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As followers of jesus we are to be dressed to serve. Luke 12.35.
Title: Follow-Service Wear Place: BLCC Date: 4/2/17 Text: Luke 12.37; Colossians 3.12-14; 1 Corinthians 11.2-12. CT: As followers of Jesus we are to be dressed to serve. [Screen 1] FAS: Does what we wear tell us about who we follow? How about these guys? (show pic of UK fan tricked out) Or how ...read more
Scripture: Luke 12:35
Denomination: Christian Church
’When the warm fuzzies end’. When we first meet Jesus we experience the warmth and unconditional Love of God.But as we grow in God we are confronted by the challenging call to discipleship. This requires laying down our selfish desires and doing Gods will
The Cost of following Jesus Luke 14:25-35 (New International Version - UK) Large crowds were travelling with Jesus, and turning to them he said: If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters— yes, even his own life— he cannot be my ...read more
Scripture: Luke 14:25-35
Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican
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
Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching.
“The Cost of Following Jesus” Luke 9:23-27 A sermon for 1/30/22 Fourth Sunday after Epiphany Pastor John Bright Luke 9 “23 Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. 24 For whoever desires to save his life will ...read more
Scripture: Luke 9:23-27, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, James 1:22-25, Romans 12:2
Denomination: Methodist
Follow In the Wisemen’s Footsteps 1) Confident of the way to heaven 2) Humble in your approach to heaven
Did you hear the one about had the wisemen been wisewomen? They would have stopped for directions sooner allowing them to arrive in time to sweep the barn, make a casserole, and help deliver the baby. They would have also brought practical gifts! Seriously though, the Magi (as Scripture calls ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12
Denomination: Lutheran
I believe that one of the most difficult truths for us to accept is the fact that we are not yet ready to follow the Lord Jesus into certain Situations, Places or Circumstances. Here Jesus spells out what It actually means to ‘take up one’s cross daily in
I believe that one of the most difficult truths for us to accept is the fact that we are not yet ready to follow the Lord Jesus into certain Situations, Places or Circumstances. Ah yes, in our hearts we really do believe that we are ready to confront any or everything in the spirit-world; but in ...read more
Scripture: Mark 5:37
Denomination: Baptist
When the Pharisees bring a woman caught in the act of adultry before Jesus we see their Accusation and Jesus’ Acquittal.
by Scott Bayles Following Jesus part 2 Following Jesus to Court Victoria Ruvolo was on her way home late one November evening when she crossed paths with a car-full of punks on a joyride in a gray Nissan. She probably never saw it coming. One of the juvenile delinquents—who had already broken into ...read more
Scripture: John 8:1-11
For several years I really struggled with this thing called witnessing. Sharing my faith. Largely because I didn’t really know what to say.
“Follow that Chariot” Acts 9:26-40 For several years I really struggled with this thing called witnessing. Sharing my faith. Largely because I didn’t really know what to say. I put a license plate on my car that simply said Jesus. I put a bumper sticker on also that read, ...read more
Scripture: Acts 9:26-40
1 of 4. Jesus invited His audience to accept Him as the Light that everyone/all should follow. Jesus is the Light that all should follow. But Why? 4 longings worthy of being followed...A Longing to be followed, fulfills the need for...
LONGINGS TO BE FOLLOWED-I—John 8:12 Attention: VBS Theme this week: ‘Following Jesus, The Light of the world.’ There are many things we long for... Things that may or may not be Christ honoring, such as... Personal recognition, Power over others, Overly expensive vehicle(s), ...read more
Scripture: John 8:12
Leadership and followship demand truth, grace, and sacrifice to be effective. A story-sermon, reworked from one originally done in 1999.
The desire to be “somebody” is deep within all of us. We want to be distinguished, we need to be acknowledged, we must be somebodies, not nobodies. That desire to be “somebody” can lead us to glorious accomplishment, or it can lead to the depths of degradation. It’s all in what motivates us. Do ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-16
Many followed Jesus for what they can get out of Him. Peter followed Him because He is the Son of God and He has the words of eternal life.
[RECAP last week’s sermon taken from Luke 9:57-62] Jesus wants us to be His disciples, who understand the heart of our Father and are willing to commit to doing His will on earth. • To do that well we need to be prepared for what we are getting ourselves into. • Jesus gave ...read more
Scripture: John 6:60-69
Denomination: Independent/Bible
With all th voices calling to us in the world, one must focus in on following the voice of Jesus!
INTRODUCTION • U571 CLIP-Winclips.com Keyword FOLLOW • SLIDE #1 • There are many voices calling out to each of us enticing us to follow them. • Voice of fear call out to us. • Voice of pride. • Voices of sin. • Voices of reason. • The young sailor ...read more
Scripture: John 10:22-30
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Above all, being a Christian requires us to make discipleship our highest priority.
I must confess that not too many billboards catch my attention enough to want to read them. However, one finally did capture it and greatly warmed my heart. It was a recruiting poster for the Marine Corps. On the plaqured, it simply said, “We don’t take applications, only ...read more
Scripture: Luke 9:51-62
Denomination: Free Methodist
Explores Jesus' call to discipleship in Mark 1:14-20, emphasizing our responsibility to respond faithfully and become 'fishers of men' in our modern world.
Good morning, beloved family of Christ. Isn't it a blessing to be gathered here today, in the house of God, ready to immerse ourselves in His word? We are not here by accident, but by divine appointment, a testament to God's grace and love. Today, we stand on the brink of a profound revelation, a ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:14-20
Topics: Jesus' Call, Follow Him Today
This section covers persecution & hostility in the world. Jesus’ disciples would not have life easy. He says that discipleship will be a costly endeavor & whoever chooses to follow Him must be ready to experience & endure the sort of conflict He experie
JOHN 15: 18-27 SUFFERING FOR FOLLOWING JESUS This section centers on the topic of persecution and hostility in the world. Jesus foresaw that His disciples would not have life easy. He says that discipleship will be a costly endeavor and whoever chooses to follow Him must be ready to ...read more
Scripture: John 15:18-25