Sermons on Followers Not Fans:

Power Hungry

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 6, 2011

The power of God to live as Jesus’ followers is a blank check for good in a chaotic and dangerous world.

Bad things happen. Bad things happen to good people, and bad things happen to bad people. Bad things happen. Sometimes the cause is obvious: greed and hatred, poverty and ignorance, all cause suffering in greater or lesser degrees, and we can point to sin as the reason. But sometimes the deaths ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Honest Heart Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 27, 2011

Jesus had an honest heart and so must we, because we are his followers.

Introduction: A. Jim Harte sent me a story this week, and it is a perfect story to begin with. B. The story is told of a teacher who asked her elementary school students what their favorite animal was. 1. One little boy said, “Fried chicken.” a. The teacher said that he wasn't funny, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Christmas Checklist

Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 6, 2011

This sermon looks at items we as followers of Christ should have on our list this Christmas.

A CHRISTMAS CHECKLIST, … INTRODUCTION: I AM SURE YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH THE LYRICS, “HE’S MAKIN A LIST, CHECKIN IT TWICE, ….”. WELL THIS MORNING, I AM NOT LOOKING AT WHETHER WE/I HAVE BEEN NAUGHTY OR NICE THIS YEAR. RATHER, I WOULD LIKE TO SUGGEST A FEW ITEMS TO PUT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Falling Fortresses Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 25, 2018

Message 9 in our journey with Joshua into the Promised Land. This message follows the battle at Jericho.

Joshua Series #9 The Amazing Race to Rest & Reward “Falling Fortresses” Review The book of Joshua is all about the culmination of a promise made to Abraham hundreds of years previous. The journey up to this point in time is the subject of the first five books of the Old Testament. I. Purge the ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Moses Struck Out On A Rock Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 25, 2018

Moses not following specifically what God said ended in a severe consequence for him and Aaron!

We continue our study of the Book of Exodus as the Hebrews are freed from slavery in Egypt and headed to the Promised Land of Canaan. God called Moses as the key leader. Why study the Bible? We study the Bible to worship God by learning more about Him and about ourselves as we live life God has ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jun 22, 2014

Jesus paid the price for our lives. We must bear the Cost of Following Him.

The Cost of Discipleship-The price is what you pay initially- The Cost is what comes later. You pay a price for a piano & music lessons. The cost is the hours of practice and work and rehearsal. Jesus paid the price for our lives. We must bear the Cost of Following Him. “When Jesus calls a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: *other

Remember The Rules!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 9, 2014

Be it in games or in life, you win and you succeed when you follow the rules meticulously!

Remember the rules! Numbers 15:38 "Speak to the people of Israel, and tell them to make tassels on the corners of their garments throughout their generations, and to put a cord of blue on the tassel of each corner. 39 And it shall be a tassel for you to look at and remember all the commandments of ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 15:38-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Doctrinal Drift Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 13, 2013

We who follow Christ are to exhibit a godly response to doctrinal drift in these later days.

“The Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons, through the insincerity of liars whose consciences are seared, who forbid marriage and require abstinence from foods that God created to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Who Gave You This Authority?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 20, 2013

To show that we need to follow every human-instituted authority by GOD for our sake.

I. EXORDIUM: Who gave authority to JESUS? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to follow every human-instituted authority by GOD for our sake. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:28 (Amplified Bible) 11:28 And they kept saying to Him, By what [sort of] authority are You ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Gave You This Authority?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 21, 2013

To show that we need to follow every human-instituted authority by GOD for our sake.

I. EXORDIUM: Who gave authority to JESUS? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to follow every human-instituted authority by GOD for our sake. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:28 (Amplified Bible) 11:28 And they kept saying to Him, By what [sort of] authority are You ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Steps To Doing A New Thing With God Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 5, 2015

A sermon that follows Elisha from Gilgal to the Jordan and looks at a comparison between that and the Christian journey.

The theme that we have been following this year is God is doing a new thing. In the bible reading this morning we witness God doing a new thing in Israel as one Prophet – Elijah exits stage right and a new Prophey Elisha enters the scene. As Elisha picks up the mantle left for him by Elijah ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Saints Or Aint's Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 13, 2013

There is a time for the sheep and the goats to be divided. This happens when Jesus demands something of his followers.

Saints pr Aint's John 6:60-71 Introduction Last Week, we covered the conclusion of Jesus’ Bread of Life Sermon delivered at the synagogue at Capernaum. In it, the Jews were offended first by Jesus’ claim to have come down from heaven (God). They thought they knew where He came from. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-71

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Gotta Serve Somebody

Contributed by Jim Caswell on May 17, 2017

We all will have to serve somebody or something but as followers of Christ we serve Him.

Title: You Gotta Serve Somebody Place: BLCC Date: 9/18/16 Text: Luke 16.13 CT: We all will have to serve somebody or something but as followers of Christ we serve Him. [Screen 1] FAS: Wall Street Journal had this article in January of this year. There is, apparently, a stigma attached to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:3

Denomination: Christian Church

Rebuke The Wicked And Blessing Will Come

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 18, 2015

To show the mentality of the bible is rebuke the wicked, there's a blessing. Protect the wicked and curse will follow.

I. EXORDIUM: Have you been blessed by GOD for rebuking someone? Yes, many times. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the mentality of the bible is rebuke the wicked, there's a blessing. Protect the wicked and curse will follow. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 24:24-25 (Amplified ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walking On Water

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015

If you follow Jesus, there will be storms. • We need to be careful to make this clear to people.

Have you ever gotten a pop quiz? (ELAB) In todays text The disciples are about to get a pop quiz. John 6:16-21 • What we see is that have just been through an incredible day. • After sitting at the feet of Jesus and hearing Him teach the multitude, • They watched Him feed over ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21

Denomination: Christian Church