Sermons on Following Jesus:

Excuses

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 26, 2019

No excuse is good enough to keep us from following Jesus.

Excuses Luke 9: 57 - 62 Intro: I heard of a pastor who also preached on this passage. He centered his thoughts and comments on the fact that those who would follow Jesus claimed, “I will follow, but . . .” At the conclusion of his message, the pastor said, “I encourage all who identify with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Devoted To Good Works

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Feb 7, 2022

If we follow Jesus, he will call us to service of others

I am endlessly fascinated by Jesus Christ. I have been seriously studying the New Testament for more than 4 decades, and I am still coming to new appreciations of the life he lived. Over and over again, as I come to understand what we have written about him, I am stretched as I see how he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-37, Ephesians 2:10, Matthew 5:16, 1 Timothy 6:18, Hebrews 10:24, Hebrews 13:16  (view more)  (view less)

Happiness Through Being An Example Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 16, 2020

Live the kind of life that will make others want to follow Jesus.

Happiness Through Being an Example Jeffery Anselmi / General Be Happy / Happiness; Joy; Obedience and Disobedience / Philippians 2:12–18 Live the kind of life that will make others want to follow Jesus. INTRODUCTION • One of the things we search for in life is happiness. There are so many things ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Marriage And The Jesus Follower - Choosing Faithfulness Over Happiness Series

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Jul 17, 2013

The reality is that every follower of Jesus has a mission. I hope and pray you are seeking faithfulness over happiness. I pray you know that the power of what you seek is found in the person of the Resurrected Jesus.

Today is Mother’s Day. On this day we honor the women among us who have or are raising children. And this is a worthy thing. Mom’s deserve our respect, attention and honor. But I would like to take a look at something Jesus said, that will broaden your perspective on this day, or at ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Are You Following

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 7, 2008

Jesus teaches the importance of knowing not only who you are following but knowing who is following you.

Luke 6:39-40 Who Are You Following? • The meaning of discipleship – a person who follows the teaching or instruction of another. • Video 3 Rules of Discipleship 1. Don’t Follow a Blind Man (39) • That seems so obvious something we would never do, but Jesus is talking about something of even ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:39-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Revelation Of The Lamb's Followers Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 19, 2011

To make Jesus the King of your life is often a difficult decision, but it's always the best decision.

[If you would like to receive free sermons each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] WHO ARE THE 144,000? And I heard the number of the sealed, 144,000, sealed from every tribe of the sons of Israel (v. 4). Chapter 6 ends with the question, “Who can stand?” Chapter 7 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Tough Act To Follow Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018

A husband needs to follow the model of Jesus by providing selfless, loving servant- leadership with his wife.

OPENING SENTENCE: A rather common but not recommended comment you might hear from a frustrated parent is, “Why can’t you be more like your older brother?” INTRODUCTION: Needless to say, it is intended to motivate the child to try harder and give him/her a model of what proper behavior should look ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

And These Signs Will Follow A Believer

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 1, 2024

Jesus gave the church their marching orders and showed us how we can achieve it.

And these signs will follow Mark 16:15-20 Good morning everyone, glad that you have joined us in worship. Please turn to Mark 16:15-20 It is the passage of the “Great Commission” and it goes along side the message we looked at last week. Last week looked at not being ashamed of the gospel and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-20

Denomination: Nazarene

I Surrender All

Contributed by Ken Crow on Jul 31, 2010

Let us make a choice to surrender all to Jesus Christ.

I Surrender All Matthew 16: 24-25 Pastor Ken Crow 24Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. 25For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-25

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus Came Down

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Nov 16, 2005

Is it any wonder that the world finds it hard to follow Jesus? Often The only Jesus they are ever presented is hard, harsh and unloving. We are Jesus to the world; our actions speak louder than fifty street preachers. Jesus came down!

JESUS CAME DOWN IAN JOHNSON www.papelim.org.nz “For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich.” – 2 Corinthians 8:9 (NIV) What does that mean, “he became poor”? It means that he gave ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus The Man-Hunter

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Nov 1, 2014

A perspective on Mark 1: 29-39 When the word goes out that someone is missing, will you follow Jesus in the manhunt? Or, do you remain where you are? If you do the later, is it because you are still lost?

Mark 1: 29-39 JESUS THE MAN-HUNTER Theme: God seeks the lost. All of God’s creation is adversely affected by human sin. This is easily seen when an oil spill in the ocean traps various sea life and threatens its existence. A poorly maintained ship can leak engine oil into the water as it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Lutheran

The Outer Limits Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 16, 2003

When we follow Jesus, he will lead us beyond our comfort zone with people, especially people we are not naturally drawn to.

Note: This sermon was introduced with a scene from "Traveling Light" All of us have limits and boundaries that make us uncomfortable if we go beyond them. I was reminded of this back in November when my oldest son and I went to the Promise Keepers "Passage" event at the Anaheim Pond. At one point ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is A Biblical Lifestyle? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

This sermon explores finding true happiness through self-denial, carrying our cross, and following Jesus as instructed in Mark 8:34-35.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to gather together, to connect in fellowship, and to lift our hearts in worship. Today, we're going to turn our attention to a profound and transformative passage from the Gospel of Mark. A passage that has the power to reshape our understanding, to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-35

Topics: Jesus' Calling

When The Spirit Of The Lord Comes Upon You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 19, 2024

This sermon emphasizes living a Spirit-filled life, following Jesus' example of service, love, and sacrifice, and being agents of His justice and joy in the world.

Good morning, beloved family of God! It's such a joy to be gathered together in the house of the Lord, united by His grace, and bound by His love. You know, life can sometimes feel like a puzzle, with pieces scattered in every direction. But isn't it wonderful to know that we have a God who not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Topics: Jesus, Example

Be Sure Of What You Are Going To Get

Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Sep 21, 2014

What you get if you follow Jesus ~ and what you get of you don't!

Be sure of what you are going to get! Luke 18:35-41a I love this account of Jesus and the blind beggar. I realize that I didn’t read the entire story, but, if you know Jesus, you know that Jesus heals the blind man in the end. • Why? Because of his faith in Christ! • I stopped ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-41

Denomination: Methodist