The Round Up

Really pumped about our series "Branded: Whose Brand are You Wearing?"  This week's message is titled "The Round Up".  I really believe one of the biggest problems with Christianity in America today is that Christians aren't sure they want to be Christian, and if we do, we're not always sure what that means.

This week we're taking a look at the idea that Christians have been "Branded by the call".  We have been marked by the call of Christ in our lives.  Just take a look at Mark 3:13-15.  This passage tells us a lot about what it means to be a Christian.  We are called to "be with Jesus", to follow him; to build an intimate relationship with him that can literally change our world.  That's our number one priority.  If you're not focused on your relationship with Christ and growing to be more like him, then I would question the direction of your Christian journey.  Christ calls us to follow him and that call certainly marks each of us.

Christ also calls us to impact the lives of others.  "Come and follow me and I will make you fishers of men." (Mark 1:17)  Following Christ implies "life-change".  As we follow him, we are transformed into willing servants in the kingdom of God.   Jesus had a plan and a purpose for his followers.  They were marked by His call in their lives.  If Christ has called you, you are forever marked by him.  You are branded by the call.

Join us Sunday as we take a look at the "Round Up" which God has in store for each of us.  Tom Ragsdell