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Calling All Disciples

Jan 6th, 2008 / Discipleship, Gospel of John

Outline—John 1:35–51

  1. We are invited to experience (vv. 35–39)—"Come and see" (Who)
  2. We are invited to significance (vv. 40–42)—"You shall be" (What)
  3. We are invited to join (vv. 43–44)—"Follow Me" (How)
  4. We are invited to commune (vv. 45–51)—(Why)

Take Home Points

  • Have you answered a personal call to disciple?
  • Have you grasped the significance of your call to be a disciple of Christ?
  • What can you do today to be a better disciple of your Creator?

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Teaching Tact Is a Valuable Part of Discipleship

Dec 9th, 2007 / Discipleship, Philemon

Outline—Philemon 15–25

  1. Teaching tact is:
    1. Teaching to see with eternity in mind (v. 15)—eternity
    2. Teaching to be ever mindful of who you are in Christ (vv. 16–17)—identity
    3. Teaching by giving a living example (vv. 18–19a)—entity
    4. Teaching to keep a humble heart (v. 19b)—humility
    5. Teaching through encouragement (vv. 20–22)—expectancy

Take Home Points

  • Always keep an eternal perspective (v. 15).
  • Tact is a great way to show you’re in Christ (vv. 16–17).
  • Debt is apparently no reason to abandon tact (v. 18).
  • What a believer does as a Christian act is beneficial to all believers (v. 20).
  • Don’t be afraid to encourage better behavior among believers (vv. 20–22).

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