Becoming a Rebel

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Becoming a Rebel

Chris Honess, Lead Pastor

September 6, 2026

We need to live out our unique, God-given purpose …

… And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes “ Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

Hebrews 12:1a-3

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

Matthew 6:33

(Series Memory Verse)

1. … Despite pressure from family.

Jesus’ brothers said to him, “Leave Galilee and go to Judea, so that your disciples there may see the works you do. No one who wants to become a public figure acts in secret. Since you are doing these things, show yourself to the world.” For even his own brothers did not believe in him.

John 7:3-5

2. … Despite pressure from friends.

But one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was later to betray him, objected, “Why wasn’t this perfume sold and the money given to the poor? It was worth a year’s wages.”

John 12:4-5

Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. “Never, Lord!” he said. “This shall never happen to you!”

Matthew 16:22

3. … Despite pressure from the crowd.

After the people saw the sign Jesus performed, they began to say, “Surely this is the Prophet who is to come into the world.” Jesus, knowing that they intended to come and make him king by force, withdrew again to a mountain by himself.

Matthew 4:8-9

Action Step: I will spend 30 minutes this week journaling how God has spoken to me and formed me about my purpose.