And He said to them, “Follow Me [as My disciples, accepting Me as your Master and Teacher and walking the same path of life that I walk], and I will make you fishers of men.” Matthew 4:19 AMP How reproducible is your ministry? How easily can you transfer your teachings to others that can then … Continue reading The Fruit of Following
Leave Judgment At The Door
“Do not judge and criticize and condemn [others unfairly with an attitude of self-righteous superiority as though assuming the office of a judge], so that you will not be judged [unfairly]. For just as you [hypocritically] judge others [when you are sinful and unrepentant], so will you be judged; and in accordance with your standard … Continue reading Leave Judgment At The Door
Power & Witness
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth. Acts 1:8 ESV For the kingdom of God does not consist in talk but in power. 1 Corinthians 4:20 ESV Talk … Continue reading Power & Witness
Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice
But Samuel replied, “What is more pleasing to the Lord: your burnt offerings and sacrifices or your obedience to his voice? Listen! Obedience is better than sacrifice, and submission is better than offering the fat of rams.” 1 Samuel 15:22 NLT Do you want to know how to please the Lord? Trust, listen and obey. … Continue reading Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice
Let Me Lead You
Calling the crowd to join his disciples, he said, “Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me lead. You’re not in the driver’s seat; I am. Don’t run from suffering; embrace it. Follow me and I’ll show you how. Self-help is no help at all. Self-sacrifice is the way, my way, to … Continue reading Let Me Lead You
Start With Finding Jesus
Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. Matthew 6:33 NLT Are you worried about something? Do you have concerns that exceed your capacity? What is weighing heavy on your heart? Where can you find a solution? Start with finding Jesus. It's best to … Continue reading Start With Finding Jesus
Disciplemaking Works
But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy 3:14-15 ESV Last year, the Spirit of … Continue reading Disciplemaking Works