2. “It’s not about the destination. It’s all about the journey
“It’s not about the destination. It’s all about the journey.” Ralph Waldo Emerson

3. Our Faith Journey
Long time believers & have spent most of their life in church.

4. Our Faith Journey
Long time believers & have spent most of their life in church.
Haven’t attended church or rarely attended church.

5. Our Faith Journey
Long time believers & have spent most of their life in church.
Haven’t attended church or rarely attended church.
Have just recently given their life to Christ.

6. Our Faith Journey
Long time believers & have spent most of their life in church.
Haven’t attended church or rarely attended church.
Have just recently given their life to Christ.
Have had a tough experience with church in the past.

7. Our Faith Journey
Long time believers & have spent most of their life in church.
Haven’t attended church or rarely attended church.
Have just recently given their life to Christ.
Have had a tough experience with church in the past.
Trying to figure this whole Jesus thing out.

8. “It’s not about the destination. It’s all about the journey.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson .

9. “It’s not all about the destination. It’s all about the journey.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson .

10. “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son. That whoever believes in him will not perish but will have eternal life.”

11. John 3:16 - focuses on belief.

12. It’s all about the destination. It’s all about the journey.”

13. Texas Trip 2001

14. Texas Trip 2001

15. Texas Trip 2001

16. Texas Trip 2001

17. Texas Trip 2001

18. The Luke 9:23 road trip

19. Luke 9:18-20
“Who do the crowds say I am?” They replied, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah and still others, that one of the prophets of long ago has come back to life.

20. Luke 9:18-20
“Who do the crowds say I am?” They replied, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah and still others, that one of the prophets of long ago has come back to life. “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?”

21. Luke 9:18-20
“Who do the crowds say I am?” They replied, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah and still others, that one of the prophets of long ago has come back to life. “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “The Christ, son of God.”

22. Luke 9:22
And he said, “The son of man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and the teachers of the law and he must be killed and on the third day be raised to life.”

23. Luke 9:23
Then he said to them all, “If anyone should come after me, they must deny themselves, take up their cross daily and follow me.

24. If anyone…
All inclusive (no pre-existing conditions)

25. …. would come after me
Relentless Pursuit

26. Matthew 13:44
“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.

27. … they must deny themselves,
Putting Christ’s commands above our own desires.

28. … take up their cross daily,
If you are following Jesus, it will cost you something.

29. … and follow me. Following Jesus isn’t easy - but it’s the only road worth following.

30. John 3:16 emphasizes belief.
Luke 9:23 emphasizes following.

31. The Luke 9:23 Road Trip
It is the trip of a lifetime!

32. The Luke 9:23 Road Trip It is the trip of a lifetime!
It is a life long trip!

33. The Luke 9:23 Road Trip It is the trip of a lifetime!
It is a life long trip!
You are never alone!

34. Are you ready to arrive at the only destination that matters?

35. Are you ready to arrive at the only destination that matters?
How’s your Luke 9:23 road trip going?