In this powerful message from Northeast Christian Church, Pastor Jed Peter explores what it means to wrestle with faith during life’s darkest moments. Drawing from Matthew 27:45–49, we reflect on the silence of God, Jesus’ cry on the cross, and how we can hold on to hope when everything feels broken. This sermon challenges us to rethink prayer, trust, and the very nature of God's love in suffering.

Let these truths guide your heart as you follow Jesus daily:

✅ God's Silence Doesn’t Mean His Absence
✅ Prayer is More Than Requests
✅ Faith Grows in the Shadows

00:00 – Introduction: Welcome from Northeast Christian Church
02:30 – Honest Prayer: Would You Rather Your Child Vent to You?
04:46 – Walking in Grace: Living Out Your Faith
07:00 – What to Do When God Feels Silent
09:30 – The Mystery of God’s Judgment and Sovereignty
12:00 – Jesus’ Cry on the Cross: “Why Have You Forsaken Me?”
14:30 – Dealing with Pain and Blame in Times of Loss
17:00 – What It Means to Trust When You Don’t Understand
20:00 – Gratitude and God's Daily Provision
22:30 – Final Encouragement: Stay Rooted in the Word

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In this powerful sermon from Northeast Christian Church, Pastor Justin Larkin challenges our assumptions about Jesus and how we often reshape Him to fit our personal, political, and cultural agendas. What does it truly mean to follow Jesus—not as we imagine Him, but as He truly is?

Whether you’ve tried to make Jesus align with your worldview, or you're seeking to understand how to live with love and truth in today’s divided world, this message will leave you reflecting deeply.

Let these truths guide your heart as you follow Jesus daily:

✅ Truth Isn’t Subjective — It’s Found in the Person of Jesus
✅ You Can’t Follow Jesus and Stay in Control
✅ You Can't Be a Disciple Without Surrender
✅ Loving Like Jesus Means Letting Go of Convenience
✅ Don’t Use Jesus—Follow Him

00:39 – “Everybody wants Jesus on their side” — but what if Jesus isn’t here to take sides?
00:44 – How do people remake Jesus: capitalist, socialist, or protest leader?
06:21 – The danger of shaping Jesus in our image.
10:33 – Pilate’s question: “What is the truth?” — and why it still matters.
12:47 – Jesus' silence: a lesson in surrender and strength.
16:58 – “My kingdom is not of this world” — What Jesus truly came to do.
18:35 – Loving like Jesus: not comfortable, but transformative.
21:11 – Mercy in place of judgment: The heart of God.
23:05 – Why we resist surrendering control to Jesus.
25:40 – The invitation: Follow the real Jesus, not the one we’ve imagined.

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In this episode, we unpack the difference between the “Genie Jesus” many seek—a Jesus who grants wishes, comfort, and immediate success—and the Real Jesus, who calls us to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Him in commitment, even through suffering. We dive deep into what it means to truly follow Jesus, highlighting the dangers of a human-centered gospel focused on temporary gains rather than eternal purpose. Listen in as we challenge common misconceptions and inspire a faith that acts, sacrifices, and endures.

Let these truths guide your heart as you follow Jesus daily:

✅ True discipleship means denying yourself, not just believing
✅ Taking up your cross is a daily commitment, not a one-time act
✅ Following Jesus requires active obedience, not just passive faith
✅ Asking in Jesus’ name means aligning with His will, not using a formula
✅ Compassion and love must go beyond intention to action

00:00 - Introduction & Welcome
02:30 - Misunderstanding Jesus' Promises
05:00 - Deny Yourself to Truly Follow Jesus
07:30 - Discipleship Requires Sacrifice
10:00 - What’s Worth More Than Your Soul?
12:30 - The Cost of Following Jesus
15:00 - Is Jesus the End or Just a Means?
17:30 - You Can’t Have Both Comfort and the Cross
20:00 - The Surrender Jesus Calls For
24:30 - Final Challenge & Invitation

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