Follow Through - Faithful like JesusThis message is from Lead Pastor Dan Painter in week two of the sermon series “Follow Through - Faithful like Jesus” Grace Pointe is a church dedicated to seeing a world full of healthy churches by making as many people as much like Jesus in the shortest time possible. We are a multi-site church in Illinois with a campus in Naperville, IL and Plainfield, IL. If you would like to learn more about Grace Pointe Church, please visit www.gracepointe.us. Grace Pointe Naperville: Sunday services at 8 am, 9:30 am, and 11 amGrace Pointe Plainfield: Sunday services at 9 am and 11 amDiscover the transformative power of following Jesus in a world that pushes conformity. Learn practical steps for living a Christ-centered life, including overcoming self-centeredness, dealing with sin, and finding true identity in God's love. Explore biblical principles for trusting God's provision and living authentically for His approval alone. Perfect for Christians seeking deeper faith, new believers, spiritual growth, biblical teaching, Christian living, discipleship, spiritual transformation, faith journey, Christian values, biblical wisdom, spiritual development, Christian discipleship, faith in action, spiritual guidance, Christian lifestyle, biblical principles, spiritual maturity, Christian character, faithful living, spiritual disciplines, Christian commitment.Important VersesLuke 19:28-40Luke 9:23Philippians 4:192 Corinthians 5:9-10Think about it!What does it mean to 'deny yourself' in the context of following Jesus?How does our culture's view of the cross differ from its meaning in Jesus' time?What are some ways we try to please people instead of God in our daily lives?How can we maintain faithfulness when facing opposition or criticism?What does it mean to be 'mission driven' in our faith?How does God's provision help us stay faithful in difficult times?What are some practical ways we can choose the 'narrow gate' in today's world?How can we balance living in the world while not conforming to its values?Apply it!This week, identify one area where you've been trying to please others instead of God. Make a conscious decision to choose God's way in that situation, even if it means going against popular opinion or facing criticism. Keep a journal of how this decision impacts your faith and relationship with God.Key TakeawaysFaithfulness requires choosing the way of the cross dailyWe must depend entirely on God's provision for strength and resourcesLiving to please God alone rather than people is essential for faithful livingTrue faithfulness often means choosing a countercultural pathOur security comes from God's love, not others' approval