About this episode
The episode discusses the significance of baptism, personal testimonies, and the teachings of Jesus in Matthew 10:26-39 regarding fear, loyalty, and discipleship.
In this episode of The Overflow Podcast, the team reflects on Baptism Sunday, the power of testimony, and what it means to publicly confess Christ with our lives. The conversation moves through Philippians, personal stories of obedience and repentance, and Jesus’ words in Matthew 10:26-39 about fear, persecution, loyalty, and taking up your cross. We talk about: * Why every testimony matters * What baptism reveals about transformation * The difference between fearing man and fearing God * How obedience can change the direction of your life * Why following Jesus may cost you comfort, relationships, or approval * What it means to take up your cross daily * How Jesus calls us to bold, faithful, public allegiance Whether you have followed Jesus for years or are still wrestling with what it means to surrender your life to Him, this episode is a reminder that Jesus is worth everything. New River Church exists to provide authentic, practical, biblical encouragement beyond Sunday services. Learn more about New River Church at newriver.church Matthew 10, fear God not man, cost of following Jesus, take up your cross, Christian testimony, baptism testimony, obedience to God, fear of the…
Topics covered
- Baptism
- Testimony
- Obedience
- Fear of God
- Following Jesus
- Public Confession
Keywords
- Christian testimony
- baptism testimony
- obedience to God
- fear of the Lord
- following Jesus
- persecution in the Bible
- confess Christ publicly
- repentance
- Christian living
- faith and obedience
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: New River Church
Books & works: Matthew 10:26-39, Philippians
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