Sermons about Following Closely

Why Do Followers Of Jesus Fail?

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010

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Why do followers of Jesus fail? (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Mark chapter 9 verse 14-29. Ill: Stephen Pile – Book of Heroic Failures. (1). • The prize for the most useless weapon of all times goes to the Russians. • They invented the “dog mine.” • The plan was to train the dogs to associate food ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Brethren

Facebook And Following The Good Shepherd This Christmas

Contributed by W F on Dec 25, 2010

based on 6 ratings

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Whatever we follow influences the way we live our lives. The question is, does it work for us and does it make our lives worth living? Here’s five reasons why I follow the Good Shepherd and why I think you should too.

Facebook and following the Good Shepherd this Christmas VIDEO – http://www.sermonspice.com/product/37237/a-social-network-christmas INTRODUCTION If you’re on Facebook or Twitter, then you know all about following. These social networks are a great way to follow what your friends are up to; to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:18-25

Denomination: *other

Light Following, Darkness Shattering Disciples

Contributed by Roger Nichols on Jan 22, 2011

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A sermon for the 3rd sunday of Epiphany, Year A from Matthew 4: 12-25

Matthew 4: 12-25 Darkness shattering, light following, Disciples I was washing dishes Friday night, [Yeah, I do that sort of thing] And everything suddenly Went dark. Our electric power, Along with the electric power of a few neighbors, Went out. You know what the first thing I did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-24

Denomination: United Methodist

"Learning How To Follow Your Leaders"

Contributed by Damion Lowe on Jan 23, 2011

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We ultimately follow the leadership of Christ but he has also given us Christian leaders to follow.

“LEARNING TO FOLLOW YOUR LEADERS” Text: Matt. 16:24,”Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.” Intro: The gospels of Mark and Luke record ‘this” same statement by Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Satan's War Against God's Followers Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Mar 8, 2009

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The American church has been mostly exempt from persecution for more than 200 years. Could it be that we too have become lazy along the way? The fifth seal talks about those who have died for the Lord rather than live for the world. If you were given th

Revelation 6:9-11; 12:10-17 Purpose: To describe how and why martyrs die. Aim: I want the listener to accept persecution as a privilege. INTRODUCTION: The early church suffered much persecution. But from the death of Severus in 211 until the reign of Decius in 240, about 30 years, the church ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:9-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Does It Mean To Follow Jesus?

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Dec 27, 2007

based on 34 ratings

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This sermon looks at how following Jesus is a life long committment of listening to Jesus and reflecting HIS light.

Imagine being like those fishermen. Sitting at work, in a place that is familiar to you a place you are comfortable with, even if things were occasionally a bit difficult, then all of a sudden some character comes up to you and says "Hey come, follow me, and I will make you fishers of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Willing Leaders Are Followed By Willing People Series

Contributed by Charles Jones on Aug 24, 2008

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Willing Leaders Are Followed By Willing People

Willing Leaders Are Followed By Willing People Judges 5:2 While it’s always easy to find people who want to be “in charge,” it’s far more difficult to find people of character and ability who will step into roles of leadership. Israel faced a chronic crisis of leadership during the days of the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 5:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tagging Along Or Truly Following Jesus

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 1, 2008

based on 9 ratings

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Jesus called disciples to follow him. What did he really mean by "follow me"? Luke 9 gives us some insight.

Martin Luther once said, “A religion that gives nothing, costs nothing and suffers nothing, is worth nothing.” (from Philip Gunther’s intro.) What does Jesus mean when he says, “Follow me”? We need to ask ourselves, am I just tagging along or truly following Jesus? When Jesus says to us, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

7 Godly Examples To Follow In 2007

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 4, 2007

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This sermon suggests that we follow the example of several biblical characters and concludes by giving us some New years Resolutions to consider.

Introduction: I have never really been any good at keeping New Year’s Resolutions, so consequently I haven’t made very many over the years. The only one I’ve managed to keep once or twice is to read the Bible through in a year. If you’ve never done that, I would encourage you to give it a try ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Wearing The Clothing Of A Follower Of Christ? Series

Contributed by Scott Jordan on Apr 21, 2007

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Part 9 of Colossions Series

Are you wearing the clothing of a follower of Christ? Questions from Colossians Col 3:12-25 I. Put on these qualities of Character. Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; 13bearing with one another, and forgiving one ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-25

Denomination: *other

What Does It Mean To Be A Follower Of Christ?

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007

based on 15 ratings

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An examination of disciples and discipleship.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A FOLLOWER OF CHRIST? - Read Luke 9:23-25 What does it mean to be a follower of Christ? What does it mean to be a disciple? Does it mean that you’re going to get everything you want? Does it mean God will make you prosperous? Does it mean that you have to fulfill ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-35

Denomination: Baptist

Abel: Faith To Follow God's Way Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 17, 2007

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By faith Abel chose obedience and was accepted by God.

Series: Heroes of the Faith ABEL: FAITH TO FOLLOW GOD’S WAY Hebrews 11:4; Genesis 4:1-5 I. ABEL’S FAITH PRODUCED A HEART PLEASING TO GOD (Genesis 4:4c) “...And the Lord had respect unto Abel...” Abel’s actions flowed from a Heart of Humility Cain’s actions flowed from a Heart of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Christ Exepcts Of His Followers

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 18, 2007

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Christ expects complete commitment from His followers.

A woman walked into her bathroom and saw her husband weighing himself, sucking in his stomach. The woman thought to herself, “He thinks that he will weigh less by sucking in his stomach.” So, the woman rather sarcastically said to her husband, “That’s not going to help.” Her husband replied, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:32-39

Denomination: Baptist

Believers Follow The Example Of Jesus' Humility

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 11, 2005

based on 26 ratings

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Pentecost 21(B) - Believers follow the example of Jesus’ humility not with selfish lives but with serving living.

BELIEVERS FOLLOW JESUS’ EXAMPLE OF HUMILITY Mark 10:35-45 - October 9, 2005 – Pentecost 21 Dear Fellow-Redeemed & Saints in the Lord: At one time or another most people have had a role model. Each of us has looked up to different people as examples we might we want to be like or follow. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Lutheran

Philip Following Divine Direction In The Desert

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 23, 2005

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God desires to direct His people through His Holy spirit living in us. In Philip you can see a person determined to follow the direction of God no matter where the direction would lead.

Intro: We see in our passage today that God greatly desires to direct His church by way of the Holy Spirit. You might ask, how does God direct and guide through His Holy Spirit living in us? God speaks, guides and directs His people in so many different ways. Imagine the many different ways ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

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