In this powerful sermon from Northeast Christian Church, Pastor Justin Larkin challenges our assumptions about Jesus and how we often reshape Him to fit our personal, political, and cultural agendas. What does it truly mean to follow Jesus—not as we imagine Him, but as He truly is?

Whether you've tried to make Jesus align with your worldview, or you're seeking to understand how to live with love and truth in today's divided world, this message will leave you reflecting deeply. Let these truths guide your heart as you follow Jesus daily: ✅ Truth Isn't Subjective — It's Found in the Person of Jesus ✅ You Can't Follow Jesus and Stay in Control ✅ You Can't Be a Disciple Without Surrender ✅ Loving Like Jesus Means Letting Go of Convenience ✅ Don't Use Jesus—Follow Him 00:39 – "Everybody wants Jesus on their side" — but what if Jesus isn't here to take sides? 00:44 – How do people remake Jesus: capitalist, socialist, or protest leader? 06:21 – The danger of shaping Jesus in our image. 10:33 – Pilate's question: "What is the truth?" — and why it still matters. 12:47 – Jesus' silence: a lesson in surrender and strength. 16:58 – "My kingdom is not of this world" — What Jesus truly came to do. 18:35 – Loving like Jesus: not comfortable, but transformative. 21:11 – Mercy in place of judgment: The heart of God. 23:05 – Why we resist surrendering control to Jesus. 25:40 – The invitation: Follow the real Jesus, not the one we've imagined.

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