Sermons on Followers:

Know God's Word Sustains The Weary

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 16, 2002

Pentecost 17(B) - SEPTEMBER 15, 2002 - Believers know God’s Word sustains the weary because it was good enough for God’s only Son it is also more than good enough for God’s followers.

GOD’S WORD SUSTAINS THE WEARY ISAIAH 50:4-10 September 15, 2002 ISAIAH 50:4-10 4The Sovereign LORD has given me an instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary. He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being taught. 5The Sovereign LORD has opened ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-10

Denomination: Lutheran

You Did It, Good! But, Why Did You Do It?

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jul 22, 2003

This sermon looks at how many have selfish reasons for following Jesus. The premise is that many say that they love Jesus, when in reality they don’t love Him per say but really only for what He gives them.

Maybe you were one of the millions who were glued a few months back to their television sets to watch the final episode of the Fox reality show, “Joe Millionaire”? The premise of the show was that they would take an ordinary guy making a working man’s salary, clean him up, put him up in a castle ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-30, Mark 6:30-56

Denomination: Methodist

Is Baptism Necessary?

Contributed by Ken Kersten on Nov 12, 2002

We are faced with many questions regarding baptism, especially for those that have been lifelong followers of Christ and yet were never baptized or have been informed that their baptism was not Biblical in some way. What are we to make of these things?

We are faced with many questions regarding baptism. Especially for those that have been lifelong followers of Christ and yet were never baptized or have been informed that their baptism was not Biblical in some way (i.e. – sprinkled as a baby or adult). With that said, let me do my best to answer ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-38, 1 Peter 3:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cost Of Living

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 4, 2003

Jesus’ determination to go to Jerusalem became a springboard to helping His followers count the cost of their preconceived notions. What is lost when we live by our preconceived notions? 3 costs of living with preconceived notions of Jesus’ Kingdom.

THE COST OF LIVING w/Preconceived notions—Luke 9:51-56 Preconceived ideas.... American Indians—Lost land England’s 1st attempt at colonizing America—Lost Colony Blacks in Africa—Lost freedom Southerners in civil War—Lost productivity Vietnam—Lost victory Twin Towers—Lost security Took Bible & ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-55

Denomination: Baptist

Revive In 2005 Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 16, 2005

The Body of Christ in America needs to be revived in the New Year of 2005. They need to follow the example of King Hezekiah and learn how to be revived in 2005. To many people just want to survive in 2005 but the Lord wants us revived in 2005.

Revive In 2005 ¡V Part 2 Thesis: The Body of Christ in America needs to be revived in the New Year of 2005. They need to follow the example of King Hezekiah and learn how to be revived in 2005. To many people just want to survive in 2005 but the Lord wants us revived in 2005. Introduction: We ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Seed Series

Contributed by Dwight Jones on May 12, 2005

This message and those that follow it are born out of study that I have been doing in preparation for a book that I will be writing in the coming months. Abram is one of the most colorful personalities in the Bible. I have often been intrigued with God’

The Seed Genesis 3:14-15 (KJV) And the Lord God said unto the serpent, Because thou hast done this, thou art cursed above all cattle, and above every beast of the field; upon thy belly shalt thou go, and dust shalt thou eat all the days of thy life: [15] And I will put enmity between thee and the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:14-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Love The Father More Than The World

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 25, 2005

The following is a list of twenty five things that often crowd out our love for the Father. Since Jesus told us to watch and pray that we enter not in to temptation. It is a good idea to know what competes for our greatest passion.

How to Love the Father More than the World Marks of Worldliness (I John 2:15-18) What are the various ways that people subtly love the world more than we show love for our heavenly Father? Perhaps it could be summarized in the word preoccupation. Illustration: CHARLOTTE, N.C. - An 86-year-old ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Landmine Of Discouragement Series

Contributed by Ken Pettigrew on Mar 23, 2007

The power of encouragement in the daily life of the believer. When we are presented with a challenge, and everything we know has been taken from us, we must stand on faith and follow the direction of God, without the involvement of our emotions.

The Landmine of Discouragement I Samuel 30:1-6 David was distressed for the people spake of stoning him. There have been plenty of times in our lives where we are discouraged. We get distressed for various reasons. Sometimes it is because we are under attack. Other times it is because we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Questioning God

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 28, 2005

Have you "said no" to God in something He has made plain to you that He wants? It isn’t too late. Have you "said yes," and not followed through? It’s not too late to regroup.

The greatest thing God will give you is your freedom in Jesus Christ. It’s a promise from the Father, and His promises don’t wither or fade - they last forever! This morning’s text is all about God’s will, and people that obey, or don’t. That is a simple truth everyone can understand. That’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: United Methodist

Seeing Jesus Again For The First Time

Contributed by Chuck Warnock on Jun 26, 2007

The events of the past week were a blur for Mary Magdalene. Only a week ago, she and dozens of Jesus’ followers celebrated his entry into Jerusalem with an impromptu parade. Mary Magdalene remembered how the shopkeepers and pilgrims, in Jerusalem for th

Seeing Jesus Again for the First Time Chuck Warnock, Senior Pastor Chatham Baptist Church Chatham, VA www.chathambc.net Text: John 20:10-18 The events of the past week were a blur for Mary Magdalene. Only a week ago, she and dozens of Jesus’ followers celebrated his entry into Jerusalem with ...read more

Scripture: John 20:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Our Part In The Healing Process

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Jan 14, 2006

Whenever one speaks of healing in Christian circles, it brings to mind a well know passage of Scripture in James chapter five. This passage outlines steps of obedience the Christian is to follow in offering God the opportunity to heal if He chooses. God

Whenever one speaks of healing in Christian circles, it brings to mind a well know passage of Scripture in James chapter five. This passage outlines steps of obedience the Christian is to follow in offering God the opportunity to heal if He chooses. God is The Healer and Scripture is clear on ...read more

Scripture: James 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Proof Of Purchase

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Aug 5, 2008

Explore the message that the early Christians recieved to give them hope while facing Nero’s insane persecution. Discover the three proofs of faith which can help you truly know if you are developing as a follower of Christ.

Opening Skit: Stamped For Eternity (available upon request) VIDEO INTRO: PROOF (available upon request) Introduction: We struggle to believe what we cannot see, but we cannot see, because we are not really looking. We all hope for the best most of the time. Even when the odds aren’t quite in our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joseph; An Undying Faith Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 9, 2008

Series through the Eleventh chapter of Hebrews. Joseph never lost faith in the promises of God. He believed God and followed Him no matter the circumstances and no matter what the personal cost was to him. He truly had an undying faith.

Letting Your Faith do the Walking Part IX Joseph’s Faith; An Undying Faith Pm service August 10th 2008 Hebrews 11:22 Introduction We have come to part nine in our series “letting your faith do the walking”, and we are walking through the eleventh chapter of the book of Hebrews. Tonight we will be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:22

Denomination: Baptist

Margins Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Dec 23, 2008

Part 4 in series Slowing Down. Many people who genuinely desire to follow Jesus have not created enough margin in their lives to do so. What are margins, and how do we create them in our lives?

Margins Slowing Down, part 4 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers November 1, 2008 When you read a book or write a paper, what are the margins? Margins are two things – they are places that separate something from nothing. No book or report would look good if it were filled with words on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:24-25

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Lord Will Perfect That Which Concerns Me

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 2, 2009

THIS SERMON IS A PROMISE MESSAGE BASED ON PSALM 138:8 ’ THE LORD WILL PERFECT THAT WHICH CONCERNS ME’ AND HIGHLIGHTS THE FOLLOWING 1.RESOLUTION 2.RECOMPENSE 3.RADIANCE 4.REVELATION 5.REJUVENATION 6.REFORMATION 7.RELATIONSHIP

THE LORD WILL PERFECT THAT WHICH CONCERNS ME: PSALM 138:8 *********************************************************************** OUTLINE 1.RESOLUTION 2.RECOMPENSE 3.RADIANCE 4.REVELATION 5.REJUVENATION 6.REFORMATION 7.RELATIONSHIP THE MESSAGE THE LORD WILL PERFECT THAT WHICH ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:8

Denomination: Pentecostal