Sermons about Called To Follow

Follow Him Where Series

Contributed by David Elvery on May 6, 2009

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A sermon about following Christ into the task of evangelism

“Follow Him Where – Luke 10:1-20” Gladstone Baptist Church – 6/8/06 pm S1 - View clip from Sister Act – “I will follow you” Following Jesus means doing what he asks. It is more than just singing a song. OOPS I want to start by showing you a clip from the movie Sister Act. It is probably one of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Passion For Jesus

Contributed by Neal Gray on Mar 2, 2002

based on 49 ratings

| 10,836 views

A CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Pastor preaches the passion we should have to know Jesus, to follow Him, to love Him.

"Passion for Jesus" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: John 10:19-31, KJV Purpose: It is an eternal surprise to me. Jesus wants to know me. And the Son of God allows me to know Him. Jesus gives me eternal life, never perishing, never separated from Him. My passion is to know Him, to follow Him, to love ...read more

Scripture: John 10:19-31

Denomination: Holiness

The Discipline Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Oct 4, 2006

based on 6 ratings

| 9,045 views

This message considers what happens in a believer’s life when he follows Christ’s instruction on prayer.

Introduction: This morning I want to address the discipline of prayer. I doubt very much if I have to convince many of you of God’s eagerness to grant our requests when they are in keeping with His will (See 1 John 5:14-15). On the other hand, it probably won’t hurt as we all know that there are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Shall We Have Therefore

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Oct 23, 2003

based on 47 ratings

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This sermon looks at seven things that the born again child of God will receive as a result of forsaking all and following Jesus.

“What Shall We Have Therefore?” Text: Matthew 19:16-30 Intro: The title of the message comes from v. 27. Peter asked the Lord what he and the other disciples would received for forsaking all and following Jesus. Peter asks the question “What Shall We Have Therefore?” This morning I want us to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Virtuous Kingdom: (Intro Sermon Part 2) Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 7, 2008

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This is an introductory sermon offering a composite (layered) portrait of what a follower of Jesus looks like in Mark’s Gospel.

The Virtuous Kingdom: Evidence of the Reign of God in the Human Heart Mark 11:1-11; 27-33 (Part 2) Sermon Objective: This is an introductory sermon offering a composite (layered) portrait of what a follower of Jesus looks like in Mark’s Gospel. 1As they approached Jerusalem and came to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-33

Denomination: Nazarene

Where God Directs, God Will Provide Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on May 8, 2007

based on 3 ratings

| 4,295 views

If God is directing you to follow Him in an area where you feel uncertain, God will provide the means to be obedient.

Introduction: I. In last Sunday’s message we looked at the fact that Jesus did not, in all situations, help every person he came into contact with. II. My points in that message, A. First - Sometimes we have to look past the multitude, and focus on the individual, or a smaller ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Carrying The Cross Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 8, 2010

based on 4 ratings

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Jesus calls his followers to deny themselves and carry the cross. What does this look like? What does it mean to deny ourselves in a culture and society based on consumerism?

Luke 14:25-33 “Carrying the Cross” INTRODUCTION Have you noticed that we appear to be buried under an avalanche of forms? When Faye had her shoulder surgery done this spring she sign enough forms to have killed two or perhaps three large trees. The paper work involved in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Lutheran

The Witness Of Poverty

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 30, 2019

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In an era when the contrast between the rich and the poor is most pronounced–our own time–like Francis, we are all called to follow the example of Christ in simplicity and poverty.

Tuesday of the 4th Week in Lent 2019 San Francisco di Paola One of the dominant themes of both the OT and the NT stories is what we have to look forward to in the kingdom of God. God’s kingdom, when we are confirmed as its citizens after our life on this earth, is a reign of plenty, a restoration ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-12, John 5:1-16

Denomination: Catholic

Don't Be Like Jonah, Don't Run Away, Follow Your Calling Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 2, 2017

based on 4 ratings

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Have you discovered the calling that God has for your life? Do you know what it is that He wants you to do for Him? If you do know what He has called you to do are you doing it or avoiding it?

Don't be like Jonah, don't run away, follow your calling. We are continuing in our series Discovering Your Destiny and this week we are considering how ‘God Prepares and Positions us’ Ephesians 2:10 reminds us, God has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Jonah 2:1-10, Isaiah 27:1, Psalm 104:26, Psalm 74:14, Job 41:1, Job 3:8, Jeremiah 29:11, Ephesians 2:10 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Great Adventure Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 13, 2018

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Christ calls us to follow Him on the Great Adventure in life.

The Great Adventure Matthew 4:18-25 January 7, 2017 In his book, The Island of Lost Maps, author Miles Harvey shared something I think many of us can relate to. He wrote ~ In my 30's I spent a great deal of time at the Kopi [a travelers' café in Chicago] whose walls were adorned with masks from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Following Jesus: Love Your Enemies Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 6, 2020

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It is the most unnatural thing in the world to love someone who has hurt you - someone who is an enemy in some respect - but that is what Jesus calls us to in our text.

Following Jesus: Love Your Enemies Luke 6:27-35 Introduction Following Jesus requires us to accept his invitation and to hear his teachings and ways. But not just to hear - to act. Many of the teachings of Jesus are uncomfortable and feel unnatural - He is calling us to live the Jesus life. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Call To Discipleship Part 3: Count The Cost Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 23, 2021

| 2,546 views

Have we considered what it might cost us to follow Jesus? All Scripture references are from the NASB.

We have been looking at what it means to be a follower of Jesus. What does it mean to be a disciple? For last few week we looked at Jesus’ call to follow Him. The call to be a disciple of Jesus, to follow Him is not for the faint hearted. Mark 8:34 And He summoned the crowd with His disciples, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

A Heart After God Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Aug 23, 2001

based on 17 ratings

| 3,985 views

Jesus described the hearts His followers would ideally possess in the Beatitudes, hearts we should strive to build in ourselves

Matthew 5:1-12 (Series Introduction) We must build hearts God favors,as Jesus described. I Seek God (3) ...poor in spirit... Know they don’t know it all Know they need outside help II Mourn Sin’s Results (4) ...they that mourn... Sad from what the see, not proud Give and receive help and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Want?

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 19, 2003

based on 119 ratings

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The question was asked by Jesus to his first two disciples and still needs to be answered by those who seek to follow him.

The Palestinian sun beat down on the two friends as they listened to John exhort the crowds to repentance. For the past few weeks they had followed John every where he had gone, listened to his message, and watched the crowds reaction. At first they were sure that he was the one that the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Better World Series

Contributed by Mark Neilly on Nov 22, 2002

based on 4 ratings

| 3,506 views

To the world says life is about money, possessions and having a good time - but Jesus prays for a better world for his followers

John 17: 24 - 26 A Better World I am sure some of you have already seen the Christmas advert for Mark’s and Spencer’s on TV. It asks, what does Christmas mean to the Celebrities? There are then references to the Turkey, the food, the tinsel and the pressies - but no mention of what really matters - ...read more

Scripture: John 17:24-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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