord told him not to eat or drink anything in the land. (Verses 9 & 17) (Luke 12:48 - "Unto whomsoever much is given of him shall much be required.") (See also James 4:17) 2. He ACCEPTED the prophet’s word on the matter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 13:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Want To Be Great For God

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jan 22, 2004

A challenging message to believers on the requirement of following Christ.

Do You Want to Be Great? Luke 9:23-26 Question: Do you want to be great? Do you want to be great for God? Reality: Do you remember after the resurrection when Jesus approached Peter after Peter had denied Him three times? Not that I or any one of you have consciously denied in this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Baptist

The King Is Coming Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 1, 2008

Following Christ involves ’being’ not just ’doing’.

Men seem to be wired to describe who we are in terms of our jogs. Women describe themselves in terms of relationships. These aren’t’ good or bad they simply are. In the song, Lose My Soul, Kirk Franklin questions this notion of our identity when he sings, "The paparazzi flashes and that they think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Nehemiah "Rebuilding The Walls" Chapter 2 Series

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Nov 29, 2015

Following Nehemiah's example will lead to church revitalization

Nehemiah “Rebuilding the Wall” Chapter 2 I. Nehemiah began preparations. (Vs. 1-16) A. Nehemiah made an appeal to the King B. Nehemiah surveyed the problem II. Nehemiah communicated the why. (v. 17) A. To relieve the distress of the nation B. To remove the reproach of the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Nehemiah - Rebuilding The Walls Chapters 2:18-4:6 Series

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Nov 29, 2015

Following Nehemiah's example will lead to church revitalization

Nehemiah - Rebuilding the Walls Chapters 2:18-4:6 Introduction: Illustration of “Not success but faithfulness” I. They discovered God’s will (v. 2:18) - Illustration of “The will of God” A. God’s hand was on them B. How God provided C. They decided to follow ...read more

Denomination: Baptist