Follow Me | Matthew 9:8-13 | Pastor Marty Beamer

What does it really mean to follow Jesus?In this sermon from Matthew 9:9 to 13, we see the call of Matthew, a tax collector with a deeply broken past, and discover that following Jesus is not about proving ourselves through spiritual performance, superior knowledge, or outward comparison. It begins with Christ’s sovereign call, requires leaving behind old allegiances, leads to joyful fellowship, and often brings scrutiny from others.This passage reminds us that the gospel is for sinners, not the self righteous. Jesus does not wait for people to clean themselves up before calling them. He calls ordinary people, broken people, guilty people, and then transforms them as they follow Him.This message presses an important question on every heart: When Jesus says, “Follow me,” do you respond?In this sermon: • Following Jesus begins with His sovereign call • Your past does not disqualify you from grace • Real discipleship costs something • Following Christ leads to joy, not just duty • Faithful obedience will often be misunderstoodIf this sermon encouraged you, share it with someone who needs to hear that the call of Christ is still for sinners today.Bethel Baptist Church Kansas City NorthMore from Bethel Baptist Church:LinkTr.ee/bbckc#Matthew9 #FollowMe #Discipleship #JesusCallsSinners #GospelOfMatthew #ChristianSermon #BethelBaptistChurch #ExpositoryPreaching #ChristianLiving #JesusAndSinners