Sermons on Followers Not Fans:

The Power Of Commitment

Contributed by Peter Toy on Apr 17, 2018

The introductory sermon on a series on the book of Ruth. The outline is: 1. Follow God, not food. 2. Don’t blame God for our bad choices. 3. Our life can change lives. 4. When we commit ourselves to God, He commits Himself to us.

The Beauty of Commitment - Ruth 1:1-22 BTBC - April 21, 2013 There is power in commitment. Let me show you a short video clip from the movie, “The Fellowship of the Rings” (show video). What did you think of Sam when you saw that video clip? Weren’t you impressed? Didn’t you wish you had a friend ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Hear His Voice?

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Apr 22, 2021

Christ is The Good Shepherd, how do we understand the scripture and its significance in our lives?

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. I love and despair at early mornings at this time of the year, I love them because when we head out for our early morning run, there is a fresh chill in the air, and there is a renewed sense of newness and hope as we head off up Calderbrook on ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Anglican

The Christian Faith Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on May 1, 2021

To be a Christian is to belong to Christ; to whole-heartedly submit yourself by faith into the will of the Father. To be a Christian is to belong to Christ’s family.

The Christian Faith “For a whole year they assembled with the church and taught a great many people. And the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.” - Acts 11:26 In the earliest days of the Christian movement, the followers of Jesus were not called Christians. They were called ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Breakthrough

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Dec 16, 2016

The wise, still today, recognize and receive God’s breakthrough into our world and react to it by worship and sacrificial love for one another.

Title: The Breakthrough Date: 12/18/16 Place: BLCC Text: Matthew 2.1-12; John 1.9-12 CT: The wise recognize and receive God’s breakthrough into our world. [Screen 1] FAS: A 2016 episode on NPR's "StoryCorps" interviewed Francois Clemmons, who played the role of friendly Officer Clemmons on Mr. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Matthew 1:9

Denomination: Christian Church

Jesus The Hope Of All Creation

Contributed by Trevor Chuma on Jan 5, 2018

loving Jesus

Jesus is the crown of heaven, and the joy of the whole earth. Everything in the universe revolves around Him. He’s the embodiment and fullest revelation of God’s love! The Father has expressed Himself and His love in Jesus. There’s no better way for the Father to prove His love and manifest Himself ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

The Great Adventure

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 5, 2018

Jesus calls us to take the Great Adventure when He says "Follow Me!" But will we follow Him?

The Great Adventure Matthew 4:18-25 January 7, 2017 In his book, The Island of Lost Maps, author Miles Harvey shared something I think many of us can relate to. He wrote ~ In my 30's I spent a great deal of time at the Kopi [a travelers' café in Chicago] whose walls were adorned with masks from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Adventure Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 13, 2018

Christ calls us to follow Him on the Great Adventure in life.

The Great Adventure Matthew 4:18-25 January 7, 2017 In his book, The Island of Lost Maps, author Miles Harvey shared something I think many of us can relate to. He wrote ~ In my 30's I spent a great deal of time at the Kopi [a travelers' café in Chicago] whose walls were adorned with masks from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Read The Owner Manual

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Jul 4, 2019

THE MANUAL IS A BOOK OF INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO USE AND CARE FOR THE PRODUCT YOU HAVE PURCHASE IN OTHER WORDS IF YOU BUY A CAR IN THE GLOVE BOX THERES A MANUAL TO TELL YOU EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THAT CAR

Isaiah 34:16 (CLUASE A ) 16  Seek out of the book of the Lord and read: VERY BRIEFLY I WANT TO REASON WITH YOU ON THE THOUGHT READ THE OWNER MANUAL MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS I BELIEVE EACH OF YOU WILL AGREE WITH ME THAT EVERYTHING YOU BUY COMES WITH A MANUAL AND THE MANUAL IS A BOOK OF ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 34:16

Denomination: Baptist

Lacking

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 7, 2021

What is it that we seek because we know we are lacking?

Lacking – Mark 10: 17 - 31 Intro: Have you ever left home for a long trip with a funny feeling that you’ve forgotten something? You don’t know what it was, but you just have this nagging feeling. A man tells the story that every time his family drove off on vacation, his mom would ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Call: Come By Pastor John Mateos Ong

Contributed by John Ong on Nov 16, 2017

God offers us a great banquet that sometimes we doubted for being too good to be true, but we can prove to ourselves that our Lord’s offer is far more than what we thought if we only surrender to him and accept His calling.

Many of us have been blinded by unnecessary things that life itself offers. Prestigious car, jewelry, and a feast of delicious food are just some of what we believe are the best things to receive and attain in our lives. And because of these unnecessary things that we tend to value, we have ignored ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Amazement To Faith - Mark 9:14-29 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 26, 2023

The best thing that can ever happen to you is for something to strengthen your faith. Amazement is not the same thing as faith, but this message will show you how to turn amazement into faith when you see or read about marvelous things God has done.

Mark 9:14 When they came to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and the teachers of the law arguing with them. 15 As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were overwhelmed with wonder and ran to greet him. 16 "What are you arguing with them about?" he asked. 17 A man ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29, Matthew 17:14-23, Luke 9:37-45

Moses - Learning From Elderly Believers Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 5, 2024

If you are going to do big tasks for God, you will need big patience and faith in Him.

“By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden three months by his parents, because … they were not afraid of the king’s command. By faith Moses … refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter, choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-29

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis Chapter Twenty-Six Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jun 10, 2023

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Twenty-Six. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that there is a famine in the land and God instructs Isaac not to go to Egypt: Isaac goes to Gerar instead and starts digging wells. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 26 Isaac, by God's command, sojourns in Gerar. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The First Disciples Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Jun 19, 2023

As Jesus begins his ministry, he calls out several men to follow him. This sermon considers the first disciples that Jesus calls.

We all like to follow someone at various times in our lives. We may be motivated by curiosity, fear, ambition, knowledge, information. Sometimes our following is a simple and non-committed social media follow - we might just want to be in the know. Other times our following results in a certain ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Baptist

The Call To True Discipleship Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 12, 2023

Discipleship is the life that Jesus calls those who truly believe in Him to follow.

The Call to True Discipleship Discipleship is the life that Jesus calls those who truly believe in Him to follow. Accepting the personal call of Christ to discipleship should shape and define our daily life and practice. We cannot fully love our Lord and develop our knowledge and understanding of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19, Matthew 4:18

Denomination: Pentecostal