Sermons on Follow The Shepherd:

"change Your Heart And Life"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 17, 2023

A sermon about making the decision to follow Jesus.

“Change Your Heart and Life” Matthew 4:12-23 Have you ever heard of the elephant seal of Argentina? Well, apparently they exist. And soon after giving birth to her seal pup, the mother seal will leave the pup on the shore to go feed in the waters off the coast. After feeding, the mother ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: United Methodist

The Resurrection Life: Setting, Shedding, Shining

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 2, 2025

This is an expositional sermon on Colossians 3:1-12 that unpacks our relationship to the Glorious and Matchless Jesus Christ

"The Resurrection Life: Setting, Shedding, Shining" I’m going to ask you to think about your thoughts over the last week. And then I’m gonna ask you to think about your thoughts over the last week in the context of the last month. What has occupied your thinking? What has been the main ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-12, Ephesians 6:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Go Time

Contributed by Michael Cansler on Nov 22, 2025

God has a calling on your life, are you ready to accept the call?

It’s Go Time ( Jeremiah 1: 17-19) Title of this sermon its It’s Go Time Talk about a motivational speech before a big game, event I have sit under several different coaches and heard several different speeches to get us motivated to go do our job on the field But you talk about things are about to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Two Men, Two Ways, Two Destinies PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 20, 2023

Explores Psalm 1, emphasizing the stark choice between paths of righteousness or wickedness, and the resulting destinies of divine favor or destruction.

Good morning, dear friends. It is a joy to gather together in this sacred space, this sanctuary where we come to meet with God, to hear His Word, and to be transformed by it. Today, we stand on the threshold of a profound exploration of a text that has been a wellspring of wisdom for countless ...read more

Topics: Following God, Blessings

New Year, New You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 28, 2023

Explores the transformation of becoming a new creature in Christ, seeking God's guidance to better understand and embrace this spiritual rebirth.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to be here with you today, standing under the same roof, bound by the same faith, and warmed by the same love of our Lord Jesus Christ. Our Scripture for today comes from the book of Ezekiel, chapter 36, verse 26: "I will give you a new heart and put a new ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26

Topics: Following Christ, Changes

Hypocrisy PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 24, 2024

This sermon encourages self-examination and living authentically in God's truth, warning against hypocrisy and emphasizing the importance of honoring only the divine.

Welcome, welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering where we come together, not as strangers, but as a family united in Christ. We are here today to immerse ourselves in the profound wisdom of the Holy Scripture, to seek guidance, and to find solace in the teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 23:33-39

Topics: Do Not Follow, Scribes

Living The Abundant Life

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Feb 1, 2025

Perhaps a better title for this message would be "Life the Abundant Life provided by the Good Shepherd". This message takes a look at living the abundant life provided by the Good Shepherd in the context of Psalm 23.

Living the Abundant life John 10:7-18, Psalm 23 Intro. Jesus came to give us ABUNDANT LIFE I wanted you to see this phase in the context of the Good Shepherd. Jesus is THE door. Shepherd would lie in the gate. He gives his life for the sheep. Vs. 11 He did this willingly. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-18, Luke 12:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

Your Cross

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 7, 2009

What Our cross really is

Mini-Sermon-Moses, shepherd’s rod. This rod was not only for his protection; it was part of his life. In the culture of the Middle East in those days, a person was identified with his rod, another name for staff. For those familiar with the story of Judah and Tamar, this was the reason why ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Baptist

Read The Owner Manual

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Jul 4, 2019

THE MANUAL IS A BOOK OF INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO USE AND CARE FOR THE PRODUCT YOU HAVE PURCHASE IN OTHER WORDS IF YOU BUY A CAR IN THE GLOVE BOX THERES A MANUAL TO TELL YOU EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THAT CAR

Isaiah 34:16 (CLUASE A ) 16  Seek out of the book of the Lord and read: VERY BRIEFLY I WANT TO REASON WITH YOU ON THE THOUGHT READ THE OWNER MANUAL MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS I BELIEVE EACH OF YOU WILL AGREE WITH ME THAT EVERYTHING YOU BUY COMES WITH A MANUAL AND THE MANUAL IS A BOOK OF ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 34:16

Denomination: Baptist

Moses - Learning From Elderly Believers Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 5, 2024

If you are going to do big tasks for God, you will need big patience and faith in Him.

“By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden three months by his parents, because … they were not afraid of the king’s command. By faith Moses … refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter, choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-29

Denomination: Baptist

Epiphany Sunday PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 16, 2023

This sermon explores the revelation of Jesus' majesty in Matthew 2:1-12, and the faithful response of the Magi, inspiring us to deeper worship and devotion.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. Isn't it a beautiful day that the Lord has made? A day filled with the promise of His love, the assurance of His grace, and the manifestation of His glory. As we gather here today, let us remember that we are not just in any place, but in the house of God, a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Topics: Wise Men, Follow Jesus

The Breakthrough

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Dec 16, 2016

The wise, still today, recognize and receive God’s breakthrough into our world and react to it by worship and sacrificial love for one another.

Title: The Breakthrough Date: 12/18/16 Place: BLCC Text: Matthew 2.1-12; John 1.9-12 CT: The wise recognize and receive God’s breakthrough into our world. [Screen 1] FAS: A 2016 episode on NPR's "StoryCorps" interviewed Francois Clemmons, who played the role of friendly Officer Clemmons on Mr. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Matthew 1:9

Denomination: Christian Church

"Losing To Win"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 18, 2008

Following Jesus is dangerous but worth the risk.

Matthew 10:24-39 “Losing to Win” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor, Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org This week’s Gospel Lesson picks up where we left off last Sunday. Jesus had been traveling through all the towns and villages teaching and preaching the good news of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: United Methodist

Coming To God Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Nov 19, 2015

Jesus tells us what it means to come to God.

“I’m afraid that God gets quoted for many things that He never said. A boy was watching his father, a pastor, write a sermon. “How do you know what to say?” he asked. “Why, Jesus tells me.” “Oh, then why do you keep crossing things out?” We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Which Christ Do You Follow? Part 1

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 10, 2014

The problem is, however, that too many Christians are walking around with blinders on or those rose colored glasses that cause everything to look like Christ and they refuse to look at reality.

Repeat the sermon title. Now let’s think about this before we answer. Your answer may be simply; “There ain’t but one ya big dummy! And that’s the one I foller!” But are you sure? If you really look around, you’ll see; if you will but open your eyes you’ll ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-5

Denomination: Baptist