What if Jesus Changes Everything?
What if Jesus really could change everything about your life?
In the first week of our Follower series, Pastor CJ Ward walks through John 1, where Jesus meets Simon for the first time — and immediately gives him a new name: Peter. In a single moment, Jesus changed not just Simon’s name, but his identity, his calling, and his future.
That moment captures the heart of discipleship. Jesus doesn’t just make us a little better — He makes us new. And following Him means being willing to let Him change anything He wants about us.
Through humor, honesty, and a challenge straight from Scripture, this message asks one bold question:
Will I let Jesus change anything He wants about me?
Because every true follower of Jesus experiences change — for some, something changes. For others, everything does.
Key Scriptures
John 1:35–42 – Jesus calls Simon and changes his name to Peter.
2 Corinthians 5:17 – “If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here.”
Ezekiel 46:9 – You cannot leave the presence of God the same way you came in.
Romans 2:4 – It is God’s kindness that leads us to repentance.
Big Truths from This Message
Jesus changes something about all of us — and everything about some of us.
No one truly follows Jesus and stays the same.You can’t encounter Jesus and leave unchanged.
God’s presence always transforms those who draw near to Him.Change begins with open hands.
Following Jesus means surrender — letting go of control and trusting His goodness.We can’t decide who needs “a little change” or “a total change.”
Transformation isn’t based on appearances; it’s based on Jesus’ work in the heart.It’s harder to change when life looks “fine.”
Comfort can keep us from the deeper transformation God wants to do.The posture of a follower is open hands.
“Jesus, change anything You want.” That’s where true discipleship begins.
👉 Watch What If Jesus Changes Everything? and discover what happens when you stop resisting change — and start following Jesus with open hands.
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