Jesus on the Move, Part 2: “Follow Me”
By Dr. Travis Young
Last week we began our series Jesus on the Move with the bold announcement from Mark 1:1–15 that the gospel is not good advice—it’s good news. It’s the declaration that Jesus, the Son of God, has come to rescue sinners. At Frontier Church, we believe this changes everything.
But here’s the question we must wrestle with this week: If the gospel is true, what does it mean for me?
Mark 1:16–34 gives us the answer in a simple but profound invitation: “Follow Me.”
Jesus didn’t call the elite, the powerful, or the well-connected. He called fishermen. Ordinary men casting their nets on an ordinary day. And with two words—“Follow Me”—their lives were never the same. They left their nets, their boats, even family expectations behind, stepping out of comfort and into calling.
The same Jesus still calls today. He doesn’t wait for us to be impressive; He asks for our availability. And when we say yes, He writes us into His story of redemption.
But following Jesus is more than admiration—it’s imitation. These first disciples not only heard His teaching with authority, they witnessed His power over demons, disease, and darkness. They saw firsthand that the kingdom of God moves with unstoppable force. And that same Spirit is alive in us.
Finally, following Jesus impacts the people around us. After leaving the synagogue, Jesus went into Simon Peter’s home, healed his mother-in-law, and suddenly the whole town was gathered at the door. That’s what discipleship looks like—when Jesus touches your life, it overflows into the lives of others.
Here at Frontier, we don’t want to build an audience—we want to build an army. Men and women who will step out of the ordinary, say yes to Jesus, and let their lives ripple with gospel impact.
Friends, discipleship still costs something. This past week, we were reminded with heavy hearts of a brother in Christ who lost his life boldly proclaiming Jesus. To follow Him is not to be a fan—it is to be fully devoted, even when it costs dearly. But in that cost, there is joy. In that sacrifice, there is resurrection life.
So let me ask: what does “Follow Me” look like for you in 2025?
The gospel moves forward through ordinary people who say yes to an extraordinary Savior.
Let’s be those people. Let’s be that church.
—Dr. Travis Young
Frontier Church
Last week we began our series Jesus on the Move with the bold announcement from Mark 1:1–15 that the gospel is not good advice—it’s good news. It’s the declaration that Jesus, the Son of God, has come to rescue sinners. At Frontier Church, we believe this changes everything.
But here’s the question we must wrestle with this week: If the gospel is true, what does it mean for me?
Mark 1:16–34 gives us the answer in a simple but profound invitation: “Follow Me.”
Jesus didn’t call the elite, the powerful, or the well-connected. He called fishermen. Ordinary men casting their nets on an ordinary day. And with two words—“Follow Me”—their lives were never the same. They left their nets, their boats, even family expectations behind, stepping out of comfort and into calling.
The same Jesus still calls today. He doesn’t wait for us to be impressive; He asks for our availability. And when we say yes, He writes us into His story of redemption.
But following Jesus is more than admiration—it’s imitation. These first disciples not only heard His teaching with authority, they witnessed His power over demons, disease, and darkness. They saw firsthand that the kingdom of God moves with unstoppable force. And that same Spirit is alive in us.
Finally, following Jesus impacts the people around us. After leaving the synagogue, Jesus went into Simon Peter’s home, healed his mother-in-law, and suddenly the whole town was gathered at the door. That’s what discipleship looks like—when Jesus touches your life, it overflows into the lives of others.
Here at Frontier, we don’t want to build an audience—we want to build an army. Men and women who will step out of the ordinary, say yes to Jesus, and let their lives ripple with gospel impact.
Friends, discipleship still costs something. This past week, we were reminded with heavy hearts of a brother in Christ who lost his life boldly proclaiming Jesus. To follow Him is not to be a fan—it is to be fully devoted, even when it costs dearly. But in that cost, there is joy. In that sacrifice, there is resurrection life.
So let me ask: what does “Follow Me” look like for you in 2025?
- Maybe it’s joining a small group.
- Maybe it’s serving on a team.
- Maybe it’s inviting a neighbor into your home.
- Or maybe it’s finally saying yes to Jesus for the very first time.
The gospel moves forward through ordinary people who say yes to an extraordinary Savior.
Let’s be those people. Let’s be that church.
—Dr. Travis Young
Frontier Church
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