Sermons on Discipleship (Page 2)
Worth Fighting For II
Ephesians 6:10-18 Point 1How do I fight for my calling? Seek and Follow GodEcclesiastes 12:13 | Psalm 73:28 |Psalm 37:23 Point 2How do I fight for my family? Model Christ before them. Bear their burdens with them.Matthew 22:37 | Galatians 6:2 | Hebrews 13:1–3 Point 3How do I fight for my substance? Be content with and a good steward over what has been given to us.Hebrews…
Worth Fighting For
Opening Statement We are all engaged in a spiritual battle. Our enemy, doesn’t want us to serve God. He’s wants the entire world to not find God… let alone serve him. Everyday we must fight, to choose the truth God says vs the lies the enemy says. Point 1 Our calling is worth fighting for. Lie 1: The enemy says that you don’t have to change. |…
God’s Coworkers
Deuteronomy 8:1-20 Opening StatementGod has ordained that some of his purposes be fulfilled through cooperation with mankind. In other words, God works in cooperation with us. Point 1God often works through us. God creates and people cultivate.God gives and people are generous. Genesis 2:15 Point 2God gives the gifts needed for the work.We should acknowledge our…
The Gideon Complex: Strong and Wrong
Judges 6:1-22 Last Week Recap The Gideon Complex – An involuntarily adopted mindset caused from prolonged exposure to negative reinforcement. The only cure is intimacy with God. God wants you to draw near to Him, so that He can remind of you of: Who you are and who He created you to be; What He created you to do and the power you already have; and Where His hand is…
The Gideon Complex: The Hope For the Marginalized
Judges 6:1-22 Opening Statement The Gideon Complex is an involuntarily adopted mindset caused from prolonged exposure to negative reinforcement. There is only one cure for the Gideon Complex: closeness with the Almighty God; intimacy with the Father of creation. Closeness with God gives you…
On the Cusp of a New Thing
Matthew 21:1–11 We should embrace the excitement that comes with the promise of something new while not losing sight of the path ahead. Cusp – POINT, APEX: such as : a point of transition from one historical period : TURNING POINT; also : EDGE, VERGE Point 1 The cusp of a new thing is an exciting time. Promises are fulfilled Potential realized Ruts ended Goals…
Find Your Way
Ephesians 2:10 Last Week Review God has a destiny for each of us. A plan perfectly fit for us as His masterpieces. The sweet spot is the alignment of our unique design (Be), purpose (Do), and position (Go). There is joy and harmony in the sweet spot, because all parts are aligned. By multiplying input the sweet spot produces greater output, resulting in…
Finding the Sweet Spot
Last Week Recap To discover our personal calling, we need the Spirit of God to lead us. We receive clarity on our calling from the Holy Spirit. We need to watch and listen to the Holy Spirit. Obedience to His prompting is our only responsibility. Last Week’s Call to Action Commit to wait patiently before leaping into action. Opening Statement God has a destiny for…
Wait Patiently on the Holy Spirit
To discover our personal calling, we need the Spirit of God to lead us. This isn’t just about assessing, committing, and organizing; it’s about listening and learning. John 14:16-17 Acts 1:1-8 Through the Holy Spirit, we receive clarity on our calling. Why? Because He knows us intimately. We need to watch and listen to the Holy Spirit. Obedience to His…
finishSTRONG (part 2)
Recap To finish strong is to actualize the potential that God has placed within us to be, do, and go. We must completely surrender our mission for Christ’s mission Our obstacles are weight, sin, and ourselves A weight is anything that will distract, deceive, and/or discourage you. Sin is to transgress or break God’s law. Question 4 How can we finish strong?…