Sermons on Following Instructions:

The Cost Of Following Jesus

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jun 9, 2009

There is a cost to be paid for everything we do in life, even in our spiritual lives. We explore this concept using King Jehoshaphat and his decision to turn the battle over to God and let God fight it for him.

Last week, we spoke about our having problems and how those problems will undermine our walk with Christ if we let them. I reminded you of just how important it is to stay on top of the storms in your life, and that you can only do that by fully relying, not on yourself, but on Jesus Christ to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:14-30

Denomination: *other

Longings To Be Followed-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 2, 2016

3 of 4. Jesus invited His audience to accept Him as the Light that everyone/all should follow. Jesus is the Light that all should follow. But Why? 4 longings worthy of being followed...A Longing to be followed, fulfills the need for...

LONGINGS TO BE FOLLOWED-III—John 8:12 Attention: !NO OPENER! There are many things we long for... Things that may or may not be Christ honoring, such as... Personal recognition, Power over others, Overly expensive vehicle(s), Expansive house(s) & lands, Personal comfort, Statement clothing, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Following God

Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Nov 19, 2019

The cost of following God, Jesus Christ, could cost everything. Anyone can come to the altar and say a prayer. Anyone can cry out to Jesus and call upon Him. But will anyone be willing to forsake everything they have for Christ?

Ezekiel 24 WHY WE CONTINUE TO STUDY ON EZEKIEL 1. It helps us to see our sins more clearly. The fact that God called Ezekiel to be a watchman tells us a lot of what we need to know. God noticed that the people did not truly see what they were doing that was so wrong and they needed someone to hold ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Resolved To Follow Christ

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 4, 2026

Does God want us to change, to mature and grow over time? Yes! And he has provided the power to do so. But change is not automatic; we have to cooperate with the work of the Holy Spirit in us. Here is how we do that.

Happy 2026! According to the Gregorian calendar, it has been two millennia, two decades, six years, and ten days since the birth of Christ. Our calendar is named the Gregorian calendar after Pope Gregory the eighth, who decreed its use in 1582. It replaced the Julian calendar, named after Julius ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18, 1 John 3:2, Philippians 1:3-10, Philippians 2:12-13, Ephesians 3:14-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

What Is In Your Hand? (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 4, 2015

With a rod in Moses’s hand he was able to save the Israelites from Egypt. God has already given each one of us something in our hands. What are we doing with it? Our choice to use, misuse or abuse the thing in our hands will also reap the same consequence

Opening illustration: My mother’s uncle was a soldier in WWII. He had served the British Army in the course of the colonization of India. During the war he was captured by the Germans and sent to the concentration camp. To India he became a MIA. His family was in shock and cried their life ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-9, Exodus 4:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fan Or Follower - Which Jesus Am I Following? Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jan 31, 2011

What do we expect when we follow Jesus? Do we expect Him to meet our physical desires? Do we expect that He must make sure we understand everything and that He makes it easy for us? There are some who want to follow that “Jesus.” But that is not what

Fan or Follower Which Jesus am I following? John 6:30-69 Slide Expectations Have you ever been disappointed? Of course you have. We all have at times. But have you thought of why you were disappointed? Maybe someone didn’t do what you thought they would do. Or maybe, things did not turn out ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-69

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Followers Have Discernment Series

Contributed by Grady Henley on Nov 4, 2011

Followers Have Discernment

Lesson 06 of the Follow Me Series Followers Have Discernment Compiled and Edited Grady Henley Key Verse: 1 Tim 3:14 These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly: 1 Tim 3:15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26

Denomination: Baptist

Know The Way

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jul 8, 2008

The importance of obedience. Your obedience affects God’s plans!

How many of you actually think out how routine your days can be? I know we joke about how kids change everything and bring new excitement to each day but we still follow the same plans and molds that have been placed before us. You get out of bed at a certain time, get ready, go to work, come home ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Message Of The Gospel Of Christ And The Cost Of Preaching It

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 25, 2022

Where is the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ today? What is the cost of preaching that message?

Where is that message today? This is a two-fold message. First, the call to preach the Gospel. Second, the cost of preaching the Gospel. Since Jesus started His earthly ministry, He has called various people to follow Him, and then told them to go out into all the world and preach the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Be Saved

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 2, 2011

We try to make something complicated out of something simple; BELIEVE!

Introduction: Remark about trying to order what I want at Charlie’s Chicken and getting it but could have gotten the Family Deal that came with so much more. Remark about complicated instructions. I. Wrong Instructions (Ephesians 2:8-9 NASB For by grace you have been saved through faith; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Let’s Wake Up To Our Objectives! Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 9, 2017

Rise & Shine: A Wake Up Call: Let’s Wake Up to our Objectives – Acts chapter 2 verses 41-47 – sermon by Gordon Curley

SERMON OUTLINE: • Worship (vs 42): • Instruction (vs 42a): • Fellowship (vs 44-45). • Expression (vs ). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Les Dawson (1934 – 1993); • Was an English comedian and writer remembered for his deadpan style, • His grumpy persona and jokes about his mother-in-law and wife. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Brethren

Priorities For The Future'

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 4, 2024

'Priorities for the future' - Joshua chapter 23 verses 1-16 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Faithfulness (vs 1-3). (2). Hope (vs 4-5). (3). Obedience (vs 6-7). (4). Dependence (vs 8-10). (5). Love (vs 11). (6). Sanctification (vs 12-13). (7). Reverence (vs 14-16). SERMON BODY: Ill: • On Wednesday I felt old, • The reason I felt old is Penny and myself went to the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-16

Denomination: Brethren

The Book Of Titus: Paul Writes To The Young Pastor In Crete

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Dec 28, 2021

And that is what we’ll see in the book of Titus today, is that the Apostle Paul is writing to his young pastor friend Titus, giving him guidance, left and right, faith, obedience, and living out what we they believe on the corrupt little island of Crete.

“A television program preceding the 1988 Winter Olympics featured blind skiers being trained for slalom skiing, impossible as that sounds. Paired with sighted skiers, the blind skiers were taught on the flats how to make right and left turns. When that was mastered, they were taken to the slalom ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:6-9, Titus 1:12-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Next Thing

Contributed by Jonathan Meade on Oct 21, 2024

God will refuse to tell you about His next steps for your life until you do this one thing.

Message title: The Next Thing If you like you can turn to one scripture today, Luke 5. I want to talk to you about something a little more serious. I had to learn this the hard way from myself, and I'll be honest, it's not easy, but it's so worth it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God With Us: God’s Amazing Present!

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Dec 25, 2009

God has given us the best Christmas present and it is wrapped in the tender human body of our Lord Jesus Christ who was born in a lowly manger.

Introduction: Christmas is an exciting time and little Sammy was excited. He was 15 years old and Christmas was still to him a time of wonder. He was a happy child despite his handicap. You see, Sammy was slightly retarded. He still went to school, though he was 2 years behind. And he did the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational