Sermons on Call To Follow:

Jesus: How To Be A Follower In Times Of Despair Series

Contributed by Rick Long on Feb 12, 2004

Fourth in the series "Meet the Cast." As you study Jesus’ life you realize that even though He did not lay aside his deity, He did humble himself as a man, to serve all humanity. So Jesus understands what we are facing in our lives.

I love the way “The Passion of The Christ” movie begins, with the reminder that 400 years before Jesus was born his sacrifice was foretold in a vivid way. Isaiah 53:5 (LB) But he was wounded and bruised for our sins. He was beaten that we might have peace; he was lashed--and we were healed! ...read more

Scripture: John 11:41-42, John 17:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Am I Really A Christ-Follower?" Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Apr 10, 2005

Our Lord, our Leader, our Savior, our Forgiver...do we really follow in His steps?

“Am I Really a Christ-Follower?” Matthew 5:43-48 Has anyone done something to you recently that was just wrong? Something that hurt you, harmed you? Made you angry? How about something a long time ago? A deep and lasting hurt that penetrated deep into your heart and soul? Anything come to mind? It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Is Wise To Follow The Wise Men For Life

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Dec 10, 2004

We need to choose asthe wise men did.

IT IS WISE TO FOLLOW THE WISE MEN FOR LIFE MATTHEW 2:1-16 When one takes time to read both sacred and secular history they will come across some people of great learning and great purposes in life who have chosen to follow Christ. Many who have been distinguished in scientific knowledge have also ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Abel: Faith To Follow God's Way Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 17, 2007

By faith Abel chose obedience and was accepted by God.

Series: Heroes of the Faith ABEL: FAITH TO FOLLOW GOD’S WAY Hebrews 11:4; Genesis 4:1-5 I. ABEL’S FAITH PRODUCED A HEART PLEASING TO GOD (Genesis 4:4c) “...And the Lord had respect unto Abel...” Abel’s actions flowed from a Heart of Humility Cain’s actions flowed from a Heart of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why I Choose To Follow Jesus

Contributed by Donald Jewell on Apr 21, 2012

God's way is better

Why I choose to Follow Jesus I am amazed at the simplicity and accuracy of the GPS. If I go somewhere new and somehow get turned around when leaving, I merely have to go to the main screen of my GPS and press the Home button. I don’t care how congested the traffic is or how unorganized the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Part #5 "Following The Heart Of God!" Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011

Growing your heart in Christ. This outline was helped by Steven Andrews series on Guarding your Heart.

Question: What makes David a man after God's own Heart? Romans 15:4 "For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope." (NIV) TO FOLLOW THE HEART OF GOD: 1. WE MUST DECLARE GOD'S PRAISE! ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:14

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Lord Lead's, Do You Follow?

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Apr 8, 2013

Psalm 23:1- The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

I. God will lead you to where he wants you to go. God knows where he wants you to go, and only he knows. God even knows when he wants to send you to where you have to go. II. The only thing we have to do is listen to God and obey what he tells us to do. Our Shepherd loved us so much that he would ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: *other

Joshua An Example To Follow Lesson 13 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 7, 2017

Qualities of Joshua

A. QUALITIES OF JOSHUA 1. Lived beyond his limitation. Began as a slave, but died a freeman. “Joshua . . . the servant of the LORD, died, being one hundred and ten years old” (Joshua 24:29). 2. Lived ahead of his contemporaries. When ten spies rebelled, “Joshua . . . spoke unto the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Baptist

How To Follow Jesus--Though Persecuted Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jun 8, 2021

How we regard difficulties and persecutions will have everything to do with whether we respond positively or negatively to them. Surprising to us, the very things designed by men to destroy faith cause it to thrive, when we have a godly attitude.

Jeanie and I recently read a book with a provocative name—The Insanity of God—by the pseudonymous author Nip Ripken. Of course, the title elicits the question, what is insane about God—a question the author never directly answers, but only becomes evident upon contemplation of his message. It ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-11

Denomination: Bible Church

The Unavoidable Consequences When Following Christ Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 26, 2015

S WE CONTINUE OUR SERIES IN THE BOOK OF PHILIPPIANS, WE APPROACH THE END OF CHAPTER 1, AND IT IS HERE, THAT PAUL REVEALS TO US THAT THERE IS AN INEVITABLE PROCESS FOR FOLLOWING CHRIST. THOSE WHO SEEK TO SERVE THE LORD WITH THEIR WHOLE HEART CANNOT AVOID

THE UNAVOIDABLE CONSEQUENCES WHEN FOLLOWING CHRIST PHILIPPIANS 1:28-30 IN NO WAY ALARMED BY YOUR OPPONENTS—WHICH IS A SIGN OF DESTRUCTION FOR THEM, BUT OF SALVATION FOR YOU, AND THAT TOO, FROM GOD. 29 FOR TO YOU IT HAS BEEN GRANTED FOR CHRIST'S SAKE, NOT ONLY TO BELIEVE IN HIM, BUT ALSO TO ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Setting A Godly Example For Others To Follow

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 23, 2019

Living Right Before Others.

SETTING A GODLY EXAMPLE FOR OTHERS TO FOLLOW 1 THESS.1:7 1. INTRODUCTION. I STAND TO TESTIFY MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS THAT AS CHRISTIANS, WE ARE ALWAYS UNDER BOTH THE CARNAL AND SPIRITUAL MICROSCOPE, AND WHAT WE SAY AND WHAT WE DO IS CRITICALLY EXAMPLED BY OTHERS. FROM THE TIME THAT WE WAKE UP IN ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Why Should I Follow Jesus? Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 11, 2020

Some of world’s greatest discoveries were initially rejected. We can reject the very thing that would be the best help for us - make the biggest difference - but we convince ourselves we do not need it. What about Jesus?

Why Should I Follow Jesus? Mark 12:1-17 Introduction Some of world’s greatest discoveries were initially rejected. “This is typical Berlin hot air. The product is worthless.” Rejection letter sent to Felix Hoffmann who invented aspirin. Heinrich Dreser was standing by his ‘star’ painkiller - ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Commissions His Fearful Followers Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 22, 2018

Sermon 3 in an after-Easter series.

Jesus Commissions His Fearful Followers Sermon # 3 in After Easter Series: Close Encounters with the Risen Lord Chuck Sligh April 22, 2018 TEXT: Please turn in your bibles to Luke 24. INTRODUCTION Illus. – Lee Eclov tells of a dear friend who gave him a small cross adorned with roses bearing the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-49

Denomination: Baptist

Is Al Qaeda Following Muhammad And Allah? Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 16, 2014

It has gotten to the point that the terms “terrorism” and “Islam” may be viewed as synonymous because of the actions of al Qaeda. Are they interpreting the Qur'an correctly?

The media has portrayed a telling picture of the perpetrators of 9/11: a picture of violence and hatred toward America. They have been portrayed as “the main enemy of the West and […] as a hotbed of terrorism that threatens Western civilization and its democratic values” (Khan n. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