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  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Following His Footsteps Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 29, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,670 views

    Choices are made each day to follow Jesus and to live by faith. We choose to allow God to be glorified in our lives.

    John 12:20-33 “Following His Footsteps” INTRODUCTION Jodi Kantor, in her book, The Obamas portrays Michelle Obama as struggling with the cost of being “The First Lady.” Kantor writes that Mrs. Obama shied away from the spotlight and fought against the loss of freedom ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Following Jesus Into The Desert Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jan 21, 2021
     | 2,855 views

    What tempts you? How do you resist? We often find it difficult to not give in. Let's follow Jesus into the desert as he experiences the same temptations as we do.

    You can listen to the podcast of this sermon here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/7412800 Following Jesus Into the Desert Intro: • [video - the marshmallow test] We’re not so very different than these amazingly cute kids. First conducted at Stanford U. in 1972. • We sneak up on the edge of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Following Jesus Into Abundance Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jan 27, 2021
     | 2,136 views

    Unexpected things happen at weddings. Some are fun and humorous, some are embarrassing and hurtful. As we continue to following Jesus as His disciples, we find ourselves at a wedding where a potentially embarrassing situation turns into an abundant blessing!

    Following Jesus Into the Unexpected Intro: • [IMAGE] BIL’s wedding - outside by a lake. Fisherman in boat disrupts the wedding with his outboard motor. • Strange and unexpected things happen at weddings! • As we continue to follow Jesus, we join him at a wedding. o Beginning of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Nettie J Pennington avatar

    Follow The Way And The Truth

    Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Sep 24, 2020
     | 1,810 views

    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

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    Denomination: Other

  • Cameron Conway avatar

    Jealousy Follows Favor Series

    Contributed by Cameron Conway on Feb 26, 2019
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     | 7,042 views

    No matter what God has called you to be you’ll notice that jealousy inevitably follows after favor. It doesn’t just follow but it hunts and runs after it because others see something in you they either want, need or used to have.

    For more information and other teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com No matter what God has called you to be it in ministry, business, government, education etc., you will notice that jealousy inevitably follows after favor. It doesn’t just ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Phil Anderson avatar

    Following From A Distance Series

    Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 12, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,835 views

    Dealing with the culture of accepting the title of "follower of Jesus" yet remaining at a comfortable distance from Him

    Luke 22:39-62 (NLT) 39 Then, accompanied by the disciples, Jesus left the upstairs room and went as usual to the Mount of Olives. 40 There he told them, “Pray that you will not give in to temptation.” 41 He walked away, about a stone’s throw, and knelt down and prayed, 42 “Father, if you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Faithfully Follow Jesus Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023
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     | 673 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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    Jesus' Call To Follow Him

    Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 46 ratings
     | 19,783 views

    We see 5 things about Jesus’ call to follow Him. 1) The urgency of the calling 2) an incentive to obey Him 3) The promptness of their obedience 4) The type of people called and 5) What they became.

    JESUS’ CALL TO FOLLOW HIM Mark 1:14-20 In today’s message, I would like us to consider 5 things that we see in Jesus calling His first disciples. And they are the same elements that we see when Christ calls someone today. 1) The urgency of the calling; 2) An incentive to obey Him; 3) The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Discipleship: Following Up On New Converts

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 17, 2025
     | 647 views

    Discipleship is a divine mandate. Let us take up this responsibility with urgency and commitment, ensuring that every new convert grows into a strong and faithful follower of Christ.

    DISCIPLESHIP: FOLLOWING UP ON NEW CONVERTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen." – Matthew 28:20 Supporting Texts: Acts 2:42, Colossians 2:6-7, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Resurrection Life: Setting, Shedding, Shining

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 2, 2025
     | 212 views

    This is an expositional sermon on Colossians 3:1-12 that unpacks our relationship to the Glorious and Matchless Jesus Christ

    "The Resurrection Life: Setting, Shedding, Shining" I’m going to ask you to think about your thoughts over the last week. And then I’m gonna ask you to think about your thoughts over the last week in the context of the last month. What has occupied your thinking? What has been the main ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Following Jesus Without Denominationalism Series

    Contributed by Sam Baker on Mar 18, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,234 views

    With all the different views today, ‘Why is Denominationalism Wrong?’

    Following Jesus without Denominationalism Part 1: ‘Why is Denominationalism Wrong?’ Let me tell all of you something very unique . . . As from the very first part of even making mention of this type of series, I met some strong rebuttals from a lot of fellow Christians, as well as ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Lifestyle Of A Christ Disciple Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 18, 2020
     | 7,396 views

    Following Jesus Christ is a challenge on the earth with many struggles. But Christ the perfect role model will take us to the highest places if we surrender ourselves to him.

    LIFESTYLE OF A CHRIST DISCIPLE Luke 9:56-62 Introduction: Some hundred years ago two team leaders adopted the same goal: Both sought to be the first to lead an expedition to the South Pole. Once made the decision presented with them countless choices. Selecting the cloth to wear, food to eat and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    The Wonderful Results Of Remaining In God's Word Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 11, 2019
     | 4,475 views

    Jesus urges us to remain in His Word: 1. Because we will follow Christ more fully (vs. 30-31). 2. Because we will truly know the truth (vs. 31-32). 3. Because we will be made free forever (vs. 32-36).

    to cast doubt on the Word of God. Many basically question all the miraculous parts of the Bible. For example, they teach that the creation story, Noah's Ark, and Jonah's whale are all myths. *They would teach that the burning bush was only on fire in Moses' imagination, and that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Follow Me 2 Of 2

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 25, 2022
     | 1,133 views

    In a previous sermon I preached on the importance of following the right people.

    When Jesus was here on earth He stated on one occasion, "...FOLLOW ME, and I will make you fishers of men." It is interesting that the Bible not only records that He told these men to follow Him, but also it records that they were smart enough to obey. Look at Matt. 4:20, it states, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Scudder avatar

    What Does Serving God Look Like?

    Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 13, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,752 views

    Are you a follower of Jesus Christ? Before you answer let’s look at God’s Word together today. Our text today shows us two ways that we can know that we are following Christ.

    Hebrews 12:12-17 Purpose: To describe how a Christian should live his life. Aim: I want the listener to find needed changes in their walk with Christ. INTRODUCTION: Today we are going to look a text that is imbedded in the book of Hebrews. We find the word THEREFORE three times in this chapter. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible