Matthew 16:24-25 (NIV)

• We must die so that we can live.

John 6:60 ,66 (NIV)

• In order for me to change, something has to die!

Matthew 19:16-22 (NIV)

• THREE COMMANDS JESUS GIVES HIM!


• Sell your possessions.


• Give it to poor.


• Build treasure in heaven.

Three things about this calling:

1. The call demands your all.

Matthew 4:18-20

Mark 1:19-20

Mark 2:14

1. When you follow Jesus, you are not in control.

Matthew 16:24-25 (NIV)

Romans 6:12-13 (NLT)

1. Heaven, not earth, is my home.

Matthew 6:19-20

Matthew 19:21-22

How to totally surrender:

1. Surrender everything daily.

James 4:7 (NIV)

Luke 9:23 (NIV)

1. View everything through the lens of eternity.

2 Corinthians 4:18

Colossians 3:2

1. Follow Him.

Matthew 8:21-23

Matthew 10:37-39