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Jonah Runs - God Follows Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Feb 23, 2008

Jonah rebels against God’s will. God disciplines Jonah and teaches us all a lesson in obedience

SERIES: “DISCOVER OBEDIENCE: Jonah – Not Just Another Big Fish Story” TEXT: JONAH 1:1-17 TITLE: “JONAH RUNS – GOD FOLLOWS” OPEN: A. William Sherwood Fox wrote: We ask a simple question And that is all we wish: ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Followers Must Sometimes Be A Nathan Series

Contributed by Grady Henley on Nov 4, 2011

Followers Must Sometimes Be A Nathan

Lesson 10 of the Follow Me Series Followers Must Sometimes Be A Nathan 2 Sam 7 Grady (doc) Henley Introduction: You can pray and cry your eyes out until there are no tears left regarding a loved one to be saved. But, the facts still remain if you want to see that certain someone saved, you are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Followers Make Good Fishermen Series

Contributed by Grady Henley on Nov 4, 2011

Followers make good Fishermen

Lesson 05 of the Follow Me Series Followers Make Good Fishermen Compiled by Grady Henley Text: Mat 4:19-25 Key Verses: 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 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

Going Deep Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 12, 2012

True disciples have followers. Do you?

“Let me Show you the Door” 2 Corinthians 6:3-10 If you have ever flown in an airplane and I am sure most of us have, then you know that one of the things they do is have the flight attendants give a few basic instructions. I don’t really fly that often but I will admit that when ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

Three Discipleship Questions

Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 2, 2014

Following Peter's confession that Jesus is the Messiah, the Lord gives sobering instructions on the challenges of discipleship.

Three Questions For Disciples Matthew 16:21-26 Introduction 1. We have just heard Peter make the greatest confession: Jesus is the Messiah. This has been the aim of Jesus all along. Now He entrusts to them the reality. 2. Matthew 16:21-26. This text asks some questions of us in regards to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is A Disciple, Part 1 Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Apr 27, 2020

A disciple imitates the example of Jesus and follows the instructions of Jesus regardless of the interruptions from the world.

What is a disciple, Part One Mark 6:1-43 If nothing else, this has been a season where we’ve had to learn some new definitions. There are words and phrases that were absolutely meaningless two months ago, and now they are part of our everyday vocabulary. For example: social distancing. If you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-43

Denomination: Baptist

When God Says Move

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 17, 2014

One of the hardest struggles is knowing what God is telling you to do, when God is saying to stay and when He instructs you to move foward. The life of Moses gives a clear example of navigating through this arduous dilemma of life.

One of the hardest struggles is knowing what God is telling you to do/when God is saying to stay and when He is saying to move. Not knowing is this God, is this family pressure, yourself. Fasting and praying and still not hearing clearly from God while you are in the will and the way of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Title: Follow Me And Take Your Cross: The Cost And Blessings Of Following Christ Series

Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Jun 23, 2023

Let us reflect on the choice between the world and the Word, find solace in the peace found in God's embrace, and examine the sacrifice required of us as followers of Christ.

Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters, today we gather to explore the profound call of Jesus to follow Him and take up our cross. As we delve into the Word of God, we will discover both the blessings and the challenges that come with following Christ. Let us reflect on the choice between the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 32:8, Matthew 10:22, John 15:18-19, Matthew 6:24, 1 John 2:15-17, Luke 9:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Followers Make Good Soldiers Series

Contributed by Grady Henley on Nov 4, 2011

Followers Make Good Soldiers

Lesson 02 of the Follow Me Series. Followers Make Good Soldiers 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, which is the church of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Ordinary Men

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Aug 7, 2017

We are to follow the example of the disciples to follow Jesus.

Title: Ordinary Men Date: 8/13/17 Place: BLCC Text: 1 Corinthians 1.26-29 CT: We are to follow the example of the disciples to follow Jesus. [Screen 1] FAS: A lady, who teaches first grade, told about an interaction she had with one of her students on the first day of school. Accustomed to going ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-29

Denomination: Christian Church

On The Edge

Contributed by Jay Robison on Aug 1, 2006

We can learn lessons from Solomon’s call to build the temple. Get to know God, Accept God’s call, Follow God’s instructions, Be part of a team.

Note: I have used sermon central as one of my resources. If I have used your material, thank you. This sermon was in conjunction with the Artic Edge VBS material. ON THE EDGE: WHERE ADVENTURE MEETS COURAGE July 30, 2006 Jay Robison 1 CHRONICLES 28:20-21 We have had a great VBS week Averaged ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Following Hard After God Series

Contributed by Tyrone Garay on Dec 21, 2000

The intense desire we are to have in following God and our desire to know Him

Knowing God Following Hard After God Introduction: Matt 13:44-46 44 "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid; and for joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. 45 "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Following Jesus Is Not Easy

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 8, 2002

We follow Jesus (no matter how hard it is!).

WHY FOLLOWING JESUS IS NOT EASY John 6:60-71 S: Discipleship Th: Following Jesus Pr: WE FOLLOW JESUS (no matter how hard it is). ?: Inductive KW: Turns TS: In the recorded incident of John 6:60-71, we will find six turn of events of what it is like to follow Jesus. The _____ turn ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-71

Denomination: Baptist

Following Christ Till The End

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

This sermon is about how a beleiver can follow Christ till the very end without getting discouraged or diverted somewhere along the way.

FOLLOWING CHRIST TILL THE END:JOHN 6:66-68 OUTLINE 1.PROMISE 2.PEACE 3.POWER 4.PRAYER 5.POSITIVE FAITH 6.PASSION 7.PERSON THE MESSAGE FOLLOWING CHRIST TILL THE END 1.PROMISE Proverbs 23:18 To follow Christ till the end we must beleive His promises. Sometimes people give ...read more

Scripture: John 6:66-68

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Will Follow You...but!!

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 26, 2001

A Sermon for the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

4th Sunday after Pentecost Luke 9: 51-62 "I will follow you, but......"   Do you know of a little word in our language which if placed after a statement, becomes the biggest negative word in our language? The word is but, as in, I will follow you, Lord, but it negates all that come before. Or, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Lutheran