Followers of Jesus: Week 3

Butch McKenzie's sermon centers on the critical need for discipleship within the church, emphasizing it as a personal commitment beyond mere membership. He challenges listeners to "read the red," focusing on the words of Jesus, and to provide feedback on what the Lord reveals to them. Drawing from Matthew 16:24, McKenzie highlights the cost of discipleship: self-denial, taking up one's cross (dying to self), and following Christ. He argues that many churchgoers are believers but not true disciples, partly due to leadership focusing on membership over discipleship. McKenzie uses examples from Luke 14 to illustrate the need to prioritize God above family and possessions, urging listeners to examine their own lives and commitment to Christ.