Sermons on Following Directions:

Learning To See That We May Follow

Contributed by Carl Greene on Jun 21, 2010

The Greek word for “roadside, road and ‘way’” are the same word. Bartimaeus ask for and received his sight. Upon seeing clearly, he got up and followed [Jesus] along the road… along the “way.”

“What do you want me to do for you?” If Jesus were to come through the doors of this sanctuary this morning, walk up the center isle then suddenly pause, then turn to you and ask that question….how would you respond? Think about that question for just a moment. “What do ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Methodist

Satan's War Against God's Followers Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Mar 8, 2009

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

Being A Christian Without Following Jesus Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 31, 2010

Part 10 and final in series, The Company We Keep, this message answers the question, “Can you be a Christian without spiritual practices?”

Being a Christian Without Following Jesus The Company We Keep, prt. 10 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers July 18, 2009 We’ve talked a lot about spiritual formation the last few weeks – how it is that you and I can begin to be formed into the image of Jesus, so that fear, anger, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:9-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Lord Lead's, Do You Follow?

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Apr 8, 2013

Psalm 23:1- The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

I. God will lead you to where he wants you to go. God knows where he wants you to go, and only he knows. God even knows when he wants to send you to where you have to go. II. The only thing we have to do is listen to God and obey what he tells us to do. Our Shepherd loved us so much that he would ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: *other

Not A Fan: Follow The Redeemer, Not Just The Rules Series

Contributed by Dave Bentley on Jan 9, 2013

Third in a series of messages based on the book NOT A FAN, calling believers to become committed followers of Christ

Not a Fan Series – Message #3 - LWCC09302012 September 30, 2012 NAF Theme Verse: Luke 9:23-27 23 Then He said to them all, “If anyone wants to come with Me, he must deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow Me. • FOLLOWING IS A CHOICE • FOLLOWING IS A ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Goodness And Mercy Shall Follow Me

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 24, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Reminder of GOD'S goodness and mercy II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show goodness and mercy shall follow us. IV. TEXT: Psalms 23:6 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Surely your goodness and

I. EXORDIUM: Reminder of GOD'S goodness and mercy II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show goodness and mercy shall follow us. IV. TEXT: Psalms 23:6 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lesson 13: Joshua: An Example To Follow

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 17, 2012

Joshua's qualities made him an example to follow.

Series: Learning Victory From Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 12: God’s Permanent Home October 7, 2012 A. INTRODUCTION: JOSHUA 18:1-3 1. Put first things first, build your church before building your house. a. Attendance. b. Tithe. c. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross Of Commitment... The Paradox Of Following Christ Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 25, 2012

Those who love their life in this world will lose it. Those who despise their life in this world will keep it for eternal life.

Title: The Cross of Commitment… the Paradox of Following Christ. Text: John 12:20-33 Thesis: Those who love their life in this world will lose it. Those who despise their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. Introduction It is always an interesting question: If you could ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why I Choose To Follow Jesus

Contributed by Donald Jewell on Apr 21, 2012

God's way is better

Why I choose to Follow Jesus I am amazed at the simplicity and accuracy of the GPS. If I go somewhere new and somehow get turned around when leaving, I merely have to go to the main screen of my GPS and press the Home button. I don’t care how congested the traffic is or how unorganized the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Different Faith: Indications Of A Faithful Follower Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 8, 2019

This sermon focuses on three indicators that show evidence of progression in our level of faith and walk with our Lord.

We continue in our series, dare to be different, and this month across our group of churches our focus is different faith. Our faith is based on one simple truth: Jesus Christ died to save us from our sins. When we repent and place our trust in Jesus as Lord and Saviour we are saved by the Grace ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:12-14, John 5:24, Romans 12:1-2, Galatians 2:16, Matthew 4:19, Matthew 8:22, Matthew 9:9, Matthew 10:38, Matthew 19:21, John 8:12, John 10:27, John 12:26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Committed Are We To Following Jesus

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 29, 2020

What is our commitment to following Christ. i) Is it some of the time, ii) most of the time or iii) all then time. The choice is yours

Mt 16:21-28 Take up your cross and follow me Story: One man I admire greatly is Maximilian Kolbe (1894-1941). Maximilian Kolbe was a Catholic priest, who was put in a Nazi concentration camp for his faith. On May 28, 1941, he was transferred to the concentration camp at Auschwitz. One day a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28, Matthew 7:13

Denomination: Anglican

Preparing To Follow God Lesson 9 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 15, 2019

Follow God's presence and guidance. Show others you can walk in God's victory

A. INTRODUCTION 1. God usually gives us a leader/mentor. “By faith (Moses) . . . endured as seeing him who is invisible” (Heb. 11:27). Follow those who follow God. Follow their steps – example Follow their explanations – instruction Follow their heart – attitudes Follow their results – God’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:27, Luke 1:74-75

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Commissions His Fearful Followers Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 22, 2018

Sermon 3 in an after-Easter series.

Jesus Commissions His Fearful Followers Sermon # 3 in After Easter Series: Close Encounters with the Risen Lord Chuck Sligh April 22, 2018 TEXT: Please turn in your bibles to Luke 24. INTRODUCTION Illus. – Lee Eclov tells of a dear friend who gave him a small cross adorned with roses bearing the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-49

Denomination: Baptist

Joshua An Example To Follow Lesson 13 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 7, 2017

Qualities of Joshua

A. QUALITIES OF JOSHUA 1. Lived beyond his limitation. Began as a slave, but died a freeman. “Joshua . . . the servant of the LORD, died, being one hundred and ten years old” (Joshua 24:29). 2. Lived ahead of his contemporaries. When ten spies rebelled, “Joshua . . . spoke unto the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Always Follows "Kingdom Rules” Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 9, 2017

This is the third message in the series on Faith. There are rules that govern how we are to live in the kingdom of God and they should be – no, must be – the foundation for how we think and how we make decisions.

Growing in faith is a process. Sometimes I think we forget that. When we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we are born into a kingdom that we know very little about. That’s why we must grow in our knowledge and understanding of “kingdom rules” if we are to properly live and function in our new ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:21-24, Hebrews 3:12-19, Mark 6:1-6, Hebrews 3:12, Hebrews 11:6, Hebrews 5:12-14, 1 Corinthians 3:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational