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  • Don Schultz avatar

    Would You Have Followed Jesus Christ?

    Contributed by Don Schultz on May 26, 2011
     | 4,186 views

    Encouragement to follow Jesus, letting nothing distract.

    Would you have been a follower of Jesus Christ if you had lived in the first century? We live 2000 years after the time of Christ, and we see him on the pages of Scripture, and we hear about him in chapel services like this one. We learn about him in religion classes, we hear about him in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Four Great Reasons To Follow Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 7, 2019
     | 7,351 views

    1. We will have the light of life (vs. 12). 2. We will have the truth we can trust (vs. 13-18). 3. We will have a home in Heaven (vs. 14; 21-23). 4. We will have His Heavenly Father (vs. 15-20).

    Four Great Reasons to Follow Jesus Christ The Gospel of John John 8:12-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - December 28, 2016 (Revised September 7, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 8:12. Here, the Feast of the Tabernacles had just ended. It was one of the three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jonathan Vorce avatar

    Discipleship - Fully Devoted Followers Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Sep 6, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 369,991 views

    We are commanded by God to "make" disciples. This message can aid in the developing of fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.

    DISCIPLESHIP Fully Devoted Followers of Jesus Christ Pastor Jonathan Vorce | 7-6-2017 ACTS 2:41-47 Matthew 28:19-20 states: "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Derrick White Sr avatar

    Topic- Drop Your Agenda And Follow Christ

    Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Nov 26, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 21,442 views

    WE ARE LIVING IN A DAY AND TIME WE AS CHRISTIANS NEED TO REALIZE THAT ONLY WHAT WE DO FOR CHRIST WILL LAST. WEEK AFTER WEEK MONTH AFTER MONTH YEAR AFTER YEAR DECADE AFTER DECADE TIME IS SLOWLY SLIPPING AWAY

    Luke 5:1-11 (KJV) And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, [2] And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets. [3] And he entered into one of the ships, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Conduct Of A Follower Of Christ -- Real Christian Life Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 26, 2015
     | 5,296 views

    dealing with the thought of working out our salvation.

    THE CONDUCT OF A FOLLOWER OF CHRIST REAL CHRISTIAN LIFE PHILIPPIANS 2:12-16 SO THEN, MY BELOVED, JUST AS YOU HAVE ALWAYS OBEYED, NOT AS IN MY PRESENCE ONLY, BUT NOW MUCH MORE IN MY ABSENCE, WORK OUT YOUR SALVATION WITH FEAR AND TREMBLING; 13  FOR IT IS GOD WHO IS AT WORK IN YOU, BOTH TO WILL AND TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    My Journey From Jew To Christ Follower

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 11, 2021
     | 1,053 views

    This message is my story of being raised Jewish and becoming a Christian.

    My Story: Jew to Christian September 12, 2021 Today I’m not going to tell you something you need to do, or something you aren’t doing. That’s the good news! I’m not going to preach at you. Today, I’m going to share my story with you, maybe give you a little thought about Judaism, some broad ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Follow The Steps Of Our Savior Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 22, 2024
     | 1,705 views

    Here’s how: 1. Mimic our Master (vs. 1a). 2. Learn how much we are loved by God (vs. 1b). 3. Love like we are loved by God (vs. 2). 4. Live with godly holiness (vs. 3-7). 5. Walk as children of light (vs. 8-14).

    Follow the Steps of Our Savior Jesus Christ Ephesians 5:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians (Prepared May 22, 2024) BACKGROUND: *We are studying the Apostle Paul's letter to the Church in Ephesus. J. Vernon McGee gave this background: "Around the year 60 A.D. four ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Conduct Of The Follower Of Christ Regarding The Law – Introduction Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 3, 2023
     | 1,644 views

    This message continues the Sermon on the Mount series. Jesus is in these verses defining the Law and His fulfillment of it. In this message you should see the relevance of the Law, our responsibility towards the fulfilled Law, and what our response should be to that.

    THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT THE CONDUCT OF THE FOLLOWER OF CHRIST REGARDING THE LAW – INTRODUCTION MATTHEW 5:17–20 “DO NOT THINK THAT I HAVE COME TO ABOLISH THE LAW OR THE PROPHETS; I HAVE NOT COME TO ABOLISH THEM BUT TO FULFILL THEM. 18I TELL YOU THE TRUTH, UNTIL HEAVEN AND EARTH DISAPPEAR, NOT THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "marks Of A True Christ-Follower" Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 20, 2025
     | 277 views

    Based on Romans 12:9-13 - Encourages hearers to understand that their lives are to be marked w/ Christlike qualities.

    “MARKS OF A TRUE CHRIST-FOLLOWER” Romans 12:9-13 FBCF – 10/22/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBGFsxRsnmM “Faith” & spirituality popular topics these days. - Charlie Kirk’s assassination has triggered a lot, positive & negative – Gospel seen & heard by millions ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fringe Benefit Followers

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 30, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 9,143 views

    Though some folks profess themselves to be believers in Christ, their reasons for making that claim are faulty. This message shows that some people follow Christ for all the wrong reasons.

    FRINGE BENEFIT FOLLOWERS Text: John 6: 63-66 I ntro: We a re all acquainted with the term “fringe benefits.” It usually makes reference to the benefits or privileges received by merely being associated with something or someone. For instance, some of you may enjoy the fringe benefit of an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Isn't Looking For Groupies

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 7, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,112 views

    Jesus is not interested in gathering a bunch of hangers-on... his desire is that those who follow him be totally devoted to him and willing to reconfigure their family values, self-interests and their hold on stuff.

    Title: Jesus Isn’t Looking for Groupies Text: Luke 14:25-33 Thesis: When we decide to be a follower of Christ we must reconfigure our family values, our need to look out for #1 and our hold on stuff. Introduction CBS News reported that an estimated 87,000 people attended Glen Beck’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Boyne avatar

    Are You A Fan Or A Follower?

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 2, 2011
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,159 views

    Don’t just cheer on Jesus; be a part of Jesus.

    Focus Passage: Luke 9:23 -25 Introduction: Explain the difference between being a fan and being alumni when it comes to Sooner football. Then church. Where we may wear a cross, we don’t bear the cross. You can come to church, know all the songs, open your Bible and take notes, walk out to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Not A Fan: Follow The Leader Series

    Contributed by Dave Bentley on Jan 9, 2013
     | 5,438 views

    First in series of messages based on the book NOT A FAN calling Christians to move from being fans of Jesus to becoming committed followers.

    Not a Fan Series – Message #1 - LWCC09162012 September 16, 2012 Discuss the Children’s Game: Follow the Leader • The expectation is that whatever the leader does, the followers will do as well • It’s such a simple thing, and children get it and do it and enjoy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    Love Becomes Real When It Costs Us Something Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Nov 29, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 85 views

    The Kingdom of Christ is not distant or abstract; it is discovered among the hungry, the sick, the imprisoned, and the forgotten.

    Title: Love Becomes Real When It Costs Us Something Intro: The Kingdom of Christ is not distant or abstract; it is discovered among the hungry, the sick, the imprisoned, and the forgotten. Scripture: Luke 23:35-43 Reflection Dear Friends, The Church’s teachings can feel abstract until they ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    El Amor Se Vuelve Real Cuando Nos Cuesta Algo Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Nov 29, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 74 views

    El Reino de Cristo no es distante ni abstracto; se descubre entre los hambrientos, los enfermos, los encarcelados y los olvidados.

    Título: El amor se vuelve real cuando nos cuesta algo Introducción: El Reino de Cristo no es distante ni abstracto; se descubre entre los hambrientos, los enfermos, los encarcelados y los olvidados. Escritura: Lucas 23:35-43 Reflexión Queridos amigos, de la Iglesia pueden ...read more

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    Denomination: Other