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Come and follow Jesus
September 14th, 1999
What does following Jesus mean?
1. Requires an at-one obedience
John 14:15; 24
- Reveals - a genuine love for Jesus
- When was the last time you were effective in changing?
- Going to church isn't enough - "She didn't go to church"
- Parents want their children to obey at obey
- God is our Father
- Doesn't want to repeat
2. Requries total commitment
Matthew 8:19
- Reveals a deep trust in Jesus
Mark 10:20-27
- Can you say to Jesus, "I have left everything to follow you!"
- While looking into his eyes?
- What am I giving up?
3. Requires complete surrender of your life
Luke 9:23-26
- We get excited when we are free
- Are we dying to ourselves or giving into self
- We need to love to "give up control"
How do you know who is control?