4/1/25 Acts 1:8 “The Gospel Strategy” According to Mark 16:15, we are commanded to “go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.” More detail is given in Acts 1:8. Jesus says, “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me

3/31/25 Mark 16:15 “The Great Commission” It is called The Great Commission. Along with the command in Matthew 28:19-20 to make disciples by going, baptizing, and teaching, Jesus said in Mark 16:15, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.” The message is the gospel, εὐαγγέλιον, which means good news. The

3/30/25 Matthew 22:34-40 “Why Witness?” Why should we fish for men? Why should we evangelize, witness, share the gospel? Doing so is not easy. Why go to the trouble? The reason goes back to the Great Commandment emphasized by Jesus. Number one, we should witness because we love God and His Son Jesus. In John

3/29/25 Matthew 4:19 “Fishing for Men” “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” According to Matthew 4:19, not only will we obey His commandments if we know Him and walk as He walked if we abide in Him (1 John 2:3, 6), but we will also fish for men. We will make

3/28/25 1 John 2:1-6 “Transformation” Following Jesus is what discipleship is all about; focusing on relationship that results in transformation. Knowing Jesus leads to obedience. John put it this way in 1 John 2:3. “Now by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments.” Abiding in Christ brings Christlikeness, according to

3/27/25 John 15:5, 8 “Live an Extraordinary Life” A disciple should love God and love people. A disciple should learn God’s word. And a disciple should live an extraordinary life. As Christians, we are supposed to be different. Paul said in 2 Corinthians 5:17, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation;

3/26/25 John 8:31-32 “Learn God’s Word” Not only should a disciple love God and love people, but a disciple should also learn God’s word. In the first century, teachers would have disciples that would follow them, listening to them teach and watching how they live. Jesus’ disciples did the same. And Jesus expected the Jews

3/25/25 John 13:34-35 “Love God and Love Each Other” A disciple should love God and love people. When Jesus was asked what was the greatest commandment in the Old Testament, He responded with the Great Commandment, love the Lord and love your neighbor. He reiterated loving your neighbor in John 13:34-35. “A new commandment I

3/24/25 Matthew 4:19 “The Process of Discipleship” Once a person has trusted Jesus Christ as Savior, he becomes a disciple. Becoming a mature disciple takes time and effort; it is not automatic. It is also a process, a process which is never ending. Paul described the process in 2 Corinthians 3:18. “But we all, with

3/23/25 John 3:16 “The Prerequisite for Discipleship” This morning I preached on discipleship, a subject frequently discussed in recent years, and rightfully so. The Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20 has one imperative, make disciples, and three participles, by going and baptizing and teaching. But before a person can make disciples, he needs to be a