Sermons on follower of jesus:

Finding The Faith To Follow Jesus

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 10, 2007

How can we find the faith to follow Jesus?

Finding the Faith to Follow Jesus Matthew 8:18-34 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - July 15, 2007 *How long has it been since you lost something? I lose stuff all the time. I can’t find my glasses or I can’t find a note I needed. Sometimes I even lose stuff on my computer. Last ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-34

Denomination: Baptist

Following Jesus Without Denominationalism Series

Contributed by Sam Baker on Mar 25, 2012

Now I know that many people have a problem with the idea that baptism is for the remission of sins . . . To them, baptism has nothing to do with GOD’S plan of salvation. To them, to suggest baptism is necessary . . . is to deny we are justified by

Following Jesus without Denominationalism Part 4: ‘Is Baptism a Necessary Part of the Gospel?’ When you are out there busting your rear to make ends meet, we all have a tendency to put things on a ‘back burner’, and make plans to get them at a later date. The problem ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Following Jesus Without Denominationalism Series

Contributed by Sam Baker on Mar 25, 2012

I want you all to know that the importance to all of this relates very closely to the subject of “Authority in Religion” . . . It is impossible to maintain unity unless we can agree upon a ‘standard’ of authority. Funny thing is . . .

Following Jesus without Denominationalism Part 5: “Determining Our Standard of Authority” Now that Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s can be put behind us, maybe we can start putting more emphasis on those things we should be working on through out the year . . . starting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Following Jesus Without Denominationalism Series

Contributed by Sam Baker on Mar 25, 2012

Consider this . . . some of the ‘objective’ standards of authority could be the sources outside of ourselves that we look to direct us . . .

Following Jesus without Denominationalism Part 6: ‘What Many Accept as Authority in Religion’ Within the last message, I endeavored to show you three things . . . (1) That it is through the writing of the apostles, the “apostles’ doctrine” that the LORD speaks and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Following Jesus Without Denominationalism Series

Contributed by Sam Baker on Mar 25, 2012

There were a lot of questions that came in from the last message, so hopefully in this message; I will be able to answer some of them . . .

Following Jesus without Denominationalism Part 7: ‘Further Thoughts Related to Authority in Religion’ I never would have thought I would have gotten so many responses to the last message, but I thank GOD that so many of you have taken such an active interest to this Email Ministry, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Following Jesus Without Denominationalism Series

Contributed by Sam Baker on Mar 25, 2012

I am by no means a perfect man . . . and I know I make mistakes . . . but I do everything I can possibly do to make sure that when I am preaching to you on any given topic, that I have the Word of GOD to back me up . . . With that in mind, I want to s

Following Jesus without Denominationalism Part 8: “Maintaining Unity in the Local Community” You know you have to admit the fact that when a preacher gets on a topic such as this, he has to be most careful to word himself just as the LORD would have him do . . . I know a lot of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Following Jesus Without Denominationalism Series

Contributed by Sam Baker on Mar 26, 2012

But is it possible for people today to simply be Christians, without being a member of any man – made denomination?

Following Jesus without Denominationalism Part 2: ‘The Way Out of Religious Division’ Let me first start off by saying THANK YOU to all of you that made such wonderful replies to the first message of this series. I was well impressed with some of the knowledge you guys ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Following Jesus Without Denominationalism Series

Contributed by Sam Baker on Mar 26, 2012

This was to let us be sure that we have answered the call of the gospel, by which HE adds us to HIS church and not some sort of denomination begun by a man.

Following Jesus without Denominationalism Part 3: ‘Accepting the Call of the Gospel’ Three messages in, and the series is just now starting to really heat up; and getting really good if I should say so myself, as the LORD has actually been teaching me a thing or two here as ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Discipleship - The Cost Of Following Jesus

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 23, 2013

Discipleship - The Cost of Following Jesus. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Decision (verse 57-58): (2). Delay (verses 59-61) (3). Determination (verse 61-62) SERMON BODY: Ill: • On a wall near the main entrance to the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, • Is a portrait with the following inscription: • "James Butler Bonham--no ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Brethren

Fundamentals Of Following Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 23, 2020

Jesus reminds us: 1. Of His commandment for Christians to love one another (vs. 17). 2. Of the cost of following Him (vs. 18-27). 3. Of His comfort for us (vs. 26).

Fundamentals of Following Jesus Christ The Gospel of John John 15:17-27 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - September 27, 2017 (Revised March 23, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 15. It never ceases to amaze me that God devoted over a fourth of John's Gospel to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

Following Jesus: Not Safe But Saved

Contributed by Dj Thomsen on Feb 3, 2022

Jesus calls us to be fishers of men, to follow him. He doesn't call us to lives of safety, but of salvation.

This story that we have in the gospel reading for today is one that makes me smile because I feel like I know exactly what Simon is thinking here in this moment. I have had days like this fishing. Days where I’ve been out for hours and hours and there’s just nothing. And we tried everything, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Following Jesus: Mark 1 Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 19, 2022

Part 1 of 16. In this series, we follow Jesus chapter-by-chapter through the Gospel of Mark. This is Mark 1.

Following Jesus (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 1/1/2017 ILL. I read a story earlier this week about a high-school graduate applying to college. As she filled out her application she came across a question that made her heart sink. “Do you see yourself as a leader or a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Following Jesus: Mark 2 Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 19, 2022

Part 2 of 16: In this series, we follow Jesus chapter-by-chapter through the Gospel of Mark. This is Mark 2.

Following Jesus (2) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 1/8/2017 If you were with us last week, you know we began a sixteen-week journey that will take us through the deserts of Palestine, along the shores of Lake Galilee and the Jordan River, and into the cities of Nazareth, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Following Jesus: Mark 3 Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 19, 2022

Part 3 of 16: In this series, we follow Jesus chapter-by-chapter through the Gospel of Mark. This is Mark 3.

Following Jesus (3) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Mark 3:1-6 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 1/15/2017 If you were with us the last couple of weeks, you know we recently began a sixteen-week journey that will take us from the banks of the Jordan River to an empty tomb on the outskirts of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian Church

Following Jesus: Mark 6 Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 19, 2022

Part 6 of 16: In this series, we follow Jesus chapter-by-chapter through the Gospel of Mark. This is Mark 6.

Following Jesus (6) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Mark 6:1-6 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/5/2017 If you were with us the last few weeks, you know we are on a sixteen-week journey that will take us through the deserts of Palestine, along the shores of Lake Galilee and the Jordan River, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Christian Church