Sermon Summary: The Road of Discipleship Is Forward Only
In this message, we explored what it means to walk the road of discipleship without hesitation, regret, or delay. Using Galatians 5:13–25 and Amos 1:1–15, we were reminded that discipleship is not a one-time decision but a continuous journey that demands forward movement, spiritual clarity, and daily surrender to the Holy Spirit.
Paul’s letter to the Galatians reminds us that we are called to freedom—not a freedom to live selfishly, but a freedom to serve one another through love. The Apostle makes a clear distinction between living by the Spirit and living by the flesh. The works of the flesh—ranging from sexual immorality and jealousy to anger, selfish ambition, and division—pull us away from God’s will and ultimately lead to spiritual death. But the fruit of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control—reveals a heart that is being transformed by the presence of Christ.
We then turned to Amos 1, where God’s judgment is declared not on Israel yet, but on its neighboring nations. In powerful poetic form, Amos announces that the sins of these nations have piled up—”For three transgressions, and for four”—meaning that God has been patient, but now His justice will be delivered. These nations were condemned for human trafficking, betrayal, cruelty in war, generational hatred, and horrific violence. Though they were not part of God’s covenant people, they were still held accountable for their moral corruption and injustice.
Together, these passages highlight that God expects righteousness not only from His people but from all people—and that following Him requires a life shaped by the Spirit, not the flesh. Discipleship is forward-facing. Jesus makes this clear in Luke 9 when He says, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.” That means we cannot cling to our past sins, regrets, or comforts. We must count the cost and move ahead in faith.
This message challenged us to reflect: Are we the eager believer who says “yes” but doesn’t know what discipleship requires? Are we the delayed believer, saying, “Just not yet”? Or are we the regretful believer who starts the journey but keeps looking back? Christ calls us to be ready, committed, and focused. We are to walk in the Spirit, bearing fruit that blesses others and glorifies God.

Challenge Statement:
Do not wait, do not look back—today is the day to crucify the flesh, walk in the Spirit, and move forward in your calling as a disciple of Jesus Christ.