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Apr 2025
43m 57s

Denied

CROSSROADS CHURCH
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Being denied by a friend is gut-wrenching, but imagine how often people deny Jesus. 

We live in a world where identifying or being associated with Jesus comes with a cost. But we all have a decision to make: Will I be willing to count the cost, or will I deny Jesus? 

Ryan walked us through 3 main questions to consider in our walk with Jesus: 

  1. Are you willing to be identified with Jesus?
  2. Is Jesus focusing on you in the way He focused on Peter?
  3. Is your story mainly defined by your failures?

Peter was a strong believer in Jesus; he was willing to fight for Jesus' life and told Him he would die for Him. But there was a moment, this moment when Peter had to decide if he was simply a believer or a follower of Jesus. A follower's life is marked with obedience and faith, meaning things won't be easy or comfortable, but it will be worth it. Jesus knew Peter's personality when he told him, "Come follow me", and He knew Peter would deny Him. Nonetheless, God had an incredible plan for Peter's life after this moment of denial. 

No matter where you are, what your failures are, or what you struggle with now, Jesus still says, "Come follow me, " just like He did for Peter. 
 

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