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Following Jesus: The Call to Discipleship!

Luke 9:23-25, 57-62

Pastor Joel Sutton - February 27, 2011

Series: Following Jesus

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Followers:

  • Self-denial
  • Take up your cross daily
  • Lose your life

 

Fan #1: Loves comfort more than following. (vv. 57-58)

Question: Is your relationship with Jesus one ofconvenience or one of commitment?

 

Fan #2: Puts off following until later. (vv. 59-60)

 

Fan #3: Half-hearted following. (vv. 61-62)

Question: Is your relationship with Jesus one of many or is He your one and only?

 

George McDonald, "Instead of asking yourself whether you believe or not, ask yourself whether you have this day done one thing because he said, 'Do it' or once abstained because he said, 'Do not do it.'"

 

Take Home Idea: God has called you to be more than a fan; be a follower.

 
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A Thought From God's Word:
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. [Philippians 4:6-7]