Sermons on Follow Christs Example:

Disciples Of Christ Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 2, 2008

Jesus calls his people to discipleship--the daunting response to his love of denying ourselves, taking up our cross, and following Jesus.

Matthew 16:21-28 “Disciples of Christ” INTRODUCTION People say shocking things at times. • The famous evangelist, Billy Graham, was shocked at the language used by President Richard Nixon on the infamous “White House Tapes.” Rev Graham had believed that that Nixon was a strong Quaker ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

How Foolish Of Me To Think That God Was Beneath Me...

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Dec 20, 2000

Contrasts the notion of Christ as foundation with Christ as Capstone, leading us up towards God.

Sermon: 28th March 1999 (My very first sermon before beginning at Theological College) "The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; this was the Lord’s doing, and it is amazing in our eyes"? Ladies and Gentlemen, When a Parish sends one of its congregation for training ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:42

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Christ Life Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 15, 2006

Part 5 in series Life Management 101. Dave encourages Christians and non-Christians to count the cost of following Jesus.

The Christ-Life Part 4 of series Life Management 101 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers July 16, 2006 Luke 9:57-62 (NIV) 57 As they were walking along the road, a man said to him, "I will follow you wherever you go." 58 Jesus replied, "Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Free Methodist

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

The Christ Hymn (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jun 19, 2023

Paul uses an early Christian hymn to give the ultimate example of humility.

Technicolor Joy: The Christ Hymn (Part 1) Philippians 2:5-11 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 6-18-2023 Attitude is Everything I spent the week with Rich and Ken in Branson, Missouri, while Maxine and Beth were on the beach in the Dominican Republic. On Tuesday, we went to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Follow The Pattern Of Sound Words Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 25, 2022

2 Timothy 1:13-18 shows us two ways Christians guard against being ashamed of Christ.

Introduction Paul Borthwick served as a professor of Global Christianity at Gordon College for 30 years. In his book titled, Mission 3:16: God’s One-Verse Invitation to Love the World, he writes: I had the privilege of attending the Third Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization in Cape Town, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:13-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Commitment Follow-Thru—1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 5, 2001

An exhortation for God’s people to follow-thru with the commitments to their inheritance in Christ. Part 1 of 2.

COMMITMENT FOLLOW-THRU-I—Joshua 17:14—18:10 One day Adam & God were walking in the garden together when Adam complained to God that he was terribly lonely. God said I have just the solution. I will create for you a creature that will cook all your food for you. She will keep your things in order ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Commitment Follow-Thru Too

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 5, 2001

An exhortation for God’s people to follow-thru with the commitments to their inheritance in Christ. Part 2 of 2.

COMMITMENT FOLLOW-THRU TOO—Joshua 17:14—18:10 Georgia Highway patrolman on road from Ochloknee to Meigs/Behind three miles of traffic/Officer takes I-75 to Meigs & meets traffic/Clocks the lead car at 3 MPH/ Pulls the driver over/ Officer sees 5 elderly ladies all but the driver are wide-eyed, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Beauty Of Christian Life

Contributed by Pastor Renji George on Jun 5, 2024

The reason why many Christians, who claim to be holy, look miserable and depressed and long-faced is that they try to produce a sort of holiness by themselves through some rules made by men. They live again under law.

The happiest person ever walked on the face of this earth is Jesus Christ. This doesn’t mean that He was the wealthiest, healthiest, most handsome and most influential person ever lived! But the joy of his life was centred completely on his trust in his Father (God Almighty). Jesus was not moved ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17, Hebrews 8:7-9, Romans 6:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rewired By Christ Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores how Jesus overcame temptation, and how through His example and strength, we can also overcome our own trials and temptations, leading lives that inspire and give hope to others.

Hello church! Today we are going to see that overcoming temptation is possible in our lives. I don’t know about you but sometimes I feel my hardwiring is a little messed up. Did God make me this way on purpose? Because I struggle. I worry. I try to change and get better and sometimes I get so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Topics: Overcoming Temptation, Spiritual Strength, Hope And Renewal

Shine Your Light For Christ Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 3, 2003

Sometimes we need a lesson in Christian conduct. Paul knows that when he writes the Philippians. He wants to give them guidance in their Christian conduct. That is what Paul does and he tells them about living the Christian life.

There was a family who, as many times happens, had trouble getting along with their neighbors. They argued back and forth and finally one of the neighbors was about to go on vacation. They hoped that this might reduce the tension between the two. After one family left on vacation the one still at ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Temptations

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 8, 2001

To lead the people to understand how we follow Christ’s example in overcoming temptations.

Unit 15 – Satan and His Demons Lesson 41 – When Satan Tempted Jesus and What He is Doing Today – Luke 4:1-14; Luke 22:31; Acts 5:3; 2 Cor. 11:14: I Pet. 5:8 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand how we follow Christ’s example in overcoming temptations. 2. Explanation of the Aim: Jesus always ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deny, Take Up, & Follow Series

Contributed by Robert Clark on Mar 16, 2003

What it means to deny ourselves, take up our Crosses and Follow our Lord Jesus Christ.

Mark 8:31-38 Jesus Predicts His Death 31He then began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and after three days rise again. 32He spoke plainly about this, and Peter took him aside ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Methodist

Follow, Lead, And Get Out Of The Way

Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Nov 23, 2001

This sermon challenges leaders to disciple the body of Christ.

If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! Follow, Lead, AND Get Out of the Way! Calvary Christian ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

In Christ #4

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

We have looked at our REDEMPTION, and praise the Lord for this. In this message we will look at our REVELATION. (And, in the following message we will look at our REWARDS.)

In verse 3 we are told that God wants to bless us. Then Paul gives us a grocery list of things in the next few verses that God has blessed us with. Illus: One of the biggest days of the church year should be Thanksgiving Day. Why? It is obvious. Because we all have so much to be thankful ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:8-10

Denomination: Baptist