Sermons on Call To Follow:

Following Jesus In Difficult Times Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 10, 2023

In difficult times genuine followers of Christ abide in Christ, abound in love, and advance with power.

Greg Laurie tells a story about a woman, who had finished shopping and returned to her car. She found four men inside the car. She dropped her shopping bags, drew a handgun, and screamed, “I have a gun, and I know how to use it! Get out of the car.” Those men did not wait for a second invitation; ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Transformed By Renewal Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 19, 2024

As followers of Christ, we are called to live different in the world.

"Do not conform to the present age, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind. Then you will be able to discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect." - Romans 12:2 As followers of Christ, we are called to live counter-culturally, resisting the pressure to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Not A Fan: Are You A Fan Or A Follower? Series

Contributed by Kyle Idleman on Sep 24, 2010

Kyle Idleman of Southeast Christian Church asks the hard questions about our level of commitment to Jesus and the faith.

D –T –R. Some of you will recognize what these letters stand for. How many of you know what the letters DTR stand for? For a young man in a relationship, these letters strike fear in their hearts. They dread the DTR talk. It makes single men so uncomfortable they will only use the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23, Luke 10:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let's Go PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to understand the cost of following Jesus, embrace the sacrifices required for true discipleship, and trust in the eternal rewards of obedience to God.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're looking at a passage from the Gospel of Luke that teaches us about what it truly means to follow Jesus. A.W. Tozer said, "The world is perishing for lack of the knowledge of God and the Church is famishing for want of His Presence." We need the presence of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30

Topics: Following Jesus

What Provokes Us To Follow And What Provokes Us Not To Follow?

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 23, 2012

The sermon shares what provoked the disciples to follow and what provoked some to discontinue their following of jesus.

John 6:59-69 1. First let’s look at what provoked them from not following Jesus 60On hearing it, many of his disciples said, "This is a hard teaching. Who can accept it?" A. Partiality to other Beliefs provoked them from not following “I f Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-69

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Is Calling – Will You Take The Call Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 13, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Matthew 4: 23 – 25

Matthew 4: 23 – 25 Jesus Is Calling – Will You Take The Call 23 And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease among the people. 24 Then His fame went throughout all Syria; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:23-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Changed

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 12, 2020

This is a sermon for Transfiguration Sunday, February 23, 2020. In it we can come to the realization that we are called by God to listen to Jesus and be changed into the people God wants us to be.

Changed Matthew 17: 1 – 9 Intro: A husband and wife were watching a football game together. As usual there was a coin toss to decide which team will kick off and who will receive. When the game was over the wife looked at the husband and said that she thought the whole thing was just stupid. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

From Zero To Hero Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Mar 27, 2006

The world has a twisted view today of what makes a hero. But God says the real heroes aren’t the ones that can fly or shoot webbing, the real heroes, the spiritual heroes are the ones that will give their lives to follow Him. These heroes have greater spi

FROM ZERO TO HERO HEROES TO MODEL YOUR LIFE AFTER(DAVID) I Samuel 17:1-11, 24-25, 32-33 ILL. Rudy the movie- small kid, no athletic ability, had a dream of playing football. Went to Notre Dame and wanted to make the football team. His family said he couldn’t do it, his friends said he couldn’t do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Heart Of Followership

Contributed by Robert Garrett on Apr 11, 2005

God’s people encounter things that are indeed very hard to handle. We come upon situations daily that we struggle especially in regard to our relationships. Jesus looks for five main qualities in the hearts of his disciples as he called them to followe

INTRO. Many times in life we encounter things that are indeed very hard to handle. We come upon situations daily that we struggle especially in regard to our relationships at work, school in our homes and even here in God’s church family. Often we are placed in situations where we are not in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Right On Discipleship Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Oct 21, 2003

Christian ministry can never distance itself from teaching. Are you growing as a Christ follower? Many parents make a mark on the wall by the door to indicate a child’s height as the child grows year after year. If the Heavenly Father did that, would

This sermon was preached by Scotty L Killingsworth to the Evergreen Church on October 26, 2003. It is the fourth installment in a series of sermons on the Biblical church that includes The Biblical Church is right on growth, worship, leadership, discipleship, family and money. The series is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Marks Of A True Disciple

Contributed by Scott Sparks on Mar 2, 2005

Jesus gave us the example of true discipleship - to forsake all, to follow, & to Love one another. Our world tends to work to dilute the real message. However, if we can take hold of the basic truths, we can remain faithful to Jesus’ instructions.

Marks of A True Disciple Luke 14:26, 33 (KJV) “If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple…So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:26-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come And Be Warriors For Christ Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Dec 18, 2006

As a Christian you are being enlisted to do the following… be strong…but how? in the Lord’s power in the Lord’s might We are called to be strong in the sovereign unlimited power of the Lord—in the power of His might—in His ability to use His power

Come and Be God’s Warrior Called to be Warriors for Christ Called to Suit up for Battle Called to wear our Armor always It is gratitude that prompted an old man to visit an old broken pier on the eastern seacoast of Florida. Every Friday night, until his death in 1973, he would return, walking ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Following Close Behind The Lord

Contributed by Lay Man on May 26, 2015

But blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in Him. - Jeremiah 17:7 I have found myself many times going on in a work for the Lord and at some-point realizing that the Lord let me go on ahead without Him. We have all experienced ..

But blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in Him. - Jeremiah 17:7 I have found myself many times going on in a work for the Lord and at some-point realizing that the Lord let me go on ahead without Him. We have all experienced this in some ways, it is like talking to an ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Love You Lord, But...

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 26, 2014

Many profess to love the lord but with reservations. Their mantra is “I love you Lord but...” Excuses arise when they are called to follow Jesus Christ in sacrificial discipleship or to live separated holy lives.

I love You Lord, but... Luke 14:15-33 Many profess to love the lord but with reservations. Their mantra is “I love you Lord but...” Excuses arise when they are called to follow Jesus Christ in sacrificial discipleship, to commit to having a consistent walk and witness as a child of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-33

Denomination: Baptist

Christ: Our Saviour And Our Example

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 5, 2012

A short talk for Good Friday. I am deeply challenged by Peter reminding us that when suffering for his faith, Jesus did not retaliate and made no threats; and we’re called to follow his example!

When I was at school there was no such thing as an anti-bullying policy, and I think I was on the receiving end of a large amount of abuse, mainly due to my surname, Pidgeon, and my painfully thin physique. As I look back I think I eventually adopted my own personal anti-bullying policy and it went ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-24

Denomination: Anglican