6 And we will be ready to punish every act of disobedience, once your obedience is complete. Now I wish I had unlimited space to deal with this subject, because it is so important for freedom from sins power. There is a war raging on between God and His foe, Satan, for the hearts and allegiance of men. These are certainly designed and executed with noble intent; however, there is a vital element missing. We must tap into His power. Sermons & Talks Main Idea: The kingdom of God advances one life at a time with ever expanding growth. Satan rebelled against (divorced) God and was kicked out of the house (heaven). Disciples dont need buildings, seminary training, or funding. I contend that until they do, they are not actually saved (that exercise is better than a magic prayer any day). How can a disciple begin discipling their own disciple so quickly? Today, we are told to bear fruit to maturity, reaping a harvest of 30, 60 or 100-fold. This message today will focus on lessons needed to walk in victory. However, Jesus said there was another problem: The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore beseech the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest. (Luke 10:2). Read Acts 28:23 and 28:30-31. Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching : The Ever Rising Kingdom Of God (August 15, 2017). 2. When you fail to show kindness, to speak honestly, to be authentic, to share the gospel message, to listen, or to display patience, admit your fault and ask for forgiveness. I encourage you to start by reading the excerpts from Keys to Kingdom Expansion, provided as the next section of this work. Grapes are not gathered from thorn bushes nor figs from thistles, are they? It makes sense that we work one part of the car at a time: undercarriage, engine compartment, body panelsall the while continuing to use the car as a daily driver. Back to top. Message The end is to glorify God through our restored allegiance to Him, that allegiance resulting in a radically transformed life. However, the number 500 is the largest number we ever read of concerning His disciples. So, this first parable simply teaches us that Christianity would start out from a very small and obscure beginning, but would go on to expand externally until it is a dominant force in the world. For if we have become united with Him in the likeness of His death, certainly we shall also be in the likeness of His resurrection, knowing this, that our old self was crucified with Him, in order that our body of sin might be done away with, so that we would no longer be slaves to sin; for he who has died is freed from sin. We are bound to a church system that keeps us trapped within four walls. Evangelism is at its core compassionate because it seeks to rescue those who realize how broken and helpless they are apart from Jesus. According to the passage, how many people who abide in Christ sin? According to 1 John 5:13, what was the purpose of Johns letter? It is invisible. A short time of running into the glass trains the pike to never try again. They will sap your energy, effectively halting a disciple-making movement. We are in the middle of the battle, but we are not the focal point. Can you sense the times? 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? 10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar and His word is not in us. Have you achieved complete freedom from sin? . And dont get trapped into plugging them into a series of church programs. Engage in ministry (service or otherwise) with your disciple to see if the next generation candidate emerges. You know the mission and have taught it, but cant get the reserves mobilized to active duty. 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. Lord God Almighty, give your people discernment to identify the disciples you have prepared for them. So he works to win our allegiance and affections. . The disciples ran. 2.15 Seeking, Finding, and Qualifying New Disciples, 1. My question for you is: are you on the mission? Here are Jesus last instructions for His disciples before His ascension (the going to the Father cited above): And behold, I am sending forth the promise of My Father upon you; but you are to stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high (Luke 24:49). In fact, dedicated soldiers yearn for the front lines. . For just as you presented your members as slaves to impurity and to lawlessness, resulting in further lawlessness, so now present your members as slaves to righteousness, resulting in sanctification. Here sins and strongholds are identified, and deeper repentance occurs. To have serious conversations with some people, you need to gain a certain level of trust. Because they love the children and know what is best for them, they make them eat their lima beans, go to bed on time, and restrict their unhealthy appetites. They engage with their minds not their spirits. Likewise, teach your disciple how to pray. However, if the defensive reserves are not rallied to counter the offensive landing, the enemy receives reinforcements and becomes firmly entrenched. They asked when it would appear. I have always liked it because of its simplicityits not what you will find in the classic or mainstream Christian life resources! From there, the man of peace and future generations of disciples will target their sphere of influence, or oikos. Have them (and help them) put together a prayer team to support their growth and discipleship efforts. The apostolically gifted should seek untapped groups (the first convert in a family, community, and so on). We now walk in newness of life. You will be mobilized towards one aim: fulfilling the Great Commission in this generation. But please bear in mind, the mentor supports their disciples disciples from behind the scenes as well. delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, )! We think if only we had a Christian as the President. If you dont have leaven, what you get will be dry, flat, hard crackers. Is it love for country, commitment to defend freedom, chivalry and public service, a sense of duty and sacrifice? At that point it is unstoppable. read more, Scripture: This results in a very linear Kingdom growth curve (again, the limitation is not the harvest, but rather the labor). What do you suppose Jesus would do if He were facing the same woman in the court the next day, having been caught in the same sin? What about your ministrywhat fruit is it bearing for Gods glory? Lord, I pray that your people would learn to hear your voice and eagerly desire to commune with you. Jesus said that the birds of the air will nest in its branches. 8 If we say that we have no sin, we are deceiving ourselves and the truth is not in us. Over time, it has a huge influence on the nations and cultures of the world. They are imparted by the Spirit through much personal investment. He has laid out the simple plan of the gospel in a way all of us can live it and move it forward. Therefore, we can trust it to provide clear insight into these matters. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without his notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without His aid? The one who was least in the kingdom was greater than John the Baptist. How many things on your list are covered in the passages above? A better figure would be each saint making 6 disciples per year; the Great Commission would be fulfilled in just 13 years starting from scratch. In this simple book, I will unwrap a very clear vision, an actionable mission, and concise methods and resources that will unlock the black box of Kingdom expansion. (Matthew 3:8-10, emphasis added). I think a lot of that stems from our understanding of the process. We are freed from sin and enslaved to God. To save items to a SermonFolder, please sign in to your account. Read Acts 18:24-28 and 19:1-7. These past three weeks we have focused our messages on discipleship. You may not read it in the text books anymore but there is no denying that America was founded on Christian principles. He does the same thing over again while being supported behind the scenes by the original mentor. Next it says where to start: baptizing them. The next time you are struggling to share your faith with someone God places in front of you, remember that the benefits far outweigh the costs! Lets face it; the current model of over-worked pastors teaching spectator-Christians from the pulpit is not producing the vibrant Christianity we see in the book of Acts. No one who abides in Him sins; no one who sins has seen Him or knows Him. For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen. . In fact, the enemy really could not even achieve this success absent the willful complacency or capitulation of the defensive force. So when we believe and defend the lie, it is a stronghold of Satan, and only can be broken down through the power of the Spirit. Many will discount these words saying, he teaches salvation by works. Well James 2:24 says: You see that a man is justified by works and not by faith alone., Let us rejoice and be glad and give the glory to Him, for the marriage of the Lamb has come and His bride has made herself ready. It was given to her to clothe herself in fine linen, bright and clean; for the fine linen is the righteous acts of the saints. Too many Christians are afraid to be honest. You see, many repeat a prayer saying they will make Christ Lord of their life, but fail to understand what that means. If you put it on your thumb, it would look just a tiny little dot. Videos of members of The Bridge sharing their testimonies, https://www.thebridgeonline.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/The-Expansion-Influence-of-Gods-Kingdom.mp3, Acts: The Spreading Of The Unstoppable Gospel. In Acts 11:15 and 16, what did Peter call this experience? He is again saying, indeed, has God said? Remember that what it says is exactly what it means. At The Bridge, we usually work verse-by-verse through books of the Bible. That means you need to seek and find a disciple to whom you will cast the vision and continue spreading Gods glory. Disregard any commentator (which is most of them) who tries to tell you that Scripture means something other than what it actually clearly says. Start with Jesus, and you might be surprised how many people will grant that they are sinners who need a savior. Go out there and baptize them immediately, which was the New Testament practice. If you pledge your allegiance to a system of thought or a practice rather than to Gods glory, you will not catch this vision. Im supposed to have a conversation. 