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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Difficulty In Following Christ

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 26, 2006
    based on 187 ratings
     | 54,188 views

    Jesus tells us what to do in the face of opposition. 1- Stand your ground. 2- Follow the leader. 3- Panic not.

    INTRO.- ILL.- The mother of four young boys often had difficulty curbing their energy, especially in church. But when her minister preached on "turning the other cheek," the boys gave him their undivided attention. “No matter what others do to us,” he said, “we should never try to ‘get even.’” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Come & Follow Me PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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     | 828 views

    This sermon aims to explore the themes of transformation, Christ's mercy, and the call to discipleship, emphasizing that we are saved by grace through faith.

    Good morning, church family! Have you ever felt like you were lost, not knowing what to do next, or where to go? In today's sermon, we will look at a situation just like this, found in John 21:1-14. We'll explore the themes of transformation, the power of Christ's mercy, and the call to ...read more

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    Love Follows Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 22, 2025
     | 421 views

    If we love Jesus, we should follow Him.

    Love Follows Text: John 21:15-25, Luke 22:31-32 Last Sunday I said, God gives us very clear commands in His Word, and He expects us to follow them. They aren’t suggestions. And I said that God’s Word is authoritative for the simple fact that it is God’s Word. It’s from God. Those commands are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Conduct Of A Follower Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 26, 2015
     | 4,359 views

    LAST WEEK WE LOOKED AT THE BIBLICAL TRUTH CONCERNING THE WORK OF CHRIST ON OUR BEHALF. HE WAS OUR SOVEREIGN SAVIOR, OUR SERVANT SAVIOR, OUR SUFFERING SAVIOR AND OUR SOVEREIGN SAVIOR AGAIN. THIS MORNING, PAUL BRINGS US TO HOW THIS BIBLICAL TRUTH SHOULD B

    PHILIPPIANS 2:12-13 (NIV) 12  THEREFORE, MY DEAR FRIENDS, AS YOU HAVE ALWAYS OBEYED--NOT ONLY IN MY PRESENCE, BUT NOW MUCH MORE IN MY ABSENCE--CONTINUE TO WORK OUT YOUR SALVATION WITH FEAR AND TREMBLING, 13  FOR IT IS GOD WHO WORKS IN YOU TO WILL AND TO ACT ACCORDING TO HIS GOOD PURPOSE. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    4 Requirements Of Following Jesus

    Contributed by Terry Hensley on Jan 26, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 22,135 views

    Jesus gives us a step by step method of the requirements that must be made to be a follower of him.

    4 Requirements of Following Jesus Mark 8:34 “And when he had called the people unto Him with his disciples also, He said to them, whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.” There is a song we sing during church service, “What a friend we have in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Following Or Falling In The Footsteps Of Jesus

    Contributed by Paul Newell on Nov 1, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 14,761 views

    In spite of our call to follow Jesus, in spite of the mountain top experiences we often fail and find ourselves doubting our usefulness to God. Jesus’ first and last command is simply to "Follow Me".

    Following Or Falling In The Footsteps Of Jesus (This message was preached the first Sunday following a two week tour of Israel in October of 2001. Along with the message a PowerPoint presentation interspersed with pictures of locations referred to in the message was used. For information on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What It Takes To Follow Jesus

    Contributed by Steve Johnson on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,724 views

    To follow Jesus, we must realize, prioritize, and exercize....

    "What it takes to follow Jesus" Luke 9:57-62 Introduction: If I were to ask you "what does it take to follow Jesus", or "what does it mean to be a disciple" What kind of answers do you think I’d get? Pray, read the bible, go to church, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Following Jesus Is Not Easy

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 8, 2002
    based on 184 ratings
     | 37,153 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Calls "Follow Me!"

    Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Aug 20, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 13,637 views

    Jesus calls us to follow him, just like he called Peter, Andrew, James and John. What their call means about our call.

    Intro I have always had strong images of the calling by Jesus of Peter and Andrew, James and John. Perhaps it is through having been brought up in a town with a strong fishing history. Even though the heyday of the fish industry in St Ives was already well past when I was a child, there were many ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Why People Follow Jesus

    Contributed by George Rennau on Jul 1, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,821 views

    Why are you a follower of JESUS? Is it because of His claims and promises. Is it because of His signs and wonders. Or is it because He is the only source to fill the need of your life.

    Title: Why People Follow Jesus Text: John 6:35, 47-54, 60-69 Introduction: 1. Some because they like what he said Luke 6:20-23 "Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Become A Committed Follower Of Jesus

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 9, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,740 views

    Our lifelong goal is to become more and more like Jesus. Hebrews 12:2 helps us on that journey.

    Become a Committed Follower of Jesus Hebrews 12:1-2 Philippians 3:12-14 As we “Go for the gold” in our Christian life our goal is Christ-likeness. The Hebrew writer challenges us to keep the goal before us and not forget it. “We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, on whom our faith depends ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Jesus' Call To Follow Him

    Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 46 ratings
     | 19,785 views

    We see 5 things about Jesus’ call to follow Him. 1) The urgency of the calling 2) an incentive to obey Him 3) The promptness of their obedience 4) The type of people called and 5) What they became.

    JESUS’ CALL TO FOLLOW HIM Mark 1:14-20 In today’s message, I would like us to consider 5 things that we see in Jesus calling His first disciples. And they are the same elements that we see when Christ calls someone today. 1) The urgency of the calling; 2) An incentive to obey Him; 3) The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why People Follow Jesus

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 19, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 15,729 views

    A look at those who followed Jesus and why people today still do

    Intro: I love reading the Bible in story form. Taking each story, paragraph by paragraph, and trying to put myself in the scenes. I have always loved to read the Word of God like I am actually there, to try to soak up the entire experience of every event. That may not be theologically gratifying to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Followers Of Jesus Are Loved Conquerors Series

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Feb 8, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,097 views

    Followers of Jesus Christ are loved conquerors. They walk in victory because of what Jesus did for them on the cross. They may suffer and face difficulty, but they are more than conquerors in the midst of it all. They can not be separated from the love

    Followers of Jesus are Loved Conquerors The Good News of God By Greg Johnson February 7, 2007 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org Romans 8:35-39 Followers of Jesus Christ are loved conquerors. They walk in victory because of what Jesus did for them on the cross. They may suffer and face ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Jesus Wants Followers Not Fans"

    Contributed by Ronnie Knight on Jul 25, 2007
    based on 84 ratings
     | 45,974 views

    This sermon should challenge each hearer to examine their commitment as a follower of Jesus Christ. To be a follower of Christ takes a supreme commitment.

    Subject: Christian Discipleship Scripture: Luke 14.25-33 Sermon: “Jesus Wants Followers Not Fans” Scope: This sermon should challenge each hearer to examine their commitment as a follower of Jesus Christ. Summary: To be a follower of Christ takes a supreme commitment. Segue: Let’s look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist