Not a fan invites you to make jesus not merely the object of your admiration, but the very center of your life. Jun 05, 2011 idleman has provided us with a provocative book that challenges our conception of being a christian. To be a follower of jesus means much more than being a member of his fan club. I believe that you can be both a fan and a follower of jesus. It seems to me that there is a more suitable word to describe them. A follower of jesus will take joy and great delight in obeying jesus teachings. Twenty times in the new testament jesus issued a compelling and challenging invitation to follow him. Apr 04, 20 a fan an enthusiastic admirer only when it lines up with what we want. Ken idlemans approach, which you might infer from the title, contrasts being a fan of jesus with being a follower. Trailerpromotional video for not a fan, by city on a hill productions. Becoming a completely committed follower of jesus by kyle idleman read by online at alibris. Or, you may be just a fan who admires jesus but isnt ready to let him cramp your style. Being a fan of jesus means you can do what you want.
It is essential that to teach others to obey jesus, we must first be doing obeying him. Being a fan of jesus and being a follower christian news. Surprisingly, jesus described himself as a follower. What a great talk and a wonderful reminder for all of us to be sure we truly behave as a follower of jesus and not just a fan of jesus. Kyle idleman, not a fan, and common problems with lordship.
Not everyone learns or does things in the same manner. Kyle idleman is the teaching pastor at southeast christian church in louisville, kentucky and he has written a popular book titled not a fan. Nov 15, 20 not all leaders can lead like gandhi, lincoln, churchill, or jesus. Craig groeschel senior pastor of and author of the christian atheist. Becoming a follower of christ christian bible studies. It may seem that there are many followers of jesus, but if they were honestly to define the relationship they have with him i am not sure it would be accurate to describe them as followers. If you are a follower, you will attend each game and follow them when they go on the road. A true follower goes beyond a fan by making sacrifices to follow jesus. Fan and follower sound the same, so whats the difference. We like the things he said, we like the things he did. 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. Greetings doves, i have been reading a christian book by author kyle idleman titled not a fan. Lets look at some truths that will help you determine your status as a fan or follower of jesus christ.
Not a fan calls you to consider the demands and rewards of being a true disciple. Jun 07, 2011 in this three part book idleman helps you to discover whether you are a fan or a follower, how to recognize the invitation jesus has given, and what following jesus looks like in your daily life. Author kyle idlemans latest book a battle cry to not. Becoming a completely committed follower of jesus ebook written by kyle idleman. Fans like jesus, but they dont really know jesus nor have they committed themselves to a life of discipleship. Perhaps posters of christian artists plastered on your room walls. There are those who are even fans of jesus, but they have never made the transition to become a follower of jesus. Best of all, if after reading an e book, you buy a paper version of not a fan.
He uses a romantic relationship analogy to get us to think about what jesus means to us. Peter saw the power and significance of jesus life in his sovereignty over even the elements of nature, and he wanted to experience it, too. Craig groeschel, senior pastor of and author of the christian atheist. Anyone who doesnt make a personal sacrifice isnt worthy to be a follower of jesus matt. Idleman asks, are you a fan of jesus, or a follower. Two thousand years ago, jesus walked up to twelve guys individually and said, follow me. Fans want to be close enough to jesus to get all the benefits, but not so close that it requires sacrifice. Weather the other people are followers or not is their choice.
It is time for you to decide if youre going to be a fan or a follower of jesus christ. I just call myself a follower of jesus, says brehm, a minneapolis businessman and former chairman of the u. The premise of the book is the challenge of whether or not you are a follower of jesus christ, or simply a fan of jesus christ. At first it will bombard you with descriptions of what a fan is and what a follower is, but towards the end it will encourage you that being a genuine follower of jesus is not an impossible thing to do.
This book disrupts the status quo and challenges readers to follow christ with. You may indeed be a passionate, fully devoted follower of jesus. Not a fan quotes by kyle idleman goodreads share book. He called people t fan or follower what is the difference. Or have you become just another cultural attendee at religious services. 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.
Kindle edition his book attempts to distinguish between what is called a fan and what a believer. Author kyle idlemans latest book a battle cry to not give up. Being a follower of jesus is to put him at the center and to make him the supreme ruler of all that you are and all that you do. Sep 16, 2016 fans of jesus admire him from a distance. One was a lawyer, the second was a doctor, and the third was a preacher. Sep 19, 2011 if you are a sports fan you will watch most games of your favorite team from the stands or on tv.
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. Becoming a completely committed follower of jesus by. In idlemans book, not a fan, kyle will challenge you to grow from a fair weather fan to a fulltime follower of christ. The reason why i picked this book in particular is because the word christian has become so vague of a term recently. The book offers a diagnostic to see whether or not a person is a fan something most fans deny being, idleman noticed. How would things change if you lived as jesus lived, and loved the way he loved. And, if you re having a hard time figuring out or discerning how faithful you re being, id invite you on a journey with me as we figure out what we believe and how faithful we are to those beliefs. How does a person have a relationship with jesus, someone he cant see or touch. However, to truly be a christian requires more than being a fan of jesus. Kinda like how we would camp out for the things we like shoes, video games, black friday shopping, etc. Craig groeschel, senior pastor of are you a fan or a follower. He wanted to join jesus in doing what only jesus could do. I want to be commited to jesus hundred percent please pray for m. Very much to think about, are you a fan or follower.
