Sermons on Followers:

Are You Denying Jesus

Contributed by Tom Tarpley on Sep 20, 2011

Going Along to Get Along

Mark 8:34… Jesus said if anyone want to be my follower, that person must put aside all of their selfish ambition, and then shoulder their cross and follow him. He said if we try to keep our lives for ourselves, we will lose it. But, if we give up our lives for his sake and for the sake of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:32-42

Denomination: *other

A Life Of Radical Obedience

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 28, 2011

A sermon exploring how, why, and what happened when the disciples--and we--say "yes" to the radical life of following Christ.

All right, turn in your Bibles to Luke Chapter 5, Luke Chapter 5. We’re continuing to look at the Book of Luke. And I really feel like--I was praying this week actually, I was talking to someone--we might be in the book of Luke until the Fall. We might just stay camped out here for a while ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fishers Of Men (Mark 1:17) Series

Contributed by Kevin O'brien on Mar 4, 2013

First sermon in series through Mark's Gospel. Introduction to Mark's Gospel with emphasis on Great Commission & discipleship. Focus on the calling of followers in 1:17. Mark's Gospel is presented here as a "discipleship manual" or "how-to textbook" for

“Fishers of Men”—Mark 1:17 A subtitle for today’s sermon could be: “Simple Church”—because the Scriptures teach of a faith that is less complex, more simple, less religious, and narrower in scope than the church in its history has often portrayed… ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Step #2 "The Road Of Humility." Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011

5 Steps for Spiritual Disciplines.

The world says one ascends into greatness, the bible reveals that one descends into greatness. Philippians 2:5-11 1. The Way Up is Down! Wayne, age eleven, "Dear God, my dad thinks he is you. Please straighten him out." James 4:6 "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble." ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Answering The Call - Part Two: Immediately Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 23, 2009

Jesus only requires two things - repent with belief towards Him, and to follow Him.

Mark 1:14-20 14 Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, 15 and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news." 16 As Jesus passed along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: United Methodist

"Losing To Win"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 18, 2008

Following Jesus is dangerous but worth the risk.

Matthew 10:24-39 “Losing to Win” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor, Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org This week’s Gospel Lesson picks up where we left off last Sunday. Jesus had been traveling through all the towns and villages teaching and preaching the good news of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: United Methodist

Showing Friendship To Jesus

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Feb 12, 2009

Jesus, Peter and Peter’s mother-in-law all showed what it means to be a friend. But we need to do the same. Don’t leave Jesus in church, take Him with you everywhere you go.

Introduction What does it mean to be a friend? Is it someone willing to help you out in your time of need? Is it someone you enjoy doing some recreation activity with? Is it someone you can tell all of your personal problems to and who helps you through a difficult time? We probably all have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Lutheran

What’s Your Business?

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

To urge people to deliberately begin to love and to associate with at least one lost person for the purpose of unapologetically inviting them to answer Jesus’ call to repent

I want to begin this morning by showing a deeply moving and theologically packed video clip that not only is animated and frivolous, but also 3 months too early in the year. But, this does help introduce a certain character we’re going to learn from this morning. (Show clip from “The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Cross

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 7, 2009

What Our cross really is

Mini-Sermon-Moses, shepherd’s rod. This rod was not only for his protection; it was part of his life. In the culture of the Middle East in those days, a person was identified with his rod, another name for staff. For those familiar with the story of Judah and Tamar, this was the reason why ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Baptist

"Waqlking And Swimming"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 7, 2011

A sermon about the importance of keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus.

Matthew 14:22-36 “Walking and Swimming” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org This morning we talked about the feeding of the 5,000 which happened right before our Gospel Lesson for this evening. And it is probably safe to say ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: United Methodist

Paintings That Can Be Painted At The Feet Of Jesus.

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jul 25, 2017

Each time the feet of Jesus is mentioned in the Bible we could paint of a picture at what happens when gathers at His feet.

Feet of Jesus. Luke 24:39 Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have. . Luke 24:40 And when he had thus spoken, he shewed them his hands and his feet. . I. His feet bring comfort. A place of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:39-40

Telling Haggar Goodbye

Contributed by J Richison on Aug 11, 2017

Parting ways with the things that pertain to our past.

“Goodbye, Haggar” Genesis 16: 1-6 Philippians 3:13-15 Genesis 21: 9-14 Galations 4: 22-31 Goodbye to a woman and a son that I love? In the text Father Abraham is dealing with trouble in the home, trouble in the camp, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Be An Oxymoron!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 26, 2016

A Casual Disciple of Christ? Jesus teaches us that such a disciple is no disciple.

What do you call these word combinations? “A little pregnant; airline food; plastic silverware; unbiased opinion; fresh dried fruit.” They’re all oxy…morons—expressions that in their superficial, or literal meanings are self-contradictory or absurd. Can you be a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Lutheran

I Will Live In-Between #6 Are We Going The Right Way? Series

Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Apr 19, 2017

We need to know that we are continaully going the right way. Are we continuing to follow God, walking only where He leads or have we gotten off track?

I Will Live In-Between #6 Are We Going the Right Way? (Mark 8:31-38) ~ Intro: Story of finding the way to the watch…by stopping and listening… As we go through life we sometimes end up feeling like we have gotten off track and are headed the wrong direction or expending a lot of energy and getting ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Baptist

Truth At The Table Series

Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 12, 2017

Exploring the important truths that Jesus' disciples discovered and experienced during the Last Supper...

We are beginning a new series that will lead us right to Easter Sunday morning. We will be looking at different moments and people from the Lord’s Super all the way to the actual crucifixion of Jesus. This morning, we are going to put ourselves in the place of the disciples as Jesus shared His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:7-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God