Follow Through - Faithful like JesusThis message is from Lead Pastor Dan Painter in week one of the sermon series “Follow Through - Faithful like Jesus” Grace Pointe is a church dedicated to seeing a world full of healthy churches by making as many people as much like Jesus in the shortest time possible. We are a multi-site church in Illinois with a campus in Naperville, IL and Plainfield, IL. If you would like to learn more about Grace Pointe Church, please visit www.gracepointe.us. Grace Pointe Naperville: Sunday services at 8 am, 9:30 am, and 11 amGrace Pointe Plainfield: Sunday services at 9 am and 11 amDiscover the transformative power of faithful obedience through Jesus' example at His baptism. Learn how mission-driven purpose, genuine humility, and consistent obedience shape authentic faith. Understand why Jesus chose baptism despite being sinless, and how pride can prevent us from experiencing true spiritual growth. Explore practical ways to live out faithful obedience in daily life, overcome pride, and align with God's purpose. This message examines the contrast between Jesus' humble submission and the Pharisees' pride, offering valuable insights for modern believers. Perfect for those seeking to deepen their faith, understand biblical obedience, spiritual growth, Christian living, baptism significance, humility in faith, overcoming pride, following Jesus, discipleship journey, spiritual transformation, biblical teaching, Christian ministry, faith development, spiritual disciplines, Christian character, godly living.Important VersesMatthew 3:13-17John 13:14-15Philippians 2:6-8Romans 12:2Think about it!What does it mean to be faithful according to this sermon?Why was Jesus' baptism significant, given that He was sinless?How does pride prevent us from being faithful to God's calling?What role does humility play in living a faithful Christian life?How can we discern God's will for our lives according to the sermon?What is the connection between faithfulness and mission?Why is it important that our faithfulness be public rather than private?How does understanding Jesus' righteousness impact our own pursuit of faithfulness?Apply it!This week, identify one area where God is calling you to be faithful that requires both humility and public witness. Make a specific plan to follow through in obedience, even if it would be easier to compromise. Consider sharing this commitment with a trusted friend who can pray for you and hold you accountable.Key TakeawaysFaithfulness requires mission-driven, humble obedienceTrue humility is demonstrated through obedience to God's willOur faithfulness should be connected to God's larger mission of reaching the lostWe can only live faithfully through Christ's righteousness, not our own efforts