die to self

In this podcast, Pastor Justin concludes our Diligent Disciple series focusing on Jesus' words for all those who would choose to follow Him as His disciples.

John tells us about the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. It’s a biography of the most influential and important person who ever lived. And John wrote this not because he thought it was interesting. But because he believed that trusting in Jesus, that Jesus’ offer to follow him in all that we do, was the most important invitation of all time. And that to miss out on that offer would be the most tragic, heartbreaking, but avoidable mistake any person could ever make. And this passage we just read is the warning. It’s the thing we wish we had AFTER we make a mistake. But we have it now. On the cross, Jesus proves that whatever the cost may be for following him, his cost to find you was higher. Don’t say no to him. Don’t. Even if you are here and you don’t yet know what to make of all of this. Don’t close yourself to it. Don’t walk away. Don’t say no to the one who does not say no to you.

Sermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49014829

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23.01.22

Sermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49007529

John tells us about the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. It’s a biography of the most influential and important person who ever lived. And John wrote this not because he thought it was interesting. But because he believed that trusting in Jesus, that Jesus’ offer to follow him in all that we do, was the most important invitation of all time. And that to miss out on that offer would be the most tragic, heartbreaking, but avoidable mistake any person could ever make. And this passage we just read is the warning. It’s the thing we wish we had AFTER we make a mistake. But we have it now. On the cross, Jesus proves that whatever the cost may be for following him, his cost to find you was higher. Don’t say no to him. Don’t. Even if you are here and you don’t yet know what to make of all of this. Don’t close yourself to it. Don’t walk away. Don’t say no to the one who does not say no to you.

Prayer Requests: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2509/responses/new

23.01.15

The difficulties along your road to eternity with Jesus remind you that you are on the right road. It’s the same road of suffering Jesus walked on earth. 

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In this podcast, Pastor Rachelle preaches into the deep meaning and significance of the altar and how it should alter our lives and launch us into the deeper places in God and transform us from the inside out. 

When we choose to die or follow God's plan for our lives, we chose to die to ourselves and become something greater than we could have imagined. God will use us for His glory and help /influence others to advance His Kingdom.