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  • Christ's Resurrection - Following Him

    Contributed by William Akehurst on May 5, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,573 views

    Looking back to the Resurrection, sharing it from another perspective. Jesus said Follow Me. Follow My Example. Follow My Instructions. Follow Me to the Cross and Find Salvation. Follow Me to LIFE and Tell others.

    2009.04.19.CHRIST’S RESURRECTION-Following Him Another look at the message of Easter William Akehurst, BA HSWC Looking back to the Resurrection, sharing it from another perspective. Jesus said Follow Me. Follow My Example. Follow My Instructions. Follow Me to the Cross and Find Salvation. ...read more

  • What Do You Seek? Gifts Or Giver? Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Aug 19, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,772 views

    This is the 20th sermon in a series we've been doing on John's Gospel. In this sermon we focus on seeking Jesus as He is the greatest treasure, the only meaningful gift, not necessarily what He gives us, but He, Himself.

    What do you seek: The gifts or the Giver? (Gospel of John Part 20) Text: John 6:22-27 So we’ve been in John’s Gospel for some time now… and we’re in one of the longest chapters of the entire book… Chapter six… it has 71 verses. And the reason for that is because in all of those 71 verses; John is ...read more

  • Discipleship - The Cost Of Following Jesus

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 23, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,053 views

    Discipleship - The Cost of Following Jesus. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Decision (verse 57-58): (2). Delay (verses 59-61) (3). Determination (verse 61-62) SERMON BODY: Ill: • On a wall near the main entrance to the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, • Is a portrait with the following inscription: • "James Butler Bonham--no ...read more

  • The Black And White Of Following Christ

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 10, 2022
     | 1,098 views

    Christ is he who will satisfy the deepest desires of our empty souls, and who promises us eternal life and resurrection if we dedicate ourselves to obedience in faith.

    One could get into quite a discussion with biblical scholars and teachers over who was the greatest prophet in Israel. The greatest of the writing prophets, of course, was Isaiah, but he lived long after the period written about in the first reading today. Elijah pops into one’s head at first, but ...read more

  • Each Following The Lord Ourselves.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 27, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 606 views

    There are areas in each of our lives which remain private, between us and God.

    EACH FOLLOWING THE LORD OURSELVES. John 21:19-25. Peter had once boasted that even if all men were to forsake Jesus, yet he would not be amongst them (cf. Matthew 26:33). However, of those disciples still living after the betrayal of Jesus (when most of His disciples fled at the first sign of ...read more

  • Are We Following The Example Of Christ?

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jun 15, 2016
     | 5,132 views

    A very short sermon questioning our desire to e discipled. You can't be a follower if you are not following, eh.

    ARE WE FOLLOWING THE EXAMPLE OF CHRIST? Paul wrote these words to the Church in Corinth , You must follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.” 1 Corinthians 11:1 (CEV) Play video "Plumb ‘One Drop’" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYP5gE-kDjY Towards the end of ...read more

  • Will You Come And Follow Me?

    Contributed by Ian Bullock on Jan 8, 2021
     | 4,472 views

    As we think about the calling of Nathaniel, we reflect on some of the symbology of the scripture, and think about how we are called to discipleship ourselves.

    In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Hymns can be subjective, depending on who is listening to them, someone may think that a particular hymn is beautifully written, and someone else may feel that its dreadful. Choosing Hymns for worship is a minefield, will the congregation know ...read more

  • Are We Following Jesus Or Not?

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,605 views

    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

  • Why I Follow Jesus

    Contributed by Bill Burnett on Jan 7, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,003 views

    1 Corinthians 15 gives us the reasons we follow Jesus.

    GOOD ADVICE TO A GROWING CHURCH _____________________________________________ Why I Follow Jesus - 1 Corinthians 15:1-58 Introduction: Paul wrote the epistle to the Corinthians to accomplish at least two purposes: 1. Correction—The Corinthian church was full of carnality (chapters ...read more

  • Following Jesus Without Denominationalism Series

    Contributed by Sam Baker on Mar 26, 2012
     | 3,822 views

    But is it possible for people today to simply be Christians, without being a member of any man – made denomination?

    Following Jesus without Denominationalism Part 2: ‘The Way Out of Religious Division’ Let me first start off by saying THANK YOU to all of you that made such wonderful replies to the first message of this series. I was well impressed with some of the knowledge you guys ...read more

  • Come And See, Follow Me

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 31, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,366 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

  • Following Jesus Can Be Brutal

    Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,341 views

    In Luke 14:24-35 Jesus¡¦ life was set on going to Jerusalem, where he had determined to die. As he had explicitly said, ¡§In any case, I must keep going today and tomorrow and the next day ¡X for surely no prophet can die outside Jerusalem!¡¨ (Luke 13:33)

    Background: Now great crowds accompanied him, and he turned and said to them, In Luke 14:24-35 Jesus¡¦ life was set on going to Jerusalem, where he had determined to die. As he had explicitly said, ¡§In any case, I must keep going today and tomorrow and the next day ¡X for surely no prophet can ...read more

  • Follow The Pattern Of Sound Words Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 25, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,463 views

    2 Timothy 1:13-18 shows us two ways Christians guard against being ashamed of Christ.

    Introduction Paul Borthwick served as a professor of Global Christianity at Gordon College for 30 years. In his book titled, Mission 3:16: God’s One-Verse Invitation to Love the World, he writes: I had the privilege of attending the Third Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization in Cape Town, ...read more

  • “foxholes And Followers” Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jun 2, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,080 views

    Jesus displayed the cost of Discipleship in His own Life and Death and followers of Him can expect nothing less than total commitment to God's Kingdom.

    “Foxholes and Followers” Matthew 8:18-23, Luke 14: 25-33 Although we are looking at Matthew 8 today, the context is actually from Isaiah 53: “Surely our griefs, He ...read more

  • What Must I Do? You Must Follow Christ (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 30, 2013
     | 4,716 views

    If we are to follow Jesus then we must walk as he walked (1 John 2:6)

    WHAT MUST I DO? FOLLOW CHRIST – PART 2 JOHN 12:24-26 Big Idea: If we are to follow Jesus then we must walk as he walked (1 John 2:6) John 12:24-26 I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many ...read more