Sermons on Abiding Means To Follow:

Simon (Or Is It Peter?)

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on May 11, 2009

The restoration of Peter, and what it means to follow Jesus.

“Simon, son of John”. Simon? That was his old name. That was the name that he was given by his parents, the name that he had gone by right up until the Lord had changed his name to ‘Peter’ – the Rock. He had certainly not lived up to this new name. That night he had let him down very badly. That ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-25

Denomination: Salvation Army

Dwell In Jesus The Vine

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 18, 2015

To show that only dwelling in JESUS can make your fruit last and you will bear much fruit.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you dwell in JESUS? Yes, specially when I'm alone, I pray in tongues. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that only dwelling in JESUS can make your fruit last and you will bear much fruit. IV. TEXT: John 15:4-5 (Amplified Bible) 15:4 Dwell in Me, and I ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Said: I Am The True Vine Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 4, 2012

What does abiding in Christ, who is the true vine mean for me today - mission?

Sermon Story: When Maddy and I lived in Switzerland we had a couple of vines in the back garden. To be honest, the first year we were there - they looked pretty awful and so Maddy asked her father - as he had been a farmer - to come round and trim them to see if we could get any fruit. I got a ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

The Cost Of Following God

Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Nov 19, 2019

The cost of following God, Jesus Christ, could cost everything. Anyone can come to the altar and say a prayer. Anyone can cry out to Jesus and call upon Him. But will anyone be willing to forsake everything they have for Christ?

Ezekiel 24 WHY WE CONTINUE TO STUDY ON EZEKIEL 1. It helps us to see our sins more clearly. The fact that God called Ezekiel to be a watchman tells us a lot of what we need to know. God noticed that the people did not truly see what they were doing that was so wrong and they needed someone to hold ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

In Christ

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 15, 2023

What does it mean to be in Christ? Let’s allow the Bible to tell us. Several churches claim that eternal life is only available within their walls. Who does Jesus say will have eternal life?

What does it mean to be in Christ? Let’s allow the Bible to tell us. Several churches claim that eternal life is only available within their walls. Who does Jesus say will have eternal life? For God loved the world in this way: He gave His One and Only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean To Be Saved?

Contributed by Brandon Boyd on Sep 28, 2016

Many say they are saved but there has never been any change!

What does it mean to be saved? Matthew 7:16-23 Intro: Most of us are here today in this church and we are searching for something or we have a reason for being here. I want you to ask yourself why did I really come today to the house of God? I mean did you come to see friends or the preacher or to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

Deeper Into Baptism

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 12, 2016

This message was preached after "Diving into Baptism" and takes a deeper look at what Baptism means.

Deeper into Baptism Last week we dove in to the discussion of baptism by looking at the Baptism of Jesus, and from that story we discovered that Jesus’ Baptism was Intentional, that it wasn’t without opposition, that it was a baptism of obedience, that it happened in the water and that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:21-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

Following In His Footsteps

Contributed by Joseph Daniel on Apr 19, 2007

The test of a true Christian comes in our everyday walk with Christ.

FOLLOWING IN HIS FOOTSTEPS (Ephesians 4:1-6) [Ask song director to sing “Footsteps of Jesus” #325 red hymnal] This morning our Scripture reading is Ephesians chapter 4, verses 1 through 6. The message is entitled “Following in His Footsteps,” and we’re going to be talking about walking. Talking ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Following The Fisher Of Men

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 1, 2009

We are called to become fishers of men by following the fisher of men

Following the Fisher of Men When Jesus calls Peter on the shore of the Sea of Galilee, it is not their first encounter. The first encounter that Peter has with Jesus is recorded in the gospel of John. John records that Andrew takes Peter to meet Jesus. There is no mention that Peter follows Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Church Of God

Youth Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Aug 13, 2014

You are not the future of the church. You are the present! Don’t wait until you’re adults to make a difference for the Kingdom of God. Do it now!

Ecclesiastes 11:9-10 1 Timothy 4:12 Message Ecclesiastes is a fun book. Whenever I read it I can’t help but think of a little old man sitting in his rocking chair, lecturing his grandkids on the front porch of the rest home! Just listen to verse 2 -- “‘Meaningless! ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:9-10, 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Use Of Means Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

The Old Testament saint could gain the same inner insurance and leading of God as those in the New Testament. The only difference being that God used different means. The New Testament saint is guided by the Holy Spirit, but the Old Testament saint is guided by wisdom.

Unlike many chapters of the Proverbs, chapter 2 is a complete unity. It is a chain of reasoning that follows a consistent pattern from start to finish. We have considered the foundation and several of the stories built on it, and now we have arrived at the top where we see the practical goal ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:10-14

The Cost Of Following Jesus

Contributed by Francisco De Jesus on Jun 15, 2005

THe cost of Following Jesus

Inroduction: In the 50’s running shoes were designed much differently from today. Running shoes were heavy and hard made from strong leather to render it durable from the rigors of the different terrain it treads on. With such case, its like picturing a sprint/ marathon game with runners using ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:24-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Having The Faith To Follow

Contributed by Kirby Lloyd on Aug 29, 2018

First sermon in series Get On Board.

Having the faith to follow Matthew 14:22–33 Introduction As we begin this new year I would like for us to embrace a thought pattern or to say it another way. Let us here at WCC all be likeminded as press forward in our work for the kingdom of God. My goal today is to introduce a new campaign that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

True Follower Of Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Emphasize the importance of being a true follower of Christ, constantly growing and transforming to become more like Jesus, as we persevere and press on towards the goal of our heavenly calling.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to explore what it means to be a true follower of Christ. As believers, we are called to emulate Jesus in our thoughts, words, and actions, but what does that really look like? C.S. Lewis once wrote, "The Christian does not think God will love us ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, Philippians 3:12-14

Topics: Committed Followers, Christ

Following God's Call

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008

Lessons in following God in Amos’ life

Amos: Following God’s Call - August 7, 2005 Join me in turning to the book of Amos. If you can find the book of Daniel in the OT, keep turning through Hosea, Joel, and then to Amos. If you’re using one of the Bibles in the seats, it’s on page ___. Amos isn’t exactly one of the more familiar ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational