RECOMMIT THIS EASTER

Comfort or the Cross?

I'm asking you to choose: Comfort or the cross.   

Casual Christianity or real Christianity. And so, I’m asking you today to make a very simple decision in that direction . I’m asking you to recommit to the 5 essential identities of a follower of Jesus.

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● Worshiper : no rivals to your obedience. Commitment to walk with him and be a regular attender of worship.

● Family member : to not just believe, but belong. To be a part of the family. We say, “Church is not an event you attend, but a family you belong to.” And that’s true. And that means if you are a real disciple, you’ll be committed to the church. Saying you are committed to Jesus and not an active part of the church is like saying you’re married but never coming home to your spouse at night. In the NT, following Jesus and being an active part of a local congregation are the same thing. You can’t love Jesus and only date his church--you’ve got to commit.

● Servant : using your life and your talents for ministry. You may not know what that looks like, but checking that says “you’re willing.”

● Steward : committing to using your resources as a part of his mission.

● Witness : committing to making sure people in your life know about Jesus. And committing to being a part of helping us get this good news from our neighborhoods to the nations . There’s no such thing as a follower of Jesus who is not an active part of that mission. You may not do everything but you’ll do something.