You Can’t Have Both: The Real Cost of Following Jesus

Most Christians want salvation. Few are ready for sanctification. If you’ve ever felt stuck spiritually, struggled to fully surrender to God, or wondered why following Jesus is so hard… this message is for you 📺 Continue your Spiritual Journey👇 ▶️ SPIRITUAL GROWTH Playlist -    • SPIRITUAL GROWTH IN CHRIST   ▶️ IGNORING GOD'S CALL? -    • Are You Ignoring God’s Call to Be Used by ...   ▶️ TRUTH about REPENTANCE -    • Many people get REPENTANCE WRONG (Do You?)   📖 Free Living Through the Spirit eBook: https://dlmchristianlifestyle-newslet... 📲 CONNECT WITH DLM 🌐 Website: https://www.dlm-christianlifestyle.com/ 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/46X02Gw... 👉 More Platforms: https://linktr.ee/dlm_lifestyle ABOUT THIS VIDEO: Spiritual growth is not automatic, and it’s not comfortable. In this message, we explore: • What sanctification really means (and why most misunderstand it) • Why following Jesus feels hard (and why that matters) • The difference between walking in the flesh vs walking in the Spirit • Why God allows pain in believers during spiritual growth • What it truly means to deny yourself and take up your cross • How to fully surrender to God, not just in words, but in reality • Why some Christians feel stuck spiritually • How to abide in Christ (John 15) and live under the influence of the Holy Spirit • The real cost of following Jesus If you’re serious about spiritual maturity and becoming more like Christ, this conversation will challenge you. 👉 Chapters: 0:00 — The Road of Sanctification Few Talk About 1:28 — The Narrow Gate… and the Narrow Road 2:59 — A Watered-Down Gospel? 4:06 — The Real Cost: God’s Perspective Over Yours 6:07 — Set Free… Yet Slaves of God? (Romans 6:22) 7:41 — The Painful Process of Being Cut Clean 11:15 — Why Many Christians Still Struggle (John 15) 14:24 — Living Under the Influence of the Holy Spirit 19:25 — Complete Surrender: Spirit, Soul, and Body 24:17 — Is It Worth Losing Your Life? (Matthew 10:39) 👉 Subscribe for weekly Bible teaching & encouragement:    / @dlmchristianlifestyle   🙏 Partner with DLM and Support the Ministry: https://www.dlm-christianlifestyle.co... 📘 RESOURCES & MERCH 👕 DLM Christian Clothing: https://www.dlm-christianlifestyle.co... 📗 Bold Pursuit 90-Day Devotional: http://www.boldpursuitbook.com 💻 CONTACT DLM ✉ Spiritual questions: [email protected] 🤝 Collaborations: [email protected] 👕 Merch inquiries: [email protected] 📺 OUR OTHER CHANNELS ▶    / @dlmchristianperspective   — Discussing the world from a Biblical Perspective ▶    / @ruachentertainment   — Our NEW Christian entertainment & gaming company ❓ ENGAGE WITH THIS VIDEO Got a question or thought? Comment below — we'd love to hear from you! If this video helps you, Like & Share it with someone who needs encouragement today. DLM Christian Lifestyle exists to teach Biblical Truth in Love, helping you grow in faith, understand God’s Word, and follow Jesus without compromise. ⚖️ DISCLAIMER This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, which means if you buy something, we'll receive a small commission.