Sermons on Not Following Christ:

Where He Went, We Cannot Yet Follow Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on May 30, 2025

The Ascension thus becomes liberation rather than loss. No longer confined to one location, speaking one language, addressing one culture, Christ multiplies through countless vessels.

Title: Where He Went, We Cannot Yet Follow Intro: The Ascension thus becomes liberation rather than loss. No longer confined to one location, speaking one language, addressing one culture, Christ multiplies through countless vessels. Scripture: Luke 24:51 Reflection Dear Friends, The morning ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:51

Denomination: Other

How Will You Respond To Jesus? Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 17, 2022

Have you ever responded incorrectly to someone because you misunderstood his or her request? What if you knew the truths about Jesus Christ that would guide the way you respond to Him? Get ready to explore the responses of others to Jesus in the Bible!

How will you respond to Jesus? Matthew 2:1-18 (If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) What do you think of when you hear the reading of Matthew 2? I thought of the Christmas nativity scene. But if you were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: *other

The Church Of Christ

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jan 22, 2016

The love of Christ Jesus prevailed evn in the pervasive darkness of man's denial of God's love for the world and God's promise failing to accept the time of change because of their blindness to the faith of Christ Jesus.

THE CHURCH OF CHRIST by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (January 22, 2016) “Thus saith the LORD, thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; I am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit, which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go” (Isaiah 48:17, King James ...read more

Denomination: Friends

Keeping Our Commitment To Christ

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 15, 2013

How can we keep our commitment to Christ? 1. Follow the steps of our Savior (vs. 18-22). 2. Be willing to suffer like our Savior (vs. 23a). 3. Depend on divine deliverance (vs. 23b-25).

Keeping Our Commitment to Christ 1 Peter 2:18-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 30, 2012 *On February 23, 1836, General Santa Anna's Mexican army arrived in San Antonio to begin the 13-day battle for the Alamo. The commander of the Alamo was Colonel William Travis. Legend ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Hurricane Florence And The Return Of Christ

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 27, 2018

Meteorologists aren't always right but when a disaster like Hurricane Florence is looming they will be sure to let you know. We as Christians should be expecting the return of Christ and the cooresponding Day of The LORD which will follow. We should be letting people know as well!

If you would, please stand as we say together our memory Scripture for this quarter: Matthew 6:31-33 “Do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, Isaiah 13:6-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Given To Jesus

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on May 2, 2024

What would a person do, when he is given by God the Father to Jesus?

“Jesus answered them, ’I told you, and you do not believe. The works that I do in my Father's name bear witness about me, but you do not believe because you are not part of my flock. My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal ...read more

Scripture: John 10:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Christianity Centers In Christ Series

Contributed by Donald Minshew on Jul 17, 2007

Describes how Christ is the central point to our belief system

Christianity centers in Christ! Colossians 2:16-23 1. Christians follow Christ, not men’s rules. Contexually: Jewish legal system. Not under law…and we’ve never been under it. Make our own rules: Great ones for making rules. Not so good at making them. Florida: The state constitution allows ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

Loyalty (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 13, 2010

Being a follower of Jesus can give people a strong sense of their own identity. Indeed you could even say that to belong to Christ, to be "in Christ", to be a member of his body, is the only identity we need.

Opening illustration: Any person working in the US Marine Corps lives with a motto “Always Faithful.” He is to remain faithful to the US Army – even unto death for the cause of his country. What he doesn’t have to do? • Take orders from enemy leadership • Never quit partway through the military ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Our Coming King: Following Him With Eternal Hope Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 11, 2025

A disciple follows Jesus because of who He is: Our Saviour, Our Healer, Our Baptiser in the Holy Spirit, And our Coming King

Jesus Our Coming King: Following Him With Eternal Hope INTRODUCTION — DISCIPLES FOLLOW WITH THEIR EYES ON THE FUTURE Church, discipleship is not only about the past—what Jesus has done. It is not only about the present—what Jesus is doing. Discipleship also stretches into the future—what Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:11, Matthew 24:44, Titus 2:13, 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus 360: Authentic Leader Series

Contributed by Todd Bishop on Mar 28, 2007

This sermon looks at the 1st major characteristic of Jesus - He was an authentic leader. Jesus is worth following.

INTRODUCTION In this story Jesus is praying. He stops. And he starts his conversation with a question. How many of you like ever liked pop quizzes or surprise tests? Probably no normal person, especially when the Master Teacher is giving the quiz. Jesus’ first question is “Who do people say ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Effective Leadership

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 6, 2011

Every Christian has certain responsibilities...and to live the Christian life we have to fall under the leadership of Christ because He is the head of our church. And we are all subject to Him, whether we are elected leaders...or members...or just occasio

EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP LEVITICUS 10:1 2 The story is told about a lion...and this lion was very proud of his leadership over the animal kingdom. One day he decided to make sure all the other animals knew he was the king of the jungle. He was so confident that he by passed the smaller animals and ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 10:1-2

Go! And Live Life To The Full — The Abundant Life In Christ Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 10, 2025

Will we follow the thief who steals life, or the Saviour who gives it?

Go! And Live Life to the Full — The Abundant Life in Christ John 10:10 (NLT): “The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.” Introduction: Life to the Full There’s a story told of a man who spent his whole life collecting expensive ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, 1 Peter 5:8, John 14:6, Romans 6:23, Colossians 1:27, Psalm 23:1-3, John 11:25-26, Galatians 2:20, John 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our New Life In Christ Series

Contributed by Steve Ferber on Jan 7, 2006

Jesus called John the Baptist the greatest man who ever lived. What made John so great, and how can we live life to the fullest by following his example? John’s first love, his passion, and His Lord, was Jesus Christ.

*A few weeks ago I read that scientists were going to add another second to the clock on New Year’s Eve. They called it a leap second, something that happens every few years because of the gradual slowdown in the earth’s rotation. That leap second gave each of us a whole extra second to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Have You Learned Your Lesson? Series

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 14, 2013

Last lesson-Keep Your Eyes On Jesus And Off Of Others!

John 21:1-22-1After these things Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and in this way He showed Himself: 2Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of His disciples were together. 3Simon Peter said to them, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Battled Scarred,but A Winner!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 24, 2007

Defeat at times here on this earth will come, but those who follow Jesus Christ will have total victory at the end!

Battled Scarred,but a Winner! Text: Luke 11:14-22 14And he was casting out a devil and it was dumb. And it came to pass, when the devil was gone out, the dumb spake; and the people wondered. 15But some of them said, He casteth out devils through Beelzebub the chief of the devils. 16And others, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-22

Denomination: Pentecostal