Launch Sunday | Don't Try. Train.

What if the reason you're not growing spiritually ISN'T because you're just not trying hard enough? Many Christians genuinely want to follow Jesus, overcome sin, and experience the full life He promised. But somewhere along the way, following Jesus can become an exhausting cycle of trying harder, falling short, and trying again. Jesus offers us something better. In this message, Pastor Brent Parsley explores what it really means to be a disciple of Jesus. Drawing from Luke 9:23 and 1 Timothy 4:7–8, we'll discover why spiritual growth is less about trying harder and more about training ourselves to live the way Jesus lived. We'll also look at why following Jesus requires surrender, daily practice, and a community of people who are growing together. Following Jesus is not about our religious performance or our perfection. We're learning to becoming more like Him, one day at a time, through the power of the Holy Spirit. Recorded on Launch Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Promised Land Church in East Aurora, New York. Following Jesus Together in Western New York. https://promisedlandwny.com