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  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    To Follow Or Fear, Part 2

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Nov 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,917 views

    Are you listening to the right voice?

    The Right Voice Numbers 13:30 Woodlawn Baptist Church November 11, 2007 Last week I spoke to you about fear, and as I did, many of you said that God spoke to you about your own fears. Remember that the people of Israel responded to God’s instructions to take Canaan with fear: fear of the giants, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Benefits Of Following A Good Shepherd PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 12, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
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    Explores how God, as our Good Shepherd, provides, protects, and promises us a permanent dwelling, enabling us to face life's challenges with faith and hope.

    Good morning, my dear church family! It's a beautiful day to gather together and share in the Word of God. We're going to spend some time today with one of the most cherished, most quoted, and most comforting passages in the entire Bible - Psalms 23. This Psalm, written by David, is a beautiful ...read more

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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Sent By The King: Following Jesus Into A World That Needs The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 14, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 274 views

    Last words matter. The final recorded words of Jesus before He ascended in glory are not suggestions - they are not optional extras for “special Christians.” They are orders from our risen Lord and King.

    Sent by the King: Following Jesus into a World That Needs the Gospel – Matthew 28:19–20 Introduction – The Call That Still Echoes Church, some final words change everything. A last embrace. A final instruction. A parting commission. The words of a dying parent. The charge of a commanding ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Come And See, Follow Me

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 31, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,230 views

    People come to Jesus because others share with them the good news.

    By Rev Bill Stewart Several years ago I had been invited to a dinner party at the home of some friends from Church. I had accepted the invitation the week before. But when the time came to get ready to go I really didn’t feel up to going. It had been a very busy week at work. When I got home about ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Peter Scott avatar

    The Joy Of Humility

    Contributed by Peter Scott on Nov 19, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,646 views

    Why humility brings joy for the Christian if they follow the example of Christ.

    The Joy of Humility Philippians 2.1-11 Introduction If you have been here for the past two weeks, you will know that we are looking at Paul’s letter to the Christians in Philippi, a Roman garrison town in Eastern Macedonia which Paul visited on his travels into what is now modern day ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Real Followers Sacrifice Everything Series

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Jan 21, 2002
    based on 260 ratings
     | 18,492 views

    The first of a real followers series based on Mike Slaughter’s book

    Real Followers sacrifice everything, Matt 4:18-22 Eric A. Snyder, Minister Farwell Church of Christ January 6, 2002 Two Hells’ Angels met a priest who was walking with crutches. They asked him what the problem was. He told them that he had slipped in his bathtub. The "Angels" continued walking ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Scott Jensen avatar

    Follow Me (Love Does)

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jul 1, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,195 views

    Following Jesus can be tough in a sinful world. This sermon looks through the Bible to examine those who followed well and those who didn't and ends with 3 ways that we can follow better.

    OPENING AND INTRODUCTION Over the past few weeks, we’ve spent some time looking at what love does. Tonight, we’re going to finish up our sermon series with the final sermon on Following Jesus. As Christians, we may think of ourselves as following Jesus. But let’s be honest. We don’t always ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Steve Johnson avatar

    What It Takes To Follow Jesus

    Contributed by Steve Johnson on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,720 views

    To follow Jesus, we must realize, prioritize, and exercize....

    "What it takes to follow Jesus" Luke 9:57-62 Introduction: If I were to ask you "what does it take to follow Jesus", or "what does it mean to be a disciple" What kind of answers do you think I’d get? Pray, read the bible, go to church, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Benefits Of Being A Good Follower

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 15, 2025
     | 236 views

    Good followership brings divine favour, growth, and access to blessings that position a believer for greater leadership and impact.

    BENEFITS OF BEING A GOOD FOLLOWER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 13:17 – “Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Follow The True Star Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on May 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,258 views

    Christmas Series - making Christmas meaningful

    “3 Things we can do to make this Christmas Meaningful – 1) Follow the true star of Christmas” Gladstone Baptist Church – 17/12/06 am S1 - What is Christmas about? Video “A Brief History of Christmas” Over the next couple of weeks, we are going to be looking at 3 things we can do to make this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Following Jesus Is Not Easy

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 8, 2002
    based on 184 ratings
     | 37,153 views

    We follow Jesus (no matter how hard it is!).

    WHY FOLLOWING JESUS IS NOT EASY John 6:60-71 S: Discipleship Th: Following Jesus Pr: WE FOLLOW JESUS (no matter how hard it is). ?: Inductive KW: Turns TS: In the recorded incident of John 6:60-71, we will find six turn of events of what it is like to follow Jesus. The _____ turn ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Following Where He Leads

    Contributed by David Zachrich on Dec 17, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 720 views

    What we sometimes sing, we also think and feel in our hearts: who of us do not want to be with family and loved ones this time of year? To see smiling faces that reflect love, acceptance, and goodwill?

    Matthew 2:13-23 “Following Where He Leads” Friends in Faith and Christ, In 1943 – the middle of World War II – Bing Crosby recorded the popular song, “I’ll Be Home for Christmas … if only in my dreams.” I learned this week that the song was not written to be understood the way many of us think ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Part 12 - Matthew 8:18-22 - How Can Jesus Be So Callous? Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 4, 2010
    based on 16 ratings
     | 13,935 views

    So how does our loving saviour and Lord get away with saying "Forget about burying your father. Just follow Me now!" How unsympathetic! How insensitive! Give the man a break. Let him bury his own father! What is going on here?

    Part 12 - Matthew 8:18-22 - HOW CAN JESUS BE SO CALLOUS? My Dad died of cancer in a nursing home. He was in a partial coma when I visited him before that day came. We had come down from Queensland to Wagga Wagga, his birthplace. I was wondering where he was in terms of his relationship with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Do You Have To Eat

    Contributed by Jay Robison on May 13, 2010
     | 3,376 views

    The disciples were struck by the fact that Jesus was not hungry. He reminded them that his focus in life was serving his heavenly father. We must have the same focus.

    What Do You Have to Eat? Jay Robison JOHN 4:31-38 Do you like to Eat? Of course we all do I’ve had Some memorable meals.. Vol Nat'l Pk Hawaii lodge dessert Hilo berries only grow there at Jenny's Diner Lou. Greasy spoon, get Sweet Daddy platter 1.25 lbs of Hamburger, with fries, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You Want To

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Dec 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,749 views

    Can we answer the questions of Joshua or Jesus?

    Concordia Lutheran Church 11th Week of Pentecost- August 15, 2009 “Do You Want to…” John 6:51-69 and Joshua 24:14-18 † IHS † {My dear friends}, grace and peace has been poured into our lives by God our Father and our Master, Jesus Christ. (Eph 1:3 Message mod.) A Question, and a similar ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran