Sermons about Following Closely

Real Followers Live In Community Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002

based on 106 ratings

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Part of a real Followers series

Real Followers Live in community, Acts 2:42-47 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ January 13, 2002 A "Ziggy" cartoon recently pictured the small, pudgy man, sitting alone in a boat, drifting toward a tunnel with the sign above, "Tunnel of Meaningful Relationships." Loneliness is a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Following Or Falling In The Footsteps Of Jesus

Contributed by Paul Newell on Nov 1, 2001

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In spite of our call to follow Jesus, in spite of the mountain top experiences we often fail and find ourselves doubting our usefulness to God. Jesus’ first and last command is simply to "Follow Me".

Following Or Falling In The Footsteps Of Jesus (This message was preached the first Sunday following a two week tour of Israel in October of 2001. Along with the message a PowerPoint presentation interspersed with pictures of locations referred to in the message was used. For information on the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Ready To Follow The Leader?

Contributed by Thomas Gates on Nov 12, 2000

based on 111 ratings

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The call to follow Jesus Christ, to be a disciple, and the cost of commitment.

Are you ready to follow the leader? Rev. Thomas B. Gates Text: John 8:12 Luke 9:57-62 Intro: What does the call to follow Jesus mean to you? Is it something you have heard long ago as a little child, or is it something that you hear a fresh every day? I remember a game we all use to play ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62, John 8:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Following God: The Minsitry Of Encouragement Series

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Aug 20, 2002

based on 75 ratings

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Could it be the most important ministry of the Church is the minstry of encouragement?

Following God: The ministry of encouragement From what I’ve learned this week the most important ministry of the Church is the ministry of encouragement. Why is that? As I studied this week I found the impact that encouragement has upon a person or a group of people is incredible. The vision God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Baptist

Forsaking All To Follow One

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jan 3, 2003

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What does it mean to forsake all? What does it mean to follow Him? What keeps us today from doing what the disciples did?

In the preceding verses we see the miracle of fish. It wasn’t really a miracle at all. To Jesus it was the norm. He created the water for the fish, He created the fish for man, and He taught man how to catch the fish. He was just doing it at a more rapid pace. Just like when He quieted the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:11

Denomination: Baptist

"The Cost Of Following Jesus" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 16, 2005

based on 142 ratings

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How do we determine the cost of following Jesus? What does it take to follow Him wholeheartedly.

Iliff and Saltillo UM church Second Sunday of Lent February 20, 2005 “The Cost of Following Jesus” Mark 8:31-38 INTRODUCTION: At the beginning of this chapter we see 4000 people fed with 7 loaves of bread and a few fish. Jesus told his disciples to feed the people and when they said, “yes, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Methodist

How's Your Follow-Through?

Contributed by Scott Sparks on Mar 8, 2005

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Without follow-through many atheletes would not hit the mark. The same is applicable in every area of our life. How’s your follow-through?

How’s Your Follow-Through? Luke 9:62 (NKJV) – 57) Now it happened as they journeyed on the road, that someone said to Him, “Lord, I will follow You wherever you go.” 58) 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.” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Following Christ Means Change Series

Contributed by John Baggett on Oct 29, 2005

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Following Jesus meant for His disciples and means for us. (1)Change of FOCUS (2)Change that brings FORSAKING some things (3) Changing POWER into our lives. Part of a series but can be preached alone.

This sermon is part of a series called Back to the Future. The sermon is easily adaptable to be preached individually without any serious flow change. ** Following Christ Means Change Mt 4 ** How many of you rode into church this morning on a horse? I know there was a day some of you did come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Magi's Guide To Following A Star

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 19, 2005

based on 92 ratings

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God just might give you a star to capture your attention and to guide you. And if you follow that star, everything just might change. An intimate encounter with Jesus has a way of doing that to people.

I love the story of the magi. There was a time when the magi lived far away from Jesus. They were given a special star to capture their attention and to guide them. They followed the star, and it changed everything. An intimate encounter with Jesus has a way of doing that to people. I love the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Deny, Take-Up & Follow

Contributed by Shishir Bhandari on Aug 17, 2004

based on 35 ratings

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We must bear in mind that there’s no shortcut to Calvary and to Heaven. There’s only one way, that is denying yourself and following Jesus Christ.

Introduction: Whoever wants to follow the Lord and becomes a disciple pays a great price. As believers we have five callings. First, we were called to salvation. Then we became babes in Christ born with a new spirit of obedience. As we progressed we are called to be members of the body of Christ, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Following Jesus Into Holiness Ii Series

Contributed by Steve Lotze on Jan 30, 2006

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Eighth in series on Following Jesus

Following Jesus into holiness II Nov. 13, 2005 Various These are my actual notes and sermon handouts and they probably mean more to me than they do to you. If you don’t understand something in my notes – feel free to e-mail me for clarification (stevenmary7@hotmail.com). Here’s some deciphering ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Following Jesus 3 Ways

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

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we’re going to look at 3 stages of Christianity to help you see where you are.

INTRO: What type of Christian are you today? If I were to ask your children or your spouse, what would they say? I don’t want anyone to fall under condemnation but it’s important to know where you are to get a starting point. This morning we’re going to look at 3 stages of Christianity to help you ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Forsaking All To Follow Jesus

Contributed by James Sulton on Jun 8, 2006

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Let the wicked forsake his way.

FORSAKING ALL TO FOLLOW JESUS Luke 5:1-11 To me this is one of the greatest lessons of the New Testament. Jesus here taught one of the greates lessons taught anywhere to His disciples. I. The man that is called to service is not to leave it for any of his former activities. JH.21. Simon said "I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Do Not Be Afraid To Follow Christ"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 18, 2005

based on 10 ratings

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A sermon about trusting in God.

Matthew 10:24-39 “Do Not Be Afraid to Follow Christ” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org At Annual Conference this past week an interesting statistic was put forth. It appears that, even in this day and age, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: United Methodist

Why People Follow Jesus

Contributed by George Rennau on Jul 1, 2005

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Why are you a follower of JESUS? Is it because of His claims and promises. Is it because of His signs and wonders. Or is it because He is the only source to fill the need of your life.

Title: Why People Follow Jesus Text: John 6:35, 47-54, 60-69 Introduction: 1. Some because they like what he said Luke 6:20-23 "Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-69

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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