Sermons on Do Not Follow:

Easter - They Didn't Understand

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001

In amazement, we wonder, "What's the matter with them? Were they hard of hearing? Why didn't they get the message? Why didn't they understand?" I think there are several answers to that question.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2015) A. The ability to make intelligent & correct decisions is one of the great secrets of successful Christian living. ILL. Even if you aren't a sports fan I think you'll appreciate this story about a college ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:31-34, 1 Corinthians 1:23-24, Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fear Not! (Revised April 2024)

Contributed by Brian B on Aug 9, 2016

A straight forward message shared from the three points laid out so clearly in verse 1. Fear not because God has called you by name! Fear not because God has redeemed you! Fear not because You belong to God!

Fear Not! (Revised April 2024) Isaiah 43:1New King James Version (NKJV) The Redeemer of Israel 43 But now, thus says the LORD, who created you, O Jacob, And He who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine. Introduce… This ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Should I Do When Others Do Not Respect My Personal Freedoms In Christ?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Do not let other people squeeze you into their mold through man made rules, regulations and restrictions. Paul wrote, "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery."

Biblical solutions for the problems people face with personal freedoms? Illustration: Dr. Henry Cloud’s most popular book Boundaries, teaches Christian how they can successfully set up borders that will shield them from being overwhelmed by abusive people, difficult circumstances or personal ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Onward, Christian Soldier"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jun 7, 2011

The Christian soldier is not born into it - he must enlist. leave the old world, live up to the new standards and learn and do his new job.

“Onward, Christian Soldier!” June 12, 2011 Ephesians 6:11-16 “Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-16

Denomination: Holiness

Nehemiah Chapter 1 Series

Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Sep 15, 2012

In the pages of the OT is the journal of a man who stands as person with vision who rebuilt what was broken. His name is Nehemiah. The name means “the Lord’s comfort.” Vision gives significance to the otherwise meaningless details of our lives. It’s not a

THIS AM WE BEGIN OUR STUDY OF THE BOOK OF NEHEMIAH.EZRA & NEHEMIAH ARE 1 BOOK IN THE HEBREW BIBLE.THERE ARE 3 OT BOOKS- EZRA, NEHEMIAH, ESTHER- WHICH BELONG TOGETHER. THE BACKGROUND OF THE ISRAELITES IN BABYLON- HOW/WHY THEY WERE SENT THERE-GOD SPOKE THRU THE PROPHET JEREMIAH- AND MANY OTHERS- BUT ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

My Month Of Dominion

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Aug 19, 2020

With great delight I welcome you to the month of August, our Month of Dominion. I thank God who has kept us from Coronavirus and global death.

My Month of Dominion Pastor Amos Dada PhD; P. Eng With great delight I welcome you to the month of August, our Month of Dominion. I thank God who has kept us from Coronavirus and global death. Interestingly, to show how critical and important the issue of dominion is, God during the first creation ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:28, Mark 16:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Confidence In The Holy Ghost

Contributed by Michael Sanes on Oct 15, 2003

We can have confidence in the Holy Ghost, and when we do it will be evidenced by the following three facts.

Confidence in the Holy Ghost Text John 14:12 Intro: The Christian should always be ready to give an answer as to what he believes in and why. Christians for far to long have been walking on eggshells, worried that one is going to break any moment. Illus: Peter said: “Be ready always to give ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12

Denomination: Church Of God

Three Simple Rules (1) Series

Contributed by O. K. Neal on Jan 25, 2010

Following Wesley’s three simple rules rather than 615+ laws. First, do no harm.

Three Simple Rules (1) Matt 22:37-40 Excerpts taken from the talk (and book) of Bishop Rueben P. Job by the same title Today we begin a three part series on “Beginning a New Life” We all begin each New Year by planning to do things differently than we did last year Some of us make a long ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wanna Be Christians

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 30, 2007

Three people think they wanna be a follower of Jesus; but, only when it is convenient for them to do so.

Luke 9: 51 – 62 Wanna Be Followers Intro: Sinclair Lewis, the great 20th century writer was once scheduled to a give an hour-long speech about writing to a group of college students who planned to be writers. Lewis stepped to the podium and asked a question: “How many of you want to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Hardest Thing Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

What do you as a follower of Jesus Christ when someone close to you has hurt you?

The Hardest Thing You’ll Ever Do Philemon What do you do when the person closest to you has betrayed and hurt you? I had a friend in college with whom I reconnected after I moved back from seminary. Let’s call her Jane. She had a whirlwind romance and after just six months, got married. ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Methodist

Re-Examining Our Practice Of Christianity Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 28, 2024

Follow the commands of the Lord. Do not add or subtract from it, but keep the commands of the Lord your God

The majority of Ghanaians, around sixty percent, claim to be Christian. In a few months, we will be voting to elect a new president and new members of parliament. The campaign has already started and we are being told that not all that we hear is really the truth. Are Christians not ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-27, Deuteronomy 4:1-9, Mark 7:9-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Iserve - This Is What Christ Wants Us To Do

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Oct 1, 2007

Serving others - that is where our faith goes into action.

iTruths – iServe Serving others. That is where our faith goes into action. This is where we take what we believe, take the love of Christ that is within us, and affect others with it. This is what Christ wants us to do. We continue our iTruths: Life Lessons for the iPod Generation series. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:26

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When We Are Afraid Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Oct 17, 2024

Psalm 27 teaches us that when fear overwhelms, like David, we should turn to the Lord as our light and salvation, trusting Him as our stronghold even in the darkest times. By focusing on God’s strength rather than our circumstances, we can overcome fear with faith.

What to Do When We Are Afraid! Psalm 27 Introduction: Psalm 27 = is both uplifting and powerful – speaks to the struggles of the heart. David = the human penman… on the see/saw of life… up one moment and down the next… experiencing that tug of war of the heart… as he vacillates between fear ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Safe Zone Series

Contributed by Kyle Idleman on Sep 27, 2010

A sermon in a series about how God directs His people and warns them against sin. This manuscript including a question-and-answer session on the topic between Dave Stone and Kyle Idleman of Southeast Christian Church.

Kyle: The question in this series is a very personal one: Is God trying to warn you? Is He trying to get your attention and call you to make some changes, to get some help, to take some action now…right now…before it’s too late down the road? One of the things we’re seeing ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Know What To Do When You Don’t Know What To Do Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Apr 6, 2010

Wisdom is not only your calling – it is your gift.

How To Know What To Do - When You Don’t Know What To Do Series on Wisdom - #2 OPEN: So last week we started a discussion on the topic of wisdom, which we are going to continue this morning. How many of you remember anything from what we said last week? (how many of you remember what you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible