Sermons on Followers:

Longings To Be Followed-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 10, 2016

4 of 4. Jesus invited His audience to accept Him as the Light that everyone/all should follow. Jesus is the Light that all should follow. But Why? 4 longings worthy of being followed...A Longing to be followed, fulfills the need for...

LONGINGS TO BE FOLLOWED-IV—John 8:12 Attention: How many of you here are hunters &/or fishermen? A father absolutely loves the outdoors. He loves being in the woods & on the water. Because of his passion for hunting & fishing, his family eats a considerable amount of wild game. In fact, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Baptist

"Follow That Chariot, Now!" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 22, 2016

For several years I really struggled with this thing called witnessing. Sharing my faith. Largely because I didn’t really know what to say.

“Follow that Chariot” Acts 9:26-40 For several years I really struggled with this thing called witnessing. Sharing my faith. Largely because I didn’t really know what to say. I put a license plate on my car that simply said Jesus. I put a bumper sticker on also that read, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Fan Or Follower?

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 22, 2014

A call to authentic discipleship inspired by Kyle Idelman's smallgroup study, Not A Fan, this three-point expository sermon identifies three marks of genuine Christ-followers: denial, dedication, and direction.

Fan or Follower? Scott Bayles, inspired by Kyle Idleman Blooming Grove Christian Church: 8/10/2014 How many of you know what the letters DTR stand for? I didn’t know what DTR stood for until this week. Now I’m familiar with LOL, OMG, YOLO, and ROFL. But I hadn’t heard DTR before. I actually looked ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Christian Church

Revival Follows Persecution

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 23, 2014

For centuries, Christians have been hated and viciously opposed in many nations. But persecution has not destroyed Christianity. Even under the direst circumstances, it has not only survived but thrived and revived the church.

Opening illustration: Did you know that if one of the arms of a starfish is severed, a new one will grow in its place? In fact, if a starfish is cut up, any piece that contains a part of the central disc will develop into a new starfish. Some oyster fishermen found that out, much to their dismay, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Following God's Lead Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 18, 2014

In this second sermon in this series, we explore how Israel follows God's lead after King Cyrus gives them permission to return and rebuild the Temple of God.

Introduction: A. Many of us have our favorite songs. Maybe it’s a song that describes the theme of our lives or of our relationships. 1. Major league baseball now uses what are called a player’s walk-up song – It is used as a player heads to the mound or walks to the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cost Of Following Jesus Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 27, 2014

The analysis of the concept of discipleship in Luke 9:57-62 teaches us about the cost of following Jesus.

Scripture In the first nine chapters of The Gospel of Luke we have been introduced to the identity of Jesus as the Messiah sent by God to seek and to save the lost. From Luke 9:51 onwards Luke introduces us to Jesus’ teaching on discipleship. Let’s read about discipleship in Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Followed By Goodness And Mercy Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Oct 15, 2018

3 ways in which believers are followed by grace and mercy, and a challenge to entend those blessings to others.

Followed By Goodness and Mercy PPT 1 Message title PPT 2 Video Young girl reciting Psalm 23 PPT 3 Text Psalms 23:6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. This morning we are going to jump ahead in Psalm 23 and look at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Following In His Footsteps

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 28, 2020

The road which the Lord sets before us is not easy. It requires us to give up our selfish ambition, and to walk the path of service.

FOLLOWING IN HIS FOOTSTEPS. Matthew 20:17-34. Jesus was a patient teacher. The Lord reminded His disciples that His journey to Jerusalem would precipitate events which would lead to His death and resurrection. This was why He came into the world. It was not outside His control (Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:17-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Costs To Follow Jesus

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Aug 2, 2020

Let us wholeheartedly follow Jesus and not let the things of this world get in the way. We are too easily distracted by the urgent things of this life, our material desires and our physical comforts, that we fail in our commitment to our Lord.

Luke 9:57-62 Now it happened as they journeyed on the road, that someone said to Him, “Lord, I will follow You wherever You go.” And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head.” Then He said to another, “Follow Me.” But he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23, Matthew 19:29, Matthew 16:24, Luke 9:57-62

Fully Following The Lord

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 5, 2020

Joshua and Caleb's intervention. Moses' intercession.

FULLY FOLLOWING THE LORD. Numbers 14:1-25. Israel had come through so much. The LORD had heard their cry on account of their taskmasters in Egypt (Exodus 3:7), and brought them out with a mighty hand and a stretched out arm (Deuteronomy 26:8), and had parted the Red Sea before them (Exodus ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choose To Follow Christ! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 19, 2019

When we choose to follow Christ... 1. We will avoid the disaster of disbelief (vs. 1-7). 2. We will see the goodness of God (vs. 5-7). 3. We will trust in the Lord’s timing (vs. 6-8). *So choose to follow Christ! (vs. 9-13).

Choose to Follow Christ! The Gospel of John John 7:1-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - November 9, 2016 (Revised August 19, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John chapter 7. Before we begin to explore this chapter, notice that it begins by saying: 1. After these ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Follow The Way And The Truth

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Sep 24, 2020

We live in troubled times, and too many are afraid, disillusioned, depressed, and generally overwhelmed by current events. It seems like the number who have abandoned the Way, and the Truth is growing.

We live in troubled times, and too many are afraid, disillusioned, depressed, and generally overwhelmed by what they are seeing and hearing. Our eyes look upon the unimaginable and our ears the receptacle for vile obscenities. You know the people who do these things. You have seen their deeds or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:29, James 3:16

Denomination: Other

Following Jesus Into The Desert Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jan 21, 2021

What tempts you? How do you resist? We often find it difficult to not give in. Let's follow Jesus into the desert as he experiences the same temptations as we do.

You can listen to the podcast of this sermon here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/7412800 Following Jesus Into the Desert Intro: • [video - the marshmallow test] We’re not so very different than these amazingly cute kids. First conducted at Stanford U. in 1972. • We sneak up on the edge of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, 1 Corinthians 10:12-13, 1 Peter 5:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Following Jesus Into Abundance Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jan 27, 2021

Unexpected things happen at weddings. Some are fun and humorous, some are embarrassing and hurtful. As we continue to following Jesus as His disciples, we find ourselves at a wedding where a potentially embarrassing situation turns into an abundant blessing!

Following Jesus Into the Unexpected Intro: • [IMAGE] BIL’s wedding - outside by a lake. Fisherman in boat disrupts the wedding with his outboard motor. • Strange and unexpected things happen at weddings! • As we continue to follow Jesus, we join him at a wedding. o Beginning of his ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11, John 20:31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fans Or Followers Of Jesus? Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 14, 2023

Using the book from Kyle Idelman as a basis for this series.

Fan or Follower? January 8, 2023 We’re going to jump right into it. Today and for the next 4-5 weeks, we’re going to look at a book which has intrigued me. It’s not a book of the Bible. This series comes from a book by Kyle Idleman called - not a fan. Basically, we’re gonna talk about whether ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-69

Denomination: Baptist