Sermons on Exceptional Followers:

One Direction

Contributed by Paul Foster on Dec 26, 2014

Making a choice about our direction in life

Introduction Life is full of choices. [Share some they came up with while discussing the question “What choices do we have to make in life?”). Often (though not always) we put a lot of thought into the choices we make. But what happens when we don't think about our choices? What happens ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Anglican

The Road To Victory

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Nov 7, 2014

A perspective on Mark 8: 31-38. St. Mark points out in his Gospel that there is another way to glory and that is the way of Christ. Therefore, what does the ‘way of Christ’ mean, and what does being a disciple mean ?

Mark 8: 31-38 The Road To Victory Nobody enjoys the pain of losing. We long for glory and the freedom from being a plain person living a plain life. As a result we all strive to align ourselves with winners or at least potential winners. We are willing to give praise and support to winners. In ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Go Fish

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 6, 2012

When we understand Jesus words, we will know that the Christian Church is the worlds largest fishing society. Our commission by Christ is to Go Fish! Redone January 2018

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: Jonah 3:1-5,10; Psalm 62:6-14; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 and Mark 1:14-20. Today's Gospel Text ... Begins... by marking a transition ... from the ministry of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Anglican

Great Things God Wants Us To See Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 13, 2019

Those Greeks wanted to see the greatest thing anybody can ever see. They wanted to see Jesus! And God wants us to see some great things in their story: 1. The essential desires (vs. 17-22). 2. The essential deaths (vs. 23-25). 3. The essential devotion (vs. 26).

Great Things God Wants Us to See The Gospel of John John 12:17-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 24, 2017 (Revised December 13, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 12:12. Last week, we looked at the Lord's triumphal entry into Jerusalem on the first Palm ...read more

Scripture: John 12:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Dines With Sinners Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 19, 2023

Jesus showed mercy to lepers, prostitutes, adulterers and associated with people society treated as people to be avoided. Jesus sought out those who were down and out. When they met Jesus, their lives were transformed.

There is something very gratifying about being accepted by people of high social status. If I am ever with someone with high social standing or if they have lots of clout, I am right away taken in. If my friends could see me now, I am thinking. I am easily starstruck by anyone with even a little ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Second Covenant With Mankind Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 3, 2023

Today, we’ve been given a promise of eternal life through Jesus, God’s redeemer, but know this: even in the days of Noah humanity was redeemed for God’s glory & for His pleasure. We are offered the opportunity to be a part of it IF we will choose to follow God's calling.

Alpha and Omega, Part 14 God’s Second Covenant with Mankind Genesis 9:1-17 Introduction - 2023 has been led with “one purpose”: To know there is a God! -- Continuing our series, “Alpha and Omega”; examining the beginning to the end - Last week (Gen 7 & 8) we saw three ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:1-17, Hebrews 9:12, John 3:16-18, Matthew 5:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let The Journey Begin Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on May 19, 2022

Our journey towards a deeper and closer relationship with God is not something that just happens. We don’t just passively float through life and hope that we end up somewhere wonderful or nice. We have to be intentional and we have to be engaged in the process.

How many of you have just woke up one day, got in your car, went to the airport and randomly bought a ticket to a place you never heard of? Or just got in your car and drove to a random city? None of you, I would suspect. When you go on a trip or a vacation, you picked a certain place to go and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:3, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Responding Means Submitting To God – Ruth, Part 5 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 7, 2022

When you are given direction to move and follow God, are you willing to step out and trust even though you have NO IDEA where the future will lead? Said differently, are we willing to give up our preferences and wants to follow Jesus?

“Responding means Submitting to God” – Ruth, Part 5 Ruth Sermon Series, Part 5 Ruth 3:1-9 Cookout today, ALL invited … you got to eat!! Introduction - So, let’s sum up the first four sermons very quickly with three ideas: - “Sometimes when you abandon God, your life has disastrous ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-9, Ezekiel 16:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Boaz Accepts Ruth’s Offer – Ruth, Part 6 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 21, 2022

If God would desire to remove our obstacle of sin through the death of Jesus … what more are you waiting for Him to do for you to respond? How much more like Ruth, responding to the unknown, can you be?

“Boaz accepts Ruth’s Offer” – Ruth, Part 6 Ruth Sermon Series, Part 6 Ruth 3:10-18 Introduction - So, let’s sum up this series: - “Sometimes when you abandon God, your life has disastrous consequences; but God is STILL faithful … even when we aren’t!” - The focus of the book is NOT the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:10-18, Hosea 6:1-6, Deuteronomy 25:5-6, Isaiah 53:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Never-Ending Adventure Sermon Ii: Jesus Teaches Us Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 29, 2020

Folks who truly accept Jesus as Savior and go on to become mature disciples of Christ as Lord listen and learn then live accordingly.

THE CHRISTIAN’S NEVER-ENDING ADVENTURE Jesus Teaches Us – Mark 4:1-9 Heard about a fella who thought his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-9

God’s Power Of Love Is Forgiveness - Christmas

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Dec 5, 2021

Its easy to forget what Christmas is all about as we are so wound up in its secular meaning and activity. As we celebrate this wonderful gift of God's love for us in His incarnation we must try and follow His wonderful example.

God’s power of love is forgiveness - Christmas Christmas and family go together, families meet together and enjoy the festivities, enjoy the food and drink, enjoy the company and love for each other. Christmas is all about reconciliation putting aside family disputes as love is the name of the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

God Will Help Us Live In Victory Over Sin! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 30, 2020

How can we live in victory over sin? 1. We need the facts about our sin (Rom 7:21-24). 2. We need faith in our Savior (Rom 7:24-8:3). 3. We need to follow God's Spirit (Rom 8:3-6).

God Will Help Us Live in Victory over Sin! The Book of Romans Romans 7:21-25, Romans 8:1-6 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 10, 2016 (Revised December 30, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Romans 7:21. Last time in this chapter, God's Word spoke to us about ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:21-25, Romans 8:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Our Divine Deliverer! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 18, 2021

Here God gives us some important lessons... 1. About demonic spirits (vs. 1-10). 2. About our divine Savior (vs. 8-13). 3. About deceived sinners (vs. 14-17). 4. About the delivered saint (vs. 18-20).

Jesus Is Our Divine Deliverer! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 8:28-34, Mark 5:1-20, Luke 8:26-39 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared August 18, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Today we are going to look at one of the most drastic and devastating examples of demon possession found in the Bible. Thankfully, it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:28-34, Mark 5:1-20, Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

A State Of Being Which Gives Rise To Activity

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 18, 2016

A Christian perspective on Torah.

A STATE OF BEING WHICH GIVES RISE TO ACTIVITY. Psalm 119:1-8. We begin our study of the selected passage with the observation that the word for “blessed” is not a verb, but a noun. It is a state of being, not an activity. We are “blessed” not because “we walk in the law of the LORD”; but rather ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dare To Be Strange And Live Differently Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 11, 2019

As servants of God we are called to be different, this sermon encourages you to dare to be strange and live differently!

Do you ever feel like you don’t quite fit in with the people around you? Do your values and lifestyle seem to be a little different from the people at work, your neighbours, or even your own family? Our preaching theme for this year is Dare to be Different and it is a theme that will cause each of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:19, Hebrews 11:13, Acts 1:8, 1 Peter 1:17, Psalm 119:17-19, 1 Thessalonians 5:4-11, Matthew 24:42, Matthew 25:13, 1 Thessalonians 5:14-22, Acts 1:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal