Follow
Long Jump or Next Step?
January 31, 2016 • Chris Edmondson • Matthew 4:18–22, Luke 5:1–11
Religion says, Change and you can join us. Jesus says, Join us and you will change. There’s a huge difference. Jesus doesn’t expect you to be perfect. He just wants you to follow him. Being a sinner doesn’t disqualify you from following him. Being an unbeliever doesn’t disqualify you from following him. In fact, following almost always begins with a sinner and unbeliever taking one small step.
Follow, Part 5
January 24, 2016 • Andy Stanley • Mark 8:27–38, Jeremiah 29:11
During his time on earth Jesus invited misbehavers and unbelievers to follow him. We are all invited to follow him. You are invited to follow him. But there’s something you need to know about following Jesus. It will cost you something eventually. It may cost you money, career advancement, or even relationships. That’s because Jesus offers us the choice of denying ourselves now or losing ourselves later. But you’ll find that when you pay the price for following Jesus, you’ll be glad you did.
Leading Great
January 17, 2016 • Dave Thompson • Mark 10:32–45
We don’t usually associate leadership with the church. Leadership is about what could and should be. We assume the church is about what has been. But Jesus was the greatest leader who ever lived. He modeled a unique approach to leadership that defies our expectations but changed the world. Jesus leveraged his authority for the benefit of those under his authority. Following Jesus means that, when we find ourselves in positions of authority, we do the same.
What I Want to Want
January 10, 2016 • Chris Edmondson, Dave Thompson • Matthew 27:1–8, John 12:4–6, Matthew 26, Mark 8:33, Matthew 19:27
Most of us don’t become Christians with the intent of following Jesus. We become Christians because we were told obedience pays spirituality will fill and disobedience doesn’t. We become Christians hoping that a hole in our souls. We become Christians hoping God will fix us or fix someone we know. Eventually, our agendas clash with Jesus’ and we have to decide whether we’ll abandon him or follow.
Follow Wear
January 3, 2016 • Dave Thompson • John 13:34–36, Colossians 3:12–14
Everyone is invited to follow Jesus. Being a sinner doesn’t disqualify you. Being a doubter doesn’t disqualify you. The goal of following Jesus is a faith that overcomes fear of the future or our current circumstances. It’s a faith that gives us peace. But what do people who follow Jesus look like? What do they wear?
Jesus Says
December 27, 2015 • Dave Thompson • Matthew 9:9–13, Hosea 6:6, Romans 2:4
Jesus says to pray. Jesus says not to look over there. Jesus says to be nice. Jesus says to get up early and read your Bible. Lots of people think Christianity is all about doing what Jesus says. But what if doing what Jesus says isn’t what Jesus says to do at all? Regardless of what you believe. Regardless of how you behave. Jesus invites you to follow Him.