What are you building your life on—and will it actually hold? In this sermon, Pastor Doug explores why Jesus is the only true foundation that can support a life of purpose, stability, and eternal hope.

Culture offers countless things to build on—success, identity, relationships, or personal truth—but all of them eventually shift. Jesus, however, stands unchanging. Through Scripture, we’ll see why building your life on Christ is not just a spiritual idea, but a practical reality that impacts every decision, every season, and every storm you face.

This message challenges you to examine your foundation and invites you to anchor your life on the only one that will never fail.

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Discussion Questions:

1. What are some common “foundations” people build their lives on today?
2. Why do those foundations ultimately fail under pressure?
3. What does it practically look like to build your life on Jesus?

Do you want the real Jesus—or just a comfortable version of Him? In this sermon, Pastor Doug explores how the authentic Jesus consistently calls people to truth, even when it disrupts comfort, challenges assumptions, and confronts sin.

The real Christ doesn’t bend to culture or personal preference. He speaks truth with authority, calls for repentance, and offers transformation that goes far deeper than surface-level belief. This message invites you to move beyond a convenient faith and encounter the Jesus who changes everything.

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Discussion Questions:

1. Why do people tend to prefer a “comfortable” version of Jesus?
2. How does the truth of Jesus challenge the way we think and live?
3. What areas of your life might need to be surrendered to the real Christ?

What happens when the real Jesus doesn’t align with what you want? In Part 2 of The Authentic Jesus series, Pastor Doug takes a deeper look at the tension between the Jesus we prefer and the Jesus revealed in Scripture.

The authentic Jesus challenges, corrects, and calls us to surrender—not control. He isn’t shaped by culture, comfort, or personal opinion. Instead, He calls us to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Him fully.

This sermon will push you to examine whether you’re truly following Jesus as He is—or a version of Him that feels easier to accept.

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Discussion Questions:

In what ways do people tend to reshape Jesus to fit their own preferences?

Why is it difficult to follow Jesus when He challenges our desires or expectations?

What does true surrender to Christ look like in everyday life?