Join Pastor Dave Mudd for this powerful Baptism Sunday message as he dives deep into the ultimate requirement for following Jesus: Denying the False Self. This compelling message challenges the common interpretation of Matthew 16:24, revealing that "deny yourself" is not merely about giving up comfort or sin, but about identity surrender. Discover how to shift your source of life from your self-made ego to the true, abundant, and authentic self God created you to be. Learn the difference between the protective "false self" and the liberated "true self" so you can finally live the resurrected life Christ intends.

Key Takeaways from This Message:

- Understand the Prerequisite for Discipleship: Learn why denying yourself is not a spiritual suggestion but an entry requirement for following Christ, as modeled in Jesus’ interaction with Peter.

- Surrender Your Identity, Not Just Your Sins: Discover that the greatest surrender is letting go of the "false self"—the protective identity and survival strategies you built—to embrace the "true self" hidden in Christ.

- Let the Cross Kill the False Story: Realize that the purpose of the cross is execution, not just suffering; it executes the self-made narratives of victimhood, control, and performance, freeing you to live authentically.

- Shift from Ego to Christ: Find freedom by shifting the source of your life from your fear-driven, justifying ego to the life of Christ within you, leading to spiritual authority and wholeness.

- See Baptism as Resurrection: Understand baptism as the physical symbol of a spiritual reality: the burial of your old, false identity so you can be resurrected into the new, true self God designed you to be.

Scripture Reference: Matthew 16:24-26