Sermons on Simon Peter Followed Jesus:

Who Do You Follow? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 20, 2014

The contrast of Herod killing John the Baptist to Jesus feeding 5000 in Mark 6 is very revealing of the life of sin vs. a life of service. We must be totally devoted to Christ to live for Him, and cannot live like He is a convenience.

Who do you follow? Mark 6:14-44 Introduction - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” -- Key verse: Mark 10:45, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” - For us to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Turning Back: Following Jesus In A World That Pulls You Away

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on May 27, 2025

This sermon revisits the old hymn, I Have Decided to Follow Jesus, which is a powerful testimony of faith in Jesus.

My dear brothers and sisters, We live in a world of constant pressure—to perform, to conform, and to compromise. Standing firm for our faith in this world can feel not just difficult—but dangerous. Some of you feel it in the workplace, in school, in your own homes. Some of you feel it online, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ Saves In A Perilous Storm Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 4, 2018

Jesus entered the boat; Jesus is the master of the Church. The disciples–that’s you and I–we follow Him into the boat.

24th Sunday after Pentecost 2018 “At that time, Jesus entered into the boat, and His disciples followed Him.” In nomine Patris et Filii et Spiritus Sancti, Amen. The stories of the Holy Gospel are interesting reading in themselves, and sometimes even exciting. Here we have the tale of Jesus and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-2, Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Catholic

Following Jesus Is An Adventure(An Easter Sermon On Luke 24)

Contributed by David Smith on Oct 27, 2007

Jesus is Risen! Is that Good News? Well ... if you had been promising yourself that you were never going to get yourself into trouble with the Roman occupation forces again...

Following Jesus is an adventure. It’s not always a barrel of laughs, but it’s always an adventure. Angel has been known to muse over where her life might be now, had she not married me, and so ’married into the church’ (so to speak). We’ve reflected numerous times on how she might have had a ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Following Jesus Is An Adventure (An Easter Sermon On Luke 24)

Contributed by David Smith on Oct 30, 2007

Jesus is Risen! Is that Good News? Well ... if you had been promising yourself that you were never going to get yourself into trouble with the Roman occupation forces again...

Following Jesus is an adventure. It’s not always a barrel of laughs, but it’s always an adventure. Ange has been known to muse over where her life might be now, had she not married me, and so ’married into the church’ (so to speak). We’ve reflected numerous times on how she might have had a ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Jet Tour Through 1 Peter Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Oct 31, 2000

Introduction to 1 Peter

1st Peter - Suffering INTRODUCTION: 1 Peter was written at a time when it was extremely dangerous to declare one’s personal faith in Jesus as Savior and Lord. Christianity had been outlawed, and Nero was doing all he could to eradicate the “sect” from his empire. Believers had begun to suffer ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Jesus?

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014

Jesus asked His followers, "Who do men say that I am?" We will talk about 2 main facets of the identity of Jesus. He was fully God and fully man.

Who is Jesus? Matthew 16:13-17 13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?" 14 They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets." 15 "But what about you?" he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

First Lessons In The Master's College Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 4, 2018

Soon after Peter's call to follow Jesus he was taught three very important first lessons in discipleship.

Introduction: A. Once there was a school teacher who had injured his back and had to wear a plastic brace around the upper part of his body. 1. The brace fit under his shirt and was not noticeable at all. 2. On the first day of school, with the cast under his shirt, he found himself assigned to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowing And Following God's Will Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 3, 2023

Jesus Grew in Wisdom and Knowledge, and how did that happen?

Saturday of 2nd Week of Christmas 2023 Many of us, when we lay out our plans for the day or week or year, like New Year’s resolutions, add the tag line, “God willing.” That may be an ancient holdover from paganism, whereby a petitioner at a shrine would make his sacrifice or offering and then say ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-21, 1 Timothy 2:4, John 2:1-11, Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus Was On A Mission

Contributed by Jim Miller on Nov 4, 2003

Jesus going away did not mean the end of the mission to which his followers were called

John 14:8-17 Clip from Mission Impossible 2 at beginning where he accepts the mission. Remember Jesus spending his last night with disciples before the crucifixion: already told them he’s going away, after three years the time is coming when he won’t be with them anymore. Understandably upset by ...read more

Scripture: John 14:8-17

Denomination: Brethren

God’s Word, Our Compass: Following Jesus With Unshakable Authority Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 11, 2025

Cultural pressures, shifting values, and opinions masquerading as truth can lead us far from God’s path. But God has given us a compass that never fails: His Word.

God’s Word, Our Compass: Following Jesus with Unshakable Authority Key Statement: “We believe the Bible, as originally given, to be without error, the fully inspired and infallible Word of God and the supreme and final authority in all matters of faith and conduct.” Introduction: The Compass for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Matthew 7:24-27, Luke 24:27, Ephesians 6:17, Romans 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, 1 Peter 1:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Crowds Series

Contributed by Leon Drake on Dec 22, 2012

The crowds followed Jesus - are we?

I.Read Passage II.Jesus withdrew with his disciples A.The Pharisees and the Herodians started plotting how to kill Jesus 1.Pharisees ¡V those who thought they could be God¡¦s people by obeying every part of the law 2.Herodians ¡V Jews who favored Herod ¡V they were ok with him as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Come Unto Jesus

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 30, 2009

This invitation is to anyone man, woman, or child to come unto Jesus, for he is the bread of life. Jesus extends the invitation to eat of the bread of life (John 6:51), to drink of the water of life (John 7:37), to enter the door of the good shepherd (Joh

Come Unto Jesus John 6:51 Monte T. Brown January 2009 Introduction: This pronouncement exactly reiterates John 6:33, 35, 47, 48.My flesh, which I shall give for the life of the world. Jesus refers here prophetically to His impending sacrifice upon the cross ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Peter Ii Series

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Aug 28, 2002

Sermon on Life of Peter

PETER’S LESSONS LESSON #2 MATTHEW 14:22-33 Charles Swindoll, in his book "Three Steps Forward, Two Steps Back," tells the story of a farmer who wanted to impress his hunting buddies. So, he bought the smartest, most expensive hunting dog he could find and he trained this dog to do things no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Bible Church

Fish And Chips Or Being Jesus To The World

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 19, 2022

What do we do after Resurrection? Jesus shares with us four quick lessons on some things that He wants us (His Church) to do today, tomorrow and for the rest of our time here on earth.

Scripture: John 21:1-25; 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 Title: Fish and Chips or Being Jesus to the World What do we do after Resurrection? Jesus shares with us four quick lessons on some things that He wants us (His Church) to do today, tomorrow and for the rest of our time here on earth. INTRO: ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-25, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Nazarene