Sermons on Exceptional Followers:

The Call To Follow Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Mar 6, 2007

This sermon is from a series called "Follow the Leader" that traces the topic of discipleship through the Gospel of Mark.

THE CALL TO FOLLOW (2) Follow The Leader – 2 Mark 2:13-17 INTRODUCTION: This morning we will be continuing our series tracing the topic of following Jesus throughout the Gospel of Mark. Last week we looked at the calling of Peter and Andrew, James and John to be disciples of Christ. This week ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Fan Or Follower? Series

Contributed by Andrew Hamilton on Oct 26, 2002

A call to complete surrender of all we are to Jesus Christ

21.4.2002amlbc True Discipleship is Total Surrender Mark 10:13-31 1. Tom in Philippines Greg’s trip report last week – We arrived and we were overwhelmed by the place. His first session with us ‘you must do whatever I say – if you are on fast break and I say get in the jeep you don’t even ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-31

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Follow Me As I Follow Christ

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Jul 29, 2006

What was Pauls example to follow as he presented the gosple of Christ? Is that our example as well?

1st Corinthians 10:32-11:1 Follow me as I follow Christ Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks or the church of God—even as I try to please everybody in every way. For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved. Follow my example, as I follow the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Followers Make Good Leaders And Followers Series

Contributed by Grady Henley on Nov 4, 2011

This is 1 of 11 in a series of studies titled: "Follow Me - Followers Make Good..."

Followers Make Good… Lesson 01 Leaders and Followers Grady (Doc) Henley January 2004 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 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Follow The Instructions Series

Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Sep 18, 2018

Israel was instructed to take only what they needed, Israel was instructed to take time to rest, and Israel was instructed to take time to remember.

TITLE: FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS TEXT: EXODUS 16:16-36 INTRODUCTION: - We’re continuing our study through the book of Exodus. - Last time we were together, we looked at God’s Provision. - We saw that God listens when we complain, God supplies better than we deserve, and God provides Salvation. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:16-36

Denomination: Baptist

Following Footprints

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 15, 2003

We are called to follow in the often bloody footprints of Jesus Christ. What does this mean? How can I do it? What does it take?

May 5, 2003 "Footprints" 1 Peter 2:13-25 Pastor Jon MacKinney ________________________________________________________________________ Footprints are not a very common occurrence in Arizona. Frankly, in certain parts, like our part, there’s not enough rain to make any mud to make any ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Follow Me Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 13, 2022

This sermon focuses on Jesus calling the first disciples which served as an invitation to living life in the Kingdom of God, and how that invitation is still available for believers today.

If you have your Bibles and want to follow along, we will be looking at the gospel of Mark 1:14. If you have been here for a while, you know we are going through a series called The Story. When we talk about the story, we are talking about God’s story as told through the people, places, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23

Denomination: Christian Church

Follow The Spirit Series

Contributed by Grady Henley on Nov 4, 2011

Follow the Leading of the Spirit

Lesson 03 of the Followers Me Lead by The Spirit Grady Henley Gen. 24:1-22. 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: Genesis 24:1-67

Denomination: Baptist

Not A Fan, But A Follower

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 24, 2011

An exploration of Jesus’ call to discipleship.

“If anyone would come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel’s will save it. For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul? For what can a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

Followers Are Fruitful Series

Contributed by Grady Henley on Nov 4, 2011

Followers are Fruitful

Lesson 08 of the Follow Me Series Followers are Fruitful Grady Henley May 2004 Key Verses: 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 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Call To Follow

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

The need to be clear n our commitment to Jesus

What does the call to follow Jesus mean to you? Is it something you heard a long time ago and that’s now faded away as the years have gone by, or is it something that you hear afresh every day? Well, today we’re going to look at this passage from Luke’s gospel where the call to follow Jesus rings ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Anglican

Faithful Followers

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

Big Idea: FAITHFUL FOLLOWERS HELP THE PERSECUTED CHURCH STAND STRONG IN THE GRACE OF GOD H.

Big Idea: FAITHFUL FOLLOWERS HELP THE PERSECUTED CHURCH STAND STRONG IN THE GRACE OF GOD H. Gordon Selfridge built up one of the world's larges department stores in London. He achieved success by being a leader, not a boss. Here is his own comparison of the two types of executives: The boss drives ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Follow Me Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Sep 13, 2006

God wants all of us to jump into Him! He wants us full throttle, diving into Him despite the fear and trusting that he is there to catch us and that it will be amazing. And He wants to use us to make a difference and be an example.

Tonight I would like to start with a movie clip from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Indy and his father have been forced to help the Nazis find the Holy Grail, the cup which Jesus used at the Last Supper with His disciples. Towards the end of their adventure, Indy’s father is shot, leaving him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Followers Of God

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 10, 2007

In our scripture, we have the command given, but also the example of the Lord. Before we step out the cost is made clear.

FOLLOWERS OF GOD Ephesians 5:1-2 I. THE COMMAND II. THE COMPARISON III. THE COST FOLLOWERS OF GOD Ephesians 5:1-2 1 Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Follow Me

Contributed by Joanna Beveridge on Feb 2, 2007

How can we "sell" Christianity in today’s world?

The second part of today’s Gospel reading told us about Jesus calling Andrew, Simon Peter, James and John to be his disciples. This was probably not the first encounter with Jesus for any of them. We know, for example, from last week’s reading from St John’s Gospel that Andrew was already a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican