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  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Following Christ Solo Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,616 views

    Encouraging singles, widows, and Christ followers without believing spouses to successfully face the difficult task of following Christ solo.

    We’re in the series "No Perfect Families Allowed" and we’re gleaning valuable real to life, hope-inspiring principles for family encouragement from the recorded biographies of Bible families. Last week we established our theme verse for this series.. Romans 5:20b (Amplified Bible) Where sin ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Playing Follow The Leader

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 20, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,978 views

    Leadership and followship demand truth, grace, and sacrifice to be effective. A story-sermon, reworked from one originally done in 1999.

    The desire to be “somebody” is deep within all of us. We want to be distinguished, we need to be acknowledged, we must be somebodies, not nobodies. That desire to be “somebody” can lead us to glorious accomplishment, or it can lead to the depths of degradation. It’s all in what motivates us. Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Difficulty In Following Christ

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 26, 2006
    based on 187 ratings
     | 54,086 views

    Jesus tells us what to do in the face of opposition. 1- Stand your ground. 2- Follow the leader. 3- Panic not.

    INTRO.- ILL.- The mother of four young boys often had difficulty curbing their energy, especially in church. But when her minister preached on "turning the other cheek," the boys gave him their undivided attention. “No matter what others do to us,” he said, “we should never try to ‘get even.’” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Will Follow You Series

    Contributed by Anthony Craver on Sep 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,011 views

    Ruth was faithful to follow Naomi, in spite of difficult circumstances!

    I Will Follow You Ruth Chapter One I. Introduction Tonight we begin a four week study of the book of Ruth. Ruth was a remarkable woman. She was from the land of Moab. The Moabites had been a thorn in Israel’s side for a long time. Even though Ruth was born in a land and of a people that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Follow Your Gps" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on May 25, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 26,272 views

    This message follows the wise men as they follow the star to Jesus. All of us need direction. This message shows us how to find it.

    “Follow Your GPS!” Matthew 2:1-12 The story of the wise men has always been surrounded by mystery. When we look at the scripture we find that there are several questions we cannot answer from the Biblical text. For example: how many were there? We don’t know. Where did they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You A Real Follower?

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 16, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,321 views

    It is possible to believe in Jesus without actually following Jesus. We need to be sure we know which category we fit in.

    ARE YOU A REAL FOLLOWER? INTRODUCTION: You can’t be a follower without being a believer but it is possible to believe in Jesus without actually following Jesus. I’m not saying that a believer isn’t a follower. You will find plenty of places in scripture that refer to Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Conduct Of A Follower Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 26, 2015
     | 4,282 views

    LAST WEEK WE LOOKED AT THE BIBLICAL TRUTH CONCERNING THE WORK OF CHRIST ON OUR BEHALF. HE WAS OUR SOVEREIGN SAVIOR, OUR SERVANT SAVIOR, OUR SUFFERING SAVIOR AND OUR SOVEREIGN SAVIOR AGAIN. THIS MORNING, PAUL BRINGS US TO HOW THIS BIBLICAL TRUTH SHOULD B

    PHILIPPIANS 2:12-13 (NIV) 12  THEREFORE, MY DEAR FRIENDS, AS YOU HAVE ALWAYS OBEYED--NOT ONLY IN MY PRESENCE, BUT NOW MUCH MORE IN MY ABSENCE--CONTINUE TO WORK OUT YOUR SALVATION WITH FEAR AND TREMBLING, 13  FOR IT IS GOD WHO WORKS IN YOU TO WILL AND TO ACT ACCORDING TO HIS GOOD PURPOSE. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Following Jesus In Mission Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 13, 2014
     | 5,302 views

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Following Jesus in Mission

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Following Jesus in Mission Luke 19:1-10 April 11, 2010 I have found that same principle in my own life. One of the biblical priorities as a pastor is making disciples - winning people and training them and then sending them out to do the same. Yet with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Revival Follows Persecution

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 23, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,263 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Followers Of Jesus Are Wise

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Dec 10, 2013
     | 4,974 views

    Jesus teaches that wisdom is about more than just making good decisions. Wisdom is a gift from God. I hope and pray that you will listen and obey these words of Jesus and make any change in your life you need to make in order to Seek Him first.

    "The fear of God is the foundation of Wisdom and the knowledge of God stuff." Proverbs 9:10 Jesus teaches us more about the wisdom of God than anyone else. In John 7 we find a story that helps us understand why His followers must be wise about God stuff. The people are celebrating a festival ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Cost Of Following Jesus Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 27, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,550 views

    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

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Cost Of Following Jesus

    Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Aug 19, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,084 views

    Follow Jesus

    Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

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    Followers On The Journey Home

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 23, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,535 views

    If we are going to emulate anybody, we must emulate Jesus.

    FOLLOWERS ON THE JOURNEY HOME. Philippians 3:17-4:1. The Apostle Paul had been telling of the forward motion in his own Christian life (Philippians 3:13-14), and encouraged his readers to be like-minded with him (Philippians 3:15-16). The writer even went so far as to set himself up as an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Fan, Follower Or Disciple?

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 23, 2012
    based on 9 ratings
     | 19,199 views

    What are you? Fan, Follower or Disciple! The cost of being a disciple is very high so are the stakes. If you are so, then for starters are you being Christ’s hands, feet, ears and hands? Are you …?

    Opening illustration: Watch a video clip on Follower or Disciple. Introduction: In Luke 9: 23 it says, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me.” I think many of you will usher this word, because you are ready to move to a different level of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Following His Footsteps Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 29, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,571 views

    Choices are made each day to follow Jesus and to live by faith. We choose to allow God to be glorified in our lives.

    John 12:20-33 “Following His Footsteps” INTRODUCTION Jodi Kantor, in her book, The Obamas portrays Michelle Obama as struggling with the cost of being “The First Lady.” Kantor writes that Mrs. Obama shied away from the spotlight and fought against the loss of freedom ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran