Ever buy the thing—shoes, books, a new rug—then never follow through? Starting is easy; finishing takes work.
In this message from our series “You’re Gonna Need This,” Pastor Angie Frame gets real about half-done projects and the spiritual version of the same problem: beginning with Jesus but not actually following Him. Through Jesus’ Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:3–23), we see why faith can flame up and fizzle out—snatched by “evil ones,” scorched by trouble, or choked by worry and the deceit of wealth. Jesus’ invitation is clear and costly: “deny yourself, take up your cross daily, and follow me” (Luke 9:23). With an unforgettable story about Olympic underdog Eric “the Eel” Moussambani, we’re challenged to keep going when it’s hard and to become “good soil” that bears real fruit—30, 60, even 100 times what was sown.
Following Jesus isn’t one more item in the cart; it’s the daily, all-of-life commitment that changes everything. So here’s the question: are you just starting—or truly following?
