Posts Tagged ‘obedience’
11. The Religious Leaders, When Knowing Scripture Is Not Enough
Watch Today’s Video They knew the Scriptures better than almost anyone. They studied every command. They debated every interpretation. They memorized long passages. They could identify error and defend correct doctrine. Yet when the One promised by those Scriptures stood directly in front of them, they refused to follow Him. Jesus said: “You search the…
09. Agrippa, Paul Did Not Waste His Audience
Watch Today’s Video Acts 26:24-29 Paul was the prisoner.Agrippa was the king. Paul could have used the moment to defend himself, gain sympathy, or argue for his release. Instead, he did something far more important. He tried to make a disciple. Paul told his story. He explained what Jesus had done in his life. He…
08. Felix, When I Have a Convenient Time
The People Who Almost Followed Jesus · Part 08 ▶ Watch Today’s Video Also on YouTube → Acts 24:24-27 There may be few words more dangerous than these: “Not now.” Felix had an extraordinary opportunity. The apostle Paul stood before him and spoke about faith in Jesus Christ. Felix listened. Then Paul began reasoning with…
07. Herod, Fascinated but Unchanged
The People Who Almost Followed Jesus · Part 07 ▶ Watch Today’s Video Also on YouTube → Luke 23:8-11; Mark 6:20 Herod was interested in spiritual things. He listened to John the Baptist. He was intrigued by him. He even recognized that John was a righteous and holy man. And when Jesus finally stood before…
06. Pilate, Knowing the Truth but Refusing the Cost
The People Who Almost Followed Jesus · Part 06 ▶ Watch Today’s Video Also on YouTube → John 18-19 Pilate had a problem. He knew the truth. But he was not willing to pay the price of acting on it. After questioning Jesus, Pilate repeatedly came back to the same conclusion: Jesus was innocent. “I…
03. “Let Me First…”, When Obedience Keeps Getting Delayed
The People Who Almost Followed Jesus · Part 03 ▶ Watch Today’s Video Also on YouTube → Luke 9:57-62 Some of the most dangerous words a follower of Jesus can say are not: “I will never obey.” They are: “Lord… let me first.” In Luke 9, several people appeared ready to follow Jesus. They were…
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…