Matthew 26:6-13; John 12:1-8 MAIN IDEA: Following Jesus requires TOTAL DEVOTION because there is no MIDDLE GROUND. THE CHALLENGES TO OUR DEVOTION: The decision to pursue Jesus is not only…
Mark 8:34-35 CENTRAL TRUTH: The FULFILLING LIFE WE DESIRE is disguised as the COSTLY LIFE OF SACRIFICE. IDENTIFYING THE DISGUISE: You don't desire THE THING, but what THE THING CAN…
Matt 10:16-22; 28-33 FOUNDATIONAL TRUTH: Being a follower of Christ includes FOLLOWING INTO FEAR. REASONS TO NOT FEAR: 1. God's POWER (v28) 2. God's LOVE (v29-31) MAIN POINT: Following Jesus…
The Five Stages of Following Jesus: 1. See God AT WORK around you. 2. Sit and LISTEN 3. Allow God INSIDE 4. Take a STEP OF FAITH 5. LEAVE EVERYTHING…
Acts 1:1-9 CENTRAL TRUTH: We are MISSIONARIES because THE HOLY SPIRIT EMPOWERS US. FACTS ABOUT OUR MISSION: The mission is SIMPLE. The mission is ACCOMPLISHED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT. The…
PASSAGE: John 1:12-13 MAIN THOUGHT: Because God is OUR FATHER we are FAMILY. IMPLICATIONS: 1. We have a RESPONSIBILITY towards GOD and ONE ANOTHER. PRAYING - Ephesians 6:16-20 CARING -…
Dt 34:10-12 CENTRAL TRUTH: An effective life displays GOD'S POWER. LESSONS FROM MOSES: 1. God's plan is BIGGER THAN YOU. 2. God can use ANYONE. 3. Our job is to…