Sermons on Following Jesus Together:

To Follow Or Not To Follow

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 19, 2001

Following God has many rewards and failure to follow God is costly

To Follow or Not to Follow Esther 4:12-17 Leadership Lesson – Official Board Meeting June 12, 2001 Key Lessons from the Decision of Esther I. Failure to Follow God Makes You No Different than Anyone Else A. This will cause you to lose out on God’s blessing 1. God wants to bless your life and the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:12-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Follow The Leader

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 18, 2015

When we take part in worship, especially when we take part in Holy Communion, we draw closer to God, and we allow him to live in us. Only then will we have the inner conviction and witness of the Holy Spirit that we are children of God.

When you were children, did you ever play a game called “Follow the Leader”? Well, for those of you who didn’t, or for those of you who have never heard of the game, let me explain. First, you choose a leader. Then you follow him wherever he goes and do whatever he does. You stomp ...read more

Scripture: John 6:56-69

Denomination: Anglican

'together With Christ'

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 12, 2018

Here are 3 steps for us to help answer the prayer of Jesus.

'TOGETHER WITH CHRIST' John 17:22 And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one: Here are 3 steps for us to help answer the prayer of Jesus. I. Coming together is a beginning. (love, forgiveness ...read more

Scripture: John 17:22-23

Followability

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 25, 2024

Sermon focuses on the reality that great leaders are also great followers – Jesus calls us to Follow Him – let’s see what that means.

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20; Genesis 12:1-4 Theme: Followability Title: Followability? Sermon focuses on the reality that great leaders are also great followers – Jesus calls us to Follow Him – let’s see what that means. INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20, Genesis 12:1-4, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Are You A Follower Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 1, 2011

Pray this, take this class, give this much money. Christianity has been minimized to a one time prayer, an occasional Bible study, and a regular monetary donation. What did Jesus really invite us to? Radical discipleship. Radical commitment. He dindn

Intro: With Rob Bell, pastor of Mars Hill Church in Michigan and his seemingly Universalist claims that everyone will be saved. It seems more and more the Gospel message is being muddled and what it really means to be a believer is misunderstood. From the time I was young I remember hearing just ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27

Denomination: Baptist

Brought To Life; Brought Together Disciple Your Children Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 21, 2025

As Christians, we should feel the weight of this calling and the hope of raising up your children to know and love and follow Christ.

We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. We are in Ephesians six today, looking at family relationships. Today’s message, Disciple your Children, is from 6:4. In 6:4, Paul tells us to nurture our children in the Lord, not by provoking them so they become ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:6, Proverbs 23:22, Colossians 3:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Together We Win! Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009

If we as God’s family will follow Christ together, we can win in the life struggles we face.

Together We Win! Text: Acts 18:1-11 Intro: Patrick Henry once said, “United we stand, divided we fall.” This slogan proves true in politics, business, and many other areas. Even the animal kingdom understands the strength and safety in staying together. Predators generally go after the stragglers ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Follow On

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on May 1, 2008

Luke 9:57-62 contains three brief snapshots taken as Jesus walked along the road. A few verses earlier we learn that Jesus “STEADFASTLY” set out for Jerusalem (Luke 9:51). He was determined to go there even though He knew what awaited Him. Since He was

FOLLOW OR NOT Luke 9:57-62 Luke 9:57-62 contains three brief snapshots taken as Jesus walked along the road. A few verses earlier we learn that Jesus “STEADFASTLY” set out for Jerusalem (Luke 9:51). He was determined to go there even though He knew what awaited Him. Since He was the Son of God, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

Following At A Distance

Contributed by Maria Saunders on Aug 29, 2013

Too many believers are solely a follower and not a disciple of Christ, they do not build and strengthen the church. Oh yes, they come to church but there participation in the works of the church is at a distance.

Last week we learned that all believers of Jesus Christ are joined as one Body in Christ through the Spirit of God. We learned that each member is vital to the church and thus every member has a responsibility to the church in carrying out Jesus continuous work of redemption. As I read ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-54

Denomination: Baptist

The Decision To Follow Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Sep 24, 2015

The choice is ours. Are we going to follow Jesus, or not.

September 13, 2015 6 Decisions The Decision to Follow John 1:35-42 Opening words: Blogger John Reitmer attended a seminar nearly ten years ago in St. Paul, Minnesota. The topic was the human brain and how we make decisions. According to the speakers, the average person makes more the 35,000 ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42, John 11:30-50

Denomination: Methodist

Together Forever Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 8, 2006

7th in the series "Near to His Heart: The Gospel of John." Looks at Jesus promise to always be with us.

John 14:1-7 Trust His Presence v. 1 Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In the preceding verses at the end of Chapter 13, Jesus has been talking about the fact that the time for Him to go away has finally come. A discussion has taken place about one of them ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Putting It All Together Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 30, 2024

In this final sermon from the "Serving Like Jesus" sermon series, we review the important lessons from each of the sermons in order to try to put the whole series into practice, so that we can serve like Jesus.

A. One day a professor, a preacher and a professional golfer went deer hunting together. 1. They were all novices, but wanted to try it. 2. They had been out all day and towards dusk they all spotted a 5 point buck at the same time. 3. They each took aim and all three fired a shot at the moving ...read more

Scripture: John 13:12-17, Romans 8:29, Matthew 20:26, Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Exalt Jesus Through Yourself

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 10, 2023

All of Christianity needs to drop their doctrine and dogma arguments and work for the risen Christ. If not Christianity will disappear from history!

Exalt Jesus through Yourself John 8:20-30 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 8:21 Then He said again to them, “I go away, and you will seek Me, and will die in your sin; where I am going, you cannot come.” 22 So the Jews were saying, “Surely He will not kill Himself, will He, since He says, ‘Where ...read more

Scripture: John 8:20-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Not A Fan, But A Follower

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 24, 2011

An exploration of Jesus’ call to discipleship.

“If anyone would come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel’s will save it. For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul? For what can a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

Fan Or Follower?

Contributed by Jesse Yon Fong on Jun 14, 2013

Are you a fan of Christ or a follower of Christ?

Are you a fan or a follower? A fan is just someone who cheers from the sidelines, but a follower, a follower is someone who imitates that person. Are you a fan or a follower of Christ? Remember that John tells us to be imitators of Christ, and to walk as Christ walked. For the longest time I ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Pentecostal