Sermons on Being A Follower Of Jesus:

Faith, Part 1 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 20, 2011

Part 1 of 6 in a series on exploring "Faith". This message focuses on defining faith and what the basis of our faith must be. That biblical basis has always been, and always will be, Jesus!

Faith, Part 1 Galatians 2:15-21 Believers often struggle with explaining, "What is faith?" Sometimes we are strong Other times we are weak ... and we struggle It is in these times that God moves us IF ... we will listen and obey His direction Stand and read Galatians 2:15-21 / Pray 1. What is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Radical Invitation Of Jesus, From Exclusion To Celebration Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Mar 17, 2025

In the calling of Levi, Jesus reshapes what discipleship looks like and who qualifies to be a disciple. Would we invite the "Levi's" of our day to follow Him?

Introduction: Is Jesus “woke”? In other words, is He someone who is sensitive to or aware of the injustices experienced by the marginalized? If Jesus were walking on earth today, gathering disciples, would He do so along DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) ethical standards? Would he try to choose ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-39

Denomination: Baptist

Bearing Good News

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 10, 2011

Being An Encouragement To Others Has Benefits!

Luke 1:1-45 Inasmuch as many have taken in hand to set in order a narrative of those things which have been fulfilled among us, just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word delivered them to us, it seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-45

Denomination: Baptist

Renewing Obedience Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Jan 28, 2005

There is a cost to following Jesus, but it’s not as high as the cost of not following.

Passage: Acts 7:2-4; Genesis 11:31-12:-7 READ ACTS 7:2-4, Gen... 11:31-12:7 Steven’s sermon in Acts gives us by the Holy Spirit’s revelation a glimpse at the first of two calls on Abram’s life. When Abram was still living in Ur, before he moved to Haran, God called him to pull up stakes, God told ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come Unity Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Aug 4, 2008

As we define what it means to "follow Jesus in holistic community," the focus will be on the importance of community to those who follow Jesus.

Following Jesus in Holistic Community Come Unity 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 August 3, 2008 This is the third and final sermon in this mini-series on Following Jesus in Holistic Community. We’ve looked at that holistic means complete or total in that we as the people of God need to surrender our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Who Are You Bringing To Jesus

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 11, 2019

In order to bring someone to Jesus, we ourselves must have certain characteristics and determinations. In Bringing someone to Jesus, we must: 1)Be Concerned (Mark 2:1) 2) Be Constant (Mark 2:2), 3) Be Co-operative (Mark 2:3), 4) Be Creative (Mark 2:4), 5) Be Confident (Mark 2:5).

Mark 2:1-5 [2:1] And when he returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that he was at home. [2] And many were gathered together, so that there was no more room, not even at the door. And he was preaching the word to them. [3] And they came, bringing to him a paralytic carried by four ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-5

Denomination: Other

Pay Attention To What I Say Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 6, 2015

In paying attention, what are we to do? 1- Listen attentively 2- Guard the heart 3- Keep corruption away 4- Look straight ahead

INTRO.- Pay attention. Pay attention to what you’re doing. Those were the words my dad said to me when I was just a youngster. Apparently, my mind and attention wandered a lot. Wandering and not paying attention can get a person into trouble or get them into something else. ILL.- A car ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

As One Having Authority: Summing Up The Greatest Sermon Ever Preached Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 16, 2014

Why did the common people perceive Jesus' authority as being greater than the Scribes and Pharisees?

As One Having Authority: Summing Up the Greatest Sermon Ever Preached Matthew 7:28 What is authority? Or as some of the Postmoderns today ask: “Is there any authority?” Is authority the mere power to impose values on others by force? Is authority someone who is knowledgeable about a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thanksliving

Contributed by John Oscar on Dec 1, 2022

Pastor John teaches about the importance of being thankful in life

Thanks-Living CCCAG, 11-20-22 Scripture: Luke 22:14-21 As we know, this next week begins a glorious time in the state of Wisconsin. What am I speaking about? Gun Deer hunting of course. The time of year when the citizens of Wisconsin transform into the largest standing army in the world, all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Servant-King

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Nov 24, 2007

This sermon was prepared for Christ the King Sunday, the last Sunday in November of 2007. The thesis is that as disciples of Jesus Christ we are to follow in His steps in being servant leaders.

The Servant-King --Jeremiah 23:1-6 Kings, Queens, Presidents, Governors, priests, and pastors are called to be good role models before their people. Unfortunately that was never the case with any of the kings of the Northern Kingdom of Israel and with many of the kings of Judah as well. Our ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

The Conflict Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012

When you experience conflict as a result of following Jesus, you are not headed in the wrong direction. Instead that’s a sign you are being faithful to the Gospel.

The Conflict Matthew 10:22-25 Last week we learned if we are going to commit to following Jesus then we need to make sure we know what we’re signing up for because following Jesus can lead to pretty hazardous work. When you follow Jesus, you surrender your will, you surrender your freedom, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:22-25

Denomination: Methodist

"Path Of Life And Wisdom"

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 10, 2016

The Pharisees refused to repent because they thought they were doing everything correctly; if we follow them, we will ignore the most important part of being Jesus' disciples.

Thursday of Third Week in Advent 2016 Joy of the Gospel Listen once more to these words of today's Gospel: “When they heard this all the people and the tax collectors justified God, having been baptized with the baptism of John; but the Pharisees and the lawyers rejected the purpose of God for ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

How To Live Set-Apart And Pure In Jesus

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

Today we’re talking about how we can learn to follow Jesus Christ our glorious savior. And we’re considering the book of Hebrews, chapter 12.

Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy;without holiness no one will see the Lord. 15 See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many. 16 See that no one is sexually immoral, or is godless like Esau, who ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-29

Denomination: Salvation Army

Lord Make Me A Sheep Dog

Contributed by Anonymous Contributor on May 25, 2016

Focus on being a servant to your church and pastor

3 John 1:1-8 “The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

In His Steps

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Nov 15, 2007

Following Jesus steps.

John 5:1-9 After this there was a festival of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2 Now in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate there is a pool, called in Hebrew Beth-zatha, which has five porticoes. 3 In these lay many invalids—blind, lame, and paralyzed. 5 One man was there who had been ill for ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed