The Fine Print//The Apprentice//Apostle Ken Bennett

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What does it really cost to follow Jesus? In The Fine Print, Apostle Ken Bennett continues The Apprentice series with a challenging look at what Jesus actually meant when He said, “Follow Me.” Using Matthew 16:21–25, this message confronts the difference between simply believing in Jesus and fully surrendering your life to Him. Peter knew exactly who Jesus was—but when following Jesus required surrender, sacrifice, and a cross, his understanding was put to the test. Jesus never hid the terms of discipleship. The invitation has always been clear: Deny yourself. Take up your cross. Follow Me. Following Jesus is more than attending church, knowing Scripture, or saying the right things. True discipleship requires surrendering control, trusting God when His ways contradict ours, and allowing Jesus to transform us into people who look more like Him. In this message, you’ll discover: • Why recognizing Jesus isn’t the same as completely following Him • What it really means to deny yourself • Why surrender is essential to spiritual growth • What “taking up your cross” looks like in everyday life • Why your current season may actually be part of God’s training • How to stop trying to control your life and let Jesus take His rightful seat • Why following Jesus requires staying close enough to walk in the dust of your Rabbi You may have accepted the invitation—but have you understood the expectation? If this message challenged you, share it with someone who is serious about becoming a devoted disciple of Jesus. Subscribe for more messages from Connect Church and join us as we continue **The Apprentice: Recovering the Lost Art of Becoming Like Jesus.** 📖 Scripture: Matthew 16:21–25 #TheApprentice #TheFinePrint #Discipleship #FollowJesus #ChristianSermon #SurrenderToGod #TakeUpYourCross #DenyYourself #Matthew16 #SpiritualGrowth #JesusChrist #ChristianLiving #Faith #BibleTeaching #ConnectChurch