Sunday Service

In this powerful sermon from New Hope Christian Fellowship Marietta, Pastor challenges the congregation to examine their true priorities in life through a deep dive into Luke 9:57-62. He unpacks three critical truths about discipleship: first, that following Jesus requires total surrender—giving up everything, including material comforts and security; second, that discipleship must be without stipulations, rejecting excuses like 'first I must bury my father' or 'let me say goodbye' that delay full commitment; and third, that perseverance demands not looking back to the past, but embracing a radical rejection of old identities and desires. Drawing from personal testimony, the pastor shares how he abandoned his prized CD collection after coming to faith, illustrating the necessity of hating the old self to follow Christ fully. He warns against exalting family, work, or personal ambitions above Jesus, emphasizing that if anything or anyone dictates your schedule, they have become an idol. The sermon culminates in a call to make Jesus preeminent—not a supplement, but the center of life—grounded in the truth that He is the Creator, Sustainer, and Reconciler of all things.