Matthew 5-7 The first of 5 discourses A. Matthew 5-7: A Discourse In True Discipleship B. Matthew 10: The Commissioning and Sending of the Disciples C. Matthew 13: The Parables of the Kingdom D. Matthew 18: What Life Under the King Looks Like E. Matthew 24: The Olivet Discourse The Sermon on the Mount 1. Its Historicity . A. Traditions…
Matthew 4:18-22 Soulwinning is at the center of God’s heart – Proverbs 11:30 1. God Accomplishes His Will Through Frail Human Vessels . Acts 4:13, 1 Corinthians 1:18-21, 4:9-13; 2 Corinthians 4:7 2. Discipleship Demands Total Commitment . John 8:12, 10:27 . In contrast – Matthew 8:19-22; 16:24-25 . …
1 Peter 4:12-16 Three Imperatives to Help Us Respond Biblically to Suffering and Persecution 1. Do Not Be Surprised as You Suffer For Christ – Vs. 12 . John 16:33, 1 Thessalonians 3:4, 2 Timothy 2:13, 3:12, 1 Peter 1:6-7 . Purification of true believers vs. Weeding out of false converts . …
Titus 1:5-9 Two Models of Pastoral Training – The Institutional Model: Bible College or traditional Seminary . 1. Can not confirm a man’s call . 2. Can not confirm a man’s giftedness . 3. Can not confirm a man’s character . 4. Can not truly teach a man how to do pastoral ministry . …
Romans 15:7-13 Prior: 1. To Accept Those Who Are Weak In Faith A. Because the Lord Accepts Each Believer – vs. 1-3 B. Because The Lord Upholds Every Believer – vs. 4 C. Because the Lord Is Honored By Each Believer – vs. 5-1 D. Because The Lord Will Hold Accountable Each Believer – Vs. 10-12 2. Avoid Placing Stumbling Blocks In…
Romans 15:1-6 Prior:1. To Accept Those Who Are Weak In Faith A. Because the Lord Accepts Each Believer – vs. 1-3 B. Because The Lord Upholds Every Believer – vs. 4 C. Because the Lord Is Honored By Each Believer – vs. 5-1 D. Because The Lord Will Hold Accountable Each Believer – Vs. 10-12 2. Avoid Placing Stumbling Blocks In The…
Romans 14:16-23 Prior: 1. To Accept Those Who Are Weak In Faith A. Because the Lord Accepts Each Believer – vs. 1-3 B. Because The Lord Upholds Every Believer – vs. 4 C. Because the Lord Is Honored By Each Believer – vs. 5-1 D. Because The Lord Will Hold Accountable Each Believer – Vs. 10-12 2. Avoid Placing Stumbling Blocks In…
Romans 14:10-15 1. To Accept Those Who Are Weak In Faith D. Because The Lord Will Hold Accountable Each Believer – Vs. 10-12 2. Avoid Placing Stumbling Blocks In The Way Of Each Other. A. Because It Violates The Law Of Love – Vs. 13-15
Romans 14:5-12 Last Week: 1. To Accept Those Who Are Weak In Faith Because the Lord Accepts Each Believer – vs. 1-3 Because The Lord Upholds Every Believer – vs. 4 This Week Because the Lord Is Honored By Each Believer – vs. 5-1
Romans 14:1-4 To Accept Those Who Are Weak In Faith Because The Lord Accepts Each Believer – vs. 1-3 Because The Lord Upholds Every Believer – vs. 4
We are committed to creating and sustaining a culture of discipline whereby more mature believers in Christ come alongside the less mature for the purpose of bringing them to greater levels of Christlikeness. This is accomplished as an organic part of the life of the church where each believer is involved in both being mentored and mentoring others in deliberate, life-on-life relationships…
Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2
1 Peter 2:11-12