by ray | Jan 22, 2013 | Discipleship, Sermons, Topical Studies, Vision
Related to the first misconception, another misconception… 2) Misconception: I don’t have the gift to disciple someone else so I don’t have to do it. Okay, you might be convinced at this point–this Great Commission does apply to me, but wouldn’t you know,...
by ray | Jan 22, 2013 | Discipleship, Sermons, Topical Studies, Vision
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,...
by ray | Sep 17, 2012 | Matthew, NT, Sermons
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...
by ray | Feb 7, 2012 | Sermons
Now, we get to the main thrust of the Great Commission, the lone imperative, the command to make disciples. We should be clear from the outset. What is the goal of the disciple making. We are not making disciples who are loyal to us. We are not making disciples who...
by ray | Jan 17, 2012 | Sermons
v45 is a weird verse. Luke 9 45 But they did not understand what this meant. It was hidden from them, so that they did not grasp it, and they were afraid to ask him about it. Of course, this was a prediction of the cross where Jesus would die for their sins. And we...