A fan an enthusiastic admirer only when it lines up with what we want. Jan 10, 2016 jesus never asked us to be a fan, he asked us to be a follower. Hes now challenging us all to be not just fans, but completely committed followers. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it. 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. This sermon should challenge each hearer to examine their commitment as a follower of jesus christ. Not a fan will be great for anyone who is on the fence about being a christian. I preach differently than he does and felt i would fail to do justice to his message if i. The series, journal, leaders guide, small group study, pastors kit and movie. 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. I know this is a tough place to end, but you really need to answer this question for yourself.
You cant truly follow jesus until who you are is found in jesus. Consider it a define the relationship conversation to determine exactly where you stand. However, followers of jesus are all in, and they worship him in a personal relationship. Read the book on paper it is quite a powerful experience. Jesus wants followers not fans sermon by ronnie knight. 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. Becoming a completely committed follower of jesus are you a follower of jesus. A follower s story is a feature length film from city on a hill productions. Not a fan by kyle idleman audiobook download christian.
One day he said to a crowd of people, if any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross and follow me. 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. Jeff cavins has a unique way of inspiring people of all ages mary lindstrom, mn i love jeff cavins humor and explanation on what it means to be a follower of christ. It means more than wearing an i love jesus tshirt, a wwjd bracelet, or a necklace with a cross on it. The dictionary defines a fan as an enthusiastic admirer. With frankness sprinkled with humor, idleman invites you to live the way jesus lived, love the way he loved, pray the way he prayed, and never give up living for the one who gave his all for you. You can be a follower that enjoys going to the christian conventions and see everyone cheer and get all excited about christ. In that sense, all of us could be considered fans of jesus.
He calls it having the define the relationship talk, or dtr. He went from fan to follower and it had a profound impact on those around him. Jesus never asked us to sit on the sidelines and cheer for his cause. Becoming a completely committed follower of jesus zondervan. I preach differently than he does and felt i would fail to do justice to his message if i did it his way. I had a guy walk up to me in an airport and say, you were just walking around looking for someone to witness to werent you. Jesus also promised him a reward beyond imagination. Fans may be fine with repeating a prayer, attending church on the weekend, and slapping a jesus. If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. A follower when you pursue something or someone no matter the circumstances, whether we like it or not. But if you want to discuss this issue then lets have at it. Fans may be fine with repeating a prayer, attending church on the weekend, and slapping a jesus fish on their bumpers. The book offers a diagnostic to see whether or not a person is a fan something most. To define the relationship implies you a have a real relationship with jesus.
His new book, not a fan, explains the difference between being a fan of jesus and being a devoted follower. Fans say jesus was a great teacher who taught valuable lessons. With frankness sprinkled with humor, idleman invites you to live the way jesus lived, love the way he loved, pray the way he prayed. I have heard of followers who have not missed a single game in twentyfive years and longer. In other words, in a football game you have the fans in the seats cheering on the players on the field. Just imagine the son of the most high god invited that man, facetoface, to follow him. Follow the journey of eric nelson, a man leading a compartmentalized triple life as a pleasureseeking rebel, a cutthroat corporate executive, and a nominal christian. Jul 10, 2015 have you ever stopped to wonder if you are a disciple of jesus or a fan of jesus. Followers deny themselves, take up their cross and follow him. Kyle talks about growing up as just another fan of jesus christ.
He also shares several powerful not a fan storiestestimonies from fellow followers who turned to jesus. In fact, you may want to read this book before you answer at all. A fan is simply defined as an enthusiastic admirer. Are you a follower of jesus before you rush to judgment and declare an immediate, yes. With frankness sprinkled with humor, in not a fan kyle idleman invites you to live the way jesus lived, love the way he loved, pray the way he prayed, and never give up living for the one who gave his all for you are you a follower of jesus. Im certain there are thousands of books on the subject. Its an important question, and it sobers me up every time i think about it. To be a follower of christ takes a supreme commitment. This fall we will be going over a series based on the book not a fan by kyle idleman, who is teaching pastor of southeast christian church in kentucky. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read not a fan. One of the symptoms of a fan is that you think you are a follower, pastor kyle idleman shared with the christian post. It is to allow him to lead you, by his spirit, out into the world as an agent of transformation in the lives of others. With humor and real life examples to draw you closer to jesus, kyle idleman compels each and every one of us to not be a fan.
They were fishing, throwing their nets into the lake. It seems in scripture, once you do some digging or just actual reading there is a difference between a fan and a follower. Becoming a completely committed follower of jesus idleman, kyle on. In this talk, jeff cavins shares how he has come to see that jesus wants us to surrender every bit of our own comfort to follow him. The call of christ is to be born from above and into gods family. I didnt know it was that obvious so, are you a fan of jesus or a follower. 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. Jesus said those who follow him must deny themselves and take up their cross matt. It was a true pleasure to experience this study and examine myself through the lens of a fan or a follower. As they walk through the forest they spotted a a big buck.
This thoughtprovoking question was asked on a program on the trinity broadcasting network. In his latest book, dont give up, he encourages readers to find the breakthrough to better days that god has for you. Do you have a fish bumper sticker on the back of your car. In john chapter six we read about a story of some hardcore fans of jesus 5,000 of them, in fact who liked jesus so much they would camp out for him. Through biblical teaching, anecdotes, and humor, kyle idleman explores what it means to truly be a follower of christ. It challenges the reader to consider what jesus says about himself, and come to grips with what a.
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. 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. Description not a fan becoming a completely committed follower of jesus. There are many fans of jesus in this world, but we are called to be his disciples. The premise of this book is nothing new the distinction between being a nominal christian and being a committed follower of jesus. Then maybe, just maybe you are a fan and not a follower of jesus christ. I would like to share it with you all over the next several weeks. Those guys were just normal guys doing normal guy stuff. I do not seek my own will but the will of the father.
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