It is a thought provoking 42day devotional guide designed as a companion to the not a fan small group study. It challenges and grows participants on a daily basis over the course of the 6 week video series. Not a fan, kyle idleman read the first chapter excerpt from best selling fiction and nonfiction christian books. Becoming a completely committed follower of jesus pdf epub book. Not a fan devotional reading plan youversion bible. The not a fan series contains the following episodes. Any time there is a book that seems to grab a measure of popularity, my tendency is to steer away from it. Featuring a new introduction and an additional chapter, it calls you to be a passionate disciplenot just a fan who admires jesus from afar. The quickest way to shut down the authenticity in this group is for us to start judging each others lives. Not a fan is a serious small group study that powerfully communicates this challenging but central message of the gospel, and the pastors resource kit. Twenty times in the new testament, jesus christ issued a compelling and challenging invitation. Through partnership with city on a hill studio, an awardwinning production and publishing company, each book is also a video series with teaching from kyle, study, and church campaign.
Not a fan follow the journey of eric nelson, a man leading a triple life. They focus on following christ, denying yourself, and pursuing jesus. Fans may be fine with repeating a prayer, attending church on the weekend, and slapping a jesus fish on their bumpers. Hes now challenging us all to be not just fans, but completely committed followers. The book wasnt written to comfort the afflicted, but it may very well afflict the comfortable. The official facebook page for not a fan by kyle idleman. This small group discipleship pack contains one softcover followers journal, one softcover leaders guide, and a twodisc dvd in amaray case. Not a fan is a book that every christian should read and regularly reread. This study is not about making others to be better followers but. Fans want to be close enough to jesus to get all the benefits, but not so close that it requires sacrifice. Now also available not a fan spanish edition, journal, student and teen editions, small group study, daily devotional, and more. I highly recommend to individuals and churches everywhere. Not a fan, kyle idleman first chapter excerpts, christian books. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads in more than a dozen categories.
I would like to encourage you to do a few things that will help you, and the rest of us, get the most out of this study. Curriculum kitnot a fan small group study book supplement. Becoming a completely committed follower of jesus mp3 book published may 20th 2011 by zondervan mp3 book, 0 pages. But when confronted with a near death experience, eric embarks on a spiritual journey that transforms his commitment to jesus christ and tests the. It is a cinematic journey, a series of six minimovies, with the perspective and depth to help shape todays believer into a first century christfollower. Fan or follower introduction if this is a new group or you have new people, allow some time for everyone to introduce themselves and share what they hope to gain out of the study. Im told that fairlawners only stay interested in a study like this for five or six weeks. However, just because something is popular among christians doesnt mean that it is exactly biblical. Small group discipleship study for adults with kyle. After i was contracted to begin work on a book detailing the crazy life and offfield exploits of nfl football player jason. Taken from the not a fan daily devotional by kyle idleman. The first edition of the novel was published in may 6th 2011, and was written by kyle idleman. There will be opportunities to have gospel conversations throughout this study. Not a fan is a christian living book arguing that jesus isnt interested in fans, but in followers.
The not a fan small group kit contains one copy of the not a fan series, one copy of the not a fan leaders guide, and one copy of the not a fan journal. I just finished listening to christian audios version of not a fan. Coming from a family where i could have taken christian as a nominal inheritance but didnt want to i was very interested in this book. If were not careful, well wind up just like the pharisees. Megachurch teaching pastor kyle idlemans first book, not a fan. Kyle idleman is the teaching pastor at southeast christian church in louisville, kentucky, the fourth largest church in america.
Its also why i keep looking for new ways to encourage people to seek jesus daily, instead of waiting for someone, even a pastor like me, to spoonfeed them. The dictionary defines a fan as an enthusiastic admirer. Not a fan is truly a cutting edge bible study that will challenge even the most. The devotions in this plan are designed to help you live out what it means to be a truly committed and soldout follower of jesus. The biggest threat to the church today is fans who call themselves christians but arent actually interested in following christ. He is the author of the awardwinning and bestselling book not a fan. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 215 pages and is available in paperback format. I rate my experience with not a fan by kyle idleman 45 starsi really liked it. I read this book for a project in my senior bible class at school and for my. Not a fan, updated and expanded 9780310344704 by kyle idleman.
