Billions of lives throughout history have been impacted by thesetwo words; the course of their lives being altered forever.

Who he was, what he became, and why he came moved people’s hearts, minds, souls, and strength over the centuries.

John 1:1-2, 14, 16; JEREMIAH 29:11; EPHESIANS 2:1-5; MATTHEW 22:37-38; ROMANS 12:1-8

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Hope deferred makes the heart sick. PROVERBS 13:12

LOSS OF PERSPECTIVE caused by either divine delays or divine providence.

Overrating your problems can hinder your relationship with God. PSALM 73:1-5, 13-17; MALACHI 3:13-18; LUKE 24:13-21, 30-34TRUST ME

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There’s a general misunderstanding of the nature of the Kingdom of Christ. Jesus’ purpose in enrolling us is for usto help others find God. LUKE 9:57-62

COST AND SACRIFICE that come with true Christianity

Self-renunciation as the passport to eternal life. JOHN 18:36; ACTS 1:6

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“What do you want?” This question separates disciples from crowds.

UNCHECKED, UNCHALLENGED MOTIVESin following Christ

To follow Christ for our own purposes would be asking Christ to follow us- to align with us to support and advance our agendas, not his. MATTHEW 19:27-30; MARK 3:7-8; JOHN 1:35-38

THE FOUR P’S THAT HINDER PEOPLE to be free to follow Christ

POWER PLEASURE

POPULARITY PENNY

“The everyone syndrome.”PHILIPPIANS 2:19-22

“The Demas spirit.” COLOSSIANS 4:14; 2TIMOTHY 4:9-10

33UNCHECKED, UNCHALLENGED MOTIVESin following Christ

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What does Jesus see in us when he calls us to follow him?