Sermons on Leave And Follow:

Follow My Leader

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Nov 17, 2003

To celebrate the Kingship of Christ

When I was a lad I wasn’t always the saint that I am now. In fact there’s one thing I did when I was 12 which I’m still heartedly ashamed of. I lived in Bootle, a rather run-down suburb of Liverpool in the U.K., and a group of seven or eight of us used to play together in the streets after ...read more

Scripture: John 6:48-58

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Following God's Presence Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 26, 2009

We should only want to go where God is.

June 28, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Exodus 33:12-25 Subject: Part 4 of Seven Steps to Receive God’s Promises Title: Following God’s Presence We continue today with our series – Seven Steps to Receiving God’s Miracles. As we go through this series I want to be sure that you understand something; ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You A Fan Or Follower?

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 22, 2014

A call to authentic discipleship inspired by Kyle Idelman's smallgroup study, Not A Fan, this three-point expository sermon identifies three marks of genuine Christ-followers: denial, dedication, and direction.

Fan or Follower? Scott Bayles, inspired by Kyle Idleman Blooming Grove Christian Church: 8/10/2014 How many of you know what the letters DTR stand for? I didn’t know what DTR stood for until this week. Now I’m familiar with LOL, OMG, YOLO, and ROFL. But I hadn’t heard DTR before. I actually looked ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Christian Church

Following The Steps Of The Savior

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 1, 2014

We can still follow the steps of Jesus. God's Word shows us how. 1. We must repent (vs. 17). 2. We must respond to God's call (vs. 18-19a). 3. We must be re-created (vs. 19b). 4. We must rely on God for the catch (vs. 19c-22).

Following the Steps of the Savior Matthew 4:17-22 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 13, 2013 *Over the years, I have known maybe 15 or 20 people who got to visit the Holy Land. They all said what a blessing it was to walk in the footsteps of Jesus. *Most of us can only ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Fan Or A Follower? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 7, 2014

Fans walk away. Followers follow. But why do Fans walk away and how can we be sure we're not "one of them"?

(Note, this sermon doesn't follow Idleman's approach. I preach differently than he does and felt I would fail to do justice to his message if I did it his way. I apologize for any frustration this may cause to those who read this sermon) A man named Charlie Moore moved into a new community with ...read more

Scripture: John 6:28-69, John 6:54-56, John 6:44-51

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 God's Plan Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 27, 2003

This sermon examines characteristics of genuine faith as depicted in Jesus’ life. Real faith does not take presumptuous risks, it submits to God’s timing and it challenges the status quo.

Following God’s Plan Fortifying the Foundations #16 John 7:1-13 9-21-03 Intro John 7:1-13 7:1After this, Jesus went around in Galilee, purposely staying away from Judea because the Jews there were waiting to take his life. 2But when the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles was near, 3Jesus’ brothers said ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-13, Matthew 4:6-7

Denomination: Charismatic

Are You A Follower Of Jesus?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 18, 2002

There is a difference between a believer and a disciple or follower of Christ. Are you a true follower of Jesus?

ARE YOU A FOLLOWER OF JESUS? MATTHEW 4:18-25 INTRODUCTION: In the first chapter of John’s gospel (1:35-50), we are told that Andrew, his brother Peter along with Phillip and Nathaniel accepted Jesus as the Messiah based on the testimony of John the Baptist. As believers, Matthew’s gospel tells us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Following God's Call

Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Feb 6, 2008

When God calls someone to a task or area, how does He do it? This sermon uses the example of the calling of Saul as to the principals that relate to everyone.

Following the Call of God By Rev. Mark Hiehle Are you following the Call of God in your life? Are you realizing the potential of the purpose for which you were created? These are questions that spark interest and intrigue in almost everyone’s mind because we want to be part of something bigger ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Following The Call Of God

Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Feb 6, 2008

Are you following the Call of God in your life? Are you realizing the potential of the purpose for which you were created? Are you following the Call of God in your life? Are you realizing the potential of the purpose for which you were created?

Following the Call of God By Rev. Mark Hiehle Are you following the Call of God in your life? Are you realizing the potential of the purpose for which you were created? These are questions that spark interest and intrigue in almost everyone’s mind because we want to be part of something bigger ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

1. Follow Me Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jan 11, 2024

Becoming a disciple of Jesus isn't just about learning new things. It's about doing .

Follow Me (Luke 5:1-10. 9:23-26) Good morning, and happy New Year! Please turn in your Bibles to Luke 5. We are beginning a new series this morning called “Discipled.” There’s a lot going on with Glynwood right now around the idea of being discipled. Man Church begins tonight, and dozens of men ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-10, Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Shepherd Worth Following Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Oct 10, 2007

Jesus is the Good Shepherd to Whom we can entrust ourselves

Introduction: We have a problem this morning. How many of you have ever raised sheep? How many of you have ever lived near sheep? How many of you know very little at all about sheep? That’s our problem. You see, to really appreciate the point of Jn10, we have to know something about sheep. To ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Who Will Follow Jesus?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 19, 2002

Jesus is the life changer of all times. He’s the theme of the entire Bible and he came here to change you and me forever.

Who Will Follow Jesus? When we read the gospels, it’s obvious that Matthew, Mark, Luke and John each have a unique perspective on Jesus’ life. All four of these men were followers of Jesus; Matthew and John were apostles who actually lived with and walked with Jesus. They were there from his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Follow Hannah To The Sancuary"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 16, 2015

If we would allow ourselves to follow Hannah we would find a woman barren, burdened, broken, as she goes to the Sanctuary, but we also see a woman who is blessed because she went.

Follow Hannah to The Sanctuary 1 Samuel 1:4-20 1. When we follow Hannah to the Sanctuary we find Hannah is Barren. • vs 6 Her rival used to provoke her severely, to irritate her, because the LORD had closed her womb. • People in their culture considered this to be shameful • ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:4-20

Denomination: Methodist