What does it really mean to follow Jesus? In Luke 9:23–26, Jesus makes it clear that discipleship isn’t about adding Him to your life, it’s about surrendering your life completely. This sermon explores the true cost of following Christ: denying yourself, taking up your cross daily, and living in obedience to Him. While the world tells us to chase comfort and success, Jesus presents a paradox, real life is only found when we give ours away. The message ends with a sobering warning: gaining everything in this world is meaningless if you lose your soul. This is a call to move beyond casual Christianity and embrace true, life-changing discipleship.
A disciple is not someone who adds Jesus to their life, but someone who dies to their life in order to follow him.
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Island Pond Baptist Church is an SBC church in Hampstead, NH, just seconds from Derry. We have many people at our church from surrounding towns as well. If you live in Southern New Hampshire, we would love for you to come and visit!
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