Sermons on Following The Biblical Jesus:

Following Close Behind The Lord

Contributed by Lay Man on May 26, 2015

But blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in Him. - Jeremiah 17:7 I have found myself many times going on in a work for the Lord and at some-point realizing that the Lord let me go on ahead without Him. We have all experienced ..

But blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in Him. - Jeremiah 17:7 I have found myself many times going on in a work for the Lord and at some-point realizing that the Lord let me go on ahead without Him. We have all experienced this in some ways, it is like talking to an ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Call To Adventure"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 23, 2014

A sermon about following Jesus.

"Call to Adventure" Matthew 4:17-22 I was speaking with an elderly man not too long ago. He had lived a good life. He had raised a family, had a good job, and was a good person. But now that he was at the end of his life, he was empty, questioning and a bit terrified. "What does it all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17-22

Denomination: United Methodist

"On The Mountain And In The Valley"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 13, 2015

A sermon about listening to and following Jesus.

"On the Mountain and in the Valley" Mark 9:2-29 Have you ever been in a group of people where someone told a joke and everyone else laughed except you? You're thinking: "I don't get it. I missed the point." Or perhaps you are in a group of people where someone makes a point and everyone else ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-29

Denomination: United Methodist

Obedient Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 2, 2014

Obedience is like being pregnant. In the same way that it is impossible to be kind of pregnant, it is impossible to be kind of obedient.

Fan… or Follower? A fan likes God when life is good. A follower obeys God when life is hard. We’ve been talking about what it takes to have a satisfied life. In week one I talked about how important it was to be a giver if you want to experience a satisfied life. Spending, getting, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fruit Of Following Him Series

Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Nov 1, 2012

The people closest to Christ were His disciples. They were His followers. As they followed Him, they experienced an intimate relationship. These men had access to the private life of Jesus. They could see things that many people did not see. Others o

Ice Breaker: Have you let someone down, or has someone let you down? Key verse: 1Corinthians 11:1. INTRODUCTION: The people closest to Christ were His disciples. They were His followers. As they followed Him, they experienced an intimate relationship. These men had access to the private ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1

Denomination: Apostolic

Following In His Steps.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 24, 2019

Following in his steps – 1 Peter chapter 2 verses 21-25 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: FIRST: Jesus is our Example in Life (vs 21-23) SECOND: Jesus is our Substitute in Death (vs 24) THIRD: Jesus is our Guardian Shepherd in Heaven (vs 25) SERMON BODY Ill: • C.S. Lewis was once asked, “Why do Christians suffer?” • He answered, “Why not? They are the only ones who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Brethren

Follow The Way And The Truth

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Sep 24, 2020

We live in troubled times, and too many are afraid, disillusioned, depressed, and generally overwhelmed by current events. It seems like the number who have abandoned the Way, and the Truth is growing.

We live in troubled times, and too many are afraid, disillusioned, depressed, and generally overwhelmed by what they are seeing and hearing. Our eyes look upon the unimaginable and our ears the receptacle for vile obscenities. You know the people who do these things. You have seen their deeds or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:29, James 3:16

Denomination: Other

Following The Example Of Shepherds

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Dec 9, 2024

Let’s move beyond the surface of festive traditions and embrace the deeper meaning of the season. Like the shepherds, let’s seek and encounter the living Christ.

Introduction Christmas is a season of joy, light, and celebration, but it’s also a time of profound reflection. As we revisit the familiar story of the shepherds who encountered the newborn Christ, we find not just a historical account, but a pattern for how we too can respond to the reality of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Following Footprints

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 7, 2003

We are called to follow in the footprints of Jesus Christ, and sometimes those footprints are bloody. What is it that characterizes this wonderful person in whose steps we are to walk?

Passage: 1 Peter 2:13-25 Intro: Footprints aren’t very common in Arizona 1. not enough rain to make mud, anything else dries in 3 seconds 2. but when we do find them, they are unmistakable evidence that someone has passed this way before. 3. if we see a set of footprints disappear over a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Follow The King Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Oct 25, 2022

Jesus is calling true worshipers from every nation and every tribe and every people to follow the only true God, the only King of kings.

Today we are continuing our study in the Gospel of John. Through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, John wrote: “...these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name” (John 20:31). Everything Jesus did was ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Follow Me PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 16, 2024

Explores discerning God's call, managing distractions, and deepening our knowledge of God, encouraging us to leave our comfort zones and follow Jesus.

Good morning, beloved congregation. It is a joy to gather with you today, not in our own strength or wisdom, but in the grace and mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is a blessing to delve into God's Word together, to seek His face and to learn from His teachings. We are not here by accident, but by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Topics: Discipleship

The Biblical Nativity Scene

Contributed by Billy Kryger on May 21, 2007

Most nativity scenes, along with the shepherds, animals, and, of course Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus in the manger, have three regal figures standing there: the Magi, (they’re normally called wisemen). While that makes for a beautiful picture, it is Scrip

INTRODUCTION: * My wife likes nativity scenes. She has several. * Many churches display nativity scenes—some are live. * Hollywood has even gotten into the act—“The Nativity Story” * Most nativity scenes, along with the shepherds, animals, and, of course Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Raises Eyebrows: Biblical Over Traditional Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 13, 2013

Jesus was controversial because he was aligned with the truth and put God's Word and work above the inherited traditions that had accumulated over the centuries. So we should be bound by Scripture and mission.

Jesus Raises Eyebrows: Biblical Over Traditional (Mark 2:1-28) 1. This week a bit of strange news came out of Minnesota: DULUTH, Minn., June 6 (UPI) -- A Minnesota woman says she didn't know she was pregnant until she went into labor while running a marathon. Trish Staine, 33, was on mile 9 of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Biblical Prophecy Shows That Jesus Is Coming Again

Contributed by David Fox on Nov 11, 2001

How we know Jesus is coming soon!

Jesus Is Coming! We must start toninght by making a distinction between the rapture and the second coming of Christ. -At the rapture all the Saints will be taken away -After 7 years of tribulation at the battle of Armageddon then the Lord will physically return to earth. We know that these are ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3, 2 Thessalonians 4:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Stay Straight"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 10, 2014

Don't walk in circles stay straight.

Mark 1:1-8 “Stay Straight” In 1870-1880 the most popular sport was called “Pedestrianism”. It involved walking in circles on dirt arena. Men and women competed; they would walk around the track for 6 days traveling ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Methodist