{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6795109e9d0f8892a05cc624/6aa39ab87d9d1b16780873b7?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How to Follow Jesus | HopeTown | September 6, 2026 | Tim Ashley","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6795109e9d0f8892a05cc624/1789106788119-5a2f5a28-d5ad-40a9-abe4-6580246d71fc.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Welcome to the latest message in our series, \"We Are The Church\", titled \"How To Follow Jesus\" with Pastor Tim Ashley!</p><p><br></p><p>In this message, Pastor Tim breaks down what it truly means to follow Christ—surrendering our own ways, taking up our cross, and aligning our lives with God's kingdom. Through scriptures including Mark 8: 34-37, Matthew 6: 24, and Psalm 51, we explore how biblical repentance isn't just a one-time event for salvation, but a daily posture that keeps us walking closely with the King.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Scriptures &amp; Topics Covered:</p><ul><li>Mark 8: 34-37 — Giving up your own way and taking up your cross</li><li>Matthew 6: 24 — You cannot serve two masters</li><li>Matthew 4: 17 &amp; Luke 19: 10 — Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near</li><li>Acts 3: 19-20 &amp; Revelation 2: 4-5 — Repentance in Salvation &amp; Sanctification</li><li>Psalm 51: 1-19 — King David’s heart of repentance</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Takeaway:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>\"Repentance isn't just what gets you into the Kingdom. Repentance is the posture that keeps you walking with the King.\"</p><p><br></p><p>ABOUT HOPETOWN CHURCH</p><p>Welcome to HopeTown Church! We exist to help people find hope, build community, and grow in their faith. </p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/wearethechurch\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#WeAreTheChurch</a> <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/howtofollowjesus\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#HowToFollowJesus</a> <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/pastortimashley\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#PastorTimAshley</a> <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/repentance\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#Repentance</a> <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/sermon\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#Sermon</a> <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/christianfaith\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#ChristianFaith</a> <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/discipleship\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#Discipleship</a> <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/salvation\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#Salvation</a> <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/gospel\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#Gospel</a> <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/faithinaction\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#FaithInAction</a></p><p><br></p><p>REACH | CONNECT | REPEAT</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with us!</strong></p><p>[HopeTown on Facebook](<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUZZTVljR0Nlb0Z1SHkya25TcnpyeDB6cHFyNXxBTl9pYzRjVy1BaVMxUjEzb3hIR0tnNkFSblM4UmpyV2RVNThXdkJqT3NSNlc5Vmd0SFNzVHVZNFdCZ01aSFpENnlka3FURzJJckhXaGJJMTV4NXRNcGlVeWNqb0w0YTlVcEs5&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FHopeTownChurch&amp;v=3BgW-197t1I\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;<img src=\"https://www.gstatic.com/youtube/img/watch/social_media/facebook_1x.png\">&nbsp;/&nbsp;hopetownchurch&nbsp;&nbsp;</a>)</p><p>[HopeTown on Instagram](<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUZZTVljRjVYSTF1N2tQWmtWMlBId2dUU3JUNHxBTl9pYzRkc2tsb1ZwN3Z0TUFNODNBa2FsRHZTNHdQdm9NZjdjMnFtQVo2VWtTclU0blhEaWNmSUVMUGRLQ1Z3djI5UGFsUVZzcUpkWU1ydmlMWXZ0bUF6OGttbDRqM3ZCT2Fr&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fhopetownchurch%2F&amp;v=3BgW-197t1I\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;<img src=\"https://www.gstatic.com/youtube/img/watch/social_media/instagram_1x.png\">&nbsp;/&nbsp;hopetownchurch&nbsp;&nbsp;</a>)</p><p>[Download our App](<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUZZTVljSFdNR0ZpcXpkSUpadWw4bV9lTkU2M3xBTl9pYzRlLW1FaUJMUzRDTTliZ0VPRG14d216ZFpxX2djdk1OTEo1U0I1NXF6dmd2Rk56ejlzbG1CaWRBWW5RMGtZY2d5Q2dNSVprM3hLYUNzU2JOcUVfMkQ2NVBTMnBSdm50&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fhopetown.churchcenter.com%2Fsetup&amp;v=3BgW-197t1I\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://hopetown.churchcenter.com/setup</a>)</p><p><br></p><p>🔔 <strong>SUBSCRIBE</strong> for more messages from HopeTown!</p><p>➡️ <strong>SHARE</strong> this message with someone you want to bless!</p>","author_name":"Tim Ashley"}