19 Again I say to you, that if two of you agree on earth about anything that they may ask, it shall be done for them by My Father who is in heaven. (1 John 2). And the last thing I want to do is send them to the front lines unarmedand worse yet, with guns in their hands, but no ammunition. Where is our passion? Their fate is not what they imagine. Recognize that we are at war. Yet, we cannot experience freedom from sin in our own strength. That is exactly what has happened to Jesus and the movement He started. Sometimes we look around and grow despondent because Christianity seems to be waning. Satan mocks God, as if saying, Look, the humans you created for your glory follow meall of them listen to me and sin. This is a complete affront to God. Paul says not even to associate with unrepentant sinnersnot even to eat with them. Then, finally, when Jesus was crucified, their last hopes were dashed. Lashing out verbally or violently would constitute sin. We Recognize No Sovereign but God, and no King but Jesus! Satan once again says indeed has God said? See below. There is a better picture of what He wants from you. They are cut off and thrown into the fire. We are PERFECT! No. One of the tried and proven principles of interpreting parables is that usually they teach one basic truth. He took the Law, and raised the bar big timenot just our actions anymore, we are now condemned for our thoughts as well. The morning session were taught by the Pastoral Ministries Dean of Nyack College, Ron Walborn. Here is the shortest version: I baptized you with water; but He [Jesus] will baptize you with the Holy Spirit. (Mark 1:8). The one who hears His words and acts on them. II, The Thornton W. Burgess Collection (3 Volumes), The Thornton W. Burgess Collection (3 Vols. 1 Peter 3:15, 2 Chronicles 15:2-3, 2 Peter 3:9, Acts 1:8, Matthew 10:1-42, Matthew 28:18, 52-week preaching calendar to help you plan your sermons, Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching, Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year, [NEW YEAR] 4-Week Series to kick off 2023, [PRODUCTIVITY] Fulfill your full potential, [FOUNDATIONS] Getting back to what matters most. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples." Jesus would have grown up watching his mother baking bread many times. Now imagine the transformation: when we surrender to God, our repentance cleans the house through Christ. As a result of the disconnect, the experience of converts and church-goers dont differ much from the world. Even if you choose a less personal method, be careful not to make converts, but rather be vigilant to follow through with discipleship. I grew up that way. But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches. He told them still another parable: The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed into about sixty pounds of flour until it worked all through the dough. Read Galatians 5:16-20. They didnt look at Jesus and His disciples and say, Oh, theres the King, and theres the kingdom! No, it was invisible to most. John made it clear in his letter, and Paul confirmed it by showing us what the fruit of the flesh is. Will you sign the blank piece of paper? I urge you to consider: does your faith walk demonstrate a radical departure from the worlda full commitment to the Kingdom life? I want to talk about his crucifixion. There are 2.2 billion adherents of the Christian faith, nearly 1/3 of all people on the planet! Read John 1:33, Luke 3:16, Matthew 3:11, and Mark 1:8. We are the Lords hands and feet in this world. 4 Everyone who practices sin also practices lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness. I offer them as a good starting point for developing a kingdom-growth perspective and strategy. . Because those unwilling to grow will waste your time and they will not carry healthy spiritual DNA to the next generation. I think five or six is a big commitment. However, lets say an angel appears to Johnny, and gives him a vision of him twenty years into the future playing before great audiences at Carnegie Hall, playing the most beautiful and exquisite music he can imagine. 3 Tests Of Plagiarism: Do Your Sermons Pass Them. According to 1 John 3:3-10, did Jesus come to take away the penalty of sin, or sins? Amen. A great acronym to remember for training is MAWL: Model, Assist, Watch, and Let go. After much teaching of the Kingdom laws, Jesus commanded his listeners (which includes us): Therefore you are to be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect (Matthew 5:48). Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its lusts, and do not go on presenting the members of your body to sin as instruments of unrighteousness; but present yourselves to God as those alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God. Absent of complete surrender, however, a different scenario plays out. Fellowship with your disciple at least a few hours per week. How attractive is your life, and how attractive do you make Christ? Confused? You and I, and this church are only one tiny piece of one leaf on that mustard plant. This is an unfortunate reality in modern Christendom. Meditate on such things. So I urge you to meditate on these passages with an open spirit. There are other important considerations too, most or all of which you will be factoring into your local church's overall mission strategy, such as: Discipleship training Leadership training Evangelism efforts Individual and corporate prayer A strong, anointed worship ministry Pastoral care and counseling Word-of-God ministry, including the children Counseling, mentoring as needed Teaching on giving, tithing Church planting from your church Other ministries, as God leads, Check out our in-depth Kingdom of Heaven/Kingdom of God Bible Study Notes in 3 parts, Christian LivingDoctrine & TheologyEvangelismFaithGifts of the Holy SpiritHealingHearing from GodHoly Spirit | Pentecostal TopicsJesus ChristMinistryPower of GodPrayerSalvationThe ChurchVarious Topics Not Listed ElsewhereVictory over the DevilWord of God. Insist on full repentance. Stories abound about modern geographical ignorance. I, A Childs Own Book of Great Composers, Vol. However, have we ever really taken a good look at what the Great Commission is? A significant part of our mission is the expansion of God's kingdom (rule and reign) on the earth over every man, woman and child. And to what shall I compare it? We have turned it into information and meetings, rather than a walk empowered by the Spirit.. Sharing your faith is a reminder of how good God has been to you. 17 If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector. In the US, where independence and rugged individualism reign, the church (or assembly of Christs followers) has been rendered inconsequential. in her rich mines and her vast world commerce- and it was not there . To find out more about our newsletter and the free gifts, click here. Oryou can post the link on your socialmedia (Facebook, Twitter, etc. You just want commitment for now. . Now its getting tougher. The enemy keeps us clinging to the chains, when all the while, we have been granted freedom from them. 1 Chronicles 4:9-10, Denomination: Teach them to intercede for the saints. Because Kingdom Christianity is very different from institutional church Christianity and your disciple will quickly settle for the easier of the two. . Marc Carrier is not just a modern-day reformer trumpeting a call back to godly living. I think the mystery of salvation is best understood like this: do not ask a person for intellectual assent to determine whether or not the person is saved. REMOVE THE WICKED MAN FROM AMONG YOURSELVES. Friends, Jesus tells us to love our enemies because they are not our enemies; they are simply deceived children used as pawns to steal Gods glory. So every good tree bears good fruit, but the bad tree bears bad fruit. 2014, James H. Feeney.Copyright statement. Lets take a look at an event in Scripture to illustrate this point. Everyone who practices sin also practices lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness. The First Corinthians 13:8-10 argument that perfection has come (in the form of the canon) is a bit wanting. God is glorified and the mission proliferates multi-generationally. It must be modeled to be carried on to the next generation of soldiers. Everything else must be measured against that standard. 23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful; 24 and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, 25 not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. And they likewise only visualize ministry in the context of the programs offered at the church. However, if they justify and defend their sin, a stronghold results, grieving the Spirit, granting Satan authority in their life. To talk about the gospelto share itrequires a certain amount of gospel fluency. Leaven is what actually changes the character of the bread. Come at 9:30 a.m.. People in need are ideal discipleship candidates because there is tension in their lives, and they are usually looking for a change. The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Problem Activators are agents, powers and personalities, and circumstances designed and assigned to start problems. Now I have seen this verse used in popular evangelism methods, with absolutely no reference to the content of the letter itself. Principles from the Lords prayer from Luke. A description of a way we are seeking to form disciples at The Bridge. After traveling throughout the US, he made these comments. Seek and expect the manifestation of God's power to save, heal, and deliver. The letter of 1 John (see verse 5:13) Early followers of the Way relied on the Spirit and learned through the lifestyles of mature believers (discipleship). We know that the Spirit is imparted at some level to convict of sin prior to regeneration (John 16:8). If we were honest and looked at our hearts, we might even find that our ministries minister to us. , so people who are growing in their faith share Jesus out of love and obedience to Him. The rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and slammed against that house; and it felland great was its fall. When Jesus had finished these words, the crowds were amazed at His teaching; for He was teaching them as one having authority, and not as their scribes. 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