1/11/26, Melrose Community Church, Sunday Service

Apologies, the audio cut out for a bit in the middle.

This message exposes six distinct attitudes people have toward the Savior. Some want Jesus only as a provider of physical needs—a miracle worker who fills their stomachs but not their souls. Others prefer a comfortable Savior who fits neatly into their predetermined boxes, one they can control and manage. The religious leaders wanted to be their own saviors, rejecting Christ's divinity in arrogant self-righteousness. Many desired only a popular, non-challenging Jesus, abandoning Him the moment His teachings became difficult to tolerate. Some, like Judas, were masterful pretenders, fooling everyone except Christ Himself. But Peter's response cuts through all the noise: 'Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.' This is the heart of authentic faith—wanting Jesus for exactly who He is, not who we wish He would be. The question echoes across the centuries to us today: when following Christ becomes costly, uncomfortable, or challenging, will we stay or will we walk away? Where else could we possibly go? Salvation isn't about our works or commitments to future behavior; it's about embracing what Christ has already accomplished. In His eyes, we look really good—not because of anything we've done, but because of everything He has done.