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Mar 17, 2026 45 min

Jesus Doesn’t Fit Your Expectations

from The Salty Pastor Hosted by Dr. Douglas Peake

What happens when the real Jesus doesn’t align with what you want? In Part 2 of The Authentic Jesus series, Pastor Doug takes a deeper look at the tension between the Jesus we prefer and the Jesus revealed in Scripture. The authentic Jesus challenges, corrects, and calls us to surrender—not control. He isn’t shaped by culture, comfort, or personal opinion. Instead, He calls us to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Him fully. This sermon will push you to examine whether you’re truly following Jesus as He is—or a version of Him that feels easier to accept. Support the mission of the Salty Pastor ministry! Visit our donations page at https://pushpay.com/g/thesaltypastor to help us continue sharing truth with a world in need. Discussion Questions: In what ways do people tend to reshape Jesus to fit their own preferences? Why is it difficult to follow Jesus when He challenges our desires or expectations? What does true surrender to Christ look like in everyday life?

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