Jesus Is Calling You (Not to Add Him to Your Life—But to Follow Him)

About this sermon

Somewhere along the way, I’ve watched a subtle shift creep into modern Christianity: we start asking God to join our plans instead of recognizing that Jesus is calling us to follow Him. Christianity cover to cover is the story of God calling people—Adam in the garden, Abraham with a “go,” Moses at the burning bush—and the question has always been the same: will I answer? In this message, I share two defining moments from my teenage years that still mark me today—one tied to Keith Green’s memorial call to full-time ministry, and another moment at a youth convention where the altar call was a shout: “I want the cross.” Decades later, God brought that story full circle in a way I could never script, reminding me that He can plant a seed in a teenager’s heart and bring it to fruition in His timing. I also unpack what I believe is essential for a healthy life with God: His presence and His purpose. You can’t have one without the other. And when Jesus says, “Come follow me,” it’s not just inspiration—it’s invitation, cost, and transformation. Today, I’m choosing again: the cross before me, the world behind me—no turning back. Chapters: 00:00 - Christianity Is About Answering God’s Call 01:48 - The Subtle Shift: Asking God to Follow Us 02:56 - Adam’s Call: “Where Are You?” (It’s Not About God’s GPS) 04:50 - Abraham & Moses: The Call That Confronts Fear 06:40 - Two Teen Moments That Marked Me: Saying “Yes” 09:37 - “I Want the Cross”: The Cry That Changed Everything 10:58 - 42 Years Later: The Full-Circle Phone Call 13:48 - Presence + Purpose: You Can’t Separate Them 16:04 - Three Call Stories: Nets, Damascus, and “Feed My Lambs” Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertrstearns/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robertrstearns/ Don't forget to PUSH THE BELL to get NOTIFICATIONS of new and upcoming videos.

Topics

• Purpose & Calling
• Discipleship
• Jesus Christ