The disciples usually wound up getting a lot of correction from Jesus whenever they talked. However, there was a time where even though their heart was, once again, in the wrong place, Jesus praised them. That story is our focus this week as we seek to shine brighter!

SCRIPTURE REFERENCE

Matthew 19: 27-29

Complementary Passage: Psalm 2

SERMON AUDIO

SERMON NOTES

Anticipate the Reward of Sacrificial Following!

• The Disciples’ Reward for Following Jesus
  • The background to this story – the rich young man
  • Peter’s selfish question (verses 27-28) and their reward (Revelation 4: 1-4)
  • Jesus’ promise to us (verse 29)
• We’re Called to Sacrificially Follow Jesus
  • Jesus calls us to “Follow Me” out of the familiar and comfortable
  • Emphasis on Serving and Sharing in Five to Thrive
  • Prepare yourself – the cultural tides are against following Jesus
• Our Reward for Sacrificial Following Will be Enormous
  • We will inherit eternal life
  • Rewards a hundred fold!
  • Answer God’s call on your life!