Sermons on Follow The Plan:

To Follow Or Fear, Part 2

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Nov 25, 2007

Are you listening to the right voice?

The Right Voice Numbers 13:30 Woodlawn Baptist Church November 11, 2007 Last week I spoke to you about fear, and as I did, many of you said that God spoke to you about your own fears. Remember that the people of Israel responded to God’s instructions to take Canaan with fear: fear of the giants, ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:30

Denomination: Baptist

What Or Who Are You Following

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 5, 2007

Priorities are important in life. We need to think critically about what our priorities should be and work to live them out.

I want to start off tonight by asking you guys to get into pairs and discuss the following question. “What are the top five priorities in my life?” ***Take a few minutes to share responses with the large group*** This issue of what are our priorities is such an important question for all of us to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Folly Of Not Following The Wise Men

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Dec 26, 2010

There are 5 keys the demonstrate how the kings were really wise men. Life if full of obsticles, challanges, and setbacks. It is imperative to seek Godly wisdom to direct the course of your life. The wise men were wise because they were able to discern t

THE FOLLY OF NOT FOLLOWING THE WISE MEN! You have heard the phrase, “Out of the mouth of babes?” It comes from the simple truth that sometimes it takes a child to reveal lasting wisdom. It seems foolish but it isn’t! For example: Patrick, age 10, said, “Never trust a dog ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Finding The Courage To Follow Christ

Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 14, 2011

We have before us a story of two followers of Christ who had gotten very discouraged. They had surrendered their lives to follow Jesus Christ, but then all of their hopes were dashed when Jesus was arrested, tortured, humiliated, and put through a slow an

Purpose: To show how Christ brought two wayward followers back into fellowship. Aim: I want the listener to solve his discouragement by focusing on Christ with other believers. INTRODUCTION: We have before us a story of two followers of Christ who had gotten very discouraged. They had surrendered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Leaders And Followers Are On The Same Team

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 13, 2015

Leaders and followers must work together to be successful. There are many important things that they should be able to expect from each other.

Introduction: A. Today’s sermon begins a two sermon focus on church leadership. 1. Today’s sermon will focus on the relationship between spiritual leaders and spiritual followers. 2. The second sermon will focus on elders and deacons, and their qualifications and selection. 3. That ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Personal Ethics For The Followers Of Christ!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 29, 2016

2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV) Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. In this outline we point out a few needed ethics for both believer and minister.

Personal Ethics for the Followers of Christ! In this age of cutting corners, 'cheating' in schools, and work, it becomes more important then ever that we as followers of the Lord be examples of both believer and sinner. Jesus said in Matthew 7:20 (KJV) Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-20

Problems Among The Followers Of Christ

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 27, 2014

A sermon examining 4 problems that are commonly found among Christ's followers.

Problems Among The Followers Of Christ Matthew 20:20-28 The pastor and music director in Old First Church did not get along at all. And the music leader would get his point across by this song selection after each sermon. One week, the pastor preached on commitment and how we should dedicate ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

Is Your Contentment Followed By Gratefulness? Series

Contributed by Alis Cerrahyan on Jun 25, 2019

Contentment may represent godliness. But if it's not followed by gratefulness; it could also mean defeat. Which is it for you?

We all taste the need to belong from the very moment we're being introduced to this world. It never leaves us because where we come from is a place of illumination by grace and love. It is anything this world isn't. If we're not rooted in God's Word by godly parents from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31, Romans 5:3-5, Romans 1:21

Follow Me (Love Does)

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jul 1, 2019

Following Jesus can be tough in a sinful world. This sermon looks through the Bible to examine those who followed well and those who didn't and ends with 3 ways that we can follow better.

OPENING AND INTRODUCTION Over the past few weeks, we’ve spent some time looking at what love does. Tonight, we’re going to finish up our sermon series with the final sermon on Following Jesus. As Christians, we may think of ourselves as following Jesus. But let’s be honest. We don’t always ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22, Mark 2:13-14, Luke 18:22-23, Luke 9:59-60, Luke 11:53-54, Matthew 11:28, Psalm 5:8, Colossians 3:5-8, Colossians 3:12-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Lutheran

I Choose To Follow Jesus

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jul 1, 2019

Children's sermon about making excuses not to follow Jesus when he calls

Luke 9:51-62 We heard in the Gospel reading that Jesus was heading toward Jerusalem with a group of his disciples. He was determined to go to Jerusalem, and wasn’t going to let anything stand in his way. Do you know why he was headed to Jerusalem? (pause) You are right. Jesus was headed to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Episcopal

Who Is Going To Follow God? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 12, 2022

King Ahaz provides a surprising contrast to the kingdom of Israel as we see a dramatic example of the limits of our traditional morality.

IT'S OBVIOUS, RIGHT? “Good people” are more likely to follow God. - We have a traditional morality with “good people.” The respectable citizens are more likely to follow God. TWO EXAMPLES: 1. KING AHAZ HAD A GOOD HERITAGE BUT TERRIBLE BEHAVIOR. - 2 Chronicles 28:1-4, 16-25. - Came from a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 28:1-27

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

The Black And White Of Following Christ

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 10, 2022

Christ is he who will satisfy the deepest desires of our empty souls, and who promises us eternal life and resurrection if we dedicate ourselves to obedience in faith.

One could get into quite a discussion with biblical scholars and teachers over who was the greatest prophet in Israel. The greatest of the writing prophets, of course, was Isaiah, but he lived long after the period written about in the first reading today. Elijah pops into one’s head at first, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21, Psalm 16:1-10, Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Catholic

When We Follow Jesus... Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 6, 2019

When we follow Jesus... 1. He will stretch our faith (vs. 1-7). 2. He will show us great things (vs. 8-11). 3. He will supply us (vs. 11-13).

When We Follow Jesus... The Gospel of John John 6:1-13; Matthew 14:13-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - September 28, 2016 (Revised August 5, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 6. Tonight, we will study the Lord's great miracle of feeding the 5,000. But ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13, Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Follow? Series

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Dec 16, 2022

We truly are better together.

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION - Speak on the goodness of our being together this morning - This series called “We Are Better Together” o Intentional in pointing our minds to unity as a church family and as part of the churches of Christ. TOO CHEAP FOR GRACELAND On the morning of June 24, 1977 (around ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17, Ephesians 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