Sermons on Followers Not Fans:

Being Who God Created Me To Be Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 25, 2014

How to know and follow God's will for my life.

A middle-aged farmer wanted to be a preacher for years, but wasn't sure if it was God's will. One day, while he was working in the field, he decided to rest under a tree. As he looked up into the sky he saw that the clouds seemed to form into the letters P and C. As he thought about it, he realized ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

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

Nehemiah - Rebuilding The Wall Chapter 5 Series

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Nov 29, 2015

Following Nehemiah's example will lead to church revitalization

Nehemiah - Rebuilding the Wall Chapter 5 I. The New Opposition – Internal Difficulties. (vs. 5-11) - Poverty - Famine - Heavy Taxation - Families disrupted - Heavy Interest on Loans - Internal Discord II. The Resolution (vs. 12-13) - Confession - Repentance - Commitment III. The ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Rebuilding The Walls Nehemiah Chapter 6:1-16 Series

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Nov 29, 2015

Following Nehemiah's example will lead to church revitalization

Rebuilding the Walls Nehemiah Chapter 6:1-16 Introduction: Satan often will oppose the work of God by attacking His leaders. *Note-Do not forget this wall building was the will of God! I. The Physical Assassination Plot. (vs.1-4) A. They tried to draw him away from his work. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Rebuilding The Walls Nehemiah 7-8 Series

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Nov 29, 2015

Following Nehemiah's example will lead to church revitalization

Rebuilding the Walls Nehemiah 7-8 Introduction: Illustration “Visitation from God” I. Leadership needs to be faithful. (Vs. 1-2) - (1Co_4:2 Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful.) - Jesus said the faithful servant will be blessed (Matthew 25:21; 24:46; ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Rebuilding The Walls Nehemiah 9-13 “repentance Begins” Series

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Nov 29, 2015

Following Nehemiah's example will lead to church revitalization

Rebuilding the Walls Nehemiah 9-13 “Repentance Begins” I. They recognized who God is. (Vs. 9:1-15) II. Admission of past sins. (9:16-10:28) III. Repentance in action. (10:29-12:47) IV. Committed to obedience and Holy Living. (13:1-31) Conclusion: Grace Applied Document ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Core Character Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Nov 9, 2013

The Love of Christ-followers represents the Love of the Savior.

The Core Character of the Church Romans 12:9 “Perhaps you've seen this Peanuts cartoon: Linus announces to his cranky sister, Lucy, that he's going to be a doctor. "You, a doctor?" she asks. "How can you be a doctor? You don't love mankind." Linus replies, "I do too love mankind. It's ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Way, The Truth, And The Life

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 7, 2013

Following Jesus in keeping the new commandment of love.

THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE. John 13:31-14:11. The sixth significant “I am” saying of Jesus in John’s Gospel is “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no one comes to the Father but by me” (John 14:6). Before we come to look more closely at the content of this remarkable verse, let us ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-11, John 13:31-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Who Exalts God Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 9, 2012

We are selfless followers of a self-centered God

The God Who Exalts God “We are selfless followers of a self-centered God.” Ezekiel 36:22-23 (p. 614) March 18, 2012 Introduction: “Therefore say to the House of Israel, this is what the sovereign Lord says, “It is not for your sake O house of Israel, that I am going ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Suffering For Jesus

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 1, 2013

All followers of Jesus WILL suffer for His sake.

Suffering for Jesus April 28, 2013 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: All followers of Jesus WILL suffer for His sake. Focus Passage: 1 Peter 4:12-19 Supplemental Passage: For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

"Jesus, Barabbas And Pilate" Series

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 6, 2013

A sermon about Peer Pressure and following Christ.

Mark 15:1-15 "24 Hours that Changed the World: Jesus, Barabbas, and Pilate" Have you ever thought you had something in common with birds and termites? Well, market research experts argue that we do have something in common with birds and termites. Because, without even knowing it, we're often ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15

Denomination: United Methodist

Jeanette's Funeral

Contributed by Gregory Baytopp on Mar 4, 2011

The Funeral of a dearly loved friend and follower of Christ

Jesus said "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Slackers And A Christian Work Ethic

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 14, 2010

Followers of Christ are to be hard-working and self-sufficient.

Title: Slackers and a Christian Work Ethic Text: II Thessalonians 3:6-13 Thesis: Followers of Christ are to be hard-working and self-sufficient. Introduction Some men were overheard chatting around the table at a local restaurant about retirement. One of the men, a guy who looked to be in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Desires For Jesus (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Ric Veal on Jun 4, 2011

Following Christ in His last days on earth.

The Desire For Jesus (P2) Matthew 26:7-16 Introduction (26:1-2) I. The Demoniac and their Hatred (26:3-5) Their nature II. The Devotion that brought Honor (26:6-13) A. The Lord and His Worth (26:6) B. Lazarus and his Witness - John 12:1, 9-11 C. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:7-16

Denomination: Baptist