Sermons on Challenges Following Jesus Personal Growth:

Personal Vision

Contributed by Robert Castile on Jan 15, 2004

Creating a personal vision for yourself.

Personal Vision Big Idea: In 2004 I want to be who God wants me to be. January 11, 2004 Great Bend, Kansas Introduction: My Father’s famous quote, which he used often around our house, I think, is very useful at the beginning of a New Year. He would say, matter-of- factly, and poignantly as ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5

Denomination: Holiness

Follow The Leader

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 8, 2023

A third perspective is what Jesus is saying about the sheep. That is, that left to their own devices, sheep will stray.

Why do you suppose The Runaway Bunny is one of the most popular books for toddlers ever written? Because it reassures the child that whatever happens, she can’t get lost for good. Even if he gets mad and runs away, he still can’t get lost - because the mother bunny will always come after her child. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-9, Romans 8:35-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus – The Provider

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Sep 24, 2003

The power to make a difference comes from Jesus, not us

Intro: (Start w/Blank) A young woman brought her fiancée to meet her parents. After dinner, her father asked the young man into his study for a chat. "So, what are your plans?" he began. "I’m a theology scholar," the young man replied. "Admirable!" the father said, "But what will you do to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:10-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Room For Doubt And Room For Growth Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Feb 7, 2006

This is about John the Baptist and his doubts about who Jesus was. This sermon gives permission to doubt as long as the believer goes to look for answers.

Luke 7:18-23 – Room for Doubt and Room for Growth Today we are looking at a story not mentioned very much in sermons. The problem with the story is that it paints a hero of the faith with a quality that we aren’t comfortable with him having. The hero is John the Baptist, and that quality is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Denying Jesus

Contributed by Tom Tarpley on Sep 20, 2011

Going Along to Get Along

Mark 8:34… Jesus said if anyone want to be my follower, that person must put aside all of their selfish ambition, and then shoulder their cross and follow him. He said if we try to keep our lives for ourselves, we will lose it. But, if we give up our lives for his sake and for the sake of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:32-42

Denomination: *other

Better: A Call To Goals & Growth

Contributed by Harold Eggar on Jan 3, 2025

All Scripture is taken from the ESV unless otherwise noted. I do not spend much time correcting spelling and grammar in my notes as I deliver these sermons orally. I apologize if that makes this sermon more difficult to follow on paper.

Preached 1/5/25 I do want to say Happy New Year to all of you welcome to 2025, and as a church, we are so glad that you are here with us kicking off this new year being a part of God's family here in Riverton. You know personally I think I've always kind of been a little confused about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:17-18, 1 Timothy 4:14-15, Luke 2:52, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, 1 Corinthians 12:29-31, Philippians 3:13-15, Philippians 3:12, Philippians 3:7-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Walk With Jesus

Contributed by Michael Goodwin on Jun 26, 2004

Just as Jesus had things to share with His disciples he as the same things to share with us.

A Walk With Jesus (Mark 1:16-28) Mark 1:16-28 16 Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. 17 And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men. 18 And straightway they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-28

Denomination: Baptist

Follow The Leader Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 6, 2002

Simon says, "touch your nose. . ." Jesus says, "follow my example." With a servant’s heart you won’t just "win the game;" you will have the blessing of God’s hand upon your life. Will you willing to take up the towel and serve others like Jesus did?

As a child I was never very good at the game “Simon Says.” You remember how that game is played don’t you? The leader plays the part of Simon, and everyone playing has to do what Simon says. Of course the catch is that you are only to do what Simon says when Simon says, “Simon says. . .” ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:4-8, John 13:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Called To Be Connected To Jesus Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 6, 2025

A look at our calling in Christ. Called to follow Jesus.

Called - How to Grow August 23, 2020 For the past weeks we’ve been looking at God’s call in our lives. It starts off with a call to WHO we are, not an immediate doer. We’ve looked at the fact that we have been called by God. In fact, as Paul told Timothy, our calling is a HOLY CALLING. It ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-23

Denomination: Baptist

Be A Person Of Purpose!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 28, 2016

That perfect purpose is the Will of God. In this outline we point out the purpose of our Christian walk and live.

BE A PERSON OF PURPOSE! 1 Peter 4:1-4:7 We are a people of purpose. That perfect purpose is the Will of God. In this outline we point out the purpose of our Christian walk and live. I. A people of Prayer. - 1 Peter 4:7 But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:4-7

Of Utmost Concern Sermon Iii: What It Means To Follow Jesus Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 12, 2020

Mature believers in Christ concern themselves with being and doing "good" not for the praise of man but for the Lord because of that "moment of truth" which occurred during their personal encounter with Jesus.

OF CONCERN TO JESUS: HIS DISCIPLES’ PERSPECTIVE ON WHAT IT MEANS TO FOLLOW HIM A brief glance at the Lazarus story: Yes! Sometime after Jesus raised him from the dead - “for God’s glory that God’s Son may be glorified - Lazarus died again, and his body was buried, as with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-26

Follow Me!

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jan 22, 2017

Jesus' call of the first disciples reminds us that God takes the initiative to pursue us; that God calls us into relationship, not rules; and that God's mission becomes our mission: to teach, preach, and heal a hurting world.

Matthew 4:18-23 Follow Me Today we’re talking about fishermen. Anyone here like to fish? Two avid fishermen go on a fishing trip. They rent all the equipment: the reels, the rods, the wading suits, the rowboat, the car, and even a cabin in the woods. They spend a fortune. The first day they go ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Forward With Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2025

Abiding in Christ transforms our weariness into fruitful living, as we rest in His love, receive His care, and reflect His life to others.

Church family, welcome. If your soul feels like a branch after a long summer—tired, tangled, and thirsty—listen in. The Lord is kind, and His words today carry the weight of mercy. He talks to us in pictures we can feel between our fingers: vines and branches, sap and seasons, blossoms and baskets ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Topics: Progress, Growth

Showing Friendship To Jesus

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Feb 12, 2009

Jesus, Peter and Peter’s mother-in-law all showed what it means to be a friend. But we need to do the same. Don’t leave Jesus in church, take Him with you everywhere you go.

Introduction What does it mean to be a friend? Is it someone willing to help you out in your time of need? Is it someone you enjoy doing some recreation activity with? Is it someone you can tell all of your personal problems to and who helps you through a difficult time? We probably all have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Follow Me

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 26, 2003

A command that Jesus has given to the world. It was hard to do then and just as hard today, but we must Follow Him!

Follow Me #1 A.1 MARK 1:1 20 1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2 As it is written in Isaiah the prophet,"Behold, I send My messenger before Your face, Who will prepare Your way; 3 The voice of one crying in the wilderness,’Make ready the way of the Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 1:1-20

Denomination: Christian Church