Sermons on Follow The Shepherd:

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

The Second Death

Contributed by John Gerald on Aug 5, 2004

The Second Death which follows physical death, and is eternal.

The Second Death Rev. John W. Gerald I. HEED THE WARNINGS Revelation 2:11 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death. The Holy Spirit convicts of sin, of righteousness and of judgment. It is best to ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Changing One's Direction In Life

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Feb 7, 2006

Man should follow the steps toward genuine repentance.

CHANGING ONE’S DIRECTION IN LIFE Luke 15:11-24 Building a relationship with God begins with the acceptance of the fact that our sinfulness destroyed that relationship with Him. Man’s sinfulness is the barrier that keeps us from having a personal and fulfilled relationship with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Sunflower Challenge

Contributed by Craig Smee on Feb 19, 2007

Do we follow God as a religion or are we in relationship?

SUNFLOWER INTRO The Sunflower is probably the most amazing flowers God created. They literally follow the sun. No I don’t know about you, but one the most amazing things I have seen is a field of sunflowers. Watching one follow the sun through is cute. Watching hundreds in absolute unison follow ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:33

Denomination: Christian Church

"Breaking Barriers"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 26, 2005

To follow Christ is to take down barriers, not add to them.

John 4:5-42 By: Rev. Ken Sauer Pastor, Parkview UMC Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org “Breaking Barriers” A colleague of mine was eating with a parishioner in the food court of a mall. As they were eating and talking my friend’s attention was drawn to two teenagers—a girl and a boy who ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: United Methodist

Responsible Servants

Contributed by Arulselvam Rayappan on Mar 7, 2005

Followers of Jesus cannot be irresponsible. Privilege implies accountability.

DIOGENES was one day standing on a street corner laughing like a mad man. “Why are you laughing?” He was asked. “Do you see that stone in the middle of the street? More than ten persons have already stumbled on it, then looked at the stone and cursed it but nobody had removed it to prevent ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:45-51

Denomination: Catholic

Effective Prayer And Supplication

Contributed by Jennifer Casto on Aug 2, 2005

Bible! Guidlines to follow in learning how to pray effectively.

Sermon Outline: Bible Guidelines for Effectual Prayer 1. PRAY and be obedient! -Fear God. -Live Holy. -Act like The Righteousness IN YOU -Stand on The Word. -Honor Him in all you do. Keep His Commandments – be a obedient Child of God! Psalm 34:15 Psalm 84:11 I John 3:22 Psalm 66:18 Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: *other

Pioneers Or Settlers!

Contributed by William Nieporte on May 17, 2005

A sermon about following the great commission with courageous faith.

SERMON TITLE: Pioneers or Settlers! Texts: Matthew 28:18-20 We’ve all heard stories about the westward expansion of the United States. Leading the way were the pioneers. They were the forerunners who preceded all others exploring the uncharted territories. Their ambition was to investigate ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Involved Or Committed?

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 6, 2005

In the family of God, the heart of commitment follows the footsteps of Jesus.

Involved or Committed? Romans 15:4-13 (New International Version) 4For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. 5May the God who gives endurance and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Understanding God's Calling

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 7, 2006

Discover what it means to follow God’s will.

I want to begin by sharing three stories that have similar endings. The first story involves Chuck Colson. Chuck Colson was sent to prison for his part in Watergate during the Nixon administration. After Chuck Colson was released from prison he felt lead to start a prison ministry. As he explained ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Coming Soon

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 8, 2003

Saddess in the followers of Jesus but promise he was coming back

JESUS’ SECOND COMING ACTS l:ll It was a sad day for the followers of Jesus the day He was killed. It must have seemed their hopes just crumbled around them. Still there was yet another sad day. But this one was when Jesus come crashing from that grave and walked again upon earth. Sad for Satan and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:11

Denomination: Baptist

Badges Of Honor

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Apr 12, 2003

This message deals with one of the consequences of following Jesus: Suffering!

I’m encouraged today by the fact that 12 of our Brethren were not side-tracked by the Success Syndrome. To the Apostles of the First Church of Jerusalem, SUCCESS WAS SUFFERING SERVICE. Which leads me to conclude that the Success of a Person or Church is not determined by Praise but by Pain; not by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:41

Denomination: Baptist

That's A Devil Of A Problem

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 27, 2003

We will leave evidence regarding who we follow.

THAT’S A DEVIL OF A PROBLEM John 8:37-47 S: Discipleship (spiritual heritage) Th: “Who is your daddy?” Pr: WE WILL LEAVE EVIDENCE REGARDING WHO WE FOLLOW. ?: Inductive KW: Problems TS: We will find in our study of John 8:37-47 three problems that the leaders revealed about themselves when they ...read more

Scripture: John 8:37-47

Denomination: Baptist

Some Necessary News

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 28, 2003

Jesus prepared His disciples for the realities of following Him.

John 16:1-7 Some Necessary News INTRODUCTION The following account was recorded in a book of modern martyrs titled Jesus Freaks: "It was the 1960s in Romania. The Communist torturers came towards Pastor Florescu again, this time with red-hot iron pokers. "Who else believes as you do? Give us ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-7, 1 Peter 4:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Contend For The Faith

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Oct 14, 2003

People who follow Christ must embrace truth

Jude 1:17-23 ¡§Contend for the faith¡¨ ¡§People who follow Christ must embrace truth.¡¨ Sunday Morning Sermon ¡V After receiving a nasty letter a preacher sent it back to the church member with this note attached: "The enclosed letter came to me a few days ago. I am sending it to you because I ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