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  • Andy Grossman avatar

    Following Forever

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 8, 2013
     | 2,657 views

    Shows how the power of the will determines our destiny

    “Following Forever” October 6, 2013 Mark 1:16-18 “As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Following The Parade Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 16, 2011
     | 5,204 views

    Jesus entry into Jerusalem marks him as a revolutionary--a threat to the Romans and Jewish authorities, and the door to an abundant life for his followers

    Matthew 21:1-11 “Following the Parade” INTRODUCTION As we enter into Holy Week and reflect on the passion and suffering of Jesus, many of us have difficulty understanding why the authorities executed Jesus. We see his compassion for the common people—healing the sick, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Following Christ

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 19, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,855 views

    This message was inspired (outline borrowed) from another pastor. The call of Christ is more pressing and demanding than the average believer considers it to be.

    Following Christ Luke 9:57-62 * In his book "None of These Diseases”, S. I. McMillen, tells a story of a young woman who wanted to go to college, but her heart sank when she read the question on the application blank that asked, "Are you a leader?" Being both honest and conscientious, she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Follow The Call Series

    Contributed by Chris Heimsoth on Jun 16, 2011
     | 5,230 views

    This is the 5th of our series on Action in Acts. We look at the charges against Peter, how he did not seek to justify himself but share what God was doing, and how we are called to focus on what is truly important.

    Action – Follow the right voice (5:17-42) Have you noticed how there seems to be people making stands for all sorts of things in life? There are thousands of causes, and there are people fighting for all sorts of things. Even within the “church” community, there are people with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Following Jesus Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 15, 2011
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     | 6,100 views

    The Battle of Armageddon points out the need to follow Jesus and to trust in what He has done for us.

    Last year the 1980’s TV series, “The A-Team” was made into a full length motion picture. In both the TV series and the movie, a group of ex-United States Army Special Forces are led by Colonel “Hannibal” Smith who was played in the TV series by George Peppard and in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Follow The Star

    Contributed by Numeriano P. Galgo, Jr on Dec 22, 2018
     | 4,977 views

    The birth and life of Jesus Christ serve as an example for us. His life is the reason for the season. Let us examine how he lived his life and do our best to follow him. He is our star and guiding light.

    Sermon No. 9 FOLLOW THE STAR By: Atty. Numeriano P. Galgo, Jr. December 23, 2018 Tagum City Part I. A. Greetings B. Overview of the message The message this morning is about following the footsteps of Jesus. This is hard to do but by his grace we are more than conquerors. The birth and life ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Following In The Footsteps Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Aug 22, 2012
     | 4,848 views

    The call of the kingdom is a call to repentance, restoration and life and one of the first steps in that new life ought to be baptism. This message seeks to answer the question: Why should I be baptized?

    Following in the Footsteps - Matthew 3:4-17 - July 8, 2012 Series: Baptism According to what we read in the pages of God’s word there are what we would call two ordinances that Jesus has established for us. Now the dictionary defines an “ordinance” as “an ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Following At A Distance

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Sep 29, 2012
     | 4,057 views

    Does being a follower automatically make you a success? Peter shows us what it is to follow at a distance and the reprecussions that it can bring to your life if you are not willing to follow at the side of Jesus. Fortunately, Peter changed his ways and

    Following at a Distance Luke 22:54-62 Jn. 21:1-9; 15-19 Ups and Downs of life (Altibajos)----we all experience them. Like Peter, we have our moments in life when we are ready to die for Jesus, then, a little later, in midst of uncertainty and anxiety, we are at the point of denying Him Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Follow Me Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 7, 2012
     | 6,260 views

    This is week two of this series and will look at the first three commands of Christ.

    What Jesus Said about Our Behaviour: Follow Me Last month I received an email from a man who is planning on carrying a cross across Nova Scotia. He didn’t tell me how big the cross was going to be but I’m assuming that it isn’t going to be a small cross. And to tell the truth ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Call To Follow Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 26, 2012
     | 5,498 views

    You were made with a life purpose. The prophet Jeremiah put it this way, “I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.” You were born with a purpose and plan in mind

    The Call to Follow Mark 8:31-35 USA Today did a survey asking people, “If you could ask God any question, what would it be?” The number one response was “What is my life’s purpose?'” All of us in the church were blown away by Rick Warren’s book, “A Purpose ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Follow Me

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 3, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,904 views

    Sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Lent, Year B

    Mark 8: 31 – 38 / Follow Me Intro: Have you ever heard the expression, “to cook someone’s goose”? It actually began as a reference to a man whose last name means “goose” in Czech ---- John Hus. John was the pastor of Bethlehem Church in Prague where 3,000 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Listen And Follow

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Apr 25, 2012
     | 5,261 views

    What does it mean to listen to and follow the voice of the Good Shepherd?

    Thursday chapel PASTORS DAY John 10: "My sheep listen to my voice. I know them, and they follow me." Do you remember that image you saw on Monday, of all of those sheep following behind the shepherd? The shepherd would make a noise, and the sheep would recognize that noise, and they would follow ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    A Follower Or A Fan?

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 25, 2018
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     | 23,953 views

    A good Fan just shows up for the weekly event. Good Fans do that you know! And they will stay a Fan as long as it benefits them. A Follower of Jesus will follow. They will follow him even when there is a crisis, even when they do not fully understand.

    For those not familiar with and Anglican Service; there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message. The assigned readings for today are Joshua 24:14-25, Psalm 16, Ephesians 5:21-33 and John 6:53-69. A man named Charlie Moore ... moved with his family ... into a new community. He wanted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Follow Jesus! Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 24, 2022
     | 2,134 views

    A series on the church leading us to a vision and mission.

    The Church Ephesians 4:1-7 September 25, 2022 As I’ve been thinking about the church, I’ve been thinking about God’s call in my own life. What that meant and how it totally changed my life. That call from God led me to Him, the church . . . and ultimately to ministry. I’ve said it before, this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Peter Fisher avatar

    Follow Jesus

    Contributed by Peter Fisher on Dec 6, 2021
     | 1,802 views

    To see how the Holy Spirit led Peter away from his traditional view to change the world.

    Preached: 9 May 2021 at Christ Church, Billericay (recorded version for video service: www.youtube.com/watch?v=97AR7n8TQMA&list=PLAiDlfqEeOxU0tFmOCQCTiNQ0518mL2bQ at 11:55 into the video) Readings: Acts 10v44-48; John 15v9-17 Purpose: to see how the Holy Spirit led Peter away from his ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican