About Us. Signing this document will lay the foundation for His service, and qualify us to train the reserves for the mission. You must personally impart the Kingdom vision and model the mission to develop disciples that reproduce. The truth is, our holy and righteous God is somewhat ego-centricand rightfully so. But now having been freed from sin and enslaved to God, you derive your benefit, resulting in sanctification, and the outcome, eternal life. Now, the final marching order: teach them to observe all Christs commands. You are an awesome and holy God, who by grace has given us a chance to truly liveentrance into the Kingdom. (1 John 1). Now I urge you to seriously consider the patterns set forth in Scripture. They become spiritual. This spiritual person never doubts, worries, or sins. You and I see people questioning, learning, doubting, and believing. This may seem like a subtlety; however, it can prove significant in how we minister to folks. We are freed from sin and enslaved to God. Read Mark 8:34-38 and Luke 14:25-33. Expect repentance and pray with them for deliverance. Our freedom from sins power results in sanctification, which leads to eternal life (verse 22; notice the consistency with previous chapters: no sanctification means no eternal life). We must tap into His power. This verse sums up the purpose of Johns letter. They must surrender all to Goddemonstrated by the signing of the blank piece of paper. Failure on any of these is immediate disqualification. I want to highlight a few things here. I know it may be hard, but you have to let it go and focus on the vision, Gods glory, and the mission, which is making disciples. Or do you suppose that those eighteen on whom the tower in Siloam fell and killed them were worse culprits than all the men who live in Jerusalem? At the beginning we need to labor on faithfully, without seeing stupendous results. In the US, where independence and rugged individualism reign, the church (or assembly of Christs followers) has been rendered inconsequential. (1 John 3:3-10), By this we know that we have come to know Him, if we keep His commandments. Here are four reasons you should share your faith . Now that youve gotten a glimpse of the big picture, lets fill in some of the remaining details. By this we know that we are in Him: the one who says he abides in Him ought himself to walk in the same manner as He walked. And within months, their disciple will get their own disciple. For someone who said He was a king, He sure didnt act like one! Gerald Van Iwaarden. Where is our passion? Its comparatively easy to trust in God for our salvation because it is far out, and is not necessarily evidenced in our life (though I would argue that point). Job apparently gave his allegiance to Godhe signed the blank piece of paper and was willing to give it all. I read a survey that 95% of believers never lead another person This process is not an intellectual exchange. A mentor takes a disciple through a spiritual inventory. I have always liked it because of its simplicityits not what you will find in the classic or mainstream Christian life resources! However, I trust the Holy Spirit to finish where I have left off. This points to the unbelieving peoples of the world that will benefit from Christianity, even though they are not Gods covenant people. This spiritual person always loves Jesus more than life. But please bear in mind, the mentor supports their disciples disciples from behind the scenes as well. 1 Chronicles 4:10. When I share the faith, I need to make sure that I am respectful and kind. Before we give our allegiance to God, all areas of our lives are under the authority of the devil. After going through a spiritual inventory with your mentor (or a future disciple), why must you repeat the exercise weekly at first? It must be modeled to be carried on to the next generation of soldiers. http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/kings-series/ Seven childrenyoure done, right? We read in John 14:12, right after Jesus tells the disciples to believe in Him because of the miracles He has performed, Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do, he will do also; and greater works than these he will do; because I go to the Father. (John 14:12). The mentor must instill in the disciple an insatiable desire to glorify God, understanding the shortness of time and the spiritual battle that wages for the allegiance of men. , so people who are growing in their faith share Jesus out of love and obedience to Him. Now I know what you ministry leaders are thinking. It was only Marcs reputation for sincerity and integrity that compelled me to lay aside my concerns and take the time to read it. Did Jesus just speak by his own initiative or was what He said by design? 30 For we know Him who said, VENGEANCE IS MINE, I WILL REPAY. And again, THE LORD WILL JUDGE HIS PEOPLE. 