Each group participant should have their own not a. Not a fan quotes by kyle idleman goodreads share book. Not a fan study outline, chapters 7 and 8, kyle idleman. Jan 28, 2011 kyle talks about growing up as just another fan of jesus christ. Then jesus said to them, follow me, and i will make you. Not a fan, updated and expanded christian book distributors.
You attend every movie featuring a certain actor, you know the stats of your sports hero, and you can recite lyrics from your favorite songs. One other thing, this is a challenging study, but we also dont want this to be a place where we end up judging who is a follower and who is not. Student edition includes funny stories, personal reflections, and deep, biblical content, calling teenagers 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 them. Is this how we want to define our relationship with him. Not a fan city on a hill christian bible study resources. Becoming a completely committed follower of jesus kyle idleman zondervan 12 in not a fan, kyle idleman, teaching pastor at southeast christian church in louisville, kentucky, critiques a nominal christianity that distorts the historic faith, focusing on the benefits of salvation while ignoring what it costs to follow christ. Not a fan study outline, chapters 9 and 10, kyle idleman. I started to read the manuscript and could not stop until i finished.
Not a fan invites you to make jesus not merely the object of your admiration, but the very center of your life. One of the reasons i wrote the book not a fan was to consider how jesus defined what it means to follow him, to be more than just a fan of his. Not a fan is truly a cutting edge study that will challenge even the most obedient christians to relook at their relationship with christ. It was a true pleasure to experience this study and examine myself through the lens of a fan or a follower. For select titles you will find tshirts, wristbands, artwork or other accessories may be available. Was it jesus that they wanted, or were they only interested in what he could do for them. Jul 15, 20 i was recommended the book not a fan by kyle idleman. Its certainly a very popular book, especially among younger christians. Smallgroup study kit dvd christian book distributors.
Build around the engaging approach of kyle idleman, teaching pastor at southeast christian church in louisville, ky, this one of kind small group study, sermon series. You attend every movie featuring a certain actor, you know the stats of your sports hero, and you. If there is a survey or quiz, take it and see if it adds. The study follows the journey of eric nelson, a man leading a compartmentalized triple life as a pleasureseeking rebel, a cutthroat corporate executive, and a nominal christian. In the gospels, jesus never seemed too interested in fans. Not a fan small group christian bible study city on a hill studio. The series, journal, leaders guide, small group study, pastors kit and movie. May 06, 2011 not a fan is a christian living book arguing that jesus isnt interested in fans, but in followers. Carr, kyle idleman, ryan king, brennan james callan. If this is a new group or an existing group with new member s be sure to allow some time for everyone to introduce themselves. Ky, this one of kind small group study, sermon series, movie, and book examines what it means to deny ones self and truly follow jesus. Not a fan calls you to consider the demands and rewards of being a true disciple. 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.
This book disrupts the status quo and challenges readers to follow christ with. Not a fan has been released in various editions, such as for teens and study groups, and a video series exists to accompany group studies. We would like to thank zondervan for providing this plan. The main characters of this christian, non fiction story are. People on here who are not that into reading or who want to develop reading all the time ask to make up lists of books which they should read when they want to start reading. This is a challenging book, you want to lead this study on the big picture ideas. Discover how to love, pray, and give your all for your lord and savior. Lesson 1 fan or follower 35 minutes eric nelson collapses. Some people will read this book and question their salvation, dont be too quick to tell someone they are saved. The things that matter the most to god, like holy thoughts, purity, and faithfulness, are often done in private. This is a now message for the church and my hope is that every believer who reads this will become an authentic follower of christ.
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. They want to be close enough to jesus to get all the benefits, but not so close that it requires anything from them. When confronted with a near death experience, eric embarks on a spiritual journey that transforms his commitment to jesus and tests the faith of his friends and family with teaching from kyle idleman. Buy the book not a fan by kyle idleman and read along kindle, amazon, lifeway bookstore 2. We prefer to only create items that we feel will enhance the experience of that study for example, the not a fan tshirt has led to many conversations about jesus and even stories of conversion. Not a fan switch youth 612th grade free church resources. 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 and author of the christian atheist. Kyle talks about growing up as just another fan of jesus christ. Becoming a completely committed follower of jesus by kyle idleman, and i have to say that i was pleasantly surprised. Small group discipleship study for adults small group. We are more concerned with what people see on the outside than what god sees on the inside. 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. What did you think about the points kyle made about the difference between being and fan or a follower of jesus.