Come and Follow

In this message, Pastor Jake opens with the call to follow Jesus from Matthew 4:18 to 22, reframing “follow” not as passive observation but as an invitation to apprenticeship, a daily, personal journey of becoming like Christ and doing what He does. Jake explains that Jesus does not choose His disciples based on qualifications or perfection but on their willingness to say yes. Following Jesus means offering every part of our lives to Him, embracing self-denial, and learning to walk in step with His Spirit. It is a call that continues through every season of life, and Jake reminds us that Jesus meets us in the mundane, the messy, and the meaningful. Ryan also shares personal stories of following Jesus through marriage, parenting, and career, showing how apprenticeship to Jesus can shape every corner of ordinary life. Together, the message challenges us to ask not just what we believe, but how we live in response to the ongoing call to follow Him.