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  • Johnny Byrd avatar

    Following Jesus

    Contributed by Johnny Byrd on Oct 18, 2017
     | 6,595 views

    What does it mean when we follow Jesus

    Matthew 4:18-22 18 One day as Jesus was walking along the shore of the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers—Simon, also called Peter, and Andrew—throwing a net into the water, for they fished for a living. 19 Jesus called out to them, “Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!” ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Come Follow Me PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,097 views

    The main point of this sermon is to explore the call of Jesus Christ, understanding that while discipleship requires self-sacrifice, it brings immeasurable blessings and a new way of life.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive deep into the life-changing call of Jesus Christ, the cost that comes with answering that call, and the immense blessing it brings into our lives. As Dietrich Bonhoeffer once said, "Salvation is free, but discipleship will cost you your ...read more

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    Embracing Change — Making Room For Pure Religion

    Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Jun 1, 2025
     | 147 views

    Change is never easy. But in the Kingdom of God, change is often the doorway to growth. The Church has always been called to adapt—not by compromising truth, but by shedding old forms that no longer serve the mission.

    “Embracing Change — Making Room for Pure Religion” Authentic Worship, Missional Evangelism, and the Call to Genuine Relationship Todays Scriptures: • James 1:27 • Matthew 4:19-22 • Acts 10:34-35 • John 4:23-24 • Matthew 28:18-20 Change Isn’t a Threat—It’s a Call Change is never easy. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Light Has Dawned Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 791 views

    Jesus is the light of the world, and by following Him, we can leave the darkness behind and enter into God's kingdom of love, goodness, and light.

    Hey everyone! Today, we're going to talk about something super important, and I promise it's going to be interesting. We're going to talk about Jesus being the light of the world and how He can lead us out of darkness and into God's kingdom. We'll be looking at Matthew 4:12-23. But first, let's ...read more

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    Faithfully Follow Jesus Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 649 views

    When we decide to follow Jesus, He gives us a new identity, makes our wrongs right, and makes us whole.

    Today, we're going to talk about what it means to go all in for Jesus. You know, sometimes we think we know Jesus, but we don't really follow Him. So, let's dive in and see what happens when we decide to follow Jesus completely. Object Lesson: Grab a backpack and fill it with random items (books, ...read more

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    The Mission Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,874 views

    Jesus came to earth to bring the Kingdom of God. His mission was to heal people, defeat evil, teach about the Kingdom, and establish God's rule. Today, Jesus invites us to join his mission and bring the Kingdom of Heaven to earth.

    You know how every superhero has a mission, right? Like Batman fights crime in Gotham, or Spiderman swings around New York saving people. Well, Jesus had a mission too. He came to earth to bring the Kingdom of God. His mission was to heal people, defeat evil, teach about the Kingdom, and establish ...read more

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    Follow Me: The Call To Discipleship Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,178 views

    Following Jesus requires us to leave behind our old ways and put him first in our lives. It may come at a cost, but the rewards of knowing and serving him are immeasurable.

    Hey guys! Ever played a game of Follow the Leader? You know, where one person leads and everyone else has to do exactly what they do? Well, today we're going to talk about the ultimate game of Follow the Leader with Jesus as our leader. Let's dive into a story from the Bible, Matthew 4:18-22. This ...read more

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    Third Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A- Fishers Of Men

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 16, 2022
     | 3,068 views

    The goal is to lead a person to acknowledge Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Later will come baptism and R.C.I.A.

    Off the coast of Maine lies an island so small that the surrounding ocean can be seen from any point on the island. A visitor to the Sunday school class asked the children, "How many of you," he asked, "have ever seen the Atlantic Ocean?" To his surprise, not a single hand went ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    3rd Sunday After Epiphany, Year A. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 20, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,971 views

    JANUARY 25th, 2023.

    Isaiah 9:1-4, Psalm 27:1, Psalm 27:4-9, 1 Corinthians 1:10-18, Matthew 4:12-23. A). THE DAWNING OF THE LIGHT. Isaiah 9:1-4. The prospect at the end of Isaiah 8 was one of ‘trouble and darkness, dimness of anguish’ (cf. Isaiah 8:22). But now there is a “Nevertheless” (Isaiah 9:1). The darkest ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Call Of First Disciples Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 2, 2024
     | 1,706 views

    Being a disciple is a costly affair. We need to come to him and learn from him. Jesus is the master trainer. Instant obedience leads to greater success. In-depth involvement strengthens inner being finally ends up in loyal relationships.

    Theme: Calling of First Disciples Text: Matthew 4:18-22 (Mark 1:16-20, Luke 5:1-11, John 1:35-46)   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever!   Introduction: This month we will mediate from the Holy Scriptures on the call & cost of the discipleship. Today, we would see ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Belonging Following Sharing

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025
     | 45 views

    Jesus invites us to belong, follow, and share His love, transforming ordinary lives into a mission that draws others into His Kingdom.

    There is a moment near the beginning of every great story where a character hears the invitation that changes everything. A knock at the door. A stranger walking into view. A whispered challenge: “Come and see.” For Simon and Andrew, that moment came while they were doing the most ordinary thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Embracing Change — Making Room For Pure Religion Series

    Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Jun 8, 2025
     | 328 views

    Change Isn’t a Threat—It’s a Call Change is never easy. But in the Kingdom of God, change is often the doorway to growth. The Church has always been called to adapt—not by compromising truth, but by shedding old forms that no longer serve the mission.

    Sermon 1 “Embracing Change — Making Room for Pure Religion” Authentic Worship, Missional Evangelism, and the Call to Genuine Relationship Key Texts: • James 1:27 • Matthew 4:19-22 • Acts 10:34-35 • John 4:23-24 • Matthew 28:18-20 Change Isn’t a Threat—It’s a Call Change is never easy. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Andrew Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 11, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 410 views

    The man behind the scenes introducing people to Jesus!

    Sermon: Andrew The man behind the scenes leader of the message of the Kingdom of Heaven. Thesis: Andrew was the behind-the-scenes apostle – the silhouette behind Jesus. He was close to Jesus – one of the 4. He was different, we do not see him get caught up in the drama, the battle for power, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Come Follow Me

    Contributed by Rodney Rapp on Jul 20, 2025
     | 189 views

    Jesus is always reaching ou to us to come and follow Him!

    Come Follow Me Intro: Francis Chan You find that the things you let go of while following Jesus were the things that were going to destroy you in the end. Matthew 4:18-20 18And Jesus, walking by the Sea of Galilee, saw two brothers, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    How Much Are You Worth ?

    Contributed by Tim Gibson on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 121 ratings
     | 7,031 views

    What is your true worth ?

    (1) Introduction: This story shows that Peter and John’s worth was not as the world measures it. They had given up such wordly wealth (see Matthew 4-18-22) but they were now worth much more! John was named the ’beloved’ of Jesus (John 21:20) and Peter was later called a ’pillar’ in the church ...read more

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    Denomination: *other