Sermons on Do Not Follow:

Christian Follow-Up

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Nov 22, 2017

A new believer is tender and needs to be nurtured for spiritual growth. When such is not done it may affect the faith of the believer or tell on him if he grows without the rudiments of the Christian faith.

THEME- POPULATING GOD’S KINGDOM TOPIC- FOLLOW UP TEXT- ACTS 15:36-41 INTRODUCTION The term follow up is scriptural and it is very important if we need a healthy, mature and established church. Follow up is likened to the mother-child relationship. A mother that gives birth to a child should stay ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faithfully Follow Jesus Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

When we decide to follow Jesus, He gives us a new identity, makes our wrongs right, and makes us whole.

Today, we're going to talk about what it means to go all in for Jesus. You know, sometimes we think we know Jesus, but we don't really follow Him. So, let's dive in and see what happens when we decide to follow Jesus completely. Object Lesson: Grab a backpack and fill it with random items (books, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24, Matthew 4:18-20

Topics: Faithful Discipleship, Spiritual Commitment, Divine Obedience, Christlike Living

Who Do You Say He Is

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 29, 2007

It Is very Important that we have knowledge of who we follow; moreover, we have attributes that come from who we follow and that the opinion we have will be the opinion of the world; Therefore it is all the more important that we esteem our following.

WHO DO YOU SAY HE IS THE QUESTION THIS EVENING IS WHO DO YOU SAY HE IS Matt 16:13-15 KING JAMES VERSION 13 When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? 14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Promise Mom!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 13, 2008

We need to promise our mothers that we will do the following 4 things so as to please the Lord and really bless our mothers at this time of the year.

I Promise Mom! Opening Video Illustration: Honoring Mothers from BlueFishTV.com Movie honoring New Life Moms made by Pastor Mike Thesis: We need to promise our mothers that we will do the following 4 things so as to please the Lord and really bless our mothers at this time of the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What To Do When You Don't Know What To Do Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 11, 2024

When life gets complicated, just follow God, believe God, and walk with God in the direction He leads.

Doug Lansky was a travel writer and photographer for many years during which he has collected photos of odd signs from around the world. Here are some samples: Here is a blue sign with white letters. It reads: “Pakistan-Narcotics Control Board Investigating Unit.” Notice what’s in front of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:17-22, Exodus 14:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Who Were The First Followers Of Jesus? Series

Contributed by Ray Geide on Dec 22, 2021

Our story in the book of John this week shows us Jesus gathering His first followers. Do you know who they were? There were five of them. It begins with two disciples.

Who Were The First Followers Of Jesus? John 1:35-51 Most of you know my story how in 1993, I sold everything, gave up my job, and went to Russia as a missionary to follow Jesus. I lived in a residential area in the southeast part of Saint Petersburg. There were around 100,000 people in this one ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Church.... Why We Do What We Do.

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jan 12, 2011

To share some areas that we need to look back at and understand the reality of why we do the things we do. God desires each of us to follow Him not blindly but boldly and intelligently.

Illustration: A story is told about a wife cooking a roast. She cuts the end off of the roast, puts it on a pan and then in the oven. The husband asks her "Why did you cut the end off?" she replies "Because my mom always did." The next day the wife talks to mom and asks "Why did you cut the end off ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:3-4

Denomination: Other

What To Do When The Storm Comes

Contributed by David Carter on May 15, 2019

It is not the storm that gets us it is the reaction to the storm help us to follow these guidelines when the storms of life come

WHAT TO DO WHEN THE STORM COMES Mark 4: 35-41 - As evening came, Jesus said to his disciples, Let’s cross over to the other side of the lake. So, they took Jesus in the boat and started out. But soon a bad storm came up. High waves were breaking into the boat, and it began to fill with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeing, Seeking And Following - The Bartimaeus Way

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 19, 2015

Sometimes a story is more than a story. It is true with Bartimaeus story. It is our story as humans. IT is our story as seekers. It is our story as followers. It is the story of what Jesus can do in the life of a willing and surrendered person.

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52; Psalm 34:1-8, 19-22; Job 42:1-6, 10-17 Theme: Once I was Blind but He Makes Me Proposition: The Story of Bartimaeus is a multi-leveled story: It is the Story of sinful humanity, the story of a true seeker and the story of a transformed disciple The Story of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Nazarene

Walking The Walk

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 12, 2009

We must learn to live following the way of Christ Jesus in all that we continue to do on a daily basis.

2 Corinthians 5: 6 – 18 Walking The Walk Intro: There was a man who we will call George who had just completed a 2-story apartment complex. Problem was how to get the unused bricks to the ground w/o breaking them. There was a 55 gal. barrel on the ground so he tied a rope around the barrel, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Don't Forget About Me PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2023

This sermon encourages believers to pursue a deeper relationship with God, moving forward with purpose and perseverance, guided by His promise.

Good morning, dear friends. It is a joy to stand here today, to share the word of God with you, and to dwell on the richness and depth of His wisdom. In this gathering, we are not merely individuals, but a community of believers, bound together by our shared faith and love for our Savior. We are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Topics: Following

We Have Found The Messiah: An Exposition Of John 1:35-42

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 31, 2018

Do we find Him, or does He find us?

We Have Found the Messiah: An Exposition of John 1:35-42 The previous passage was accented by John’s verbal testimony of the Christ when he calls out: “Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.” John the Baptist not only used the sign of water baptism as a testimony, but also ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do As I Do

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 25, 2021

Perhaps you heard this phrase growing up (and have repeated it to your own kids): 'do as I say, not as I do'. I can swear but if I hear you do it you're in trouble. Contrast that with what we see in the bible and we realize the right thing to be able to say is, 'do as I do'.

DO AS I DO Perhaps you heard this phrase growing up (and have repeated it to your own kids): 'do as I say, not as I do'. That's our response when we hear, 'but you do it' or, 'but you say it'. I can swear up a storm but if I hear you do it you're in big trouble. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1, John 13:12-17, 1 Peter 2:21-23, 1 Corinthians 4:11-17, 1 Thessalonians 1:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Filling In For The Boss

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jun 10, 2009

That’s what we are to do: fill in for the Boss! The Christian’s job description: Fill in for the Boss! Do what Jesus would do!

“Filling in for The Boss” 2 Corinthians 5:20, 21 Do you know who died recently? Mickey Mouse! Or at least the man who has given him his squeaky voice. Wayne Allwine provided the voice of Disney’s top animated star since 1977, when he officially took over for his mentor, Disney Legend Jimmy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:20-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Personal Ethics For The Followers Of Christ!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 29, 2016

2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV) Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. In this outline we point out a few needed ethics for both believer and minister.

Personal Ethics for the Followers of Christ! In this age of cutting corners, 'cheating' in schools, and work, it becomes more important then ever that we as followers of the Lord be examples of both believer and sinner. Jesus said in Matthew 7:20 (KJV) Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-20