Title: In Christ, You are Significant In Christ, You are a Disciple Maker
1In Christ, You are SignificantIn Christ, You are
a Disciple Maker
2Review3. You are A Work of God
- Ephesians 210 10For we are God's workmanship,
created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which
God prepared in advance for us to do.
3You are Salt - Witness.
- Matthew 513 13"You are the salt of the earth.
But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it
be made salty again? It is no longer good for
anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by
men.
4What dilutes you?
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6What dilutes you?
- Fear - Lack of Trust.
- Sin - Disobedience.
- Lack of Love for Jesus
7You are a Light - Witness.
- Matthew 514-16 14"You are the light of the
world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.
15Neither do people light a lamp and put it under
a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it
gives light to everyone in the house. 16In the
same way, let your light shine before men, that
they may see your good deeds and praise your
Father in heaven.
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9You are a Light - Witness.
- 1 Thessalonians 519 Quench not the Holy
Spirit
10- Quote Shine. We dont shine according to our
circumstances, or because the people we are with,
but according to Jesus we are in. Shine.
11Ephesians 210 For we are God's workmanship ,
created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which
God prepared in advance for us to do
- In Christ, You are Significant
- You are a Work of God, created in Christ to do
good works. - Work 1 Witness / Salt / Light
- Work 2 Disciple Maker.
122. In Christ, You are a Disciple Maker
- Matthew 2818-20 18Then Jesus came to them and
said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has
been given to me. 19Therefore go and make
disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the
name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy
Spirit, 20and teaching them to obey everything I
have commanded you. And surely I am with you
always, to the very end of the age."
13The Fears that stop us from Discipling Others.
- Not enough Knowledge! Head.
- Study
14The Fears that stop us from Discipling Others.
- Not enough Experience Hands
- Do it!
15The Fears that stop us from Discipling Others.
- 3. Not enough Love for Jesus! Heart.
- 2 things block our Love for Jesus.
- A. Idols
- B. Sin
- Eliminate it.
- Dont Hide it Confide it!
16The Fears that stop us from Discipling Others.
17Ministry Multiplication CycleDisciples
Strategy - Bill Jones
- 1. Evangelize
- Key Phrases Come and See
- Changed from / to Outsider to believer.
- Outsiders Not part of Gods family
- Steps
- 1. Cultivating
- Jesus looked for ways to be with unbelievers.
- Jesus initiated relationships.
- Jesus was ready for misunderstandings.
- Jesus helped them feel love and acceptance
- Jesus took a long term interest.
- 2. Sowing
- Jesus sought opportunities to sow.
- Jesus asked questions.
- Jesus listened for needs.
- Jesus talked about spiritual topics.
- 3. Reaping
- Jesus was
18Ministry Multiplication CycleDisciples
Strategy - Bill Jones
- Establish
- Key Phrases Follow Me
- Changed from / to Believer to disciple.
- Believer Person who needs to be fed by others.
- Disciple Person who can feed themselves.
- Steps
- 4. Baptizing
- Jesus was baptized.
- Jesus emphasized baptism. (rite of passage /
covenant / commitment). - Jesus told His disciples to baptize others. (Mt
2818-20). - 5. Teaching
- Jesus challenged people to follow Him.
(sacrifice, commitment) (Mk 834) - Jesus taught His followers.
- Jesus invested time being with them.
- Jesus modeled what He wanted them to become.
- Jesus expected from the beginning for them to
reach out to others.
19Ministry Multiplication CycleDisciples
Strategy - Bill Jones
- Equip
- Key Phrases With Him / In Him
- Changed from / to Disciple to worker (longest
phase) - Worker Person who can feed others.
- Steps
- 6. Selecting
- Jesus prayed before choosing his Disciples (Lk
612). - Jesus included only those who met a certain
criteria. - Jesus chose a limited number, twelve, to be with
Him. (Lk 613-16) - Jesus knew each of the twelve He chose.
- 7. Preparing
- Jesus showed them how to be effective spiritual
leaders. (Lk 6-8) - Jesus told them how to be effective spiritual
leaders. (Lk 6-8)(Lk 10) - Jesus involved the twelve in spiritual
leadership. (Lk 91-6) - Jesus reviewed their effectiveness (evaluation).
(Lk 10). - 8. Mobilizing
20Ministry Multiplication CycleDisciples
Strategy - Bill Jones
- Extend
- Key Phrases So Send I You
- Changed from / to Worker to World Christian
- World Christians Have taken personal
responsibility for world missions. - Steps
- 9. Challenging
- Jesus gave the apostles a vision of reaching the
world. (Acts 18) - Jesus ordered the apostles to start immediately
right where they were. - 10. Sending
- Jesus gave the apostles the message of the
gospel. - Jesus empowered the apostles with the Holy Spirit
(Acts 1,2). - Jesus told them to do what Hed done make
disciples (Mt 2818-20)
21Tips for Disciple Making
- Focus, Focus, Focus
- Keep it Simple (KIS)