Followers Deserve Jesus | Pastor John Keating | The Naz Church

In this powerful message, Pastor John tackles one of the most challenging realities of following Jesus: sometimes His teachings are hard to accept, and the cost of discipleship can feel overwhelming.Drawing from John 6:60-69, this sermon explores the moment when many of Jesus' followers turned away because His teachings became too difficult to embrace. Pastor John doesn't shy away from the uncomfortable truth that the Gospel can be offensive, that Scripture calls us to surrender areas of our lives we'd rather control, and that following Christ may cost us comfort, acceptance, and earthly pleasures.But this isn't a message of discouragement—it's a rallying cry of hope. Through personal stories (including a hilarious Indiana Jones experience at Disney), Pastor John reminds us that opposition often comes right before God moves. He challenges listeners with Peter's profound question: "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life."Key themes include:Why Jesus' teachings offend those living contrary to His callWhat it really costs to be a disciple of ChristThe question every believer must answer: What would make you turn away from Jesus?Powerful moments of corporate prayer for healing and restored relationshipsA reverse altar call celebrating those who choose to stand firm in faithThis message culminates in a moving response time where the congregation witnesses God's faithfulness in healing and restoration, reminding us that the same God who showed up for others will show up for us too.