Sermons on Followers:

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

Elijah The Tishbite

Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 30, 2006

Elijah is presented as a man of courage, faith and prayer who was rewarded by God in spite of his imperfections. He is held up as an example for us to follow.

Elijah the Tishbite I Kings 17:1 - II Kings 2:14 Introduction: Elijah the Tishbite is recognized in the New Testament as one of, if not the greatest of the Old Testament prophets. In Matt. 17:1-3 we see Elijah standing on the Mount of Transfiguration side by side with Moses. James in James ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is God Against Sex, Fun And Pleasure? Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 23, 2007

Why I should draw the line where God does in order to lead a fulfilling life and properly respresent the Christ following life to the unchurched.

Last week we concluded from Scripture that God isn’t the bogeyman some people make Him out to be. (“Does God Punish Us When We Sin?”) Instead of being inclined to punish us when we sin He is actually more inclined to show us mercy. He loves us so much that Jesus suffered our punishment. When ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Time Masters Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 18, 2007

1 of 4 messages about Time. This message is how we can become a Master of Time by following the example of Jesus. Graphics available by email.

It’s About Time Time Masters December 31, 2006 Time Masters “Our lifetime is seventy years or, if we are strong, eighty years. But the years are full of hard work and pain. They pass quickly, and then we are gone… Teach us how short our lives really are so that we may be wise.” Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Our Obstacles Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jan 31, 2007

Part three in the expository series from Joshua. The focus is crossing the Jordan and the example we should follow when facing the same barriers in life.

THE CANAAN CONQUEST – PART THREE OVERCOMING OUR OBSTACLES: FACING OUR JORDAN Joshua 3:1-6; 14-17 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2007) Introduction: Because of their unbelief, Israel was sentenced to wander in the wilderness for 40 years. Those years have now expired and the children of Israel are ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Few, The Proud, The Disciples Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 21, 2006

Forsake the Fears, Forget the Foes, and Follow the Family of Friends that make up this special group. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template.

The Few, the Proud, the Disciples Matthew 10:1-42 In 8th grade I joined Boy Scouts and I received a book…a manual that would guide my journey from the rank of Tenderfoot 2nd class all the way to Tenderfoot 1st class! As a freshman I went out for the football team and just barely made it. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Your Kids Out Of Concrete

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 22, 2007

There is NO more important task in the life of the believing parent than to provide the abundant life through active, unceasing training in following Christ and His Word.

“Keeping Our Kids Out of The Concrete” Introduction: What is happening in our nation today? What is happening to our children and young people? Why are so many compromising, struggling, drowning and even dying? Why does it seem that each of the last few generations is taking longer and longer ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

What Do We Do Now?

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 19, 2007

A sermon following a great 4 night multi-church revival/crusade in our community where many were saved and rededicated their lives to Christ

Sermon Brief Date Written: April 27, 2007 Date Preached: April 29, 2007 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Title: What are we going to do now? Sermon Text: Luke 10:1-20 Introduction: Wow what a great 4 nights of services we had this past week! Let me share with you that if ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

On The Job Training Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 9, 2007

We have much to learn about the nature of Christian missions, as we read about Jesus sending 72 followers out into the mission fields.

Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 “On the Job Training” INTRODUCTION I have been told that baby eagles don’t necessarily want to learn how to fly. They are very content staying in the nest and dining on whatever mom or dad eagle brings back for them to eat. There comes a time, though, when mom eagle ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Marriage Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jul 18, 2007

The key to a successful marriage is following God’s prescription. This message focuses on the roles of husbands and wives to imitate the example Christ has set for them.

Live Out Loud – Our MARRIAGE Ephesians 5:22-33 Funny: A week before his wife turned 45, a husband asked what she wanted for her birthday. She said, “I’d like to be 10 again.” So on her birthday, he got her up fed her Pop Tarts and Coco Puffs, and whisked her off to of Six ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Kingdom Is God's Gift To The Church, Not Individuals

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Aug 11, 2007

I preached this sermon for the 11th Sunday After Pentecost, Proper 14, following an few weeks off with disability due to a medical procedure.

11th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 14] August 12, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Blessed are you, O Lord our God, Creator of the Universe. You have made every orb of creation and have cast them spinning into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Lutheran

Generations

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 14, 2007

In every generation, there are those who never deviate from following the Lord faithfully. Such people pass on a blessing to those who come after them.

GENERATIONS Pastor Eric J. Hanson July 23, 2006 “Remind me of this with every decision Generations will reap what I sow. I can pass on a curse or a blessing To those I will never know.” -Sara Groves (Generations: 1999 Sara Groves Music) Jeremiah 1: 1-10 (The call of the prophet) • He was around ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Philippians Part 2 "Life With Purpose!" Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 16, 2005

When we learn to follow God’s will for our lives and do it with joy then we will conduct ourselves in a manner that is worthy of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Philippians Chapter 1 (part 2) – “Life with purpose!” On the Lighter side of life: Light bulb jokes from the book 1002 Humorous Illustrations. Pages 223-225 Q: How many Calvinists does it take to change a lightbulb? A: None: God has predestined when the lights will be one. Q: How many Arminians ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is A Saint?

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Nov 28, 2005

This sermon is one that describes what a saint is; not an extraordinary man/woman of God, but all those who trust and follow Jesus as their Savior and Lord.

Whose a Saint? Ephesians 1:1-14 Intro.: A. This past week we celebrated a Christian holiday that most people don’t have a clue about. It has been part of the Christian church for centuries – first recorded by Ephrem Syrus in about 373AD and by writings of ST. Chrysostom of Constantinople in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Adventist