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    Not a Fan: Becoming a Completely Committed Follower of Jesus

    Written by Kyle Idleman

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    Pastor Kyle Idleman doesn't just want to be a fan of Jesus, he wants to full heartedly commit to him and be a follower of Jesus. But how can you make the leap from fan to follower? 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. Being a follower doesn't 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. That's what a fan does. What a follower of Jesus does, Idleman observes, is die to themselves each and every moment of the day because 'you can't say yes to following Jesus unless you say no to living for yourself.' 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. 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
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherZondervan Audio
    Release dateJun 7, 2011
    ISBN9780310331964
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    Not a Fan: Becoming a Completely Committed Follower of Jesus
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    Kyle Idleman

    Kyle Idleman is the senior pastor at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky, one of the largest churches in America. On a normal weekend, he speaks to more than twenty-five thousand people spread across eleven campuses. More than anything else, Kyle enjoys unearthing the teachings of Jesus and making them relevant in people’s lives. He is a frequent speaker for national conventions and influential churches across the country. Kyle and his wife, DesiRae, have been married for over twenty-five years. They have four children, two sons-in-law, and recently welcomed their first grandchild. They live on a farm in Kentucky.

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    • 5/5
      This book was given out as part of a series of sermons at church in the fall of 2012.For everyone who says they are a Christian -- read this book to decide if you are a Fan or a true Follower of Christ.
    • 5/5
      This book was truly amazing. Kyle Idleman carefully, systematically, and with a wonderful combination of humor and brevity, defines what it means to be a truly committed follower of Christ. I would highly recommend this to any Christian interested in learning to say "no" to the world, and "yes" to Jesus.
    • 5/5
      Love it! What a powerful challenge to lukewarm Christianity. Engaging and deeply challenging, this is a book every Christian should read. I am still struck by the simple and probing question, "has following Jesus cost you anything?"
    • 5/5
      Rated: AGreat book for those committed to being, not just a fan of Jesus Christ, but a true all-in follower. I am not a fan.
    • 3/5
      This book is an eye opener & caused me to ask myself some tough questions. Jesus has "fans" and Jesus has "followers." Am I a fan or follower? What does Jesus require if you are to be one of His followers? The author makes some great points & backs up with a lot of scripture & personal stories from other people. I didn't like his writing style. He tried to include a lot of humor & comments & side notes that were just dumb & annoying to me. The book could have been 100 pages shorter if he had just kept things focused. Overall, I liked it I'm glad to have had the chance to read it & now challenge myself to pick up my cross & follow Christ.
    • 3/5
      Kenda Creasy Dean, an Associate Professor at Princeton, examines the results of a massive study done from 2003-2005 called the national Study of Youth and Religion, as well as the assertion by others of the rise in Moralistic Therapeutic Deism in place of Christian, Jewish, Muslim and other faiths, although very much primarily focused on traditional Christian groups along with Mormons--a feel good type experience. That it wasn't riveting is evidenced by the fact that I first started this book in 2014 and only went back and actually read the entire thing because it was part of a book reading game, and yet it's a topic I'm actually interested in.This book has a fairly narrow target audience; those interested in the religious faith of American teens. It was interesting that Dean didn't even understand that at least one of the churches she discussed at length isn't even trinitarian, and she stated from the outset that that was her bias. While there were some interesting parts, and a few places that were very interesting, overall I can't say that it was stellar.
    • 5/5
      Wow. This was life-changing ! The question am I a fan or follower of Jesus really reaches down to the bottom of your heart and soul it has truly changed my view and my faith
    • 5/5
      No sugar coating. I’m sharing this to our Lifegroup!
    • 5/5
      I have never read a book more convicting and perhaps direct! I feel like i need to read it some more time to really get the message in it! It is sincere! convicting! convincing! powerful! thought provoking! I feel like I may have found something worth pursing forever!
    • 5/5
      I realized how big of a gap there is between God and I. I need to start following now.
    • 4/5
      A great book about the difference between being completely sold out to the cause of Christ.
    • 5/5
      A book that should convict every Christian! Thank you Pastor Idleman for your wisdom.
    • 5/5
      Everybody must listen to this book. Powerful! Very Big. Too much!
    • 5/5
      Loved this book. Very real and accurate. Would and probably will read again.
    • 5/5
      I want everyone to read this book. It was inspiring and uplifting with much food for thought.
    • 5/5
      So good!
      I absolutely loved this book. Extremely well written, love the author's writing style.
    • 5/5
      Fantastic! Accountability, discernment, and truth. Well narrated and easy listening. Only Jesus!
    • 5/5
      Eye opener with Grace! Thank you Kyle in Jesus Name!
    • 4/5
      Great read, a simple and yet powerful message, I highly recommend it!
    • 5/5
      Wow!!
    • 5/5
      Life changing