Sermons on Exceptional Followers:

Define Your Relationship Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 17, 2012

This series of message are inspired by Kyle Idleman's book - "Not a Fan."

Define Your Relationship A Fan or A Follower – #1 of 5 Jerry Watts Luke 9:23 (Note: This series is inspired by Kyle Idleman’s book – “Not a Fan”) * (VIDEO) Over the next few weeks I am going to ask you to answer this simple question: “Am I a fan or am I a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Baptist

Now You Do It

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Feb 16, 2022

What will you do when Jesus calls you to take a step of faith that is outside of your comfort zone?

We all have memories that are indelibly impressed upon our minds. Do you remember where you were when you first heard the news of Pearl Harbor, or the assassination of President Kennedy? Can you remember the scene of a certain wedding or a funeral, or any number of things? For me, one of those ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Following God From The Low Place To The High Place

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Sep 28, 2002

How did Habakkuk move from his ’low place’ to the high place?

Following God from the Low place to the High Place Habakkuk 1-3 Habakkuk ministered at the same time as Jeremiah. The nation of Judah was in a downward spiral to what I describe as a ‘low place’. Habakkuk found himself in the ‘low place’ as he was wondering why God allowed certain things to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Follow Jesus Because Of His Sinless And Perfect Life Series

Contributed by Todd Riley on May 8, 2001

2nd sermon dealing with the subject of "Why follow Jesus and not any other religion, philosophy, or way?"

-Islington Baptist Church April 29, 2001 Series: Why Jesus: Why follow Jesus and not any other religion? Texts: Heb. 2:5-18; 9:26, II Cor. 5:21; I Pet. 2:21-24, I John 1:8, John 8:46 Why Jesus? Because of his sinless perfection! The other week I happened across an article in the “Religion ...read more

Scripture: John 8:46

Denomination: Baptist

Following God When You Don't Want To

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Aug 18, 2002

Lesson’s about God approach to Jonah’s rebellion.

Following God when I don’t want to: Message Notes Aug. 18th 2002 The story of Jonah is probably one of the most famous stories in the Bible. Most people I talk to remember one thing about this book, he was swallowed by a big fish. There is a lot more to this book than that story, in fact Jonah is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Following Jesus To The Cross #2 - Drawing A Line In The Sand Series

Contributed by Mark Thornton on Nov 21, 2001

This is the second message in a series that looks at Jesus’ final few days on the way to the cross. This message looks at how Jesus’ confrontation of religious hypocrisy and his resulting challenge to his own followers.

INTRODUCTION There are many images that come to mind when we think of Easter. -- Easter Bunnies, Easter Baskets, Easter Eggs, etc -- Easter Holidays - Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, etc. -- Easter Symbols -- Cross, Communion There is a Challenge We Face... -- Each time we experience ...read more

Denomination: *other

Following Jesus To The Cross #3 - Dead Man Walking Series

Contributed by Mark Thornton on Nov 21, 2001

This is the third message in a series that looks at Jesus final few days before He was crucified. This message considers the anxiety that Jesus was feeling and how He faced His fears on the way to the cross.

INTRODUCTION If you were given a choice, how would you Choose to Die? -- In an accident - quick & relatively painless? -- In your sleep? -- Surrounded by your friends and loved ones? Of course, none of us are given the choice of how we die -- we don’t know until the moment comes. Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-54, Luke 22:42-43

Denomination: *other

We Christians Still Follow The 3rd Commandment Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Jan 14, 2004

As we study the Sabbath law, we remember that God gives us laws for our benefit. We Christians still follow the 3rd Commandment. So 1 - Remember to obey it. 2 - Remember to benefit from it.

Pentecost 2 Deuteronomy 5:12-15 Let’s say that you had a friend at work that you found out was a Christian. This co-worker was a very strong Christian; they didn’t just know their Bible very well, but more importantly they really lived the Christian life. And so you felt that you wanted to get to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:12-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Follow Me And I Will Make You Fishers Of Men Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 28, 2003

The second in a series on the Commands of Christ. The command to "Follow Him that he might make us Fishers of Men."

The Commands of Christ Sermon # 2 “Follow Me And I Will Make You Fishers of Men” Matthew 4:19 Last Sunday evening we began a new series based on Christ words found in the Great Commission ( Matt 28:20) which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

Take Up Your Cross Daily And Follow Christ

Contributed by William Baeta on Sep 17, 2005

“If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it” Mat. 16:24-25.

Theme: Take up your cross daily and follow Christ Text: Jer. 20:7-9; Rom. 12:1-2; Mat. 16:21-27 An important question we all need to ask ourselves is how a person becomes a Christian and what is expected of Christians? Peter confessed Jesus to be the Son of God but did not behave as if he believed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The God We Follow Is A Barrier Breaker , A Stronghold Destroyer

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 4, 2007

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT HOW THE GOD WE FOLLOW IS A BARRIER BREAKER , A STRONGHOLD DESTROYER AND A WAY MAKER

THE GOD WE FOLLOW IS A BARRIER BREAKER , A STRONGHOLD DESTROYER AND A WAY MAKER ****************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1. THE LORD GOES BEFORE US AND BREAKS DOWN THE BARRIERS 2. THE HAND OF GOD DOES FOR US WHAT NO MAN CAN DO 3. THE ...read more

Scripture: Micah 2:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessings Of Following Christ #1 - We Get To Worship Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008

First of a 7-message series (5 "blessings," but two needed two weeks each!) regarding some of the benefits of following and living for Christ.

Blessings of Following Christ #1 – We Get to Worship (Part 1) John 4:19-26 October 14, 2007 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: I grew up going to church pretty regularly, most of the time. I grew up ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Prince Caspian: Following, Even If No One Else Will Go Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 26, 2009

Sometimes you have to make the choice to follow God when others around you are failing.

Prince Caspian: Following, even if no one else will go (Show Prince Caspian Clip, Lucy sees Aslan, or Lucy meets Aslan) The KJV says, "be offended" instead of "fall away". The translation is trying to capture the spiritual implications of what it means to be ensnared by Satan. Jesus is about to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-31

Denomination: Mennonite

Are We True Diciples Of Jesus, True Followers? #2

Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 2, 2008

There is a difference between a believer and a follower.

ARE WE TRUE DICIPLES OF JESUS, TRUE FOLLOWERS? MATTHEW 4:18-25 18And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. 19And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

I Have Decided To Follow Jesus (150 Years)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008

This sermon celebreated 150 years of history with a call to follow our own history and "decide to follow Jesus."

Acts 16:23-34 23 After they had been severely flogged, they were thrown into prison, and the jailer was commanded to guard them carefully. 24 Upon receiving such orders, he put them in the inner cell and fastened their feet in the stocks. 25 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:23-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed