Here are some Tier 1 applications. Two are public applications (how we treat others) and two are personal (how we prepare ourselves to meet the coming Christ).
1) The Importance of Evangelism and Missions
14 This good news of the kingdom will be proclaimed in all the world as a testimony to all nations.
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3) Final misconception: I can be close to God without being a disciple maker.
This is a big one. Did you ever notice that those who are out there making disciples, those who are on the frontlines, those who sell everything and actually go to missions, those who devote themselves in the service of others, those who are impacting others, have you noticed that these people seem to have a special relationship with God?…
Read Matt 28:18-20.
We began this year just like we did 2012 meditating on 3 important truths. 3 resolutions for us in 2013. The greatest commandment, the second greatest commandment and the Great Commission.
Two weeks ago, we covered loving God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength.…
Happy New Year! I hope you had a good Christmas and New Year’s. It’s great to have the students back. For you undergrads and grads, I trust that the restful break will translate into renewed vigor and enthusiasm to tackle your studies.…
Next, Jesus gives us a second area that we can put into practice, namely in our public witness.
Matthew 5:13-16 talks about being salt and light. Why are we to be salt and light? v16–
Matt 5
16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.…
How do you disciple?
This is an issue of methodology. Every church has their methodology. Some rely heavily on programs. Some rely heavily on hiring the right minister. What should our methodology be? How do we carry out discipleship in a church setting?…
What is the goal of the teaching ministry? Two goals. One is self-feeding. The second is discipleship.
SELF-FEEDING
Matt 4
4 Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”
We just covered this.…
I want to end with the final sentence of the Great Commission.
The latter half of v20 — “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” I love this promise.
There is so much that happens in life that can deflate you.…
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