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The deepest most honest expression of true love ever was Jesus sharing His life at the cost of His life so we can see Him and experience Him. And He called the church to do the same.

Jesus turns to the crowd and says unless they are willing to give up everything, they are not able to be his disciples. Following Jesus is not easy. Following Jesus is at times even messy. But following Jesus is worth it.

Life in Christ is an invite only life and everyones invited, have you accepted the invitation? And if so, who are you letting know about the invite?

Jesus is calling us to be the kind of people who make it easier for the lost, broken, and hurting to know Him.

We can strive toward the mission of God, even in the midst of great opposition.

The entrance through the Narrow Door requires us to Believe, Repent and Strive after Christ.

The kingdom of God has been growing and will continue to grow until Jesus comes back. If you're a kingdom person then you have a relational responsibility to help it grow. If you're not, then what are you waiting for?

When you see pain and suffering do you look the other way? Jesus has called us to not only see people's pain and hurt but to move towards it.

When God looks at our life His desire is to see Jesus permeating every bit of our life.

If we are asking "Why?" when life gets hard; we are asking the wrong question. There's a better question to ask.

When we recognize that the Kingdom is right now, we will live with Gospel urgency.

Living life fully alive means Following Jesus at all costs. But this isn't always easy. Following Christ can and will cause suffering and controversy, even in your own house.

If you are a follower of Jesus Christ then you are a leader worth following. And this leadership must always be led by love.

Jesus calls us to a life that is ready for Him at all times and in all situations. What does it look like for you to live that life?

The Kingdom of God invites us into a culture of Biblical Generosity.

Trading our anxiety for trust is characteristic of the people Jesus desires to call His kingdom people. If we can trust Jesus with eternity, we need to trust Him with our day to day living as well.

You know you are truly rich when you recognize that your life doesn't consist in the abundance of possessions but by your love for God and a commitment to Jesus that's expressed into the lives of others.

When our lives are "all in" with Christ the world around you will know it and be better for it.

Everyone has fears, there are a lot of scary things in this world. Jesus tells us His peace is the opposite of fear. But how do we receive and own that peace?

Cultivating Transparency | Justin Cheely | 2/26/2023 by Pastor Ernie Jaurique