Sermons on True Followers Of Jesus:

Understanding The True Meaning Of Christmas SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

What is the significance of the Purpose of the Birth of Jesus. People today forget what the true reason is, especially around Christmas. They forget why Christ was born and some do not see it as significant. But the birth of Jesus was very significant.

Today is my last sermon for the year, and I want to take this opportunity to reflect on the significance of the birth of Jesus. Many people today seem to forget the true reason for Christmas and get caught up in the materialistic aspects of the holiday. But we must remember that the birth of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Topics: Christmas, Birth Of Jesus

Have You Learned Your Lesson? Series

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 14, 2013

Last lesson-Keep Your Eyes On Jesus And Off Of Others!

John 21:1-22-1After these things Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and in this way He showed Himself: 2Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of His disciples were together. 3Simon Peter said to them, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Give Me Jesus Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 22, 2015

Life Verse: Scriptures that guide your life

life verse| Give Me Jesus A few years back I was volunteering at a Christian music festival in New Hampshire called Soulfest. I had been a couple of times before but that had been when I was in high school. Now I was living in an apartment, working a part time job and going to school full time. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Each Following The Lord Ourselves.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 27, 2024

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

Scripture: John 21:19-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The True Vine Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Apr 8, 2016

Jesus gives the last of the "I AM" statements in John and explains the relationship of the True Vine and true believers. He explains the principle of abiding in Christ in order to produce God-glorifying fruit.

The True Vine John 15:1-11 Jesus often used every day examples in His teachings and today we study the last of the “I AM” sayings of Jesus in John’s gospel, using the imagery of a vine. We read John 15:1-17 (NKJV): "I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2 ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Demands Of A Disciple (Follower)

Contributed by Steve Taylor on Jan 9, 2017

Demands of a Disciple (follower)

We are blessed, each and every one of us. We are here, we breathe, we walk, we talk, we see, we think, and we live. God created man and woman with much thought and love. God created us to prosper as human beings in a relationship with him. That relationship is exclusive and unconditional. Many ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:26, Luke 14:26

The True Temple Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Feb 8, 2006

Jesus challenges us to realize that he is the center of our worship, not our facilities, programs, and activities. Just as he cleansed the temple, so he wants to cleanse us.

“The True Temple” John 2: 13 – 22 Introduction: Right now in theatres you can go see the movie version of C.S Lewis’s The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, and having seen it a few weeks ago, I can tell you that it is a great movie – and for the most part it is pretty faithful to the book. The ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Discipleship: A Sword, A Cross, And True Life

Contributed by Ronald Moore on Nov 4, 2023

Jesus speaks to us about the cost of discipleship, the profound and sometimes challenging journey of following Him.

Today, we gather here to reflect on a passage from the Gospel of Matthew, specifically from chapter 10, verses 34 to 39. In these verses, Jesus speaks to us about the cost of discipleship, the profound and sometimes challenging journey of following Him. Let us turn our hearts and minds to these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-39

Denomination: Anglican

The True Meaning Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Dec 7, 2004

Part 2 of MERRY CHRISTMAS SERIES! What do people remember during Christmas season? This message will help us understand the true meaning of Christmas and how we celebrate it as followers of Christ.

THE TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS John 3:16 This message will help us understand the true meaning of Christmas and how we celebrate it as followers of Christ. Whoever Takes the Son Many years ago, there was a very wealthy man who shared a passion for art collecting with his son. They had priceless ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The True, Unknown Light Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Nov 14, 2014

If Jesus is the LIGHT OF THE WORLD, why doesn't everyone believe in Him?

The TRUE, Unknown Light John 1:9-10 John 1: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

True And False Hope

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 8, 2009

A message about two types of hope; one from Jesus and the other from Satan. And a cautionary reminder that, since we all seek hope, we must be very careful on which one we choose.

A man had not been feeling well and went to his doctor for a check-up. After the examination, the doctor left the room and had the nurse call the man’s wife into his office. She came in and the doctor said the husband was going to die, but there was hope. He said, ‘Your husband needs constant ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:13-14

Denomination: *other

Christ The True Light Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 11, 2023

Jesus brings life into our deadness and light into our darkness.

Christ the True Light John 1:4-9 Rev. Brian Bill December 9-10, 2023 How many of you have Christmas lights up on your house or in your yard? Anyone with more than the 25,000 Clark Griswald put up in Christmas Vacation? He was determined to win the Christmas light competition by having more ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Yoke Of Christ Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of following Jesus, carrying His yoke, and finding true rest in Him, as described in Matthew 11.

I know I’m not alone in saying that life can feel complicated, overwhelming, and so fast paced at times it’s all you can do to hold on for dear life. We live an overnight delivery, Amazon Prime, Netflix saturated, order groceries from your couch existence – and on some level – all these gizmos and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-19

Topics: Following Jesus, Divine Rest, Christ's Yoke

Jesus' Sheep

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 7, 2013

Jesus is the Good Shepherd that loves and cares for His sheep.

Jesus’ Sheep October 6, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus is the Good Shepherd that loves and cares for His sheep. Focus Passage: John 10:22-30 Supplemental Passage: "I am the good shepherd; the good shepherd lays down His life for ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

In The Trenches With Jesus

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 6, 2009

Jesus does not invite us to watch him in the trenches of ministry, but to get in the trenches with him.

Title: Into the Trenches with Jesus Text: Mark 8:31-38 Thesis: Jesus does not invite us to watch him in the trenches of ministry, but to get in the trenches with him. Introduction This week I read about a mid-50’s Parker Brothers board game called “Going to Jerusalem.” In this board game your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational