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?

Who is the authentic Jesus? In a world full of opinions, cultural interpretations, and personal versions of Christ, it’s easy to lose sight of who Jesus truly is. In this sermon, Pastor Doug explores what the Bible actually reveals about Jesus—His identity, His authority, and why understanding the real Christ matters for your faith.

Rather than reshaping Jesus to fit our preferences, Scripture calls us to encounter Him as He truly is. This message challenges believers to move beyond cultural ideas of Jesus and rediscover the authentic Christ revealed in God’s Word.

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Discussion Questions:

1. What are some ways culture creates a different version of Jesus than the one found in Scripture?
2. Why is it important for believers to understand the authentic Jesus of the Bible?
3. How can we guard against shaping Jesus into an image that fits our own preferences?