SERMON SERIES

Jesus calls, Jesus transforms, Jesus offers a new task. The offer is enticing enough to leave what we are doing to follow. 

When we decide to follow Jesus, we should not be surprised that word spreads and miraculous things happen! We should EXPECT in FAITH that while we are following Jesus, we will see God do more than we could ever imagine.

Following Jesus necessitates a dependence upon God. Blessed are those who understand what God offers. Blessed are those who desire to act in Holy ways. Blessed are those who HUNGER for God.

Jesus will lead us to stand out, be flavorful, and shine in different ways. Jesus reminds true followers that they are set apart on purpose so that they will be noticed - and those who are impacted will be compelled to give God praise.

Following Jesus lends to clarity. The closer we study Jesus’ teachings and the more we desire to follow, the clearer it becomes that following Jesus “half-way” was never God’s plan for us.

We can’t follow multiple masters. We will always end up following one or another. When we prioritize our wealth and our treasures, we disclose that which we truly love and follow. 

The longer we FOLLOW Jesus, the more likely we are to fall prey to the temptation of thinking that we are now fit to be the judge of others’ ability to follow. 

As we get closer to the cross, we are reminded that following Jesus will produce a different kind of fruit than we could “produce” on our own. One way we might have evidence that we are on the right path is the fruits others observe growing from our behavior. 

We have spent a season following, chasing, and trying to stay right behind Jesus…to discover that Jesus meets us where we are with news that He is alive.