Sermons on Followers:

What This Salvation Is Going To Produce Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 7, 2023

This sermon series is going to look at Romans 1-8 in seven sermons. This first sermon focuses on "what." This passage tells us what salvation is going to produce, then the following chapters tell us how it happens

- This is a sermon series that summarizes Romans 1-8 in seven sermons. So we are just hitting the big ideas. - By the very nature of that, there will be much interesting material that we will have to skip over. It’s not unusual for pastors to do a sermon series on Romans 1-8 and take 50+ sermons ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Burning Bush Call Of Moses Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 3, 2022

Moses put his neck on the line once. And he felt like a failure. Is he willing to be that vulnerable again? Is he willing to trust God with his life? That is the challenge of Moses. That is the challenge for everyone who follows the call of God.

The call of God is as unique for every individual as is every person. For Gideon it was the fleece and that differs widely from Ezekiel and his lofty falling facedown vision of the throne of God. Isaiah with the burning coal placed on his lips differs from Paul on the Damascus Road and his ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-22, Exodus 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing God's Will

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 29, 2022

The following sermon is going to review Romans 12:1-2 and suggest knowing God's will for our individual lives is dependent on knowing, obeying His word and drawing nearer to Him as He draws nearer to us!

Knowing God’s Will Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 If Jesus Christ appeared in the flesh before your eyes and you could ask Him any question that you would like what would your question be? For example, you might ask Him why so many tragic events happened in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Walking The Walk

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Jan 30, 2022

One of the hardest things to do as a committed follower of Jesus is to live in this world and not living like the world. Depending on the age in which you became a Christian a large part of our lives was living and doing what the world had to offer.

Intro: One of the hardest things to do as a committed follower of Jesus is to live in this world but not living like the world. Depending on the age in which you became a Christian a large part of our lives was living and doing what the world had to offer. 2 Cor 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Jealous Of The Wicked?

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 4, 2022

The following sermon is going to review how trust, faith, fellowship and seeing through the lens of eternity God has placed within one's heart is the key to feeling unspeakable joy even in the sight of the prosperity of the wicked.

Jealous of the Prosperity of the Wicked? Psalms 37:1-11 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 The book of Psalms deals with some of the most perplexing issues we face such as “life and death, wisdom and folly, reward, and punishment” but one of the most difficult ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God's Waiting Room

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Dec 3, 2022

Simeon and Anna are great examples of how God works when we faithfully wait on Him. Waiting does not mean stagnation but following the leading of the Word and SPIRIT as we patiently hope for God's fulfilled promise.

God's Waiting Room I. TEXT: Luke 2:1-38 (NRSV) KEY VERSES: Luke 2:25-38 (NRSV) II. Introduction: Waiting room: a room provided for the use of people waiting to be seen by a doctor or dentist or waiting in a station for a bus or train. Doctors' waiting rooms are often filled with sick ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Author And Finisher Of Faith Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 5, 2022

Here is given the secret of parting from the old life & entering into & progressing with endurance in the new life. The secret is fixing our attention upon Jesus & following the path of faith that His obedience created for us.

HEBREWS 12:1-2 [LEAVING A LEGACY SERIES] THE AUTHOR AND FINISHER OF FAITH [1 Corinthians 9:24-27; 2 Timothy 4:7-8] This passage is a moving exhortation that motivates believers to Christian living. In it our writer links those who have previously lived by faith with the believer’s present ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When Your Culture Is Destroying Itself

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 10, 2024

Western culture cannot sustain itself if it continues as it has during the past several decades. How shall those who follow Christ respond when the culture in which we live moves inexorably toward self-destruction?

“Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness? What accord has Christ with Belial? Or what portion does a believer share with an unbeliever? What agreement has the temple of God with idols? For ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Temple Builders Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 21, 2022

If you want to build a lasting, vibrant church that perseveres, then start with the right foundation—Jesus Christ. Build a quality structure on that foundation—build up fully devoted followers of Christ. And maintain that structure with unity, godly wisdom, and teamwork.

A New York family bought a ranch out West where they intended to raise cattle. Friends visited and asked if the ranch had a name. “Well,” said the would-be rancher, “I wanted to name it the Bar-J. My wife favored Suzy Q. One son liked the Flying W, and the other wants Lazy Y. So we're calling ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-23, 1 Corinthians 2:2

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Answering Life's Most Important Question Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 8, 2023

This sermon marks a critical point in the ministry of Jesus. It is time for Jesus' disciples to know that He is the Messiah and to know what kind of Messiah He will be. They are shocked to discover there is a cross in store for Jesus and for all of Jesus' followers.

Introduction: A. One day, two men with the same qualifications interviewed for the same job and both did equally well in the interview. 1. The hiring manager decided to have them both take an exam with 10 questions to help him make a decision about who to hire. 2. As it turned out, both men only ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Wedding Message

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 4, 2023

A message presented at the wedding of a young man who was born during a previous pastorate. The young man, now twenty-five years of age, is a vibrant follower of Christ as is his bride. I was privileged to be invited to share in this special event.

Would [the parents of the bride], and [the parents of the groom], please stand. You have acknowledged that your children are a heritage from the Lord, and you have faithfully given of yourselves to bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. Now, they have come to a time of mature ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

Is That All You've Got?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 19, 2024

We who follow Christ are responsible to present the message of grace at every opportunity. Many will dismiss our message as foolish talk. We must honestly present the truth to such people, refusing to give up our stand for the truth.

“As [Paul] was saying these things in his defense, Festus said with a loud voice, ‘Paul, you are out of your mind; your great learning is driving you out of your mind.’ But Paul said, ‘I am not out of my mind, most excellent Festus, but I am speaking true and rational words. For the king knows ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Principles And Promises Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 6, 2024

In this sermon, we explore the many promised benefits that come from having and following the wisdom of God. Two primary principles of God's wisdom are: trust God rather than yourself and guard your heart.

A. As you know, we are in a sermon series on the book of Proverbs called “God’s Wisdom: More Valuable Than Gold.” 1. So far in the series we have focused on how valuable God’s wisdom is and how the proper reverence and respect for God is the beginning of wisdom. 2. Last week, we talked about being ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:6-19, Proverbs 3:1-7, Proverbs 3:21-26, Proverbs 4:20-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Word, World And Void

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 1, 2023

The world is void without Christ and his followers. The word became flesh and lived among us. He lives in us. He is that grace. Our nature is changed, our motive is changed and our life is full of joy and grace.

Text: John 1:1-14 Theme: The Word Became Flesh Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. I wish you a happy Christmas season. Today, the First Sunday in Advent. We celebrate our Church Anniversary which is another important significance for us. The word became flesh is the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

If I’ve Received Salvation, Why Do I Still Struggle? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 18, 2023

Romans 7 delves into the struggles we as Christians experience in this world: wanting to follow God yet often caught up in our sin nature. What does Paul teach us about how we are to look at that reality?

DEAD MAN WALKING: Dying with Christ is important because it means we’ve been freed. - Romans 7:1-4a. - Chapter 7 obviously flows from chapter 6. Last week in chapter 6 the big ideas we talked about were the (a) we are dead to sin and alive to Christ and (b) that we have to choose if we are going ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-25

Denomination: Baptist