Sermons about Following Christ

"alas, Babylon!"

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 28, 2024

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God will judge this fallen world and those who live only for this world. How, then, shall the one who follows Christ live?

“After this I saw another angel coming down from heaven, having great authority, and the earth was made bright with his glory. And he called out with a mighty voice, ‘Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great! She has become a dwelling place for demons, a haunt for every unclean spirit, a haunt for ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Spurring One Another PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2025

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The sermon emphasizes the vital role of gathering as a church community to encourage, support, and strengthen one another in love and faith as we follow Christ.

There’s a sacred sweetness in the sound of gathered voices. A familiar face across the aisle. A hug that lingers just a moment longer than usual. Coffee cups, creaky pews, and kind words. It all whispers a truth our souls know well: we are meant to be together. Life presses in with long weeks and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Topics: Encouragement, Motivation

Christ's Meal Of Love Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 16, 2001

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Christ institutes a new, different sort of Passover Meal for his disciples and all would be followers of him: A meal of love and forgiveness.

Sermon for Maundy Thursday, Year C Based on Lk. 22:7-20 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “Christ’s Meal of Love” Luke’s account of the Last Supper emphasizes that this meal is a new and different sort of Passover Meal for all would-be followers of Christ. Over time, most churches have come to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:7-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Christmas According To Christ

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Dec 24, 2011

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Everyone has a view and perspective of the Christmas story, but Jesus has a unique perspective that we as His followers should try to understand.

Christmas According to Christ Text: Hebrews 1:1 - 18 By: Ken McKinley Everyone here today has heard the Christmas story. We’ve all heard it; and we’ve heard it from just about every perspective possible. I mean, I’ve heard it from the perspective of Mary and Joseph. I’ve heard it from the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Going Where We Have Never Gone Before

Contributed by James May on Dec 31, 2017

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A sermon for a new beginning for the church, or a step into a new spiritual depth and walk with Christ

Going Where We have Never Gone Before Sunday, December 31, 2017 By Rev James May Is there anyone here who loved to watch Star Trek? I’ve been a fan from the beginning with Captain Kirk. I suppose I’ve seen nearly every episode more than once. Captain Picard, Captain Janway, and on they go. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Following Paul's Example

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 9, 2000

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A Devotion for growing Christians

“BRETHREN, JOIN IN FOLLOWING MY EXAMPLE, AND NOTE THOSE WHO SO WALK, AS YOU HAVE US FOR A PATTERN. 18 FOR MANY WALK, OF WHOM I HAVE TOLD YOU OFTEN, AND NOW TELL YOU EVEN WEEPING, THAT THEY ARE THE ENEMIES OF THE CROSS OF CHRIST; 19 WHOSE END IS DESTRUCTION, WHOSE GOD IS THEIR BELLY, AND WHOSE ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: Orthodox

Following The Footsteps Of Jesus

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 8, 2016

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How to become more like Jesus!

FOLLOWING THE FOOTSTEPS OF JESUS 1COR 15 VS 1-20 1 Corinthians 15:1-20 (NKJV) 1 Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, 2 by which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you--unless you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-20

Denomination: *other

We Follow Jesus.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 5, 2024

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The knowledge of the Lord is what Ephesians, chapter 1-3, is all about.Ephesians 4-6 is known as the doing chapters. First the reader gains critical knowledge of their rights in this heavenly inheritance.

We Follow Jesus. Ephesians 1NIV The knowledge of the Lord is what Ephesians, chapter 1-3, is all about.Ephesians 4-6 is known as the doing chapters. First the reader gains critical knowledge of their rights in this heavenly inheritance. Their position, their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Guidelines For Follow-Up

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 27, 2002

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Guidelines for Follow-Up of New Believers

Keys to Effective Follow-Up 1. Ask the Lord to help you make a friend out of the new believer. It is vital to help new converts to gain encouragement, love and trusting relationships with Christian friends. Trust the Lord to help you involve the new believer in a small group fellowship of other ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Follow The Right Example" Series

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Oct 22, 2015

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We read and learn daily from the truths of the Word of God. But how do we live those truths out? We are surrounded by all sorts of examples (some good some bad). Paul uses two servants to show us how God uses ordinary people to do the extraordinary!

Cornerstone Church October 18, 2015 “Follow the Right Example” Philippians 2:19-30 “I’m not a role model… ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Following Jesus Into The Wilderness

Contributed by William Mouser on Mar 14, 2006

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Lent is one of the earliest observances of the church. Jesus’ 40 days in the wilderness is a model for spiritual preparation for future effectiveness and fruitfulness in ministry.

Psalm 25, Genesis 9:8-17, 1 Peter 3:18-22, Mark 1:9-13 For most of the past 500 years, there was an almost infallible way to tell Catholics from Protestants: the Catholics were the ones who had a cross-shaped smudge of ashes on their foreheads on Ash Wednesday. But, those times are changing. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Who Are You Following

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 7, 2008

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Jesus teaches the importance of knowing not only who you are following but knowing who is following you.

Luke 6:39-40 Who Are You Following? • The meaning of discipleship – a person who follows the teaching or instruction of another. • Video 3 Rules of Discipleship 1. Don’t Follow a Blind Man (39) • That seems so obvious something we would never do, but Jesus is talking about something of even ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:39-40

Denomination: Baptist

Drinking From The Cups Of Christ

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 25, 2002

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Following Jesus to places we don’t always want to go.

27, October 2002 Dakota Community Church Drinking from the Cups of Christ Introduction: Tonight I want to talk about the challenges of following Jesus even to places we may not want to go. Drinking from Jesus’ cups in our quest to follow Him. 1. Gethsemane’s Cup. Matthew 26: 36-39 36Then Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-39, Matthew 20:20-22

Denomination: Mennonite

The Cost Of Following Jesus

Contributed by Francisco De Jesus on Jun 15, 2005

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THe cost of Following Jesus

Inroduction: In the 50’s running shoes were designed much differently from today. Running shoes were heavy and hard made from strong leather to render it durable from the rigors of the different terrain it treads on. With such case, its like picturing a sprint/ marathon game with runners using ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:24-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revival Follows Persecution

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 23, 2014

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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

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