Posts Tagged ‘obedience’
09. A Culture of Consumerism Needs Obedient Disciples
Twelve Compelling Reasons We Must Make Disciples · Part 09 ▶ Watch Today’s Video Video is embedded in today’s LinkedIn article. A direct Dropbox file will be added when available. Consumerism has discipled us more deeply than many of us realize. We are trained to ask: What do I get? What is in it for…
13. From This Day Forward, I Will Multiply Disciples
Can You Be a Disciple and Not Multiply Disciples? · Part 13 ▶ Watch Today’s Video There comes a moment when conviction must become commitment. Not someday. Not when life becomes easier. Not when we feel more qualified. Not when someone finally gives us permission. Today. Jesus did not save us merely so we could…
12. Repent of Non-Reproducing Christianity
Can You Be a Disciple and Not Multiply Disciples? · Part 12 ▶ Watch Today’s Video There comes a time when we must stop defending our lack of fruit and begin confessing it. We have attended church. We have studied the Bible. We have listened to sermons, joined small groups, served on committees, and participated…
07. Information Without Reproduction Is Not Maturity
Can You Be a Disciple and Not Multiply Disciples?. Part 07 You can know the books of the Bible. Understand theology. Attend Bible studies. Listen to sermons every week. And still not obey Jesus’ command to make disciples. We often measure spiritual maturity by how much someone knows. Jesus measured it by fruit. “In this…
06. Church Attendance Is Not Disciple-Making
Can You Be a Disciple and Not Multiply Disciples?. Part 06 You can attend church every Sunday and never make a disciple. You can serve faithfully. Give generously. Study the Bible deeply. Lead a ministry. Even hold a position of influence. All these things are valuable. But none of them can replace personally helping another…
03. You Have Followed Jesus for Years. Where Are Your Disciples?
Can You Be a Disciple and Not Multiply Disciples?. Part 03 Some questions are uncomfortable. But uncomfortable questions can awaken us. Here is one every follower of Jesus should be willing to face: You have followed Jesus for years. But where are your disciples? Not how many sermons you have heard. Not how many Bible…
01. Can You Be a Disciple and Not Multiply Disciples?
Can You Be a Disciple and Not Multiply Disciples?. Part 01 Can you be a disciple of Jesus and never multiply disciples? For many Christians, the question itself may sound unfair. After all, isn’t a disciple someone who believes in Jesus? Someone who attends church? Someone who reads the Bible, prays, gives, serves, and tries…