Becoming a Christ-follower: the need for reassurance!

Ed Riddick, September 1, 2013

Review

1. Everyone is welcome2. Following Jesus begins with sitting and

listening3. Following Jesus will bring you to honesty

about your need for Christ4. Those who want to follow Christ must

count the cost. Are you a fan or follower?

Luke 18:28-30

“Peter said to him, “We have left all we had to follow you!” “I tell you the truth,” Jesus said to them, “no one who has left home or wife or brothers or parents or children for the sake of the kingdom of God will fail to receive many times as much in this age and, in the age to come, eternal life.””

Context – Luke 18:18-27

Q: Good teacher what must I do to inherit eternal life?A: Why do you call me good?

What do the commandments say?Response: I’ve kept them from my youthInstruction: Go sell all you have.Response: He became very sad.

I. “We have left everything”

Do you love Me more than these?

II. “To Follow You”How to follow:1. Present yourself to God2. Learn to hear His voice in His Word and

in your heart.3. Use your gifts in ministry where you are

planted4. Share your faith when you have

opportunity

III. Christ’s Re-affirmations!

1. Multiplied many more in this life2. In the age to come – eternal life!

CFS counselor Jose Forbes contracted blastomycosis (a fungal infection of the lungs) and was admitted to the hospital July 29th. On Saturday, Aug 3, Jose was admitted into heaven.

MSU Football Player: Chris Norman