Sermons on We Follow Christ:

The First To Follow Jesus Series

Contributed by Paul Shafit on Jul 6, 2009

How do you relate to the personalities of the first disciples?

The First Disciples To Follow Jesus John 1:35-51 John the Baptist had a wonderfully productive ministry. He did precisely what he was sent to do. He was chosen before his birth to be the herald of the Messiah. He was the last Nazarite from birth ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Truly Following Jesus Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 18, 2025

There are a variety of reasons why some people follow Jesus - some for benefits, some to slander, some to argue, some bandwagon followers, but what does it take to be a true follower of Jesus?

It seems like nearly every week I run into people who have some sort of faith. They say that believe in Jesus or at least call themselves Christians, but don’t attend a church. Their faith is very personal, private, and even comfortable. They choose to follow Jesus on their terms, as long as He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-36

Denomination: Baptist

Be A Father Worth Following

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 6, 2013

Be a father worth following: 1. Seek the Lord (vs. 21-22). 2. Stand-up for your children (vs. 22-23). 3. Stay close to the Savior (vs. 24-35). 4. Smother your fears with faith (vs. 35-43).

Be A Father Worth Following Mark 5:21-43 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 17, 2012 BACKGROUND *Happy Father’s Day again, Dads! -- This morning, let’s look at an inspirational dad from the Word of God. His name is Jairus. That means "enlightened by God," and we can learn a lot ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Baptist

Follow The Lord's Leadership Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 22, 2017

God will surely lead us along in life. How does He do it? 1. He reveals His truth to us. 2. He gets us ready for trouble. 3. He moves us to relieve the troubled.

Follow the Lord's Leadership Acts 11:27-30 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 30, 2014 INTRODUCTION: *Some of you may remember the name George Young. He was a carpenter and little-known preacher in the 1800s. George spent his life humbly serving the Lord in small country ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

In Him, We Live Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014

Christ is not just necessary for salvation... If we truly know Who Christ is, then we know that He is necessary for our very existence!

Sunrise Service 2014 “In Him We Live” Acts 17:28 Illustration: “One Dead and One Alive” There was once a Muslim in Africa who converted to Christianity, much to the dismay of his Muslim community. Some of his friends asked him, 'Why have you become a Christian?' He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keep On Following Jesus

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on May 24, 2018

What should motivate us to keep on following the Biblical Jesus?

“But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but eve-ryone to come to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

America: Leader Or Follower?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jun 23, 2008

America has always been the leader in the world because it has always followed God. Is it still the leader, and does that have anything to do with how much it still follows God? Text, audio & communion message at www.sermonlist.com

America has enjoyed an abundance never before known among nations. And make no mistake; the things we have had were blessings ... blessings from our Heavenly Father. They did not come by man’s hands, nor did they “just happen that way. Since this coming Friday is Independence Day, I think it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14-15

Denomination: *other

Follow The Flute Player

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Nov 13, 2024

Who are you going to follow to be acceptable to God? Jesus of course.

Follow the Flute Player Luke 7:31-35 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 7:31 “To what then shall I compare the people of this generation, and what are they like? 32 “They are like children who sit in the marketplace and call to one another, and say, ‘We played the flute for you, and you did ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:31-35

Denomination: United Methodist

Following God's Plan Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 27, 2003

This sermon examines characteristics of genuine faith as depicted in Jesus’ life. Real faith does not take presumptuous risks, it submits to God’s timing and it challenges the status quo.

Following God’s Plan Fortifying the Foundations #16 John 7:1-13 9-21-03 Intro John 7:1-13 7:1After this, Jesus went around in Galilee, purposely staying away from Judea because the Jews there were waiting to take his life. 2But when the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles was near, 3Jesus’ brothers said ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-13, Matthew 4:6-7

Denomination: Charismatic

Belonging Following Sharing

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025

Jesus invites us to belong, follow, and share His love, transforming ordinary lives into a mission that draws others into His Kingdom.

There is a moment near the beginning of every great story where a character hears the invitation that changes everything. A knock at the door. A stranger walking into view. A whispered challenge: “Come and see.” For Simon and Andrew, that moment came while they were doing the most ordinary thing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:12-13, Matthew 4:18-22, John 21:15-17, Acts 1:8, 2 Corinthians 5:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Just Follow The Cloud

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 22, 2018

A study in the book of Numbers 9: 1 – 23

Numbers 9: 1 – 23 Just follow the cloud 9 Now the Lord spoke to Moses in the Wilderness of Sinai, in the first month of the second year after they had come out of the land of Egypt, saying: 2 “Let the children of Israel keep the Passover at its appointed time. 3 On the fourteenth day of this ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Following Jesus In Mission Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 13, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Following Jesus in Mission

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Following Jesus in Mission Luke 19:1-10 April 11, 2010 I have found that same principle in my own life. One of the biblical priorities as a pastor is making disciples - winning people and training them and then sending them out to do the same. Yet with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are Not Who We Used To Be

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Dec 5, 2019

This message, although not a sequel, builds on an earlier teaching, "Dead To The World."

We are not who we used to be In November, I delivered a message titled “Dead to the World.” In that message, I talked about what it meant to be dead to sin and to the things of this world. But the focus of the message was on what it means to be spiritually alive without the shackles of the Adamic ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3, Galatians 3:26-28, Ephesians 4:32, Ephesians 5:1-2, Acts 4:19-20, Acts 5:27-29, John 17:16, Galatians 5:10, Colossians 3:1-4, Philippians 4:8, John 17:14, 1 John 4:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Follow Jesus?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 4, 2021

This sermon is focused on answering the question - Why follow Jesus?

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22 Theme: Following Jesus Title: Why Follow Jesus? INTRO: Good morning! Grace and peace to all of you from God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit! Let me start off this morning by asking us some questions. Why are we actually here this morning? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Nazarene

Following God's Call Series

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006

Matthew and Abram were both called to abandon the status quo of their lives to follow God’s call. Where is God calling you? Are you willing to leave it all?

Text: Genesis 12:1-12; Matthew 9:9-13 Date: Sunday, June 9, 2002 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell I’m really not a big fan of moving… It’s really not a lot of fun! I’m sure that some of you happen to be under the misguided delusion that I simply can’t wait to put all of my possessions into ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene