What does it truly mean to follow Jesus—not just in belief, but in surrender?

In this message from the Everyday Disciple series, we look at Jesus’ baptism in Matthew 3 and discover that repentance isn’t just a one-time event—it’s the ongoing posture of every disciple. Repentance is more than feeling sorry. It’s a complete turning of the heart, a surrender of our way of life in exchange for His.

Jesus didn’t need to repent, yet He was baptized to identify with us and model the posture of surrender. Through His example, we see that repentance opens the door to intimacy with the Father, the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, and the assurance of our identity as beloved sons and daughters.

If you’ve ever struggled with letting go, wondered why change feels so hard, or questioned how to walk fully with God, this message will challenge and encourage you.

In this message, you’ll discover:
Why repentance is the first word of the gospel
How surrender unlocks freedom and transformation
What Jesus’ baptism reveals about your identity and relationship with God
How to move from regret to real spiritual change