Sermons on Followers:

Lent Homily

Contributed by Z. M. D. Mcgregor on Feb 23, 2015

The following is a 15 minute homily delivered on Feb. 18, 2015, Ash Wednesday at the Church Without Walls, Houston, TX, in the kickoff observance of Lent.

Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. (Rom 12:1 NAU) I. Reflection: The Christ in Action Our symptoms revealed it. The diagnosis defined it. From vain thoughts to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

You Know It's A Good Sign When... Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 27, 2015

This is the 9th sermon in the series "Rebuilding". No matter what is happening around you, when you are following God's will, things will be good for you.

Series: Rebuilding [#9] YOU KNOW IT’S A GOOD SIGN WHEN… Nehemiah 8:1-18 Introduction: I was talking to a friend about his pastor and he said that he was a great pastor; but was really “long winded”. I asked him how long his pastor preached, (thinking that he was ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

What We Can Learn From The Wise Men

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Dec 15, 2016

The wise men saw the light and followed it until they came to Jesus where they were never the same again. If we are wise, we will seek the Lord.

THE WISE WILL ALWAYS SEEK HIM INTRODUCTION: We are starting today a new series on the relevance of the Christmas story to our lives. We will start with the story of the three wise men in search for the baby Jesus in Matthew 2. Do you know that the Bible is a book filled with many examples of wisdom ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

A Clean Start Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 7, 2017

Deal with sin WITH God and not apart from Him. Take responsibility for your sin. This sermon is part 1 of 2 parts. The sermon following this is The Recovery.

We are going to talk about a common experience today, and how to deal with it. • Since Adam and Eve, man has been reliving this problem countless times. And many still do not know how to deal with it. • What to do when we sin against God? Let’s read 2 Samuel 12:1-13. David sinned big time. He ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Coming Off The Mountain Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 4, 2017

If we want to share in the glory above, we must follow Him into sufferings below. The glory on the mountain helps us deal with the garbage in the valley.

Coming Off the Mountain Mark 9:14-29 February 4-5, 2017 Rev. Brian Bill Beth and I are coming off a mountaintop experience as we just returned from a week in Virginia to see Jamie and Lydia, our son-in-law and daughter, who just happen to be the parents of our grandson Philip, or as he’s more ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

Rejecting Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 14, 2017

He did not teach what they wanted to hear so many left Him. WE have to decide if we are going to follow the authentic Jesus

INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • Today as we continue with our Great Complaints series, we are going to hit on a subject that we all face as we strive to follow Jesus. • The text today offers us important insights concerning our walk with as well as the pressure we face today to modify the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:23-69

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Other Horsemen Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Nov 2, 2012

In Revelations chapter six thw first horsemen is the antichrist, but following him there are three other horsemen that are used to eliminate this false peace he establishes.

The Horsemen Revelations 6:3-8 At the opening of first seal which begins a series of 7 judgments upon the earth. The first begins with the antichrist riding on a white horse and his establishing a false peace. See: Daniel 9:27 He shall confirm the covenant with many for one week and in the midst ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

C.s.i.: Critical Spiritual Investigation

Contributed by Brandon Park on May 18, 2006

What Evidence are You Leaving Behind as a Follower of Christ? If you were accused and on trial for being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you?

CSI: Critical Spiritual Investigation What Evidence Are You Leaving Behind As A Follower of Christ? INTRO: - ILLUS: William A Hamm, Jr., was leaving his office in Minneapolis on a summer evening in 1933 when he was grabbed by four men and shoved into a car. That kidnapping was solved a few months ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fly High - Acts Part 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 1, 2006

The book of Acts was written to show what God can do with people who are filled with the Holy Spirit and devoted to following and serving the Lord Jesus.

Acts – part 2 “Fly High (cont.)” On the lighter side of life: On Fire! During a recent city wide church meeting, a secretary rushed in shouting, "The building is on fire!" The Methodists gathered in the corner and prayed. The Baptists cried, "Where is the water?" The Quakers quietly praised ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Priority Of Concern Series

Contributed by Wayne Mock on Feb 4, 2011

People can have many priorities. Jesus expects His followers to have priorities based on His value system, not the value system of the world.

There are many things in life about which we can be concerned. We can be concerned about the weather – when will it be warmer? We can be concerned about the economy – especially if we are being directly affected by the recession. One’s health is also a matter of concern to many people. This ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Calling Of Levi

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 6, 2011

Jesus calls Levi (Matthew) to follow him! (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Ill: • Many of you know I have been taking school assemblies all week • At Perin’s School in Alresford, Hants UK. • It’s been great to have between 200 and 300 young people in the sports hall; • And to give them a Christian perspective on a particular ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Brethren

Receive The Holy Ghost In 2011

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Dec 31, 2010

This sermon reveals the power of God, if you want the power of God. This is the way to get it. Follow him to the end of your search when you

Acts1:8 Most people think that the Holy Ghost is received by lying on of hands, and this is true, but I want to talk to you from my very own experience: about the day I received the Holy Ghost. When I graduated from Nathaniel Bedford Forrest in the year of 1987, l was raised to be a good kid. A ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Shall I Do With Jesus Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 13, 2014

The question asked by Pilate is one that each of us face every day of our life as a believer in Christ. This determines whether or not we will FOLLOW Christ

What Shall I do with Jesus? Matthew 27:22-26 • Important questions for life are found all through God’s word. These questions have eternal consequences for each one of us and deserve our attention. (TEXT CALL) • Nothing is worse than injustice. Over the last several years we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Effective Evangelism

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jul 3, 2012

Certain principles has to be followed to be effective in evangelism. All that the soul winner needs is to be consistent in preaching while trusting the Lord to touch the heart of the hearers.

EFFECTIVE EVANGELISM STUDY TEXT: Luke 8: 4-15 And a great crowd coming together, and those in each city coming to Him, He spoke by a parable: Luk 8:5 A sower went out to sow his seed. And as he sowed, the one fell by the roadside and was trampled; and the birds of the air devoured it. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Words Matter!

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 9, 2020

The following sermon is going to show that the best way to handle the deceptive words of a fallen world is to seek God’s protection as outlined in His Word!

Does Words Matter? Psalms 12 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Being the primary method of communication words are extremely powerful and can be used to invoke a spectrum of feelings ranging from love, joy, and happiness to anger, disgust, fear, and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist