Sermons on Not Following Christ:

Divided In Christ Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

The sermon discusses the cost of following Christ, emphasizing that it can lead to division in earthly relationships, and encourages strength and faithfulness in the face of such challenges.

Does anyone here today enjoy being at odds with their friends, family, or neighbors? Maybe you’re the type of person that looks forward to a good argument, or maybe you’re the type of person that would rather avoid an argument at any and all costs. Whoever you are here today, I think we can all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Topics: Faithfulness, Gospel, Earthly Relationships

Hidden Life With Christ! Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 23, 2019

Many people live in a strong delusion secretly following Christ yet deny him publicly.

Many people live in a strong delusion secretly following Christ yet deny him publicly. These people claim to be wholly resting upon Jesus Christ for salvation, while at the same time trying to please the world. This is so typical of deception and lies. Most people who profess to know God do not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:10, Proverbs 14:14, James 1:8

The Cost Of Abandoning Christ Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jan 18, 2021

Life is often a matter of focus? As we follow Christ, we can focus on the struggles and persecution we might endure. Or we can focus on the benefits, eternal and glorious, of continuing to follow Christ. Hebrews 2 encourages us to do the latter.

The Cost of Abandoning Christ Hebrews 2:5-14 A few years ago we had what we called a water bottle outreach at Lazy 5 Recreational Area. It was during one of the music festivals they used to have there, before Covid, on weekday summer evenings. We would hand out water bottles and invitations to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18, Hebrews 3:14, Isaiah 8:17-18, Psalm 22:22

Denomination: Bible Church

Qualities Of Maturity As A Follower Of Christ Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 6, 2011

LAST WEEK, AS WE LOOKED TOGETHER AT HOSEA 10, WE DEVELOPED THE THOUGHT OF DEALING WITH HARDHEARTEDNESS IN OUR LIVES. TODAY, I WOULD LIKE US TO GO BEYOND THIS INTO THE NEXT STEP IN WHAT SHOULD BE OUR PROGRESSIVE CHRIST-LIKENESS. THE AREA WE WILL BE LOOKI

QUALITIES OF MATURITY AS A FOLLOWER OF CHRIST HOSEA 11:1-7 Hosea 11:1-7 "When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called my son. 2 But the more I called Israel, the further they went from me. They sacrificed to the Baals and they burned incense to images. 3 It was I who taught ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Follower Of Christ And Leader Of Others

Contributed by James Dorman on May 9, 2017

This sermon was preached at a Galilean (by Discipleguide) initiation and explores their motto.

Textual Segment:Tonight, Joshua was inducted into the Gallileans. I want to examine their motto more closely. Their 2 key verses are great life verses for us all. Their motto: Follower of Christ, leader of others, is based on 1 Peter 2:21 NKJV For to this you were called, because Christ also ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21, 2 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Commitment

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 1, 2007

It takes commitment to follow Christ

PowerPoint transitions + New Slide > In Transitions _______________________________________________________ - To pledge to some thing or someone. When you hear the word dog, what do you think of? When you hear dog, you think of >Something like > 3x + What about when you hear the word cat? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Following Jesus Mark 8 Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 19, 2022

Part 9 of 16: In this series, we follow Jesus chapter-by-chapter through the Gospel of Mark. This is Mark 8.

Following Jesus (9) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Mark 8:34-37 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/26/2017 Good morning and welcome to church. During church one Sunday, the pastor announced, “There will be a meeting of the Board immediately after church.” After the close of the service, the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-37

Denomination: Christian Church

Becoming A True Follower Of Christ

Contributed by Moy Hernandez on Oct 26, 2009

Being a true follower of Christ has nothing to do with position or status or even commitment to one thing or another, but it all has to do with our attitude and how we adopt them to those of Christ.

For far too long we have misunderstood or maybe just misread this passage of scripture known as The Great Commission. Our interpretation and understanding has told us that we need to get people saved and them bring them into our church membership. In only doing this we in turn commit a great ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Works, Worship, Hypocrisy, Life!

Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Mar 11, 2016

Jesus returns to the house of Mary and Martha. What He finds there is works, worship, hypocrisy, and life!

WORK, WORSHIP, HYPOCRISY, LIFE! John 12:1-8 It’s the final weeks of the life of Jesus on earth. • Jesus has gone back to the home of Martha, Mary and Lazarus. • He went there, I believe, to find comfort and rest among friends before heading to Jerusalem to face His ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Hearing The Voice Of God

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on May 10, 2019

Good Shepherd Sunday - Hearing the voice of God

The Shepherd’s Voice It's hard to communicate. You’d think with texts and twitter it would be easier, but it’s more complicated than ever. Deborah Tannen decided to investigate why communication is so difficult. Her book, Why I Can’t Hear You helps people actively listen. Here’s a piece of ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Episcopal

Who Is Your Captain

Contributed by Todd Sommer on Jun 10, 2019

sermon video @ https://faithandvictory.com/captain/

1 sam 22:1-5 Who is your captain? • Everyone has a leader. Someone or something is leading you. I want Jesus to lead you. I want Jesus to be your leader and the focus of your life. Every decision through the hands of Jesus • Great story - David is on the run from Saul, just did the crazy dance, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-5, 1 Thessalonians 5:21, Matthew 16:24, Psalm 57:1, John 5:30, Matthew 6:24, Romans 8:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Can't A Christian Do?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 20, 2019

Don’t live close to the edge, but in the center of God’s will.

A. AN ANALYSIS OF THE PROBLEM 1. It’s becoming acceptable to call some Christians legalists, because the critic disagrees with their issues of separation from the world. 2. It becomes easy to do some questionable practices because they are seen on television, movies, or seen in the lives of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:2

Denomination: Baptist

Total Surrender

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 14, 2017

What does total surrender to the Lord look like? Is it grudgingly doing things you don't want to do and avoiding things that you would like to do but know you can't. Or is it being like minded in Christ?

Total surrender Selected Scripture Some of the context of this sermon was gleaned from ideas and illustrations found on SermonCentral. Last week we looked at what it means when we say God bless you and wither we want God blessing or a bailout of what we are going through. This morning, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27

Denomination: Nazarene

Have The Attitude Of Christ Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008

To have unity in the church the believers must follow Christ example of His humble atttitude and being a servant.

#15 7-01-07 Have the Attitude of Christ Text; Philippians 2:5-8 I. The Need for Humility A. The lack of harmony in the Philippian church (4:2) Euodia and Syntyche B. Humility described (2:3,4) 1. No contentiousness (promoting self over others) 2. No empty conceit (conceited without any ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Way Of The Cross

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Feb 25, 2018

Jesus speaks to His disciples (and us) describing what it means to follow the cross.

Weekend Message/Devotion February 25, 2018 Reading: Mark 8:31-38 The Way of the Cross In this reading, there is very little to view as confusing. We begin by listening to the Christ’s own words (verse 31) “And He began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things, and be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:28-29, Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational