Back to all Sermons

Nathan Smith

Matthew 16:21-28

April 5, 2026

In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks us to consider: “What is the hardest thing to do voluntarily? What decision?” In the Bible and this Scripture passage, Jesus is calling us to make a decision. You must decide to follow Jesus or waste your life. This Scripture passage reminds us that Jesus came, died, rose and will come again to judge. So: 1 – Follow Him, 2 – Don’t waste your life, 3 – Decide to follow Jesus, which requires a deep, internal change. Pastor reminds us that if you believe the Gospel, you will be changed by the Gospel. Listen in to this sermon on deciding to follow Jesus in this series on becoming Kingdom Ready.