Sermons on Christ Followers:

What Must I Do? You Must Remain In The Vine Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 6, 2013

Christ followers want (and need) an unbroken fellowship with God; this sermon gives three pointers to assist us from John 15:1-17.

WHAT MUST I DO? REMAIN IN THE VINE JOHN 15:1-17 INTRO We are asking ourselves “What Must I Do?” and looking at the New Testament for answers. We have discovered that “Whatever God’s Word says I MUST do, God knows I CAN do!” and it is with that confidence that we ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Who Will You Follow?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 20, 2005

Jesus calls us to follow Him.

Once in every lifetime something happens on the world stage, which shapes the course of human events. It seems we have lived a lifetime in four years: September 11 and the Tsunami in Asia and Hurricane Katrina for us, have given us more than any one generation should endure. Four years ago today a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Love Of Christ

Contributed by Daniel Austin on May 10, 2010

We are proven His followers when the love our Master taught, practiced, and proved for us is reflected in our lives and shines through us to this world.

The Love of Christ 04/26/09 AM Text: Philippians 2:3-8 INTRODUCTION ILL: TV scene of spoiled rich kid (the one who has been given all the advantages but rebels against their parents.) We recognize this caricature of a person because we all feel that there should be reciprocity of goodness that a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Example Of Christ Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Jesus loved everyone impartially and intentionally, breaking cultural barriers and societal norms. We are called to follow His example and love others in the same way.

Do you remember Jesus' greatest commandment? He told us to love each other just like He loved us. Today, we're going to see how Jesus walked the talk. Let's pray: God, help us to love like You do. Show us how to look past our differences and love everyone, no matter what. Teach us to love like ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-9, John 4:1-42

Topics: Unconditional Love, Purposeful Affection, Impartiality, Intentional Relationships

Don't Stand On The Sidelines Series

Contributed by Robert Fox on Jan 19, 2007

Compares being a Christ Follower to being a member of a football team, focus on choosing to follow God, and "holy ground". Student Ministry PowerPoint format.

[Don’t stand on the Sidelines] If you decide that it’s a bad thing to worship God, then choose a god you’d rather serve - and do it today … As for me and my family, we’ll worship God. (Joshua 24:15 MSG) This material was originally presented in PowerPoint format to a student ministry audience. If ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Religious Or Christ-Like?

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: There is a big difference between being "religious" and following Jesus Christ.

Thesis: There is a big difference between being "religious" and following Jesus Christ. Intro.: 1. When you hear someone use the word "religion" or hear someone refer to another person as "religious" what do you think of? a. Illust. Do you think of "Church Lady" on Saturday Night Live who goes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-39

Commitment To Christ #1 Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Apr 2, 2008

3 IMPORTANT POINTS IN COMMITTING OUR LIVES TO FOLLOW JESUS CHRIST.

Theme: Commitment to Follow Christ Text: Luke 9: 57-62 Introduction A. In Israel, particularly in Jerusalem, there is what they call a “Wailing Wall.” People will go to this place to pray. One day, a journalist was assigned to the Jerusalem Bureau of his newspaper. He got an apartment overlooking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Self-Denial: Part 2 Of A 4 Part Series On Spiritual Formation Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 9, 2014

The key to embracing the life of a Christ-follower is in embracing the way of Jesus. Self-denial was a key part of Jesus example, and it's how we are able to live most free.

Spiritual Formation 2: Self-Denial - Philippians 2:1-16; Luke 9:23-24 November 9, 2014 Today is the 2nd message is a series where we’re looking at the subject of spiritual formation. Last week in a message called: “Desiring God”, we covered some of the basics of what spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Enhancing The Unity Of Christ’s Body Series

Contributed by Niran Seriki on Dec 15, 2020

God wants us to be united as Christ's Followers, the same way there is Unity in the GodHead. God loves unity and of course, in Unity, lies strength, Progress and Renewal.

1. UNITY – THE INGREDIENT FOR SUCCESSFUL ACHIEVEMENT Unity is a very important ingredient required for progress, movement, accomplishment and making great strides in all areas of life. No team can succeed without unity. No progress can be made without unity. For instance, all parts of your car work ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12, Ephesians 4:13

Deny, Take-Up & Follow

Contributed by Shishir Bhandari on Aug 17, 2004

We must bear in mind that there’s no shortcut to Calvary and to Heaven. There’s only one way, that is denying yourself and following Jesus Christ.

Introduction: Whoever wants to follow the Lord and becomes a disciple pays a great price. As believers we have five callings. First, we were called to salvation. Then we became babes in Christ born with a new spirit of obedience. As we progressed we are called to be members of the body of Christ, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ In Context

Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 24, 2009

Christ came into our context and gave us the supreme example of living our lives of following Him within the context of where God has placed us!

Christianity in Context, Luke 4:4, I Corinthians 9:19-23 Introduction The Reverend Billy Graham tells of a time early in his ministry when he arrived in a small town to preach a sermon. Wanting to mail a letter, he asked a young boy where the post office was. When the boy had told him, Dr. Graham ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Christian Church

Strom Or Christ Series

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Aug 4, 2021

Now when He got into a boat, His disciples followed Him. And suddenly a great tempest arose on the sea, so that the boat was covered with the waves. But He was asleep.

Now when He got into a boat, His disciples followed Him. And suddenly a great tempest arose on the sea, so that the boat was covered with the waves. But He was asleep. Then His disciples came to Him and awoke Him, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!” But He said to them, “Why are you fearful, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27, Mark 4:35-41, Luke 8:22-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In Christ #4

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

We have looked at our REDEMPTION, and praise the Lord for this. In this message we will look at our REVELATION. (And, in the following message we will look at our REWARDS.)

In verse 3 we are told that God wants to bless us. Then Paul gives us a grocery list of things in the next few verses that God has blessed us with. Illus: One of the biggest days of the church year should be Thanksgiving Day. Why? It is obvious. Because we all have so much to be thankful ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Follow All The Way

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005

Resurrection sermon about Jesus’ call to follow: through His life, to His death, and in His resurrection.

John 21:15-19 – Follow All the Way Guiseppe Garibaldi was an Italian soldier who lived during the 1800’s. His father dreamed of his entering the priesthood, but Guiseppe had dreams of being a sailor, and the Navy was the way to do it. His leadership abilities caused him to rise quickly in the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Following Jesus: My Decision To Follow Him Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 11, 2022

Simon Peter made one of the greatest decisions of his life when he decided to leave everything and follow Jesus.

Foreword: Every person who follows Jesus as Lord and Savior has at least one thing in common with every believer: he or she made a decision to follow Him. The Gospels have several incidents where someone did just that. One of my favorites took place in Luke 5, and it was in a very unusual ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist