Who Is King In Your Life
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Plenty of people can explain why they think they’re a Christian, but far fewer can answer the question Jesus presses: will you follow Me on My terms? We go straight to Matthew 16:24–28, where Jesus cuts through the fog of churchy assumptions, self-made spirituality, and “good person” religion with a simple, demanding invitation: deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Him.
We unpack what those words actually mean, not what we’ve softened them into. Denying self isn’t self-improvement or image management, it’s repentance and the end of self-rule. Taking up the cross isn’t a slogan for life’s problems, it’s committed faith in the gospel that publicly identifies with Jesus, even when it costs comfort, reputation, and control. And following Him isn’t a one-time moment, it’s a lifelong path that proves discipleship is real. Along the way, we talk about why Jesus’ “follow Me” call differs from modern shortcuts, why baptism matters as a public marker, and why gaining the whole world is a terrible trade for your soul.
If you’re searching for a biblically healthy Christian life, this message brings clarity, conviction, and real hope grounded in Scripture and the grace of Jesus Christ. Subscribe for more Bible teaching, share this with someone who needs a clear definition of discipleship, and leave a review. What’s the hardest part for you: saying no to self, saying yes to the cross, or actively following Jesus?
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About Foundations of Truth
This is Foundations of Truth, the podcast of Firm Foundations Ministries. Our mission is to help you build your life on the unshakable foundation of God’s Word, rooted in Scripture and anchored in the grace of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Each episode is designed to strengthen your faith and encourage you to stand firm in a shifting world.
About Dr. Timothy Mann
Dr Timothy Mann is the founder of Firm Foundations Ministries. Pastor Tim grew up in Western North Carolina and became a follower of Jesus as a teenager. While serving in the U.S. Army, he responded to God’s call on his life to preach the Gospel and left military service to begin pastoring in a local church.
Pastor Tim is the founding Pastor of Providence Church and has pastored churches in Missouri, North Carolina, and Florida. He attended Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Missouri; Luther Rice Seminary in Atlanta, Georgia; and Anderson University in Anderson, South Carolina. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Religion, a Master of Arts in Christian Studies, a Master of Divinity, and a Doctor of Ministry degree in Biblical Preaching. He is a member of the Evangelical Homiletics Society, and his philosophy of ministry is centered upon being used by God to help others become committed and mature followers of Jesus and leading the church to glorify God through fulfilling the Great Commission that Christ gave his followers. What he loves most about ministry is when others understand God’s Word and grace and love Him more fully.
Pastor Tim and his wife, Patty, have been married 30+ years, and they have two adult children and one grandson.
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