Sermons on Followers:

No Condemnation: Living Free While Following Jesus - Romans 8:1 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 23, 2026

But Romans 8:1 may be the most life-altering sentence ever written for a human soul. Follow Jesus—not from fear of judgment, but from the joy of freedom.

No Condemnation: Living Free While Following Jesus - Romans 8:1 (NLT) Introduction: A Verdict That Changes Everything Church, there are words that alter the course of a life. “You’re fired.” “It’s malignant.” “I do.” But Romans 8:1 may be the most life-altering sentence ever written for a human ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4, Romans 7:24-25, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Colossians 2:13-14, John 8:10-11, Romans 10:9, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Following The Triune God - Why The Trinity Matters For Every Disciple Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 30, 2026

We live in a world that says, “All faiths are basically the same.” Same God. Same destination. Different paths. But Jesus never spoke like that. The most important question in discipleship is not How sincere are you? It is this: Who is the God you are following?

FOLLOWING THE TRIUNE GOD Why the Trinity Matters for Every Disciple of Jesus INTRODUCTION: WHY THIS MATTERS MORE THAN WE THINK Church, we live in a world that says, “All faiths are basically the same.” Same God. Same destination. Different paths. But Jesus never spoke like that. The most ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4, Matthew 28:18-20, 1 Corinthians 8:6, Ephesians 1:4-5, John 1:1, John 1:14, Colossians 2:9, Acts 5:3-4, John 3:5-6, Acts 4:12, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Romans 10:9, 2 Corinthians 13:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Whole Duty Of Man: Following Jesus When Everything Else Fades Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 23, 2026

We live in a world of endless noise. Notifications never stop. Opinions multiply. Success is measured by followers, finances, and fame. Yet beneath all the noise lies a quiet, unsettling question: What actually matters when life is over?

The Whole Duty of Man: Following Jesus When Everything Else Fades Introduction — The Question Every Life Must Answer We live in a world of endless noise. Notifications never stop. Opinions multiply. Success is measured by followers, finances, and fame. Yet beneath all the noise lies a quiet, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:13, Proverbs 9:10, John 14:15, Romans 14:12, Romans 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Counting The Cost (Part 2)

Contributed by David Derry on Jan 20, 2003

God does not expect His followers to be perfect. Otherwise He would not have chosen the 12 disciples that He did. They were not perfect, but they were willing to follow, and learn. Are we willing to follow Christ completely?

Counting the Cost – Part 2 January 19, 2003 Here are some actual maintenance complaints submitted by US Air Force pilots and the replies from the maintenance crews: Problem: Left inside main tire almost needs replaced. Solution: Almost replaced left inside main tire. Problem: Something loose in ...read more

Scripture: John 6:66-69, Acts 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Our Baptiser: Empowered To Live And Serve Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 11, 2025

Following Jesus is not something we can do in our own strength. Good intentions are not enough. Willpower is not enough. Enthusiasm is not enough. Jesus did not simply call us to follow—He equipped us to follow.

JESUS OUR BAPTISER: EMPOWERED TO LIVE AND SERVE INTRODUCTION — DISCIPLES NEED POWER, NOT JUST INTENTION Following Jesus is not something we can do in our own strength. Good intentions are not enough. Willpower is not enough. Enthusiasm is not enough. Jesus did not simply call us to follow—He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-5, Acts 1:8, Joel 2:28-29, Luke 24:49, Acts 2:1-4, Ephesians 5:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Five Practical Ways To Show Love To Others Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 2, 2006

This sermon shows the practical way that Ruth expressed her love to Naomi. 1. She stuck with her. 2. She adjusted to her. 3. She reached beyond her confort zone. 4. She offered encouraging words. 5. She put Naomi’s needs above her own.

