Becoming a completely committed follower of jesus by. That is, in effect, jesus invitation to each one of us. Idleman asks, are you a fan of jesus, or a follower. Being a fan of jesus means you can do what you want. To be a follower of christ takes a supreme commitment. He went from fan to follower and it had a profound impact on those around him. The discipleship that jesus demands, therefore, is not limited to a select fewto ministers and other church leaders, to a few holierthanthou types. If you are sincere in following jesus christ and his father, you will love this book. For decades christians have understood this to mean say a prayer of repentance and commitment to jesus, attend church regularly, and live a generally good life. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. Fans may be fine with repeating a prayer, attending church on the weekend, and slapping a jesus fish on their bumpers. A followers story is a feature length film from city on a hill productions.
Jesus never asked us to sit on the sidelines and cheer for his cause. We will also realize that jesus has pulled up an extra chair and asked us to enter the conversation. One was a lawyer, the second was a doctor, and the third was a preacher. And, if youre having a hard time figuring out or discerning how faithful youre being, id invite you on a journey with me as we figure out what we believe and how faithful we are to those beliefs. Becoming a completely committed follower of jesus ebook written by kyle idleman. Consider it a define the relationship conversation to determine exactly where you stand. In other words, in a football game you have the fans in the seats cheering on the players on the field. Becoming a completely committed follower of jesus from the worlds largest community of readers. In any case, dont take the questionare you a follower of jesus. And, if youre having a hard time figuring out or discerning how faithful youre being, id invite you on a journey with me as we figure out what we believe. Not a fan by kyle idleman overdrive rakuten overdrive. The main purpose of the book is to encourage all believers in jesus to lives their lives as true followers of christ, not just as fans.
Have you ever stopped to wonder if you are a disciple of jesus or a fan of jesus. It is essential that to teach others to obey jesus, we must first be doing obeying him. His new book, not a fan, explains the difference between being a fan of jesus and being a devoted follower to him and his gospel. It means more than wearing an i love jesus tshirt, a wwjd bracelet, or a necklace with a cross on it. In fact, you may want to read this book before you answer at all. Becoming a completely committed follower of jesus by kyle idleman read by online at alibris. But how can you make the leap from fan to follower. Featuring all new content building on the mega bestseller not a fan, author and pastor kyle idleman dives deep into each of his principles from the original book and helps you see how you can live out what it means to be a truly committed and soldout follower of jesus. One of the symptoms of a fan is that you think you are a follower, pastor kyle idleman shared with the christian post. In idlemans book, not a fan, kyle will challenge you to grow from a fair weather fan to a fulltime follower of christ. Craig groeschel, senior pastor of are you a fan or a follower. If you were accused of being a christian where you work, would there be enough evidence to convict you.
Not all leaders can lead like gandhi, lincoln, churchill, or jesus. Follower of jesus december 18, 2018 12182018 open doors usa in china, there is now reportedly a bounty for the arrest of christianspart of the widespread and intensifying crackdown on the church in china. This book disrupts the status quo and challenges readers to follow christ with. The dictionary defines a fan as an enthusiastic admirer. Then maybe, just maybe you are a fan and not a follower of jesus christ. Fans want to be close enough to jesus to get all the. Fan and follower sound the same, so whats the difference. A follower is someone who completely commitswith all that they are and all that they haveto the way of christ. Every follower of jesus is by nature a leader we are to lead others into obeying jesus and surrendering to his way of life which is the best and most fabulous way to live. It challenges the reader to consider what jesus says about himself, and come to grips with what a.
I was out of town and missed the first class so thank you so much for. Fans of jesus who know all about him, but they dont know him. This sermon should challenge each hearer to examine their commitment as a follower of jesus christ. Today we are going to look at several truths that will help us understand what it takes to become a follower of christ rather than a fan. With humor and real life examples to draw you closer to jesus, kyle. Sep 16, 2016 fans of jesus admire him from a distance. If you are a follower, you will attend each game and follow them when they go on the road. Those guys were just normal guys doing normal guy stuff. By martha mac so4jtv people of the biblefollowers of jesus takes a brief look into the lives of some of the key people in the bible, those who were the early followers of jesus in the new testament. I have heard of followers who have not missed a single game in twentyfive years and longer. The life of a jesus follower series outlines a biblical paradigm of following jesus that you can lay down over your life to determine if you are faithfully following jesus. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read not a fan.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Fans want to be close enough to jesus to get all the benefits, but not so. The man who introduced the idea of fan and follower, kyle idleman in his provocative book, not a fan, said, in a large part, we confuse knowing about jesus with knowing jesus. The noun follower is seldom used in scripture for the people of god, possibly due to its frequent references to idol worshipers deut 18. Twenty times in the new testament jesus issued a compelling and challenging invitation to follow him. Jesus wants followers not fans sermon by ronnie knight. A soldier was frantically digging in during battle as shells fell all around him. You may indeed be a passionate, fully devoted follower of jesus. Nov 15, 20 not all leaders can lead like gandhi, lincoln, churchill, or jesus. If you consider yourself a christian, it is important to read this book. Seventyfive days of insights, stories, encouragement, and biblical truth and inspiration will bring this lifechanging book. There you will see him, just as he told you mark 16.
