Sermons on Committed Followers:

Finding The Faith To Follow Jesus

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 10, 2007

How can we find the faith to follow Jesus?

Finding the Faith to Follow Jesus Matthew 8:18-34 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - July 15, 2007 *How long has it been since you lost something? I lose stuff all the time. I can’t find my glasses or I can’t find a note I needed. Sometimes I even lose stuff on my computer. Last ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-34

Denomination: Baptist

Following Jesus: Mark 10 Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 19, 2022

Part 11of 16: In this series, we follow Jesus chapter-by-chapter through the Gospel of Mark. This is Mark 10.

Following Jesus (11) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Mark 10:17-27 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 3/12/2017 As many of you already know, we’ve spent the last several weeks mapping the footprints of Jesus all the way through the Gospel of Mark in an attempt to magnify Jesus in our minds and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27

Denomination: Christian Church

Following Christ Means Change Series

Contributed by John Baggett on Oct 29, 2005

Following Jesus meant for His disciples and means for us. (1)Change of FOCUS (2)Change that brings FORSAKING some things (3) Changing POWER into our lives. Part of a series but can be preached alone.

This sermon is part of a series called Back to the Future. The sermon is easily adaptable to be preached individually without any serious flow change. ** Following Christ Means Change Mt 4 ** How many of you rode into church this morning on a horse? I know there was a day some of you did come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Redeeming Your Time - Let Your Yes Be Yes Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores how Jesus managed his time effectively by honoring his commitments and prioritizing solitude for reflection, serving as a model for us to follow.

Last week, we started a 5-week series called Redeeming Your Time. A quick recap: In Ephesians 5:15-17, God commands us to “redeem the time.” Why? So that we can do “the will of the Lord.” So, now that we know God does care about how we manage our time, how do we “redeem the time”? Where can we look ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, Matthew 5:37

Topics: Time Management, Commitment, Reflection

Sermon Series: Redeeming Your Time

Following Jesus Without Denominationalism Series

Contributed by Sam Baker on Mar 25, 2012

I am by no means a perfect man . . . and I know I make mistakes . . . but I do everything I can possibly do to make sure that when I am preaching to you on any given topic, that I have the Word of GOD to back me up . . . With that in mind, I want to s

Following Jesus without Denominationalism Part 8: “Maintaining Unity in the Local Community” You know you have to admit the fact that when a preacher gets on a topic such as this, he has to be most careful to word himself just as the LORD would have him do . . . I know a lot of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Choosing To Follow Christ In Humility

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 6, 2001

This sermon is an exposition of Philipians 2:1-4 and touches on encouragement, humility, fellowship, and love.

Choosing To Follow Christ In Humility Philippians 2:1-4 1993 We are going to continue going through the book of Philippi ans this morning. The apostle Paul is in prison and one of the burdens upon his heart was the unity of the church. He appeals to them ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Messiah Who Will Cost You Everything Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 1, 2009

When we decide to follow Jesus, we are surrenduring everything.

A Messiah Who Will Cost You Everything Text: Matthew 8:18-22 Introduction 1. Illustration: Salvation is free, ... but discipleship will cost you your life. — Dietrich Bonhoeffer 2. Illustration: In The Cost of Discipleship Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrote: “The cross is laid on every Christian. As we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-22

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Before All Else

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 1, 2025

To be a true disciple of Christ, to be assured of eternal life, we must never be ashamed to confess His holy name. We must also be willing to follow Him always, forsaking our own desires and even our family and friends.

I have entitled our message, “Jesus Before All Else.” Author Mike Mazzalongo wrote a book entitled Jesus Above All Else. He says that Jesus told His followers, “in no uncertain terms, that in order to be His disciple they must place Him above all else.” He explains that “above all else” means ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:32-42

Denomination: Baptist

Count The Cost

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 30, 2018

One must seriously consider what it means to follow Christ and what commitment is needed to be a Christian.

I ADMIT IT! I HAVE A TENDENCY TO BE “CHEAP”! WHEN FACING UTILITY BILLS, CAR REPAIR, MEDICAL CO-PAYS, OR HOME REPAIRS, I ALWAYS SEEM TO AKS ONE PARTICULAR QUESTION FIRST: HOW MUCH IS THIS GOING TO COST? IT IS AN HONEST QUESTION. WE’LL ALWAYS BE CONCERNED WITH COST AND HOW MUCH WE WILL HAVE TO PAY ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Free Methodist

Followers Make Good Soldiers Series

Contributed by Grady Henley on Nov 4, 2011

Followers Make Good Soldiers

Lesson 02 of the Follow Me Series. Followers Make Good Soldiers Grady Henley Key Verse: 1 Tim 3:14 These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly: 1 Tim 3:15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Happy God, Happy Follower Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Mar 2, 2016

To be like God is to be happy.

Many years ago I was teaching an adult Sunday school class. Though I don’t recall the text or lesson, I remember a person and the statement she made. This woman was the mother of two teenage daughters, and her husband occasionally attended church. She said she wished you could be saved ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Admirer Or Follower Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 19, 2008

This is a stewardship sermon that goes to the heart of giving which is whether a person is an admirer or follower of Jesus Christ.

Admirer Or Follower 10-19-2008 Malachi 1:6-14 Matthew 19:16-30 Have you ever had someone say to you, “you know I really admire you” or have you ever told someone, “I sure do admire you.” How many of you remember one of the personal challenges that went on in the Olympics this past ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are We On The Blood Trail? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 7, 2023

Emphasizes the sacrifice of Jesus, the responsibility of Christians to care for His church, and the challenging but rewarding journey of following Christ.

Good morning, dear family in Christ. It's a joy to gather here with you today. We are here, as always, to honor our Lord, to seek His wisdom, and to feel His love. We have a powerful message to consider today. We're going to look at a verse from Acts, chapter 20, verse 28. It's a verse that speaks ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28

Topics: Following, Christ

Making Plans, Following God Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 8, 2010

How do we make plans while following God?

Making Plans, Following God James 4:13-17 Intro Slide Who here wants to have a successful future? We all want a successful future. We probably all know as well that a successful future does not just usually happen. We don’t sit in our living room and then walk out the door and Bam, success, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When We Follow Jesus... Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 6, 2019

When we follow Jesus... 1. He will stretch our faith (vs. 1-7). 2. He will show us great things (vs. 8-11). 3. He will supply us (vs. 11-13).

When We Follow Jesus... The Gospel of John John 6:1-13; Matthew 14:13-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - September 28, 2016 (Revised August 5, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 6. Tonight, we will study the Lord's great miracle of feeding the 5,000. But ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13, Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Baptist