Sermons on following the crowd: showing 1,021-1,035 of 131,458

How Committed Are We To Following Jesus

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 29, 2020

What is our commitment to following Christ. i) Is it some of the time, ii) most of the time or iii) all then time. The choice is yours

Mt 16:21-28 Take up your cross and follow me Story: One man I admire greatly is Maximilian Kolbe (1894-1941). Maximilian Kolbe was a Catholic priest, who was put in a Nazi concentration camp for his faith. On May 28, 1941, he was transferred to the concentration camp at Auschwitz. One day a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28, Matthew 7:13

Denomination: Anglican

Why Should I Follow Jesus? Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 11, 2020

Some of world’s greatest discoveries were initially rejected. We can reject the very thing that would be the best help for us - make the biggest difference - but we convince ourselves we do not need it. What about Jesus?

Why Should I Follow Jesus? Mark 12:1-17 Introduction Some of world’s greatest discoveries were initially rejected. “This is typical Berlin hot air. The product is worthless.” Rejection letter sent to Felix Hoffmann who invented aspirin. Heinrich Dreser was standing by his ‘star’ painkiller - ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Following God After Times Of Failure

Contributed by Doug Sanders on May 19, 2020

We must always make a new beginning, and this psalm gives us some instructions that we can follow after times of failure and chastening.

Psalm 85 (NKJV) 1 Lord, You have been favorable to Your land; You have brought back the captivity of Jacob. 2 You have forgiven the iniquity of Your people; You have covered all their sin. Selah 3 You have taken away all Your wrath; You have turned from the fierceness of Your anger. 4 Restore us, O ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Follow Folly

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Feb 2, 2021

Will we live on the streets of “sin city,” laying our head down in the gutter of wickedness? Or will we listen to the invitation of wisdom, to follow in God’s ways and live in the glory of his eternal mansions?

How wonderful all things were in the beginning! When we read Genesis 1, we hear this theme repeated: “And God saw that it was good.” Time and again, culminating with this declaration on the sixth day: “God saw all that he had made, and it was very good” (v 31). It was very good. Man and woman ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:1-18, Proverbs 9:13-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hebrews- Part 16 " Follow The Leader" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Oct 31, 2016

Part 16 of our Hebrews series

Hebrews- Encouragement for a life of faith Part 16 “Follow the leader “ As we continue our study of Hebrews this morning We are nearing the end of this great book Next week we will end our study with a recap of the last several weeks But for today Our writer continues on with ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-25

Denomination: Baptist

Choose Who You Follow Carefully Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 17, 2016

Trust, Doing What is Right, Healing

AN “I” EXAM: Restoring Our Vision for Christ’s Mission – Choose Who You Follow Carefully Exodus 15:22-27 (p. 49) May 15, 2016 Introduction: [I remember hearing about a woman who got off work and started home, but it was extremely foggy that evening so as ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Does A Christ-Follower Respond? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 12, 2013

As believers, we are called to have a common purpose in everything we do. The Disciples understood the importance of working together by following a unified vision, and we must do the same to bring others into a life of freedom through Jesus Christ.

How Does a Christ-Follower Respond? Acts 16:1-12 Introduction The Christian brothers and sisters at Antioch had good reason to rejoice -- They had been at the center of a great controversy; and stood firm in it -- The controversy? Answering, “What must we do to be saved?” The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Setting A Godly Example For Others To Follow

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 23, 2019

Living Right Before Others.

SETTING A GODLY EXAMPLE FOR OTHERS TO FOLLOW 1 THESS.1:7 1. INTRODUCTION. I STAND TO TESTIFY MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS THAT AS CHRISTIANS, WE ARE ALWAYS UNDER BOTH THE CARNAL AND SPIRITUAL MICROSCOPE, AND WHAT WE SAY AND WHAT WE DO IS CRITICALLY EXAMPLED BY OTHERS. FROM THE TIME THAT WE WAKE UP IN ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Helping People Find And Follow Jesus Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 21, 2021

Sermon about the purpose of the Church: Helping People Find and Follow Jesus.

HELPING PEOPLE FIND AND FOLLOW JESUS VARIOUS PASSAGES #HPFFJ2022 INTRODUCTION / SITUATION Before we ring in the New Year of 2022, I would like us to pause and focus on the purpose of our Church. The purpose of Cincinnati Christian Church is to “Help People Find and Follow Jesus.” That is why we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Were The First Followers Of Jesus? Series

Contributed by Ray Geide on Dec 22, 2021

Our story in the book of John this week shows us Jesus gathering His first followers. Do you know who they were? There were five of them. It begins with two disciples.

Who Were The First Followers Of Jesus? John 1:35-51 Most of you know my story how in 1993, I sold everything, gave up my job, and went to Russia as a missionary to follow Jesus. I lived in a residential area in the southeast part of Saint Petersburg. There were around 100,000 people in this one ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Plain Truth About Following Jesus Series

Contributed by Sean Lester on Feb 24, 2021

Jesus says plainly that He will be rejected, and so will his followers as they carry out the mission of spreading the Gospel.

The Plain Truth About Following Jesus Mark 8:31-38 RCL Year B 2nd Sunday in Lent Introduction: Following Jesus seems simple enough. Read your Bible. Support your church. Be a law-abiding citizen. Raise a family. Don’t sin. Simple enough. Or, is it? At a moment when Jesus’ experienced ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Following Jesus: Love Your Enemies Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 6, 2020

It is the most unnatural thing in the world to love someone who has hurt you - someone who is an enemy in some respect - but that is what Jesus calls us to in our text.

Following Jesus: Love Your Enemies Luke 6:27-35 Introduction Following Jesus requires us to accept his invitation and to hear his teachings and ways. But not just to hear - to act. Many of the teachings of Jesus are uncomfortable and feel unnatural - He is calling us to live the Jesus life. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Follow The Lord To The Fullest - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 15, 2019

Follow Jesus Christ... 1. Because His standards are supreme (9:39-41). 2. Because His warnings are wise (9:39-10:1). 3. Because He is God come to earth as a man (9:39; 10:7). 4. Because He is the only door for our deliverance (10:7-9).

Follow the Lord to the Fullest - Part 1 The Gospel of John John 9:35-10:9 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - February 22, 2017 (Revised October 13, 2019) BACKGROUND: *For the last three messages we have looked at the wonderful story of Jesus healing a blind man in John 9. ...read more

Scripture: John 9:35-41, John 10:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Follow The Lord To The Fullest! - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 21, 2019

Follow the Good Shepherd because: 1. You will get to know God (vs.1-5). 2. He will put you on the right paths in life (vs. 4-5). 3. He will protect you from spiritual predators (vs. 6-10). 4. He sacrificed Himself to save us (vs. 9-11).

Follow the Lord to the Fullest! - Part 2 The Gospel of John John 10:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - February 22, 2017 (Revised October 21, 2019) BACKGROUND: *As we crossed over from John 9 to 10, we started to look at some of the great reasons why people should follow our ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing And Following God's Will Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 3, 2023

Jesus Grew in Wisdom and Knowledge, and how did that happen?

Saturday of 2nd Week of Christmas 2023 Many of us, when we lay out our plans for the day or week or year, like New Year’s resolutions, add the tag line, “God willing.” That may be an ancient holdover from paganism, whereby a petitioner at a shrine would make his sacrifice or offering and then say ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-21, 1 Timothy 2:4, John 2:1-11, Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Catholic