Sermons on Follow:

Follow Me Series

Contributed by James Scott on Sep 22, 2002

Jesus calls us to Follow Him. Some followed Jesus for less than stellar reasons. Why do you follow Him?

Jesus’ Two (2) Word Message — “FOLLOW ME” Text: Matthew 4:17-25; Mark 1:16--20; Mark 3:12-19; Mark 6:7-12; Key Verse: (John 6:38) For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me. Left their Profession Left their Parents--personal life (Mat 12:50) For ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17-25, Mark 1:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

They Followed Jesus Series

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Sep 26, 2002

Exegetical; verse by verse exposition of John 1:35-51, The disciples decide to follow Jesus, with a challenge in the invitation for the audience to do so also.

INTRODUCTION: John 20:31 says “but these have been written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name.” 1) Day 3. “Again the next day,” ties these verses to the previous verses. John is still the focus, but not for long! · John ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51, John 20:31

Following Jesus

Contributed by Anonymous Contributor on Jun 8, 2002

What is your position before Jesus? Are you still saying "no" to Jesus? Or do you immediately follow Jesus like Andrew, Peter, James and John?

Outline A. Calling B. Challenge C. Command D. Caution E. Cost Scripture Matthew 4:19; Isaiah 6:8 Matthew 4:19 "Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men." Isaiah 6:8 Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8, Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prepare To Follow

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 26, 2002

How well do we follow when Jesus calls us to follow? Oftentimes it requires an abrupt stop, an about face, and then a totally new direction.

Sermon Title: Prepare to follow Sermon Text: John 1:43 Sunday, June 25th, 2000 – Evangelical Church of Oskaloosa Scripture introduction: I think most young Christians are told when they ask what they should read first in the Bible, is to read the book of John. It tells quite clearly that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43

Denomination: *other

More To Follow

Contributed by John Beehler on Aug 22, 2001

God’s love is a sovereign, everlasting love.

More To Follow Before a child is born, the parents prepare a room, a bed, some blankets, warm clothes, bottles, milk, baby food, bath tub, diapers, medicine, toys, etc. Some parents go further. They prepare for their child’s preschool education, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Following The Leader

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Sep 6, 2001

What is authentic discipleship ? Surely it is that which Jesus taught. In this message we look at the terms Jesus laid down for those who would choose to follow him.

FOLLOWING THE LEADER The Terms of Authentic Discipleship The children’s game ‘following the leader’ has introduced all of us to the concept that Jesus sought to initiate among his DISCIPLES. Watching, walking, imitating, responding as the leader does. Matthew 16:21-28 The setting and context ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

The God Followers

Contributed by Joe Harding on Oct 4, 2002

God’s Holiness will demand our purification and service!

THE GOD FOLLOWERS MALACHI 2:17-3:18 SUNDAY PM SERVICE SEPTEMBER 29, 2002 INTRODUCTION: A small-town prosecuting attorney called his first witness to the stand in a trial -- a grand-motherly, elderly woman. He approached her and asked, "Mrs. Jones, do you know me?" She responded, "Why, yes, I do ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Follow Me

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 7, 2002

The call of Jesus Christ to follow comes to every man.

FOLLOW ME Matt. 4:18-20 INTRO. What would you have done if the incident we have just read had happened to you? If a stranger came into your place of business one day and said, "Follow me and I will make you fishers of men." What would you do? Ignore him and hope he would soon go away? Call a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Fan Or Follower? Series

Contributed by Andrew Hamilton on Oct 26, 2002

A call to complete surrender of all we are to Jesus Christ

21.4.2002amlbc True Discipleship is Total Surrender Mark 10:13-31 1. Tom in Philippines Greg’s trip report last week – We arrived and we were overwhelmed by the place. His first session with us ‘you must do whatever I say – if you are on fast break and I say get in the jeep you don’t even ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-31

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Following Jesus

Contributed by Michael Durst on Dec 6, 2007

A look at the real life results of a decision to follow Jesus.

When I was in elementary school, we didn’t have Upward basketball. The only league we had was the Westerville Parks and Rec. And for me the Westerville parks and rec league presented a problem. The problem was that I wasn’t allowed to play until the 4th grade. For those of you who don’t know, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Holiness

Free To Follow Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008

God gives us freedom so we can be free to follow His plan for our lives.

FREE TO FOLLOW Acts 5:17-25 Intro: On this weekend of Independence Day, most of us will at least give passing thought to the freedom we enjoy here in America. Amid the screams of illegal airborne bottlerockets, and the frequent explosions of more illegal firecrackers, many Americans will pause at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

To Follow Or Fear?

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Nov 5, 2007

God never intended His people to operate in marriage, home, work, church, life, etc, in fear.

Numbers 13:25-14:10a To Follow or Fear Woodlawn Baptist Church November 4, 2007 I live in fear. Do you? Though most of you’d never know it, I fear a lot of things. I am afraid of deep water. I am afraid of needles. I fear growing old in this body. Some of you are twice my age and get around better ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Be A Follower Of God

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 17, 2008

We are to follow God as dear children.

Be a Follower of God Eph. 5:1-5 I. Followers a. Importance of choice of leaders i. Follow the leader. Hitler. Jim Jones (called “father”). Hollywood. b. Influence of choice on others The Asche conformity experiments The Asche conformity experiments demonstrated the impressionability of a group’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Heart To Follow

Contributed by Jason Evans on Jun 10, 2006

A message about how we need a clean heart.

Open with me to acts chapter 11 verse 23. It reads “Who, when he came and had the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all that with purpose of heart they would cling unto the Lord.” There are so many scriptures that talk about the heart of man. As early as Genesis 6:5 God tells us that the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:23

Denomination: *other

A Model To Follow Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 9, 2008

John shows us the model of preparing the way for the coming Savior, but preaching the good news in the wilderness--good news of love, forgiveness, new life and a relationship with God.

Mark 1:1-8 “A Model to Follow” INTRODUCTION The greeting, “Merry Christmas” rings a little hollow this year. Try as we might to joyfully prepare for Christmas and the celebration of Jesus’ birth, we fall short of our goal. Anxiety, fear, depression, and grief describe the mood of the season ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran