Sermons on Followers Not Fans:

Following Jesus

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 11, 2016

We must daily choose to follow Jesus.

Following Jesus January 10, 2016 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must daily choose to follow Jesus. Focus Passage: Matthew 26:51-58 Supplemental Passage: And He was saying to them all, "If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:51-58

Denomination: Baptist

Follow The Leader Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 19, 2016

In selecting additional shepherds (elders) for our congregation, we need to be aware of the way in which the Lord leads his people. Psalm 23 gives us insight into the compassionate leadership of Jesus.

1. Knowing the Shepherd A famous actor was once the guest of honor at a social gathering where he received many requests to recite favorite excerpts from various literary works. An old preacher who happened to be there asked the actor to recite the twenty-third Psalm. The actor agreed on the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faithful Followers

Contributed by David Roth on Jan 24, 2015

Epiphany 3.. Jesus call to us creates the faith to follow Him. Following Jesus is our faith in action. As followers we are not in charge, and cannot see the future. We follow Christ because we trust Him with our lives now and in His kingdom forever.

Mark 1:14-20 “Faithful Followers” J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Faithful Followers” Last week we read in the Gospel of John how Jesus had begun to call his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Following Jesus

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 19, 2019

In the following sermon we are going to examine the lives of Jesus, Paul, Timothy and Epaphroditus in order to prove that it is not only possible, but a given for those who lead Spirit filled lives to follow in the steps of their Master!

Following Jesus Philippians 2:17-30 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Whoever claims to live in Him must live as Jesus did” 1 John 2:6, NIV One can’t help but read the above statement and wonder if it is truly possible to live one’s life worthy of the Gospel message ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:17-30, Hebrews 11:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Following The Master Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 30, 2019

1) Loving Christ more than everything else (John 21:15–17), 2) Being willing to sacrifice everything for Christ (John 21:18–19a), 3) Following Christ’s Leading (John 21:19b–25).

John 21:15-25 [15] When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord; you know that I love you." He said to him, "Feed my lambs." [16] He said to him a second time, "Simon, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-25

Denomination: Other

Following Jesus

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Sep 28, 2017

Jesus said, "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me." He also said, "Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple." So following him is vitally important. How is it done?

Note: I have prepared some simple slides the I used in delivering this sermon. If anyone is interested in them, send me an Email at sam@srmccormick.net with the words "Following Jesus slides" in the subject, and I'll send the PowerPoint file directly by Email. FOLLOWING JESUS WHAT DOES IT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26, Acts 15:10-11, Matthew 11:28-30, Luke 9:59-62, Luke 9:57-58, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Luke 14:28-33, Hebrews 6:17-20, 1 Corinthians 15:20-23, 2 Corinthians 4:8-11, 1 Peter 2:20-21, John 21:20-23, Luke 15:4-6, John 10:3-4, John 6:66-68  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Follow Well Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 6, 2017

Learning how to follow well through Paul’s journey’s! Questions: The art of following well how well do you follow? Who do you follow Jesus? Do you follow well or cause issues for Jesus? Do you do your own thing and wander off?

Series- Follow Well Tag line: Learning how to follow well through Paul’s journey’s! Questions: The art of following well how well do you follow? Who do you follow Jesus? Do you follow well or cause issues for Jesus? Do you do your own thing and wander off? Scripture Texts on “Following ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Following Jesus

Contributed by Johnny Byrd on Oct 18, 2017

What does it mean when we follow Jesus

Matthew 4:18-22 18 One day as Jesus was walking along the shore of the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers—Simon, also called Peter, and Andrew—throwing a net into the water, for they fished for a living. 19 Jesus called out to them, “Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Follow Jesus Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jan 1, 2023

Understanding Discipleship

“When Christ calls a man, he bids him come and die.” Deitrich Bonhoeffer Introduction: To marry my gf or not. Matthew 16:24-28 “If anyone desires to come after me…” • Jesus is going to provide a list of expectations for those who would follow after him. • Jesus asks a lot of those who follow ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Follow Christ Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 22, 2023

The foremost step to elevation is to Follow Christ. Follow the footsteps of him. The first thing the disciples observed after encountering with Jesus was that he walked into Jordan, then into wilderness for fasting and prayer.

Ash Wednesday 22.02.2023 Text: Mark 10:32-34 Steps to Elevation: Step: 1, Follow Christ Introduction: During this Lent season we would mediate under the theme steps to elevation. These are the Steps to victory, jubilation and joy. Today, we are meditating the first step to elevation, that is, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-34

Denomination: Methodist

Followers Of The Way

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 17, 2024

today the texts is calling all to be a follower of the way.

Mark 1:14-20 Way Followers 1. God wants us to find our way • Beginning in this Gospel John the forerunner of Christ is arrested • Jesus begin his ministry to the people it’s in Galilee He begins to preach the good News(Gospel) • Prophecy is before you The text says, “The time is fulfilled, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Methodist

Following The Call

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 22, 2024

A sermon for the third Sunday after Epiphany, Year B

January 21, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Jonah 3:1-5, 10; Mark 1:14-20 Following the Call Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Bob had been ice fishing all morning without any luck. He decided he’d had enough and ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10, Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Follow Me Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jan 28, 2024

Using the background of Matthew's calling, Pastor John teaches on what it means to be a devoted disciple of Jesus Christ

Follow Me: The Call to Discipleship CCCAG 1-29-24 Scripture: Matthew 9:9 Today we will be beginning a new series (Call to Discipleship) focused on what it means to be a follower of Jesus. I read a lot about the condition of the church in our current day. There is a lot of blame that people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9, Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Shepherd To Follow Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 2, 2021

1) What are the issues in shepherding? (1 PETER 5:1) 2) Who must be shepherded? (1 Peter 5:2) 3) How must shepherding be done? (1 Peter 5:2c-3) 4) Why should shepherds serve? (1 Peter 5:4).

1 Peter 5:1-4 [5:1] So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: [2] shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Other

Follow Me! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 17, 2022

A new series looking at what the church is called to be. Looking at it in a little different way.

The Church Matthew 4:18-25 September 18, 2022 Has anyone ever been talking to you and you silently wondered, and maybe if you were brave enough, you asked “so . . . what’s the point?” I once had a person telling me a story about something that happened in their life and they actually said, “to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-25

Denomination: Baptist