The Well Church Keller Sermons

Episode Summary:
In this week’s message, we dive into Matthew 16 and explore what it means to build your life on the unshakable rock of faith in Jesus. Adrian challenges us to consider the difference between being a firm foundation or a stumbling block—just like Peter—and invites us to reflect on the cost of true discipleship. What does it mean to deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Jesus daily? And how do we avoid the temptation of gaining the world but losing our soul?

Whether you're struggling to surrender control or wondering what it means to live a life truly built on Jesus, this episode will encourage and challenge you in your walk with Christ.

Key Takeaways:

Faith is the rock on which the Church is built—not human plans or opinions.

Even strong believers, like Peter, can become stumbling blocks when we prioritize our desires over God’s will.

Discipleship requires daily surrender and cross-carrying—not comfort, but commitment.

True success is not found in worldly achievement but in obedience and surrender to Jesus.

Scripture Reference:

Matthew 16:13–26

Discussion Questions:

Who do you say Jesus is?

What human concerns are becoming spiritual stumbling blocks in your life?

What cross is God asking you to carry?

How can you redefine success in light of Christ’s call to discipleship?

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Episode Description:
In this episode, we explore a powerful message from Luke 22:24–27 where Jesus challenges our obsession with comparison and calls us to a different kind of greatness—one rooted in humility and service. While the disciples argued about who was the greatest, Jesus turned their understanding upside down, reminding them (and us) that true greatness is found in servanthood, not status.

We also dive into the ways superiority shows up in our daily lives—from career comparisons to political opinions—and how the attitude of Christ in Philippians 2 invites us to give it all up and take on the posture of a servant.

If you've ever struggled with measuring your worth against others, this episode will help you reflect, reframe, and return to the way of Jesus.

🔑 Key Scriptures:

Luke 22:24–27

Philippians 2:5–7

2 Corinthians 10:12

💬 Episode Highlights:

The subtle ways we compare ourselves to others

Why even the disciples struggled with superiority

How Jesus redefines leadership and greatness

What it means to take on the mind of Christ

One practical step you can take this week to choose humility over hierarchy

📌 Takeaway:
True greatness isn't found in being better than others—it's found in choosing to serve others.

🔖 Episode Summary:
In this episode, we explore how unspoken expectations shape our relationships—and our faith. Drawing from Matthew 6:11 and the story of the Israelites in the wilderness, we reflect on Jesus’ invitation to trust God for daily bread instead of demanding vaults of certainty. What happens when God’s provision doesn’t look like our plan? And how do we respond when His “immeasurably more” isn’t what we expected?

💬 Topics Covered:

How expectations impact our relationships and spiritual life

The danger of unspoken expectations leading to resentment

Lessons from the Israelites and God’s daily provision of manna

The meaning of “Give us today our daily bread”

Ephesians 3:20 and trusting God’s bigger, better plan

Real-life stories of wrestling with unmet expectations and finding God’s faithfulness

📖 Scripture References:

Matthew 6:11

Exodus 16

Ephesians 3:20–21

Isaiah 55:8–9

Proverbs 3:5–6

🙌 Key Quote:
“Expectations are premeditated resentments. But God is inviting us to a life of daily dependence—not vaults of bread, but a relationship of trust.”

📝 Takeaway:
God may not follow your roadmap, but His plan is always better. Let go of expectations that breed bitterness, and discover the peace that comes with daily trust.

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