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Discipleship 101
Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004 (message contributor)
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1. "The Disciple's Hero: Jesus Christ"
Contributed on Oct 20, 2004
A true disciple of Jesus Christ wants to be like him.
Today we begin a series on Discipleship. Discipleship is all about becoming like Jesus. Consequently, in beginning this series on discipleship, I want us to understand that the disciple’s hero is none other than Jesus Christ. Like any kid who looks at that athlete, or that actor, or that parent ...read more
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2. "The Disciple's Hope: Christlikeness"
Contributed on Oct 20, 2004
What is the disciple’s objective in spiritual growth?
Last week we looked to Hebrews 12:1-2 as began this series on discipleship-becoming more like Jesus. We said that the disciple’s hero is none other than Jesus-He alone is the one we desire to be like. We said that we must set our priorities around that goal, seeking purity in our daily life, and ...read more
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3. "The Disciple's Help: The Holy Spirit"
Contributed on Oct 20, 2004
The deveolpment of a disciple is the work of the Holy Spirit.
In this series, we have said that there are two ways for the Christian to live. We can live as a worldly (carnal) Christian or as a Spiritual Christian. In the Bible, living one’s life as a Worldly Christian is referred to as walking "in the flesh" or "according to the sinful nature," while ...read more
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4. "The Disciple's Heart: Spiritual Growth" (Part One)
Contributed on Oct 20, 2004
Where does God work to transform us into the likeness of Christ?
The Apostle Paul wrote the second letter to the Corinthians for the purpose of defending his apostleship. It seems that there was a group of false teachers in Corinth who were seeking a following among the people. In the effort to get others to follow them, they used the tactic of denouncing and ...read more
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5. "The Disciple's Heart: Spiritual Growth" (Part Two)
Contributed on Oct 20, 2004
Where does God do the work of making us more like Jesus?
Last week we began our consideration of the disciple’s heart and the process of spiritual growth, whereby we become more like Jesus. We made the point that the first step required is that I allow Christ to touch my heart. The reason this is necessary is that all of us are naturally born under ...read more
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6. The Disciple's Heart: Spiritual Growth (Part Three)
Contributed on Oct 20, 2004
Where does God do the work of making us more like Jesus?
Having considered in the previous week the fact that a disciple is one who has allowed Christ to touch his heart; we began last week to think together about how a disciple is also one who is allowing Christ to transform his heart. The key to this process of allowing Christ to transform our hearts, ...read more
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7. "The Disciple's Habits: Spiritual Disciplines"
Contributed on Oct 20, 2004
What disciplines should characterize the life of a disciple of Jesus Christ?
When we began this series on discipleship, we did so by looking to Hebrews 12:1-2, where we learned that discipleship is all about becoming more like Jesus. That is our goal in spiritual growth. In that passage, the writer likens the process of discipleship to being in a race. In our text for ...read more
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8. "The Disciple's Heritage: Multiplication"
Contributed on Oct 20, 2004
Beyond becoming like Christ, what should be the disciple’s objective?
In the Great Commission, Jesus made it clear that every one of His disciples is called to reproduce himself. "Go to the people of all nations and make them my disciples. Baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and teach them to do everything I have told you. I will ...read more
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9. "The Disciple's Honor: Rewards
Contributed on Oct 20, 2004
What awaits the faithful disciple when they meet the Lord in eternity?
There is an old saying, "Just one life, will soon be passed; and only what’s done for Christ will last." This is our emphasis today, as we think together about the inevitability of life coming to an end. One day, every Christian here will find their life has come to an end. Also one day, every ...read more