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Luke 9:57-58 (MSG) 57 On the road someone asked if he could go along. “I’ll go with you, wherever,” he said. 58 Jesus was blunt: “Are you ready to rough it? We’re not staying in the best inns, you know.” Jesus said to another, “Follow me.”

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This presentation is to encourage the Body Of Christ to Finish the year out Strong.. Pastor Stephen Lawrence will teach the word or God through the Power of the Holy Spirit. Be sure to share this presentation and be a blessing to some one else. AHM

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Luke 9:57-58 (MSG)

57 On the road someone asked if he could go along. “I’ll go with you, wherever,” he said.58 Jesus was blunt: “Are you ready to rough it? We’re not staying in the best inns, you know.” Jesus said to another, “Follow me.”

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Luke 9:59-60 (MSG)

59 He said, “Certainly, but first excuse me for a couple of days, please. I have to make arrangements for my father’s funeral.”

60 Jesus refused. “First things first. Your business is life, not death. And life is urgent: Announce God’s kingdom!”

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Luke 9:61-62 (MSG)61 Then another said, “I’m ready to follow you, Master, but first excuse me while I get things straightened out at home.”

62 Jesus said, “No procrastination. No backward looks. You can’t put God’s kingdom off till tomorrow. Seize the day.”

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Luke 9:61-62 (NLT)

61 Another said, “Yes, Lord, I will follow you, but first let me say good-bye to my family.”

62 But Jesus told him, “Anyone who puts a hand to the plow and then looks back is not fit for the Kingdom of God.”

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# Your Time Is Now

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The Cost of Following Jesus

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It’s easier to go through life with God

than it is without God

# AHM

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1 Corinthians 11:1 (NLT)

1 And you should imitate me, just as I imitate Christ.

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1 Thessalonians 1:6

6. You became imitators of us and of the Lord; in spite of severe suffering, you welcomed the message with the joy given by the Holy Spirit.

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#AHM Even when trails comeYOU MUST IMITATE WHAT IS

EXPECTED OF YOU FROM GOD

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Luke 9:57-58 (MSG)

57 On the road someone asked if he could go along. “I’ll go with you, wherever,” he said.58 Jesus was blunt: “Are you ready to rough it? We’re not staying in the best inns, you know.” Jesus said to another, “Follow me.”

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@Stev_Lawrence

Jesus said follow me

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19."Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men."

Matthew 4:19

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There is a benefit when you follow Jesus…

#AHM

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Luke 9:59-60 (MSG)

59 He said, “Certainly, but first excuse me for a couple of days, please. I have to make arrangements for my father’s funeral.”

60 Jesus refused. “First things first. Your business is life, not death. And life is urgent: Announce God’s kingdom!”

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First Things First

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Luke 9:61-62 (NLT)

61 Another said, “Yes, Lord, I will follow you, but first let me say good-bye to my family.”

62 But Jesus told him, “Anyone who puts a hand to the plow and then looks back is not fit for the Kingdom of God.”

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No procrastination

Stop procrastinating

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