Five Practical Ways To Show Your Love To Others A couple that had been married for 50 years sat reflecting one day. The wife said, “Things have really changed over the years. You used to sit real close to me. But you haven’t done that for a while.” “Well I can fix that.” said the man as he ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Want To Know Christ Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Jan 21, 2009

If you and I want to truly know Christ it’s going to cost us. Knowing Jesus requires that you and I take stock of our gains, our prestige, our very personages and like Paul, consider their worth in light of Christ. What does it mean to know Christ? What w

I WANT TO KNOW CHRIST I want to know Christ. To say this is to commit ourselves to a monumental task that would involve the rest of our lives and would never find its completion. When Jesus comes back, He will have a name that only He knows (Rev. 19:12). This reveals to us that all there is to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Mennonite

Trusting God’s Guidance Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 29, 2010

We seek after it... We receive it into our lives... We test it to make sure its from God... but until we fully learn to TRUST God’s guidance, our Christian walk will NEVER be what God wants it to be for the simple reason that we trust ourself MORE than we

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: July 27, 2010 Date Preached: Aug 1, 2010 Church: OPBC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Finding God’s Guidance in this World Title: Trusting In God’s Guidance Text: Proverbs 3:5-6 ETS: The writer of Proverbs wanted his readers to rely on Godly wisdom and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Complete Surrender

Contributed by William Jones on Jun 25, 2008

A story of surrender in the life of Peter. Peter had to choose to surrender of his time, his property, his pride, and his career in order to follow Christ. We will look at several steps that we need to take in order to completely surrender to Christ and

Complete Surrender Peter Luke 5:1-11 Illustration: Don’t Argue With A Lighthouse There was an officer in the navy who had always dreamed of commanding a battleship. He finally achieved that dream and was given commission of the newest and proudest ship in the fleet. One stormy night, as the ship ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Setting The Stage Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 22, 2008

Jesus represents a clear description of what it is followers are to be like internally and how they are to live outwardly in the Sermon on the Mount.

Sermon on the Mount- Part 1 Introduction Stuart’s word last week- very thought provoking. Stuart talked about 100-fold obedience … Mtt 5:48 "Therefore you are to be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect. NASU Equated perfection w/spiritual maturity, not w/sinless perfectionism (perfect- ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-2

Denomination: Charismatic

Three Simple Rules (Part Seven) Review And Conclusion Series

Contributed by Carl Greene on Aug 2, 2008

Based upon the book "Three Simple Rules" "A Wesley Way of Living" by Rueben P. Job. This is a review of what we’ve learned over the past six weeks of the series. It concludes with a though provoking, challenging question.

Three Simple Rules (Part Seven) Review & Conclusion For the past six weeks we’ve been exploring what it means to live by the “Three Simple Rules” as preached and practiced by John Wesley, as published in the United Methodist Book of Discipline, and explained and expanded in the book “Three Simple ...read more

Scripture: John 21:18-19

Denomination: Methodist

Listen To Him Talk

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 6, 2010

Christ and the solid foundation Church.

LISTEN TO HIM TALK Heb:1-8But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom. 9Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

I Am’s Of Christ!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 6, 2011

In this sermon outline we point out some of the aspects that Jesus is to us. The Apostle Paul’s whole life was wrapped up in the Person of the Son of God. He was always pressing forward. Philippians 3:14 (KJV) I press toward the mark for the prize of th

I AM’S OF CHRIST! 1 Corinthians 2:2, "I determined not to know anything among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified." In this sermon outline we point out some of the aspects that Jesus is to us. The Apostle Paul’s whole life was wrapped up in the Person of the Son of God. He was always ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:13-15

Job Opportunity - Only Sinners, Need Apply Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 16, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark chapter 2 verses 13 through 17

Mark 2: 13 – 17 Job Opportunity -Only Sinners, Need Apply 13 Then He went out again by the sea; and all the multitude came to Him, and He taught them. 14 As He passed by, He saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax office. And He said to him, “Follow Me.” So he arose and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Why Aren't More Of Us Dying?

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Mar 10, 2012

The Church needs to learn to die to self more collectively but it begins on an individual basis first. Like Jesus said, "Not My Will But Your Will Be Done!

Why Aren’t More Of Us Dying? When you read the Title in the Bulletin this morning, did it make you think “what is the preacher going to preach about today”? I hope that he doesn’t want us to die! I want to tell you today that yes; I really do want all of you to die today. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Baptist