Sermons on Follow Him:

Detour – Ther's A Muddy Road Ahead

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jun 29, 2006

The text says there is a right path to follow and a wrong path to follow. Follow the right path and it will lead to joy, peace, and eternal life and fellowship with God – follow the wrong path and it leads to destruction.

DETOUR – THER’S A MUDDY ROAD AHEAD" PROV. 14:12-15 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof <are> the ways of death. Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth <is> heaviness. The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Revolutionary Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Erik Germesin on Oct 27, 2004

To really follow Jesus will always cost you something

“One day as Jesus was walking along the shore beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers – Simon, also called Peter, and Andrew – fishing with a net, for they were commercial fishermen. Jesus called out to them, "Come, be my disciples, and I will show you how to fish for people!" And they left ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:18-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Letting Go

Contributed by Jon Miller on Feb 14, 2005

How to let go of what we value and follow Jesus

Letting Go Luke 18:18 Luke 18:18-23 (KJV) And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? [19] And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God. [20] Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-23

We Go A Fishing

Contributed by Gary Kins on Jun 21, 2007

This passage of scripture describes the motivation needed to follow Jesus.

We Go A Fishing - John 21:1-22 Introduction: 1. Ray O’Conner - Ultimate Night Fisherman - He loved to fish and he loved to teach others how to fish. Owned the home we lived in in Aurora Wisconsin when I was a boy. Ultimate Bullhead Fisherman - Knew where - Favorite sloughs (off the Menomenie ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Bigger Catch

Contributed by Troy Horne on Sep 22, 2006

The call to follow Jesus means a bigger catch for common fisherman.

Mark 1:14-20 ”A Bigger Catch” Have you ever been invited to be a part of something big? I mean really, really big. What was your response? What if accepting the invitation meant leaving familiar surroundings and the comfort of home? Do you do it? Would you? This ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Holiness

Living With Christ

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Nov 28, 2004

By following the commands of God, we are truly living with Christ.

Grace and mercy be unto you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. In Old Testament times, Moses, the Patriarchs and the rest of the Jews looked toward a specific part of a tent as the living place for God. Blood was shed in this Tent of Meeting in the form sacrifices ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Priority Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Wayne Mock on Feb 4, 2011

Following Christ is not always easy, however it must always be the highest priority.

There are those who want to avoid all that is difficult. Some look for the easiest way. Some seek that which will bring less challenge or less hardship. The US Marine Corps takes pride in having a far different attitude. On the US Marine Corps website are these words under eligibility, “Our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Always Be Prepared

Contributed by David Mcnally on Jan 28, 2012

God wants us to be available and to use the gifts, time and talents He has given us to serve Him and grow His church. We do not need a Seminary education or special training, just a willingness to follow His lead.

Exodus 3:1-14, 4:1-3 and 10-13 1st Peter 3 v.9-17 (esp. v 15) SERMON – Always be prepared to give an answer Every page in the bible contains good advice and that contained in 1st Peter 3 is no exception, and I would like to concentrate on one verse in particular: v.15. People notice ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Truth About Salvation, Part 4 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 3, 2025

When challenged, John the Baptist does not fall into the trap of responding from “ego”, rather, he simply testifies to what is true and lets it speak for itself! This is our calling today, and what we must model also.

John, Part 13 ASSISTANCE? Series: The Truth About Salvation, Part 4 John 3:22-36 - Continuing mini-series: “The Truth about Salvation” -- Couple of things for focus: false righteousness and godly wisdom at the center of the message -- Need us to understand the difference; leaning ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36, Philippians 2:6-8, John 1:14, John 3:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Burden Of The Cross

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 8, 2021

Jesus says, happy are those who take following me seriously enough to bear the burden of the cross. Take up the cross and follow me Jesus said, and His demand is still the same today, and the promise is still the same, that those who suffer with Christ shall also reign with Him.

Florence Chadwick was the first woman ever to swim the difficult and cold 21 mile stretch of water between Catalina Island and the California coast. She failed on her first attempt because of poor vision. After 15 hours and 55 minutes of numbing cold she asked to be taken out of the water. A heavy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Life On Mission - Share

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Mar 13, 2021

It is all about those who call themselves followers of the Christ. "How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in him who they have not heard? And how shall they hear without someone preaching?" It is all about you.

Let us pray...... Hear God's word: BIBLE "How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in him who they have not heard? And how shall they hear without someone preaching?" END (Romans 10:14) Beloved this is all about ...you. It is all ...read more

Scripture: John 4:29, Matthew 4:19, Isaiah 53:7-8, Acts 1:8, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Matthew 28:20, Romans 10:14, Acts 8:5-8, Acts 4:12, Acts 8:26-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Eyes Wide Open For Easter

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 12, 2020

The following sermon is going to review the disciple’s trip to Emmaus to show that while Christ’s grace is enough in our weakness, honoring Him on this resurrection morning means asking Him to keep our eyes open to our responsibility to be living sacrifices in His presence!

Open our Eyes Luke 24:13-35 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 The encounter with Jesus and the two disciples on the road to Emmaus reveals much truth concerning our struggle to honour Christ’s sacrifice on the cross and His subsequent resurrection. We partake ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy One Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 7, 2004

Last in series. The demons feared him. The disciples trusted him. You know him. He is the Holy One of God and he is our friend.

The Holy One The Demons Feared Him Mark 4:21-26 21 Jesus and his followers went to Capernaum. On the Sabbath day He went to the synagogue and began to teach. 22 The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught like a person who had authority, not like their teachers of the law. 23 Just ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-26, 1 John 2:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Disciples At The Crossroad Series

Contributed by Brent Zastrow on Mar 13, 2008

What is involved in choosing to follow Christ

Disciples at the Crossroad – Ma. 5:1-12 Are most people happy? Dennis Wholey, author of Are You Happy? reports that according to expert opinion, perhaps only 20 percent of Americans are happy. One morning a deacon was asked to go to the airport and meet the preacher who was coming to his church to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Book Of Acts, Part 12- Counterfeit Faith; Simon The Sorcerer Series

Contributed by Mark Strauss on May 4, 2006

In Acts 8 we meet just such a leader. •A man with a following; a man who is viewed by those around him as powerful and dynamic and charismatic. •Yet whose spirituality is just as phony as David Koresh or Marshall Applewhite.

Counterfeit Faith Simon the Sorcerer; 8:9-25 It was Nov. 18, 1978. Congressman Leo Ryan from San Francisco had decided to fly a fact-finding mission to a place called Jonestown Guyana, South America. His mission is to investigate alleged human rights abuses at a religious cult known as the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Baptist