Sermons on following jesus together: showing 406-420 of 206,301

Believers Follow The Example Of Jesus' Humility

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 11, 2005

Pentecost 21(B) - Believers follow the example of Jesus’ humility not with selfish lives but with serving living.

BELIEVERS FOLLOW JESUS’ EXAMPLE OF HUMILITY Mark 10:35-45 - October 9, 2005 – Pentecost 21 Dear Fellow-Redeemed & Saints in the Lord: At one time or another most people have had a role model. Each of us has looked up to different people as examples we might we want to be like or follow. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Lutheran

Take Up Your Cross PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 21, 2024

Explores the depth of commitment to Christ, emphasizing self-denial, divine direction, and determined discipleship as paths to true life.

Beloved congregation, I stand before you today, warmed by the familiar faces of my brothers and sisters in Christ, and I am filled with a profound sense of joy and anticipation. We are gathered here, united in faith, bound by love, and driven by a shared desire to draw closer to our Heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Topics: Following Jesus

Follow The Leader

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 28, 2008

As Christians’ we are called to follow the leader - Jesus Christ. Who will lead us to a life of happiest, blessing, and service for him.

Follow the Leader Matthew 4:19 Intro When I was a boy I used to play Follow the Leader with my friends. The leader would seek to outdo the other boys in the stunts that he was able to perform. The leader might climb a tree and act like a monkey, swinging from one limb to another. If we were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

Follow Me

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Feb 4, 2011

Regardless of what season of life we are in, and regardless of our walk of life, we are always called to follow Jesus.

Scripture Reading: John 21:1-11 Opening Prayer John 21:14-17 14 His disciples after He was raised from the dead. 15 So when they had eaten breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me more than these?" He said to Him, "Yes, Lord; You know that I love You." He said to ...read more

Scripture: John 21:14-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Baptism Of Jesus

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 6, 2011

Three reasons why Jesus decided to be baptised - and sin isn’t one of them!

Sermon Story: In the fifth Century AD St. Patrick baptised King Aengus by full immersion. During the baptismal ceremony, so the story goes St. Patrick leaned on his sharp-pointed staff and inadvertently stabbed the king’s foot. After the baptism was over, St. Patrick looked down at all the blood, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus Knocking

Contributed by Joe Domico on Nov 15, 2018

Topical message based on Rev 3:20

Jesus Knocking Rev 3:20 He knocks. Not forced love. Classic picture by Holman Hunt of Jesus Knocking, now hanging in St. Paul’s Cathedral in London. Upon it’s first unveiling, a certain critic said, You have made a real mistake, Mr. Hunt, there is no handle on the door. "That was intentional," ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Is Jesus Enough?

Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 21, 2013

I use a series of movements to weave the story of Charles Colson's conversion into the story of the crowd following Jesus looking for that which lasts. I seek to show how the "Bread of Life" is the solution for the longings of humankind.

IS JESUS ENOUGH? JOHN 6:1-71 Read verses 1-15 Read verses 25-35 Read verses 60-69 "CHUCK 01" He was commonly referred to as Chuck. He was 41 years old, the first in his family to go to college (Brown University) and was one of three partners in a very successful law firm; so successful that it ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-71

Denomination: Nazarene

Journey With Jesus

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Sep 24, 2021

Jesus explained his journey to the cross to suffer the punishment we deserved for disobeying God. Jesus then described the journey that we as his followers make throughout our lives.

In what ancient city were the followers of Jesus first called Christians? Acts 11:26 tells us that the disciples were called Christians for the first time in the city of Antioch. Now let me ask you another question closely related to that one. What were the followers of Jesus called before they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-35

Denomination: Lutheran

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

Are You Denying Jesus

Contributed by Tom Tarpley on Sep 20, 2011

Going Along to Get Along

Mark 8:34… Jesus said if anyone want to be my follower, that person must put aside all of their selfish ambition, and then shoulder their cross and follow him. He said if we try to keep our lives for ourselves, we will lose it. But, if we give up our lives for his sake and for the sake of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:32-42

Denomination: *other

So You Want To Follow Jesus Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Mar 17, 2008

Seperating those who truly follow Jesus from those who merely look like they follow Christ.

Series: Journey to the Cross Text: John 12:23-36 Title: “So You Want To Follow Jesus” Introduction • At this point in time many were still following Christ (triumphal entry), but they failed to grasp what Jesus meant by “go after” Him. • Still today there are many who call themselves Christians ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-36

Denomination: Baptist

Follow Me

Contributed by Arley Ellingson on May 29, 2008

Like Peter, from beginning to end, Jesus Christ is calling us to follow him, and to discover the beauty that is our relationship with him.

Proper 3A Mark 1:16-18; John 21:15-19 “Follow Me” About 10 years ago my son & my daughter, Bill & Erika, & I were out doing some caving in Virginia. Caving is when you go out & exploring a cave for entertainment & is sometimes referred to as "spelunking". We had reached the cave on a very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:16-18

Denomination: Methodist

Following The Parade Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 16, 2011

Jesus entry into Jerusalem marks him as a revolutionary--a threat to the Romans and Jewish authorities, and the door to an abundant life for his followers

Matthew 21:1-11 “Following the Parade” INTRODUCTION As we enter into Holy Week and reflect on the passion and suffering of Jesus, many of us have difficulty understanding why the authorities executed Jesus. We see his compassion for the common people—healing the sick, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Following Footprints

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 15, 2003

We are called to follow in the often bloody footprints of Jesus Christ. What does this mean? How can I do it? What does it take?

May 5, 2003 "Footprints" 1 Peter 2:13-25 Pastor Jon MacKinney ________________________________________________________________________ Footprints are not a very common occurrence in Arizona. Frankly, in certain parts, like our part, there’s not enough rain to make any mud to make any ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Follow Jesus--Not Your Feelings Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2006

Are you a little proud you attend church? Do you feel a little superior to those folks who sleep in or are out on the lake? There is no room for spiritual pride in grace, because in grace, it’s all about boasting in God not in our goodness.

INTRODUCTION If you were around in 1975 you might remember the one-hit wonder “Feelings,” by Morris Albert “Feelings, nothing more than feelings; / Trying to forget my feelings of love; / Feelings, whoa, whoa, whoa feelings…” This is the sappiest song I’ve ever heard. It was never was one of my ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:18-19

Denomination: Baptist