Sermons on A Disciple Follows:

I Have Decided To Follow Jesus

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 14, 2025

Deciding to follow Jesus is a life-transforming choice. It is a journey that requires sacrifice, commitment, and perseverance.

I HAVE DECIDED TO FOLLOW JESUS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 16:24 Supporting Texts: Luke 9:23, John 12:26 INTRODUCTION: The Christian journey is a call to follow Jesus wholeheartedly. It’s a personal decision that involves a deep commitment to leave behind the old life and embrace ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24, Luke 9:23, John 12:26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Way Of Jesus - Marker#1 - "I Have Begun Following Jesus, And Am Depending On The Spirit Of Jesus In My Journey”

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 14, 2024

This message is a mash up of 2 other sermons I wrote on the first marker of the Way of Jesus platform, an initiative of the Evangelical Missionary Church of Canada. https://www.emcc.ca/can-we-help/individuals/following-jesus/insights/what-is-the-way-of-jesus/

The Way of Jesus #1 - “I have begun following Jesus, and am depending on the Spirit of Jesus in my journey”. What does your life say? What does your life say? That’s an odd question perhaps, but I think it’s a good one. What does your life say? Today, in part, we’re going to consider what the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15, Matthew 18:2-5, Mark 1:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Counting The Cost Of Following Jesus Ii Series

Contributed by Steve Lotze on Jan 30, 2006

Third in Series of what it means to really follow Jesus

Counting the Cost of Following Jesus II Oct. 9, 2005, Luke 9: 57-63 These are my actual notes and sermon handouts and they probably mean more to me than they do to you. If you don’t understand something in my notes – feel free to e-mail me for clarification (stevenmary7@hotmail.com). Here’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-63

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Following Christ Will Transform Your Character Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Nov 19, 2015

There are many ideas about how to improve your character, but only a relationship with Christ can transform your character.

Sermon Notes November 8, 2015 FBCam Following Christ will Transform Your Character 2 Cor 3:12-18 There are many ideas about how to IMPROVE your CHARACTER Tony Robbins wrote a book on how to “Unleash the Power Within You” Kevin Leman wrote the intriguing book, “Have a New Kid by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Real Followers Are Completely Honest With God Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Jan 21, 2002

the 3rd of a real followers series based on Mike Slaughter’s book

Real Followers are completely Honest with God, Luke 18:9-14 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ January 20, 2002 Two men worked on a large ocean-going vessel. One day the mate, who normally did not drink, became intoxicated. The captain, who hated him, entered in the daily log: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do We Really Follow Jesus?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 22, 2020

The light of God shone in a small fishing village. Some received it. Let’s look at the place where Christian discipleship began, and how they were ready to drop everything to follow the Light of the world, in Matthew 4:12-23.

The light of God shone in a small fishing village. Some received it. Let’s look at the place where Christian discipleship began, and how they were ready to drop everything to follow the Light of the world, in Matthew 4:12-23. Capernaum Matthew 4:12-13 When Jesus heard that John had been arrested, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Baptist

Fishers Of Men Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 3, 2011

If we do not allow anything to get in the way of following Jesus Christ, we will be “fishers of men” as well, leading them to be saved from their sins!

A couple of questions to start out with: Who was the first person that Jesus called to be one of the 12 Disciples? Open your Bibles briefly to John 1:37….. Now, what was the big Lake or Sea near Nazareth where Jesus grew up? Of the original 12, how many were fishermen? = at least 7 (John ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus' Call To Follow Him

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 17, 2021

Jesus is reaching out to this generation calling them to follow Him. He wants to pour Himself into them to make authentic reproductions of Himself. His call supersedes all other earthly responsibilities. Do we have enough of Jesus to reproduce Him?

JESUS' CALL TO FOLLOW HIM Mk. 1:14-20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Career planning 1. One Sunday morning, as the Bubba Rathbone family were driving home from First Assembly after a great service where their Pastor really preached a great message, 9 year old Sam said to his father Bubba, "When I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Cross Of Commitment... The Paradox Of Following Christ Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 25, 2012

Those who love their life in this world will lose it. Those who despise their life in this world will keep it for eternal life.

Title: The Cross of Commitment… the Paradox of Following Christ. Text: John 12:20-33 Thesis: Those who love their life in this world will lose it. Those who despise their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. Introduction It is always an interesting question: If you could ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Followers Of God Through Jesus Christ

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Jun 23, 2006

To describe ourself as a "Christian" is an awesome responsibility that is not to be taken lightly. We must strive to live so that others might actually see the SPIRIT and the DIVINE NATURE OF JESUS CHRIST present in all that we say and all that we do.

What Does It Mean to Be a Follower of Jesus Christ? Scripture Reference: Ephesians 5:1-2 ’Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given Himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

"Learning How To Follow Your Leaders"

Contributed by Damion Lowe on Jan 23, 2011

We ultimately follow the leadership of Christ but he has also given us Christian leaders to follow.

“LEARNING TO FOLLOW YOUR LEADERS” Text: Matt. 16:24,”Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.” Intro: The gospels of Mark and Luke record ‘this” same statement by Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean To Follow Jesus

Contributed by Scott Berry on Aug 14, 2009

Following Christ is more than just warm fuzzys in worship it’s about taking up your cross and being obedient to him as Lord

What does it mean to follow Jesus. How do you define what it means to be a Christian? What is possibly the most common definition of what it means to be Christian? ‘I have a relationship with Jesus’ What does that even mean – I get it, he listens to you and you listen to him He makes you feel ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-31

Denomination: Baptist

When Following Jesus Separates Friends Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Feb 12, 2008

God calls us to decide for Jesus, even when doing so divides families and friends.

Scripture Introduction Two snowflakes drop softly from a dark cloud. The wind twists and twirls these “friends,” so that appear to play “Tag, you’re it!” One bumps the other, then jumps away; the second chases and almost reaches his “opponent.” They bounce up and down, giggling as they swing ...read more

Scripture: John 7:40-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Following Jesus, My Decision For Baptism Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 14, 2022

Philip was doing a great work in Samaria when the Holy Spirit sent him on what seemed a strange mission: go to Gaza, a desert region, and then get into a chariot. He obeyed, an Ethiopian official believed, and followed the Lord in baptism.

Foreword: Full disclosure, I am a Southern Baptist and present this message from that perspective. Water baptism is part of the Great Commission (Matthew 28, Mark 16, e.g.) and is mentioned in connection with belief and with becoming a disciple. It is readily admitted there are others who hold ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Andrew: First Called Disciple Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023

If you find Jesus as your Savior, first find someone close to you and tell them about Jesus, and bring them to Jesus.

“John the Baptist stood with two of his disciple looking at Jesus. The Baptist said, ‘Behold the Lamb of God,’ and Andrew and John began following Jesus. The Master… asked, ‘What are you looking for?’ They said, ‘Master-Teacher, what are You staying?’ Jesus said, ‘come follow Me.’ It was 4 p.m. so ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-41

Denomination: Baptist