31 It is a terrifying thing to fall into the hands of the living God. It does not say to get folks to say a magic prayer (conversion). It may be slow, steady growth, but over time it will be seen as a great and mighty kingdom. And not only that, but He has a whole lot of enemies, and these enemies are the most influential and powerful religious leaders in Israel! Lukes gospel tells us he often withdrew to lonely places and prayed (Luke 5:16). Prayer was Jesus regular practice, but what did Jesus pray? For Christ our Passover also has been sacrificed. Jesus Himself concluded that the greatest bottleneck to the fulfillment of the Great Commission is the lack of workers. Its quite simple, once internalized, and will become very natural once applied. They may meet organically, or form house churches. Therefore, Gods redemptive purposesbringing our submission and allegiance to our Creator rather than our deceiverare designed to restore deserved glory to God, not simply to give us a get-out-of-hell-free card. Lets look at seven biblical strategies, seven Scriptural ways of building the kingdom of God on earth. It begins with the offended addressing the offender. in her fertile fields and boundless forests and it was not there . Yet, we also see a clear pattern in Scripture of those empowered by the Holy Spirit (called the baptism of the Holy Spirit) after regeneration, sometimes even before water baptism (for example, the Gentiles with Cornelius, see Acts 10). I didnt miss a family camp until I was in my 20s. Thats right! The disciple must repent to allow cleansing. . In Jesus name, Amen. Now if we have died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with Him, knowing that Christ, having been raised from the dead, is never to die again; death no longer is master over Him. They must count the cost. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and slammed against that house; and yet it did not fall, for it had been founded on the rock. According to 1 John 2:3-6, is someone who says they know Christ and does not obey His commands honest? Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews.. We also see the power of the church for the forgiveness of sins and answered prayer (consistent with Jesus teaching in Matthew 18) in James 5: 13 Is anyone among you suffering? OK. What about 1,000,000? Promiscuity, failed marriages, depression, and other ills plague professing followers of Christ at nearly the same proportions as the rest of the world. However, the reigning ministry models and methods are based on addition, not multiplication. The fact that Jesus suffered and died on the cross is evidence enough that there is something wrong with the world. The peoples of the world will find protection, security, and blessing from the Christians who live within their countries. Why do you think this is true? First, the woman never disputes her guilt or justifies her actions. Even with the protective glass removed, the small fish live in safety, because the pike assumes that the barrier remains. If we are going to be leaven, influencing this world for Christ and for righteousness, we must represent Him wherever we are. Pray 15 minutes a day for a disciple. These folks do not carry the vision to the next generation (and if they did, it would be the wrong DNA). The First John and related passages can reasonably convict us all and grow in us a healthy fear of the Lord. It also encourages obedience and action. What about your family? Back to top. In fact, it is a one way ticket to Hell. Live a life of service and love together. I also know that this subject is both deep and controversial. I think if there was a clearer understanding of what the mission was, we would take the nations in short order by mobilizing the reserves to the battle field. In Jesus case, there was no money, no power, no trumpets, no chariots, no swords, no facilities, no pomp, no nothing! Why is it important for pastors and institutional church leaders to not control the discipleship process? I tell you, no, but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish. And He began telling this parable: A man had a fig tree which had been planted in his vineyard; and he came looking for fruit on it and did not find any. Adonijah, one of the sons of David, set himself up to be the King of Israel. . Here it is: Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you (Matthew 28:19-20a). Not everyone who says to Me, Lord, Lord, will enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven will enter. At some level we seek ministry success to satisfy our desire to accomplish a lot for God; however, the aim is misguided by our insecurities and deep needs, rather than motivated by Gods glory. And he said to the vineyard-keeper, Behold, for three years I have come looking for fruit on this fig tree without finding any. Philippians 2:5-8, the single best discourse concerning the mystery of the incarnation, indicates that He voluntarily emptied Himself of His divinity and took on the form of a man. We have turned it into information and meetings, rather than a walk empowered by the Spirit. Are you transformedliving life more abundantly? We have tried for so long to escape some sin patterns, we become convinced that we cant and just stop trying. With help, the enemy can be thwarted and the stronghold cleansed. Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly. Let me explain. If you put it on your thumb, it would look just a tiny little dot. No way! When Christians admit their sin, when they ask for forgiveness after failing to show kindness, they often gain respect. The one who says, I have come to know Him, and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him; but whoever keeps His word, in him the love of God has truly been perfected. It ends with from now on sin no more. From this we see that repentance is not just saying you are sorry, but being sorry enough to not do it again. What was the result of David not repenting when he should have seen his sin? Through the fall of Adam and Eve, Satan thwarted Gods plan to glorify Himself through His Creation. And they likewise only visualize ministry in the context of the programs offered at the church. He demonstrated what the Kingdom life looked like and followed up with letters to address specific issues within the churches. From now on sin no more (John 8:10-11). They will never gain freedom from strongholds without openness. It was a direct frontal attack on the character and trustworthiness of our Creator. Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching : Sermons on kingdom expanding: showing 1-15 of 42 Sort By Scripture Rating 5 stars 4 stars or more 3 stars or more Any Rating Date Last Week Last Month Last 3 Months Last 6 Months Last Year Any Time Denominations *other (2) Assembly Of God (3) Baptist (9) Show more Language English (39) Sermon Type They must commit to the vision (glorifying God) and the mission (making disciples = obedient followers of Christ), and surrendering to God unconditionally (signing the blank piece of paper. Then Jesus pulls up in a stretched limo, opens the door and says, Hop in! The entire world population would be reached in just 33 years, presuming just one disciple per year. Matthew 13:31-33He told them another parable: The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. He is again saying, indeed, has God said? Remember that what it says is exactly what it means. In my own words, we are cleansed by Christs blood and the old man dies and the new man is birthed. And any of us who have walked the path of wickedness know full well that the devils allures, as attractive as they once were, lead to pain and heartache. For the unchurched who have no knowledge of the Gospel, you would share concerning our fall into sin, our deserved punishment, Jesus incarnation, His death as payment for the penalty of our sin, and the resurrection as proof of His power over sin and death. Is conversion the same as making disciples? Let me demonstrate. I suggest we take three steps back, to the very basics, and practice listening to Gods voice and obeying what we hear. But where was the palace? Rejection from the church leads to sorrow, which leads to repentance and salvation. 16 But if he does not listen to you, take one or two more with you, so that BY THE MOUTH OF TWO OR THREE WITNESSES EVERY FACT MAY BE CONFIRMED. They practiced it so that they could make disciples. Back to top, Your email address will not be published. Am I asking you to tell your disciple not to attend church for a while? When Christians treat people as people and not as numbers or sinners, they often gain respect. Jesus taught plainly that a tree will be known by its fruit. What did John say Jesus would baptize with? When they signed the dotted line, we can only wonder if they really counted the cost. Dont worry about it. In the same way children desire to please their parents because they are loved by their parents, we also desire to please God because we are loved by God! If your ministry model cant handle 1,000,000 people in a year, you are thinking too small! Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob were promised numerous descendants. Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? 1 It is actually reported that there is immorality among you, and immorality of such a kind as does not exist even among the Gentiles, that someone has his fathers wife. We all believe we are saved from the penalty of sin, yet few believe (or at least live as if they believe) that we are saved from the power of sin. God is on the move and enlisting the willing. Read Galatians 5:16-20. However, you must remember that even if you receive the grace to be saved, it comes with the edict to sin no more. Even in His death, the sign that they put on His cross was intended to show derision and mockery. Christian leaders would do well to read this book and implement its principles into their ministries. I apologize for the length of this chapter. 5. Two: the mission must be self-propagating regardless of cultural context, available resources, or giftedness. Well, werent the manifestations of power only for the Apostles? Your wealth? 