Did Jesus Really Say That? When Jesus Said the Hard Things
Explore Jesus' most challenging and misunderstood sayings this fall at First Free Church and discover why these difficult words are exactly what we need to hear.
We love the gentle Jesus of greeting cards and coffee mugs. But what about the Jesus who said some pretty shocking things?
"Hate your father and mother"?
"Sell everything you have"?
"You will do even greater things than I have done"?
"Eat my flesh and drink my blood"?
"Why do you call me good?"
This fall at First Free, we’re wrestling with some of Jesus’ hardest sayings—words that weren’t meant for polite applause but to cut through our assumptions and call us into something real. He really did say those things, and when we hear them as he intended, they turn out to be the very words our hearts most need. Join us this fall as we discover what Jesus meant, and why the hardest words can become the most hopeful ones you’ll ever hear.
Series Messages
September 7
Did Jesus Really Say That? Part 1
“Hate Your Father and Mother” – Luke 14:25–27
September 14
Did Jesus Really Say That? Part 2
“Let the Dead Bury Their Own Dead” – Matthew 8:18–22
September 21
Did Jesus Really Say That? Part 3
“Be Perfect, as Your Heavenly Father Is Perfect” – Matthew 5:43–48
September 28
Did Jesus Really Say That? Part 4
“I Came Not to Bring Peace, But a Sword” – Matthew 10:34–39
October 5
Did Jesus Really Say That? Part 5
“Do Not Judge” – Luke 7:37-42
October 12
Did Jesus Really Say That? Part 6
“Sell All You Have” – Mark 10:17–27
October 19
Did Jesus Really Say That? Part 7
"You Will Do Greater Works Than These" – John 14:12-14
October 26
Did Jesus Really Say That? Part 8
“Why Do You Call Me Good?” – Mark 10
November 2
Did Jesus Really Say That? Part 9
“If Your Eye Causes You to Sin, Tear It Out” – Matthew 5:27–30
November 9
Did Jesus Really Say That? Part 10
“Take Up Your Cross and Follow Me” – Luke 9:23–26
November 16
Did Jesus Really Say That? Part 11
“Eat My Flesh and Drink My Blood” – John 6:51–69
November 23
Did Jesus Really Say That? Part 12
"I Never Knew You” – Matthew 7:21
Make Plans for Advent and Christmas at First Free
And as this series draws to a close, we’ll turn our eyes toward Advent with a new series called Small Things, Big Plans. Together we’ll see how God works through the ordinary, the overlooked, and the unexpected to bring about His greatest promises. From a manger in Bethlehem to the cross and empty tomb, He delights to accomplish His big plans through what seems small to us. Join us this Advent as we prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ.