Sermons on Followers:

Make The Right Choice

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 27, 2002

Pentecost 14(B) - AUGUST 25, 2002 - Believers make the right choice when they forsake false gods and follow the true God.

MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE JOSHUA 24:1,2a;14-18 AUGUST 25, 2002 1Then Joshua assembled all the tribes of Israel at Shechem. He summoned the elders, leaders, judges and officials of Israel, and they presented themselves before God. 2Joshua said to all the people, "This is what the LORD, the God of ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Which Part Of "All” Don't You Understand? Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 13, 2003

If His followers are called to make disciples of "all" people, who is that? A topical sermon showing who Jesus spent time with.

Matthew 28:16-20 – Which Part of “All” Don’t You Understand? A pastor in a drought-stricken part of the south called his people to begin praying for rain. In fact he asked each member of the church to join in a prayer vigil that would continue day and night until God granted their request. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Sensation Chasers Or Jesus Chasers

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Aug 24, 2003

Jesus’ congregation drops from 5000 to 13 in one day because he wants followers who are Jesus Chasers, not Sensation Chasers

John 6:52-70 – Sensation Chasers or Jesus Chasers Let’s say for a moment you are responsible for hiring and firing your church pastor • The church is doing great. You have more than 5000 people attending • The senior pastor is a great guy, people like him, he’s a captivating speaker, and has ...read more

Scripture: John 6:52-70

Denomination: Christian Church

Selflessness Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 29, 2003

The aim of this sermon is get us to reexamine our self for selfishness and recommit our selves to taking up our cross and following Christ.

ah Selflessness Nehemiah 5 August 31, 2003 Intro: A. [Excuses: Any Will Do?, Citation: Zig Ziglar, Something Else to Smile About (Thomas Nelson, 1999); submitted by Bonne Steffen, Wheaton, Illinois] Zig Ziglar writes: My brother, the late Judge Ziglar, loved to tell the story of the fellow who ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19, Luke 9:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Love We Don't Expect Series

Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Sep 15, 2003

God’s love reaches us when we least expect it, inviting us to take up our Cross and follow.

There’s just something about a surprise party. I think it has to do with the surprise part of the deal. It’s like your day is going along, maybe you’ve even forgotten that it’s your birthday. You’re just going through your day, thinking about a project you have to do after supper, and then, BAM! ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Grice's Quality Maxim Series

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Feb 7, 2002

Generally good guidelines to follow in basic Communications, Grice’s Maxims can be used to improve our Evangelism skills and serve the Lord!

Using Grice’s Maxims for Optimal Evangelism 1 - Grice’s Quality Maxim Though Paul Grice was a philosopher and not a theologian, he had principles that can apply in sharing our Faith with others seeking and curious about Christianity. ’Grice’s Maxims’ were his ideas for effective ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2-6, Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Good Position Does Not Always Mean A Good Condition

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Feb 14, 2002

Just because you’re in a good position, it does not mean that your soul is in a good condition. Are you following God afar off?

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: A GOOD POSITION DOES NOT ALWAYS MEAN A GOOD CONDITION “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 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Baptist

What We Can Learn From The Life Of Jonah

Contributed by James Smith on Nov 19, 2001

An outline with chronology and practical points on the life of Jonah. The sermon breaks the chapters down with a master conclusion, with focus on following the will of God for our life.

What We Can Learn from Jonah Chapter 1 Possible excuses for not going to Nineveh · It was a dangerous journey · He feared the wickedness and the people · He might have lacked finances · Fear of the unknown · Maybe he doubted his prophetic ability · Wondered of it would make a difference · Maybe ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Faith Outcome Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Jan 8, 2002

This Bible study will encourage the Christ follower to step into a faith partnership with Jesus. The faith step opens three dimensions of life that maximize existence.

WW010902 A faith outcome John 9:6 Beginning: What was your greatest faith step in 2001? Did you play it safe last year or did you take a giant step? If you know the exhilaration of a quantum faith leap you are probably jumping up and down waving your hand in the air saying, “Pastor let me ...read more

Scripture: John 9:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Garden Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 18, 2004

Third in a series on the Passion. This message shows the temptation of Jesus and how we can overcome the desire to follow our will instead of God’s.

Theme: Jesus’ last night gives us a model to overcome temptation. Intro: We are all tempted. Whoever you are there is something that drives you to the brink of sin. **PP- What is your temptation? Money Food Sex Power Possessions Whatever we are tempted by, God has given ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-36

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Door For His Sheep

Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 4, 2004

EASTER 4(A) - Jesus is the door for his sheep. Jesus’ sheep listen to his voice and Jesus’ sheep follow his footsteps.

JESUS IS THE DOOR FOR HIS SHEEP John 10:1-10 - May 2, 2004 – EASTER 4 JOHN 10:1-10 1"I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. 2The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of his sheep. 3The watchman ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

A Thousnad Points Of Light

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 28, 2004

Jesus’ followers are, by their very character, the light of the world. They, like He, will do the same works He did--even greater.

A Thousand Points of Light Matt 5:13-16 13 "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. 14 "You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Our Lord Controls His-Story

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 1, 2004

PENTECOST 22 / REFORMATION(A)- Our Lord controls His-story so that no matter who is the leader they will follow God’s will.

OUR LORD CONTROLS HIS-STORY ISAIAH 45:1-7 -- October 31, 2004 –REFORMATION/1st SUNDAY OF END TIME 1 "This is what the LORD says to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I take hold of to subdue nations before him and to strip kings of their armor, to open doors before him so that gates will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

What To Do When Satan Thwarts You

Contributed by Roy Halberg on May 18, 2004

Following Paul’s model for responding to the frustration of Satan’s interference in our lives give us hope in the task of "dealing with the devil"

May 16, 2004 1Thess#15-What To Do When Satan Thwarts You 0510604 GFC am SERIES: Making A Difference—Studies in 1 Thessalonians SUBJECT: "What To Do When Satan Thwarts You" SCRIPTURE: I Thessalonians 2:14-20 MAIN POINT: every believer must realize he has an enemy that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:14-20

Denomination: Brethren

Let The Spirit Be Your Leader

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2004

The following are thirteen greater levels of blessing that we receive from the Spirit when we trust and obey the Lord Jesus to be our leader

Let the Spirit Be Your Leader John 16:13- "But when He the Spirit of Truth, the truth-giving Spirit, comes, He will guide you into all Truth (the whole, full truth). For He will not speak His own message (on His own authority) but He will tell whatever He hears from the Father; He will give the ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational