Jesus didn’t call people to casually admire Him. He called them to follow Him. In this message through Luke 9, Pastor Alan McBrayer walks through three different responses people had to Jesus: the committed, the curious, and those still considering Him. Through the disciples, Herod, and the feeding of the 5,000, we see what it truly means to know Jesus deeply, trust Him fully, and follow Him faithfully. This message challenges us to define our relationship with Jesus honestly. Are we fully committed, simply curious, or still deciding what we believe? Following Jesus requires tested faith, authentic pursuit, and a willingness to minister to others even when it costs us something.

• Following Jesus well starts with truly knowing Him, not just knowing about Him
• Jesus uses seasons of testing to teach us complete dependence on Him
• Real faith moves from curiosity to commitment and responsibility

Key Scriptures:
Luke 9:1-17
Jeremiah 29:13
Matthew 10:1-14
John 6

Wherever you are in your relationship with Jesus, take the next step toward Him today. Ask God to move you from curiosity to commitment and from comfort to trust. If this message encouraged or challenged you, share it with a friend or family member who needs to hear it.

Bayou City Fellowship Tomball Campus | Alan McBrayer | May 24, 2026
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