Message: “Scuttling the Ships” from Kevin Dibbley

Here’s the question for this sermon: What’s really holding you back? In the passage that we are studying this week, Luke 9:51-62, the whole narrative of the gospel shifts to Jesus making His way to Jerusalem and the cross. The next 10 chapters is a journey narrative. Luke says that Jesus “set his face toward Jerusalem.” As Jesus begins to get more and more volunteers for his ministry, he makes the gospel call more challenging and not less. He reminds those that want to come and follow Him that there is no turning back. Thank God that Jesus’ resolve to rescue sinners is unshakeable. Yet, we have to admit that the bumps along the way have caused many of us to look back, turn back, or just put our commitment in neutral gear. We are sitting the mission out. We are holding back. And we are miserable or at least numb. This week, we rejoice in the resolve of Jesus to go to the cross for sinners. We also see that His resolve is the fuel for our resolve. What is holding you back from jumping into the mission of the church and the mission of the gospel? Let’s pray for the grace of Christ to free us to follow him joyfully and without reserve.

Scripture References: Luke 9:51-62

Related Topics: Discipleship, Gospel, Kingdom of God, Luke, Mission |

From Series: "Glorious Disruption: A Study in the Gospel of Luke"

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