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“Come, Follow Me”

1/29/2026

As Jesus walks along the Sea of Galilee, He does not call scholars or the powerful—He calls ordinary fishermen in the middle of ordinary work. With simple words, “Follow me,” Jesus invites them into a life larger than they imagined. Remarkably, they leave their nets at once. The call of Jesus creates moves them from security to trust, from routine to purpose, from the daily grind of life to the calling and adventure of a life of faith.
That same invitation comes to us today. Jesus still meets us where we are—at work, in responsibility, in uncertainty—and calls us not just to believe, but to follow. Discipleship begins when we loosen our grip on what we’re holding so we can take hold of who is calling.

(Verse of the week)
“Come, Follow Me” (Matthew 4:18-22)
Prayer Starter
Lord Jesus, you call us in the midst of our daily lives, help me to listen to your voice. Give me courage to lay down what holds me back and faith to follow where You lead. Shape my life for your purposes and make me an instrument of your love. Amen.

Quote of the Day
“Christ does not call us to comfort, but to companionship—walking with him wherever He leads.”

Have a great week!—Pastor TJ

Listen to recent sermons by Dr. TJ Jenney YouTube & YouTube
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http://inspiresundaymessages.blogspot.com

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Standing Firm in the Wilderness

1/22/2026

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After His baptism, Jesus is led by the Spirit into the wilderness—not to escape hardship, but to face it. Jesus spends forty days in prayer and fasting, reminding us that temptation is best faced with spiritual preparation. Hungry, alone, and physically weak, Jesus is tempted in three profound ways: to satisfy Himself apart from God’s will, to test God’s faithfulness, and to grasp power without the cross. Each temptation strikes at identity and trust. Jesus’ response is steady and simple: “It is written.” He does not argue, negotiate, or compromise. He anchors Himself in God’s Word. Where Adam failed in a garden of abundance, Jesus remains faithful in a wilderness of deprivation. His victory reminds us that temptation is not a sign of weakness or failure—it is often a sign that we are standing at the edge of obedience (Matthew 4). Faithfulness opens the door to greater responsibility.
When we face our own wilderness moments—times of hunger, pressure, or doubt—we are not left defenseless. Like Jesus, we are invited to draw strength not from circumstances, but from God’s truth. Temptation loses its power when we remember who we are and whose we are, and allow God’s Word to guide us and God’s Spirit to strengthen us.

(Verse of the week)
“No testing has overtaken you that is not common to everyone. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tested beyond your strength, but with the testing he will also provide the way out so that you may be able to endure it” (1 Corinthians 10:13).

Prayer Starter
Lord God, in moments of testing, remind me that we do not stand alone. Give us hearts rooted in Your Word, strength to resist what pulls us away from you, and trust to believe that Your way is always life-giving. May I be guided by your Word and strengthened by your Spirit. Lead us through the wilderness with faith and courage. Amen.

Quote of the week“Temptation does not disappear when we are faithful; it is often where faith is tested and strengthened.”

Wishing you a great week—Pastor TJ

Listen to recent sermons by Dr. TJ Jenney YouTube & YouTube
Podcast on Spotify: Inspire Messages
http://inspiresundaymessages.blogspot.com

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Jordan Moment

1/15/2026

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Where Jesus was baptized in the Jordan River is believed to be the lowest river on the surface of the earth. The waters there are brown and dirty, not pristine and blue. When Jesus steps into the waters of the Jordan, He does something unexpected. The sinless Son of God stands in line with sinners, the lost, the lonely, the downtrodden. John hesitates, but Jesus insists—because this moment is not about repentance for sin, but identification in love. Jesus chooses the path of humility, entering fully into the human story before beginning His public ministry. He walks into the waters made dirty by humanity itself, willing to step into the lowliest place that he might bring love and make clean.
As Jesus rises from the water, heaven responds. The Spirit descends like a dove, and the Father’s voice declares, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” Before Jesus preaches a sermon, heals the sick, or goes to the cross, He is affirmed—not for what He has done, but for who He is. Beloved. Chosen.
The baptism of Jesus reminds us that our own faith journey begins the same way—not with performance, but with grace. God meets us in ordinary waters and speaks an extraordinary truth over our lives made possible by Christ’s love: You are my child, and you are loved. From that assurance, like the river itself, everything else flows.

(verse of the week)
As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased (Matthew 3:16,17).”

Prayer Starter
Lord, help me to hear your voice of love and be affirmed that I am a beloved child of God, and through Christ I am washed and made new, restored and renewed, amen.

Have a great week!—Pastor TJ

“Before Jesus did anything for God, He heard who He was to God—and that is where true faith always begins.”

Listen to recent sermons by Dr. TJ Jenney YouTube & YouTube
Podcast on Spotify: Inspire Messages
http://inspiresundaymessages.blogspot.com

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He’s Been There

1/8/2026

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Christmas has come and gone, yet the most beautiful truth in the universe still rings through the darkness: God Has Come! In our darkness and in our trouble, God has come to share our lives and to show us love. How do we know? He’s Been There. Angels whispered, God Is in the Manger, then proclaimed Good News to the shepherds as they sang, glory hallelujahs. God has come to share our vulnerability and weaknesses as a tiny baby in a manger, born to parents of lowly estate by the most remarkable miracle and the most humble and trusting of women, Mary. God has come. The message through the angels to the shepherds so long ago, tending their flocks on an ordinary night that became so extraordinary. Songs of angels. The excitement of shepherds. God has come! The message still shines as radiant as it first shown from a guiding star, as the world God created burst forth with light. God has come. Magi in wonderment whispered as the traveled from afar. God has come. To all who have wondered, ‘Does God care?’ To all who will listen, God loves us, for God has come! To all, let us kneel, let us treasure this blessed gift—God has come. Let us open our hearts. Let us sing with the angels. Let us offer our gifts of time, treasure, and talents. God has come. Then let us like shepherds return with rejoicing. Let us like magi, proclaim to the nations. It is true, for the ages. God Has Come. God Has Come.

(verse of the week)
And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of the Father’s only son, full of grace and truth (John 1:14).

Let this news guide your new year like a shining star!

Wishing you a great new year!—Pastor TJ

Listen to recent sermons by Dr. TJ Jenney YouTube & YouTube
Podcast on Spotify: Inspire Messages

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