Count the Cost | Pastor Jon Neitzell

What does it truly mean to follow Jesus? Not just once, in a single moment of decision, but every single day, in every circumstance, regardless of what it costs us? This message takes us straight to the heart of that question by examining the very first commandment Jesus gave to anyone: Follow me. Drawing from Matthew 4, we watch as Jesus calls ordinary fishermen away from their nets, their boats, and their father, and they go immediately. No negotiation, no conditions, no waiting for a better moment. That kind of radical responsiveness challenges us to examine our own willingness to move when He calls. Through a vivid live demonstration, we are reminded that following requires keeping our eyes fixed on the One we are following. The moment we look away, we lose sight of where He is going. The deeper we know Him, the more naturally we begin to anticipate His movements and align ourselves with His direction. This is not a passive faith. It is active, costly, and deeply personal.