19 Now the deeds of the flesh are evident, which are: immorality, impurity, sensuality, 20 idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, disputes, dissensions, factions, 21 envying, drunkenness, carousing, and things like these, of which I forewarn you, just as I have forewarned you, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. Acts of service, helping the poor and oppressed, counseling (marriage, parenting, financial, substance abuse, sexual sin, and so on), prison ministry, soup kitchens, food drives, etc., are all great opportunities for identifying the person God wants you to personally disciple. Join A Life Group; Take A Class; That must have been how the first disciples felt at the beginning as well. 9 I wrote you in my letter not to associate with immoral people; 10 I did not at all mean with the immoral people of this world, or with the covetous and swindlers, or with idolaters, for then you would have to go out of the world. I grew up that way. For more are the children of the desolate Than the children of the married woman," says the LORD. If day by day, we too easily justify our sin by saying, Ill quit when this pack is gone. Glory goes to Satan rather than God. The letter of Hebrews says: Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord (Hebrews 12:14). They will sap your energy, effectively halting a disciple-making movement. We are free indeed, and must receive that freedom. . Name three examples in the Bible of the man of peace.. . Don't take a passive approach. If someone struggles with smoking, they may light up and fail for the moment. Read 2 Peter 2:20-22. All of this points to the small, obscure, quiet, almost invisible beginnings of the kingdom. They are told to end all other allegiances: to the world, sin, wealth, pleasures of life, self, the flesh, family, possessions, and to be prepared to even give their very life for the cause. If someone lives an hour away, it is far less likely for regular interaction to occurand this time investment is necessary for effective discipleship. Do these truths encourage us to sin more, or repent? So how do we stop this onslaught of the enemy? Sometimes we look around and grow despondent because Christianity seems to be waning. I pray that you quiet the distractions in life to allow them to cherish their time with youto gain understanding, guidance, and obedience. Dont Despise The Day Of Small Beginnings! Required fields are marked *. The following discourse ensues between Jesus and the adulteress: Jesus said to her, Woman, where are they? Through His leading, we walk by the Spirit, not by the flesh and simply repent when we fall short being cleansed by the blood of Christ. Satan tested whether or not Job indeed signed by going after one line item on the sheet at a time. Introduction Early followers of the Way relied on the Spirit and learned through the lifestyles of mature believers (discipleship). 2020 Values-Driven. You, in turn, must provide them love and encouragement. If someone asked you that question, what would you say? These religious leaders had rejected Christ, because they saw Him as a threat. Does Jesus indicate it is easy or difficult to get into the Kingdom? In Matthew 13:33, Jesus mentioned the transforming power that takes place as the Kingdom Of God expands likened to yeast that has been mixed with bread dough. I want to speak about the glorious resurrection, but I have to remember that a conversation is not a speech. And so, Jesus gives them two parables to teach slightly different truths concerning the expansion and influence of His kingdom. That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. If adopted, it will be difficult to propagate a healthy discipleship chain. If anyone does not abide in Me, he is thrown away as a branch and dries up; and they gather them, and cast them into the fire and they are burned. Handing him over to Satan can lead to his salvation. The Western church system centralizes ministry around programs, events, structures, and a few formally trained individuals. They are imparted by the Spirit through much personal investment. Everything that was and is and ever will be is for God and His glory. I personally believe that the early church had an advantage by not having the canon. We are PERFECT! Evangelism is at its core compassionate because it seeks to rescue those who realize how broken and helpless they are apart from Jesus. But still, it does show the size and strength of that mustard plant! All they see is that guy sitting at the next table over eating a cheeseburger, or driving in the car next to them, or sitting at the desk next to them. Luke 9:2 And He sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to perform healing. Transformed lives are not made intellectually. 1 Samuel 15:24-29, Denomination: If not, pray Luke 11:13 and ask a Spirit-filled brother to lay hands on you and pray for you until you are baptized in the Holy Spirit. Do we not care that most of the people we encounter daily are going to suffer Gods wrath forever? You can imagine Satan still mocking God: The man you created continues to believe my lies and loves the world and sin even though he knows you suffered and died for that sin. The untransformed Christian is an affront to God. Was that just wishful thinking, or did Paul really mean what he said? We are cleansed by His blood if we walk in light, practicing the truth, in fellowship with Him and the saints. The marching orders are to make disciples. That the book gives us a very selective account history 400 years covered So what words in the Bible are the most important? We We can see a fitting analogy. To talk about the gospelto share itrequires a certain amount of gospel fluency. In some ways it sets the mood for the city. To spread Gods glory over all the Earth. Frustration, anger, or force will only push those people away. Paul says he is NOT perfect, but is ministering to those who ARE perfect and tells people to live up to the standard they HAVE obtained. 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