Sermons on Almost Follow Him:

Fan Or Follower Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 10, 2023

Using Kyle Idelman's book Not a Fan as the basis for this series. Asking the question are we fans or followers of Jesus.

Fan or Follower Luke 9:23 January 29, 2023 Almost 20 years ago, when we lived in Michigan, a lot of the people in the church would go camping for a weekend. We’d cook out, swim in the lake, use lots of fun toys in the water. The boys went frog hunting. No frogs were hurt, just catch in your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:22-25, Luke 9:23

Denomination: Baptist

Follow The Leader! Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Feb 15, 2003

A WORD TO THE CHURCH - Haggai (Part 5) God has an ordained leader that He has chosen. Will you follow the leader? (This message is not recomended for those who are not committed to servant leadership.)

Have you noticed a difference in the salute given by our military men and women as President Bush walks by? Most folks would not notice anything, but those who have served in the military see it right away. Next time just watch for this: as President Bush leaves his helicopter or Air Force One, ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:20-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fan Or Follower?

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Jul 8, 2009

There is a big difference between a fan of God and someone who is a true follower. Which are you?

Fan or follower? Mark 10:17-22 Last week a tragedy struck Washington D.C. when one of the metro rail trains crashed into another train. That accident really struck me in an emotional way because I was just on those trains one month ago. While reading about the accident the thought, “that could ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Cost Of Following

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

The Cost of Following (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 9 verses 51-62: Quote: • One wit has written: • “A dentist’s mistake is pulled out, • A lawyer’s mistake is imprisoned. • A teacher’s mistake is failed, • A printer’s mistake is corrected. • A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Brethren

Leading And Following Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 16, 2015

Loving leaders lead and faithful followers follow.

Leading and Following 1 Peter 5:1-5 Rev. Brian Bill March 14-15, 2015 It’s been almost two months and I can finally talk about how the Packers unraveled in the NFC Championship game. I actually wasn’t able to watch the game because I had a meeting. I’m glad now that I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Follow Me As I Follow Christ

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Jul 29, 2006

What was Pauls example to follow as he presented the gosple of Christ? Is that our example as well?

1st Corinthians 10:32-11:1 Follow me as I follow Christ Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks or the church of God—even as I try to please everybody in every way. For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved. Follow my example, as I follow the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Follow Me As I Follow Jesus Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 10, 2012

Leadership, example, disciple making

FOLLOW THE LEADER 1 Thess. 1:1-10 (p 835) Oct. 7, 2012 INTRODUCTION: If you didn’t know this…I want to inform you that there is a Presidential election taking place next month on the 13th….WHAT!!! You mean you already knew?!!!! And yes I believe it’s important ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Crucified Followers Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 23, 2019

In this message we will see that the church Jesus intended is made not of fans, but crucified followers.

Crucified Followers #BecomingTheChurchHeIntended Francis Chan opens up the 7th chapter of his book letters to the church with this Scripture I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-25, Luke 14:25-27, Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abomination To The Lord!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 22, 2014

We see the spiritual lives of Christians today in a state of confusion, decay and disarray; reason? Lack of Biblical teachings and knowledge of God and His holiness!

ABOMINATION TO THE LORD! Jeremiah 4:1 "If you return, O Israel,declares the LORD, to me you should return. If you will put away your abominations out of My sight. THEN you shall not be moved." Not every sermon I’ve preached or written were a home run and a blockbuster hit; many have ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 4:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Following The Master Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 27, 2010

Following the Master can be best seen by 1) Loving Christ more than everything else (John 21:15–17), by 2) Being willing to sacrifice everything for Christ (John 21:18–19a), and by 3) Following Christ (John 21:19b–25).

In R.B. Fleming’s book, Peter Gzowski: A Biography (Dundurn Press), Fleming carefully read Gzowski’s writings, studied his tapes and interviewed his friends. Running down Gzowski’s stories, he found again and again that they were exaggerated or even imaginary. Yet, Gzowski was a first-class ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-25

Denomination: Other

Following The Master Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 30, 2019

1) Loving Christ more than everything else (John 21:15–17), 2) Being willing to sacrifice everything for Christ (John 21:18–19a), 3) Following Christ’s Leading (John 21:19b–25).

John 21:15-25 [15] When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord; you know that I love you." He said to him, "Feed my lambs." [16] He said to him a second time, "Simon, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-25

Denomination: Other

Why Do We Follow Christ

Contributed by Greg Carr on Dec 1, 2010

Why did you decide to become a Christian? What was it that put you over the top and made you decide to follow Him? And then I want to know, why do you continue to follow Him?

As I was sitting in my office Tuesday, thinking about today’s message, which I have titled, “Why do we follow Christ?” a song came on the radio by Chris Tomlin by the name of “I Will Follow.” I thought, thanks God for that conformation! The words of the song are very ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lesson 13: Joshua: An Example To Follow

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 17, 2012

Joshua's qualities made him an example to follow.

Series: Learning Victory From Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 12: God’s Permanent Home October 7, 2012 A. INTRODUCTION: JOSHUA 18:1-3 1. Put first things first, build your church before building your house. a. Attendance. b. Tithe. c. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hear Him Or Test Him (Hearing God)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007

This is a sermon about listening for God.

Mark 12:28-34 And one of the scribes came up and heard them disputing with one another, and seeing that he answered them well, asked him, “Which commandment is the first of all?’ Jesus answered, “The first is, ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one; and you shall love the Lord your God ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Followers Are Fruitful Series

Contributed by Grady Henley on Nov 4, 2011

Followers are Fruitful

Lesson 08 of the Follow Me Series Followers are Fruitful Grady Henley May 2004 Key Verses: 1 Tim 3:14 These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly: 1 Tim 3:15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:15

Denomination: Baptist