Sermons on Series The Next Step Following Jesus Into The Unknown:

The Next Best Thing Pt 5 Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 19, 2007

This sermon series asks the question - Do we really look like Jesus? Are we disciples or are we just tagging along? Are we becoming imitators of God?

The Next Best Thing Eight Secrets to Imitating Christ Pt 4 Ephesians 5 A couple of weeks ago we began this series looking at Paul’s challenge to the church to be Imitators of Christ. The question that we posed last week and will continue to pose during this series is “Are you the next best thing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-33

Denomination: *other

The Next Best Thing Pt 6 Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 19, 2007

This sermon series asks the question - Do we really look like Jesus? Are we disciples or are we just tagging along? Are we becoming imitators of God?

The Next Best Thing Eight Secrets to Imitating Christ Pt 6 Ephesians 5 A couple of weeks ago we began this series looking at Paul’s challenge to the church to be Imitators of Christ. The question that we posed last week and will continue to pose during this series is “Are you the next best thing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-33

Denomination: *other

Following Jesus: Not Safe But Saved

Contributed by Dj Thomsen on Feb 3, 2022

Jesus calls us to be fishers of men, to follow him. He doesn't call us to lives of safety, but of salvation.

This story that we have in the gospel reading for today is one that makes me smile because I feel like I know exactly what Simon is thinking here in this moment. I have had days like this fishing. Days where I’ve been out for hours and hours and there’s just nothing. And we tried everything, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Are We Following Jesus Or Not?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 4, 2006

Jesus was on the road to the cross with all that came with it - rejection and suffering. His call to follow him is absolute and he calls us to 100% commitment. This short sermon challenges us to follow him in everything we do, all of the time.

Luke 9: 57-62 Have you ever been quoted out of context? Have you ever been misunderstood? Jesus was often misunderstood, and when we hear these shocking words from the life of Jesus we are reminded that following him requires us to always follow, and not to dip in and out of following him. If I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Anglican

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

Following Jesus In Difficult Times Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 10, 2023

In difficult times genuine followers of Christ abide in Christ, abound in love, and advance with power.

Greg Laurie tells a story about a woman, who had finished shopping and returned to her car. She found four men inside the car. She dropped her shopping bags, drew a handgun, and screamed, “I have a gun, and I know how to use it! Get out of the car.” Those men did not wait for a second invitation; ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Four Principles For Following Jesus Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Apr 1, 2008

What might happen if our church were to follow the Starbucks example and temporarily close its doors to examine the way we follow Jesus?

Starbucks Opens A new Starbucks has opened, of all places, at St. Rita’s Medical Center. We had never tasted Starbucks coffee, so last Wednesday we stopped in to see what it was like. With all the flavors and sizes and prices up on the board, it wasn’t easy to decide what we would order ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-6

Denomination: Brethren

Follow Me Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the idea that Jesus chose ordinary people to follow him, emphasizing that anyone willing can join Jesus in his work, as illustrated through the biblical stories of fishermen.

Welcome back to week 2 of our Hooked series. If you weren’t with us last week it’s worth noting that this IS NOT a series about pirates - but IT IS a series about fishing, fisherman, nets, and the open sea… Which we talked a lot about in week 1 where we learned; “The kingdom of heaven is like a net ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20

Topics: Ordinary Heroes, Faithful Following, World Change

Sermon Series: Hooked

To Be A Follower

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Mar 29, 2012

Jesus calls us to be not just a believer but a follower which involves more than merely a kind of thinking - it involves a radical change to follow him to go wherever and do whatever he calls us to do.

A chicken and a pig were walking down the street one day and noticed some poor children who looked as if they hadn’t eaten anything for days. Moved with compassion, the chicken said to the pig, “I have an idea! Let’s give those children a nice breakfast of ham and eggs.” The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-58

Denomination: Lutheran

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

Kiss The Wave Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Before God reveals the next step, you must take the first step of faith.

Have you ever heard of a guy named Nahshon? In Jewish tradition, he's a big deal. Picture this: the Israelites are stuck between a rock and a hard place, or more accurately, an army and a sea. Nahshon, this brave guy, decides to step into the water. And guess what? The Red Sea splits! Sometimes, ...read more

Topics: Courage, Risk Taking, Fear Management, First Steps

Jesus Calls "Follow Me!"

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Aug 20, 2005

Jesus calls us to follow him, just like he called Peter, Andrew, James and John. What their call means about our call.

Intro I have always had strong images of the calling by Jesus of Peter and Andrew, James and John. Perhaps it is through having been brought up in a town with a strong fishing history. Even though the heyday of the fish industry in St Ives was already well past when I was a child, there were many ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Unknown God Part 2

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004

Can God be known to the Athenians?

The Unknown God – Part 2 Acts 17:19-28 Acts 17:16 Now while Paul was waiting for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he saw that the city was full of idols. When we started this series I thought that it will only take 2 weeks to complete, but the more I get into it, the longer ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Follow Jesus: Sustainable Servanthood Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Aug 28, 2025

What do you think causes a person to drop out or burn out from serving God and people? What if you knew what would help you to serve faithfully for the rest of your life? Get ready to learn how to sustain yourself and your service!

Follow JESUS: Sustainable Servanthood Mark 1:21-39 How many people remember our church's annual theme? Two words: Follow Jesus. Jesus invites us to follow him. He starts with, "Come and see." And then, "Believe." Have you thought recently how unbelievable it is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-39

Denomination: *other

"The Cost Of Following Jesus" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 16, 2005

How do we determine the cost of following Jesus? What does it take to follow Him wholeheartedly.

Iliff and Saltillo UM church Second Sunday of Lent February 20, 2005 “The Cost of Following Jesus” Mark 8:31-38 INTRODUCTION: At the beginning of this chapter we see 4000 people fed with 7 loaves of bread and a few fish. Jesus told his disciples to feed the people and when they said, “yes, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Methodist