Is Jesus Worth the Risk?
Matt Brown • •
Following Jesus isn’t just about believing—it’s about surrendering. In this powerful message from Matthew 16–17, Pastor Matthew Stephen Brown unpacks Jesus’ call to “take up your cross,” reminding us that the way of Christ is a path of dying to self so we can truly live. Through the Transfiguration, we see Jesus reveal His divine identity, the Father’s love, and the invitation to listen, trust, and obey. This message challenges us to evaluate the areas of life we’re still clinging to—dreams, comfort, control, pride—and to offer them back to the One who alone can transform us.
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