Sermons on Exceptional Followers:

Looking At The Church Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 23, 2025

Jesus: "I will build My church."

A. WHAT FUTURE DID JESUS SEE? “I will build My church” (Matt. 16:18). 1. An entity, He begins – “I will.” 2. Didn’t exist then or in Old Testament. 3. Continuous development – “Be building.” 4. Uniquely Jesus’ possession – “My.” 5. He would gather them into an assembly. 6. Victory “all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18, Matthew 18:20, Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Unseen Devotion SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

Jesus Anointed by a notorious Woman before HIS burial

Today, I want to share with you a powerful incident recorded in the Bible about Jesus being anointed by a notorious woman just before His crucifixion. This event is mentioned in two different scriptures, one in a brief manner and the other in more detail. Both accounts hold significant meaning, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:7-13

Topics: Following Jesus, Unseen Devotion

Epiphany Sunday PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 15, 2023

This sermon explores the revelation of Jesus' majesty in Matthew 2:1-12, and the faithful response of the Magi, inspiring us to deeper worship and devotion.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. Isn't it a beautiful day that the Lord has made? A day filled with the promise of His love, the assurance of His grace, and the manifestation of His glory. As we gather here today, let us remember that we are not just in any place, but in the house of God, a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Topics: Wise Men, Follow Jesus

New Year, New You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023

Explores Romans 12, emphasizing surrender, transformation, humility, unity, and service as key aspects of Christian commitment and reverence for God's instructions.

Good morning, family of God. It is a joy to gather together in this sacred space, where we can bask in the warmth of fellowship and the light of God's Word. We have a wonderful opportunity today to immerse ourselves in the wisdom of Romans 12, a chapter that speaks volumes about our walk with God, ...read more

Topics: Following God, New Year

The Call PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024

Encourages embracing trials as opportunities for spiritual growth, and calls for active faith in confronting challenges with Christ's guidance and strength.

Good morning, beloved. Today, we gather under this roof, not as strangers, but as a family united in Christ. We come together to share in the Word, to find solace, and to find strength. We are here to remind ourselves that our faith is not a fair-weather friend, but an anchor in the storm. As we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5, Acts 5:17-25, Luke 22:31-32

Topics: Carrying Cross, Following Christ

Commands Of Christ

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 22, 2009

How to live ,how to follow , how to serve

COMMANDS OF CHRIST Christ gave us a number of commands here are the Seven top in order for us to serve him our best. A sinner needs to follow these in order to become a Christian. 1.“REPENT” Luke 13: 3 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all ...read more

Scripture: John 12:26

Denomination: Baptist

The Place Of Possessions (Part 3) - The Rewards Of Following Christ Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 6, 2008

Regarding the promise of Jesus to those who forsake all to following.

The Place of Possessions (Part 3) The Rewards of Following Christ Matthew 19:16-30 April 6, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Opening Top 10 Signs You’ve Hired The Wrong Guy To Mow Your Lawn: 10. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Foundation Of Following Jesus, Part 2 - Studying The Word Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 30, 2011

Part 2 of this series. This message focuses on different ways to study the Scriptures so God can use them to transform us to be more like Jesus.

The Foundation of Following Jesus Part 2 – Studying the Word 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 4:3-4 January 16, 2004 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Audio of his message can be heard at www.aberdeeenwesleyan.org. Me: I was very fortunate in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Walking With Jesus But Following Satan (Living A Double Life)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Sep 11, 2025

When we think of the betrayals of Christ, we normally think of Judas.

I have heard people say when I get to heaven I want to see Peter, Paul or Samson… But you will never hear anyone say when I get to heaven I want to see JUDAS Iscariot….why? Because he is not there. Judas is referred to by the Word of God as “The SON OF PERDITION”. Only two people are referred ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Family Portrait Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 15, 2014

Paul gives some details of how we should conduct ourselves in our roles in the Christian family.

Family Portrait Ephesians 6:1-4 Intro Slide I like pictures. I like to look at pictures from the past. They are great reminders of what we were like and can help to remind us of times we were enjoying life or happy when things are not going as great, so that we can make some changes to help get ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come And Die: What Does It Mean To Follow Jesus? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 13, 2015

The aim of this lesson is to recap what we have covered so far (in this series) about Jesus' identity and mission, and then to explain what Jesus demands of those who want to follow him.

Scripture Today is the seventh and final week of a seven-week series of messages based on a book that is titled Christianity Explored by Rico Tice and Barry Cooper, out of England. In this series of sermons we have been exploring Christianity by looking primarily at The Gospel of Mark. Let us ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Propitiation

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 10, 2008

WHAT IS PROPITIATION?-It is the one and only Sacrifice that the FATHER will reconize and except.

Propitiation Romans 3:25-26 1-5-08 Today Lord willing we’re going to talk for a little while about “propitiation” 1st of all let me tell us just exactly what “propitiation” is. It’s a big bible word that means, ~ the act of appeasing the wrath of God by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

Spirituality, Diversity, And Gifts.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 18, 2021

No-one can say Jesus is Lord except by the Holy Spirit.

SPIRITUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND GIFTS. 1 Corinthians 12:1-11. 1. Concerning spirituals (1 Corinthians 12:1-3). “Now concerning spirituals,” begins this passage (1 Corinthians 12:1). This may be masculine, ‘spiritual people’. However, given the emphasis away from individualism to “Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Pauline Privilege Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

The Bible demands that you be open to the power of exceptions, for only those who are, are open to the spirit of grace. Even under Old Testament law we see examples of exceptions that allow grace to dominate.

Thousands of young boys walked past the Bathwell Castle in England, and none ever dreamed of climbing up the chimney to carve his name at the top. There was one exception, however. One boy did the unusual, and his name was David Livingstone. That boy went on to become one of histories most famous ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:12-16

Raising Your Kids To Be Followers Of Jesus Rather Than Fans

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Jul 16, 2013

If you approach the Bible as a book that you have to read, a bunch of rules that you have to memorize, then that is how your kids will approach it, too.

I read a story recently about three ladies who were sitting around and bragging about their children. The first one said, "You know my son, he graduated first in his class from Stanford, he’s now a doctor making $250,000 a year in Chicago." The second woman said, "You know my son, he ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