not a fan.

Not a Fan (Part 1)

I. The Crowd vs. The Cross (Luke 9:23–25)

·       Jesus calls for a "DTR" (Defining The Relationship) with the crowd.

·       Three Non-Negotiable Terms of Discipleship:

1.   Deny yourself — Dethroning self and crowning Christ as Lord.

2.   Take up your cross daily — A daily death to your self-centered desires and agenda.

3.   Follow Me — Lying down your baggage to walk in the footsteps of the Savior.

II. Three Tests of Fandom vs. Followership

1.   Knowledge ABOUT Jesus vs. Intimacy WITH Jesus (John 3:1–10; James 2:19)

·       Fans collect theological facts; followers experience heart transformation (born again).

·       Information about God is never a substitute for a surrendered relationship.

2.   One of Many vs. Your One and Only (Luke 7:36–47)

·       Simon offered polite, distant admiration; the sinful woman offered costly, total surrender.

·       Jesus doesn't want a slice of your life—He demands the throne.

3.   Drawing Lines vs. Leaving Everything Behind

·       Fans seek minimum requirements and draw lines where comfort ends.

·       Followers sign a blank check, leave their "nets" behind, and obey completely.

III. Driving the Nail: Making the Decision

·       Jesus isn't looking for admiration; He is calling for total surrender.

·       Drive your nail into the cross as a public pledge; take the second nail home as a daily reminder.