May 22, 2016
What does it mean to follow Jesus? Part 7 — Unfollow
Jesus invites everyone to follow him.  Being a sinner and having doubts is a prerequisite because we are all sinners and we all have doubts.  Following Jesus results in overwhelming faith, but at times it can also be inconvenient, costly, and even embarrassing.  It can also cause us to miss opportunities, lose business, or stand out in the crowd when we would rather fit in.  Even Jesus' earliest followers wrestled with this tension.  But on e of his disciples asked a question that put everything in perspective.  "To whom shall I go?"
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  • May 22, 2016What does it mean to follow Jesus? Part 7 — Unfollow
    May 22, 2016
    What does it mean to follow Jesus? Part 7 — Unfollow
    Jesus invites everyone to follow him.  Being a sinner and having doubts is a prerequisite because we are all sinners and we all have doubts.  Following Jesus results in overwhelming faith, but at times it can also be inconvenient, costly, and even embarrassing.  It can also cause us to miss opportunities, lose business, or stand out in the crowd when we would rather fit in.  Even Jesus' earliest followers wrestled with this tension.  But on e of his disciples asked a question that put everything in perspective.  "To whom shall I go?"
  • May 15, 2016What does it mean to follow Jesus? Part 6 — Leading Great
    May 15, 2016
    What does it mean to follow Jesus? Part 6 — Leading Great
    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 and changed the world.
     
    Jesus leveraged is 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. 
  • May 1, 2016What does it mean to follow Jesus? Part 5 – The Fine Print
    May 1, 2016
    What does it mean to follow Jesus? Part 5 – The Fine Print
    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 eventually cost you something.  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.
  • Apr 24, 2016What does it really mean to follow Jesus? — Part 4 Follow Wear
    Apr 24, 2016
    What does it really mean to follow Jesus? — Part 4 Follow Wear
    Everyone is invited to follow Jesus.  Being a sinner doesn't disqualify you.  Being a doubter doesn't qualify you.  The goal of following Jesus is a faith that overcomes our 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?
  • Apr 17, 2016What does it mean to follow Jesus?: Part 3 – Fearless
    Apr 17, 2016
    What does it mean to follow Jesus?: Part 3 – Fearless
    We want to follow Jesus but where is he leading?  What is the payoff for following him?  Is it being a better person?  Is it life in heaven after we die?  Is it a pain free life?  If you follow Jesus, you will be a better person, you will get to heaven, and you won't have a pain free life.  But that's okay, because Jesus offers much more--a faith so strong it frees us from fear.
  • Apr 10, 2016What does it mean to follow Jesus: Part 2 — Next Steps
    Apr 10, 2016
    What does it mean to follow Jesus: Part 2 — Next Steps
    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.  In fact, following almost always begins with a sinner taking one small step.