It is an interesting novel based on well researched actual eventsthe mormon massacre of a wagon train. It is time for you to decide if youre going to be a fan or a follower of jesus christ. To be a follower of jesus means much more than being a member of his fan club. Follower of jesus december 18, 2018 12182018 open doors usa in china, there is now reportedly a bounty for the arrest of christianspart of the widespread and intensifying crackdown on the church in. He called people t fan or follower what is the difference. However, to truly be a christian requires more than being a fan of jesus. As i read the early chapters of the gospels, i see jesus speaking the same command to almost everyone he meets. As a selfprofessed christian, am i really a born again child of god, or am i one of the many people who attend church, live a pretty good life, and know enough about god and the bible to uphold my end of a conversation about spiritual things. In that sense, all of us could be considered fans of jesus. Not a fan is truly a cutting edge bible study that will challenge even the most obedient christians to relook at their relationship with christ.
The trouble with some of us is that we have been inoculated with small dose of christianity which keep us from catching the real thing. But go, tell his disciples and peter that he is going before you to galilee. How would things change if you lived as jesus lived, and loved the way he loved. Below, you will find weekly resources that will be updated. Craig groeschel, senior pastor of and author of the christian atheist. This thoughtprovoking question was asked on a program on the trinity broadcasting network. It was a true pleasure to experience this study and examine myself through the lens of a fan or a follower.
Oct 31, 2014 but of course, you must have all of these to be a follower of christ or a christian. Fans like jesus, but they dont really know jesus nor have they committed themselves to a life of discipleship. That means your kids and your students will be on this journey with you. I do not seek my own will but the will of the father. Jun 05, 2011 idleman asks, are you a fan of jesus, or a follower.
It comes from jesus christ, the onlybegotten son of almighty god, jehovah, and it is recorded in the bible. As they walk through the forest they spotted a a big buck. Fans want to be close enough to jesus to get all the benefits, but not so close that it. But of course, you must have all of these to be a follower of christ or a christian. A follower of jesus will take joy and great delight in obeying jesus teachings. Words meaning to follow are used in both testaments to. I preach differently than he does and felt i would fail to do justice to his message if i.
Fans say jesus was a great teacher who taught valuable lessons. Or, you may be just a fan who admires jesus but isnt ready to let him cramp your style. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading not a fan updated and expanded. Not a fan quotes showing of 60 there is no life without death. Follow, follower definition and meaning bible dictionary. Becoming a completely committed follower of jesus kindle edition by idleman, kyle.
Jul 26, 2014 are you a true blue, unashamed, unabashed follower of christ or do you sometimes conveniently leave your faith at the door depending on the circumstance. If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. I kind of slipped into that mentality unintentionally, and what i discovered in this journey, the not a fan, journey, is that when that happens it creates fans. Fans who sit safely in the stands cheering, but they know nothing of the sacrifice and pain of the field. Apr 18, 2017 6 signs you are a fan not a follower of jesus christ. However, followers of jesus are all in, and they worship him in a personal relationship. Jesus was never impressed by the size of the crowd. Words meaning to follow are used in both testaments to highlight various aspects of discipleship. Its an important question, and it sobers me up every time i think about it. Jul 10, 2015 have you ever stopped to wonder if you are a disciple of jesus or a fan of jesus. In not a fan idleman uses biblical examples to show how the people who met jesus also had to decide if they were fans or followers, and what it meant for them to then become followers. Two thousand years ago, jesus walked up to twelve guys individually and said, follow me. Not a fan will be great for anyone who is on the fence about being a christian. Dfd 4 helps you understand and put into action the internal qualities and values that should drive your life as a disciple of christ.
I dont like any of this authors books except for this book. Being a follower doesnt mean that you go to church every week, that you slap a jesus fish on the back of your car, and that you give to charity. Dfd 4 the character of a follower of jesus 9781600060076. Megachurch teaching pastor kyle idlemans first book, not a fan. Surprisingly, jesus described himself as a follower. The life of a jesus follower is a churchwide series. By martha mac so4jtv people of the biblefollowers of jesus takes a brief look into the lives of some of the key people in the bible, those who were the early followers of jesus in the new testament revelation 12. Send prayer request directly to sister sharon and download free books written by. Fans want to be close enough to jesus to get all the benefits, but not so close that it requires sacrifice. Becoming a completely committed follower of jesus by kyle idleman isbn. Below you will find practical resources for you and or your family as you seek to abide in christ, connect in community, and share in the mission. Sep 19, 2011 if you are a sports fan you will watch most games of your favorite team from the stands or on tv. If you are a sports fan you will watch most games of your favorite team from the stands or on tv.
In his new book, not a fan zondervan, firsttime author kyle idleman calls you to consider the demands and rewards of being a true disciple. Fans who cheer for him when things are going well, but who walk away when its a difficult season. The life of a jesus follower hope church las vegas. Pastor kyle idleman doesnt just want to be a fan of jesus, he wants to full heartedly commit to him and be a follower of jesus. Becoming a completely committed follower of jesus, is his take on how one grows in the faith by moving from being a fan to being a true follower. Lets look at some truths that will help you determine your status as a fan or follower of jesus christ. Christ follower its all about following jesus am i a true christ follower. I know this is a tough place to end, but you really need to answer this question for yourself. Jesus has many casual fans, but he asked us to take up our cross and be a follower.
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