The Way of Jesus - wk1

"Fans vs Followers"

 Bryan Jones

Stop for a minute and think about your favorite team.  Maybe you’re a football fan and the Cowboys are your jam.  Or maybe you’re more of a baseball or basketball fan.  Whatever your sport of choice, think about your favorite team.
 
Now think about how long you’ve cheered for that team.  Are you one of those die-hard loyal followers who sticks with your team through thick and thin?  Or are you a bandwagon fan who drinks in the excitement when the team is winning but walks away when the winning streak ends?
 
This Sunday we’re going to begin a new sermon series called “The Way of Jesus,” and we’ll start with a look at a passage in John 6.  Jesus is surrounded by fans – probably around 15,000 of them.  They had seen the miracles that Jesus performed and they were impressed.  But Jesus wasn’t looking for fans.  He was looking for followers – those die-hard, devoted people who were willing to stick with Him through the hard stuff.
 
I hope you will join me Sunday as we unpack the qualities Jesus is looking for in His team.  Are you a follower of Jesus or are you just a fan?