Sermons on Follow Him:

"God Calling: Matthew"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 28, 2016

A sermon about Jesus seeking those on the margins.

“God Calling: Matthew” Matthew 9:9-13 I know that I’m a sinner. I often find that I am a slave to ways of being that I want to change. I am sick and in need of healing. So, Jesus has come for me. And that is what Jesus does. And that’s what Jesus did for Matthew, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Effective Leadership

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 6, 2011

Every Christian has certain responsibilities...and to live the Christian life we have to fall under the leadership of Christ because He is the head of our church. And we are all subject to Him, whether we are elected leaders...or members...or just occasio

EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP LEVITICUS 10:1 2 The story is told about a lion...and this lion was very proud of his leadership over the animal kingdom. One day he decided to make sure all the other animals knew he was the king of the jungle. He was so confident that he by passed the smaller animals and ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 10:1-2

Five Who Followed In Faith

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 9, 2015

Five Men Who Followed Jesus – John chapter 1 verses 35-51 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

Ill: • The body of missionary and explorer David Livingstone; • Was buried in Westminster Abbey England in 1874. • But one part of him was missing! • His heart was buried in the Africa he loved. • It was buried at the foot of a tall mpundu tree in a small African ...read more

Scripture: John 1:25-51

Denomination: Brethren

The World Has Gone After Him

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Apr 9, 2007

Palm Sunday consisted of three groups of people coming to greet Jesus.

Introduction I. One of the few television programs that I enjoy watching is American Idol. A. Not so much the episodes of the tryouts, but B. I do enjoy hearing some of these would be famous performers, and guessing who will win. C. Just for the record, if I were going to vote, I would vote ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Methodist

The Great Example Pt. 2

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 20, 2012

No literal portrait of Jesus exists. But the likeness of the One who died to set all men free can be seen in the lives of those who truly follow Him. If we are truly following Christ others will see it in our appearance, our attitudes, and our associa

Great Example Philippians 2.5-8 Pt.2 Good Friday Service 2012 Introduction A F. B. Meyer once said, I used to think that Gods gifts were on shelves one above the other; and that the taller we grew in Christian character, the easier we could reach them. I now find that Gods gifts are on shelves one ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

12 Dollars A Changed Life Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 20, 2012

Parable of the Talents - Jesus shared this teaching for those of his day, his followers and for us here this morning. This parable teaches us a few major life lessons about Stewardship. Jesus shared this concept to give the people who follow Him a few rea

Opening Video Illustration: Chairs clip – this clip reminds us how important our lives are to the Kingdom of Heaven and to each other sitting in this church this morning. ( from sermoncentral.com.) Series: 12 in 2012 Sermon: $12 dollars a changed life! Subject: Spiritual mile marker ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"prepare Him Room"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 20, 2021

A sermon for Christmas Eve.

“Prepare Him Room” Luke 2:1-20 The way God works is so magically beautiful, so humble, so unobtrusive. God doesn’t force His way into this world just as God doesn’t force His way into our hearts. Notice the humble surroundings of Jesus’ birth. His parents are mere peasants; they go ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Going Beyond Human Sickness

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 22, 2022

Where do you go when your mind is broken, you feel empty and without a sense of purpose, incapable of finding any joy in your life? You seek a cure from the Great Physician Jesus whose demand to deny self and follow Him is a yoke that is light in His sustaining grace and strength!

Going Beyond Human Sickness Matthew 11:28-30, 16:21-27 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 What do you do when you get sick? For many of us our first response is to look for an “over-the-counter” solution to see if we can find a cure for whatever ails us on our own! I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Matthew 16:21-27

Denomination: Baptist

Getting To Know Him Part 1 Series

Contributed by James White on Mar 5, 2007

Worship Flows from Divine Revelation. We must study God, not our doctrine, not what we are for or against, we must study God to Know Him.

Getting To Know Him Part 1 Crossroads New Life Taberenacle is on a journey. Sunday night I felt as though I preached one of the most important messages in my entire ministry. I have had the spirit of prophecy on me and I want this church to know that God is moving us to a different level. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

“he Was Deserted By His Friends” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 27, 2015

Why did Jesus' disciples desert Him in His hour of need?

As Jesus hung on the cross, He saw the soldiers who had dismissed Him, the Romans who had tortured Him, and His own people who had rejected Him. But perhaps the response most troubling was that of His closest followers. With the exception of John, His disciples deserted Him. In His greatest hour of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoice, Be Glad, Give Him Glory

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 19, 2013

To rejoice, be glad and give glory to GOD ALMIGHTY.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you give glory to GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To rejoice, be glad and give glory to GOD ALMIGHTY. IV. TEXT: Revelation 19:7 (New International Version) Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Footsteps Of Jesus - Who Are You Following?

Contributed by David Parks on Nov 28, 2020

As we look forward to the unique challenges COVID-19 presented to the church universal and the Surprise church specifically I would like to set the theme going forward , Where He Leads I will Follow – Faithful discipleship in a pandemic

THE FOOTSTEPS OF JESUS 1 WHO ARE YOU FOLLOWING? 1 Peter 2:21-25 1 Peter 2:21-25 21 For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. 22 He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. 23 When he was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I’ve Decided To Follow Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Oct 14, 2025

And he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, and walked in the ways of David his father, and declined neither to the right hand, nor to the left. (Bible Study)

2 Chronicles 34:2 (KJV) And he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, and walked in the ways of David his father, and declined neither to the right hand, nor to the left. This lesson is geared towards teaching believers that following Jesus is not a onetime emotional decision but a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:2

Denomination: Baptist

Yeah, It's Him! Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 17, 2025

In this conversation (Matthew 8:14-17) we will uncover 5 powerful truths about Jesus.

“Yeah, It’s Him!” Matthew 8:14-17 OKAY – let’s do this! SO – we are in a verse by verse study of the Gospel of Matthew (The King and His Kingdom)... AND AGAIN – from the day we launched it, the goal of this study has been... To gain a greater understanding of both who Jesus is, and of what it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cross Follow Disciple: Back Of The Line Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 22, 2007

A Christian is a follower of Christ, but what does it mean to be a follower? Jesus answers this question telling us to take up our cross, but what Jesus means by "take up his cross" may be very different than what we imagine it to mean.

An out-of-towner drove his car into a ditch in a desolated area. Luckily, a local farmer came to help with his big strong horse named Buddy. He hitched Buddy up to the car and yelled, "Pull, Nellie, pull!" Buddy didn’t move. Then the farmer hollered, "Pull, Buster, pull!" Buddy didn’t ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational