Sermons on Following God:

Follow Jesus Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 23, 2025

Following Jesus means trusting His leadership, surrendering self-rule, embracing transformation, and walking daily with the Shepherd whose presence shapes every step.

There is a tenderness in the way Jesus calls people. He never shouts to impress the crowd. He never manipulates the moment. He never forces Himself upon anyone. Instead, He speaks in a way that reaches the deepest places of the heart and invites a response that is both personal and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19, John 10:4, Luke 9:23, Hebrews 12:2, Psalm 23:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

How Do We Please God? Pt 2

Contributed by Jim Kane on Oct 5, 2004

We please God when we follow God’s plan of salvation

Last week I spoke of pleasing God and indicated that for some the word pleasing is a negative term due to life experiences. As I prepared for this morning, I determined to define the phrase pleasing God before we go further into this series because sometimes the same phrase or word has a different ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:5

Denomination: Church Of God

Following Christ

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 9, 2002

What are we to do after we are saved? This message gives guidance to the new Christian.

FOLLOWING CHRIST Matthew 16:24 INTRO: Do you wonder sometimes just what is expected of you as a Christian? Or, for the non-Christian, what you must do after you become a Christian? In the verse we just read, Jesus was telling his Apostles what is expected of everyone who is to be His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Baptist

To Follow Jesus Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 7, 2001

The key to being a successful Christian is following Jesus

To Follow Jesus Selected Passages – Matthew 4:19a January 7, 2001 Introduction I. Follow the Leader Have you ever played the game “Follow the Leader?” The game consisted of one person who was the leader and the rest of the players were followers. The leader did something and the rest of the group ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Church Of God

The Fear Of Following Series

Contributed by John Vella on Jan 29, 2001

To follow Christ, we have to overcome many fears.

Seeds for Sowing, Vol.V, Issue 2, No. 11 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C February 4, 2001 Readings: * Is. 6:1-2a, 3-8 * 1Cor. 15:1-11 * Lk. 5:1-11 The Fear of Following The Unnamed Fear I’m sure you’ve all heard of the fear of flying. Some people just can’t get over the fear of getting ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Following Jesus

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Sep 1, 2006

The cost, the commitment, and the consequences of responding to the Lord’s call - Follow Me!

FOLLOWING JESUS Matthew 4:19 [AMP] He said to them, Come after Me [as disciples - letting Me be your Guide], follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men! Jesus said to them, "Follow Me, [JBP] I THE CROWDS THAT FOLLOWED JESUS Matthew 4:25 Large crowds followed him wherever he went. [NLT] Why did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Listen And Follow

Contributed by Don Schultz on Apr 25, 2012

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

Scripture: John 10:27

Denomination: Lutheran

Following At A Distance

Contributed by Craig Benner on Sep 29, 2012

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

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Follow Me

Contributed by Christopher Clarke on Oct 27, 2012

Jesus asks His disciples, "Who do you say I am?".

I am beginning this morning by reading our scripture as I want to you have the full passage on your mind as we continue our lesson. I encourage you to open your Bible to Mark, chapter 8, verses 27-38 and follow along as I read. 27 Jesus went on with his disciples to the villages of Caesarea ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Christian Church

Following Christ

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 19, 2011

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

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

Following Jesus

Contributed by Johnny Byrd on Oct 18, 2017

What does it mean when we follow Jesus

Matthew 4:18-22 18 One day as Jesus was walking along the shore of the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers—Simon, also called Peter, and Andrew—throwing a net into the water, for they fished for a living. 19 Jesus called out to them, “Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Follow-Up!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 10, 2013

Some people need to be followed-up ad infinitum in order to win them for Christ!

Follow-up! “Let's go back and visit each city where we previously preached the word of the Lord, to see how the new believers are doing'” (Acts 15:36). I remember back while working for a bank, I attended an irate customer call that was meant for my boss, the customer spewed exotic ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Following Jesus

Contributed by Rolando, Jr Pama on Sep 23, 2023

What is it means to follow Jesus?

FOLLOWING JESUS MEANS: *SELF DENIAL AND CROSS BEARING. MATTHEW 16:24 – Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.” *ABANDONING EVERYTHING. LUKE 14:33 – In the same way, any of you who does not give up ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Follow Jesus Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 23, 2024

We are following the development of the faith of the disciples. Like us, sometimes they demonstrate great faith. Sometimes they fail. Always they follow Jesus. Courage calls us to follow Jesus.

Keys of Courageous Faith: Follow Mark 10:32-52 Introduction Today we conclude our series on Keys of Courageous Faith. We are following the development of the faith of the disciples. Like us, sometimes they demonstrate great faith. Sometimes they fail. Always they follow Jesus. Courage calls us ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Art Of Going Forward Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 18, 2009

The reason people followed Joshua was because Joshua followed God.

The art of going forward Joshua 1:10-18 The party aboard ship was in full swing. Speeches were being made by the captain, the crew, and all the guests were really enjoying the week-long voyage. Sitting at the head table was a seventy-year-old man who was kind of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:10-18

Denomination: Baptist