Sermons on Followers Not Fans:

Heartsick

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 16, 2001

Dramatic monologue: pilgrim to Jerusalem observes behavior of priests, soldiers and disappointed follower at the crucifixion of Jesus.

Heartsick And the people stood by, watching; but the leaders scoffed at him, saying, "He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Messiah of God, his chosen one!" The soldiers also mocked him, coming up and offering him sour wine, and saying, "If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself!" ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:35-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Human Church Signs

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 17, 2001

What the lives of individual followers of Christ are saying about Christ and the church to the world around them.

Recently we were thinking about getting a new church sign. The old one doesn’t communicate well. It’s not only out of date, it just doesn’t stand out. The impression it makes doesn’t create curiosity and interest in our church to passers by. Made me think about our lives as believers in Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Make Any Turns

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Dec 13, 2001

Learn how some Christians have followed man instead of God and made the wrong turn.

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: DON’T MAKE ANY TURNS “For God so loved the world , that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew: An Unlikely Calling Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Sep 2, 2003

God calls on us to repent and follow Him. His grace is greater than our sins

Matthew: An Unlikely Calling Matthew 9:9-12 Primarily Purpose: God calls on us to repent and follow Him. When we look at the men that Jesus chose to follow Him. It is surprising that he didn’t go to Rome and preach before Caesar. He didn’t go to Athens and debate philosophy with the scholars ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Detour – Ther's A Muddy Road Ahead

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 16, 2006

The Word of God is just filled with warnings about the dangers on the road of life we choose to follow.

Our Web Site: cbcbedford.com ---------------------------- DETOUR – THER’S A MUDDY ROAD AHEAD" PROV. 14:12-16 When I was a boy (I guess I’m telling my age now), there was a popular song that had the title "Detour, there’s a muddy road ahead". There is some wonderful advice in the words of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Building God's House God's Way

Contributed by Harold Wilson on Jan 22, 2005

Small beginnings have great endings when we follow God’s building plan.

Ezra had his hands full with the awesome task of being the minister to a congregation of 42,360 people who returned from 70 years of bondage in Babylon. It was his task to rebuild the temple and restore the spiritual and moral values of the people. Ezra’s approach to this awesome task provides us ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 2:59-70

Denomination: Methodist

"Falling In Love With Jesus"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Sep 15, 2004

Christians are the "Bride of Christ". This message follows that theme, showing our relationship to Jesus, our Groom.

“Falling In Love With Jesus” INTRODUCTION: The theme of our Revival services several weeks ago was “Falling In Love With Jesus”. Today, I want to continue with this theme. Andy Cook touched on the subject of the Christian as the “Bride of Christ”. This concept has been churning in my heart and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Hearing God: Three Dynamics Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

Discussion of how we can know the will of God for our lives and follow God’s leading.

Hearing God: Three Dynamics Series: Hearing God #1 Romans 1:8-15[1] 8-21-05 About ten years ago Jeanie and I were at an International Foursquare Conference where we met an absolutely delightful couple named Howard and Vaneda Courtney. At that time I did not know the strategic role they had played ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-15

Denomination: Charismatic

The Responsibility Of Blessings

Contributed by Mark Baker on Apr 30, 2005

Obedience to God Word in our life and Gods promises of blessing. Blessings always follow obedience.

Ephesians 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, Blessings are not miracles. Miracles are temporary, just for you, and can occur in unbelief. Blessings keep us out of crisis, 2. Blessings are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:4-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Do We Really Want To Hear What God Has To Say?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 14, 2006

We must be willing to take risks if we are to follow God’s will and call on our lives.

“Do We Really Want To Hear What God Has To Say?” 1 Samuel 3:1-20 John 1:43-51 By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org In both our Gospel Lesson and our Old Testament Lesson for this morning we are confronted with the call of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

The Good Father Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Feb 13, 2006

WHAT IS A GOOD FATHER LIKE? HERE ARE SOME GOOD BIBLICAL SUGGESTIONS FOR ALL FATHERS TO FOLLOW.

THE GOOD FATHER TEXT- Proverbs 22:6 INTRODUCTION I told my Wednesday Night class that I have been preaching in Whitehouse for 5 years, and this is the 1st Father’s Day sermon that I have preached. The reason is I always take these 2 weeks in June for my vacation, but not this year. I hope you ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Ten Reasons For Keeping The Ten Commandments"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Mar 8, 2005

As a Christian nation, let us consider the following compeling ten reasons for keeping the Ten Commandments:

“Ten Reasons why we should keep the Ten Commandments” Introduction: The matter has been brought before our Supreme Court. Will we acknowledge our Creator? Will we honor God by observing this ten commandments? As a Christian nation, let me give the following compeling ten reasons for keeping ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Was On A Mission

Contributed by Jim Miller on Nov 4, 2003

Jesus going away did not mean the end of the mission to which his followers were called

John 14:8-17 Clip from Mission Impossible 2 at beginning where he accepts the mission. Remember Jesus spending his last night with disciples before the crucifixion: already told them he’s going away, after three years the time is coming when he won’t be with them anymore. Understandably upset by ...read more

Scripture: John 14:8-17

Denomination: Brethren

"Turn Headlights On: Traveling In His Light" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 27, 2003

Following Jesus requires Walking in His Light by getting the darkness and sin our of our lives.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches April 27, 2003 “Turn Headlights On: Traveling in the Light” I John 1:1-2:2 INTRODUCTION: Throughout the weeks of Lent leading up to Easter we examined our lives through a series of familiar road signs. Today is the last of our series entitled, “Turn Headlights ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Everybody Wants To Go To Heaven But Nobody Wants To Die

Contributed by Dan Cale on Oct 4, 2004

This sermon investigates the idea of carrying a cross if we are to follow Jesus. Also the hope of eternal life.

Everybody Wants to Go To Heaven But Nobody Wants to Die Luke 9:18-27 How many of you here this morning want to go to heaven? How many of you are enamored with the idea of dying. The truth is that heaven is a wonderful place ¡V people are just dying to get in. Tell me why you want to go to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-27

Denomination: *other