Sermons on Matthew
Risk
As we continue our look at spiritual growth we have been confronted with the need for courage, and now we have to look at how that courage is put into use, by taking a risk.
Steps of the Master
Our calling is radical, at least, it is supposed to be. If we’re going to follow the steps of the master, it is radical!
Call to Denial
One thing most American Christians are guilty of is being self-indulgent. We want the music, lighting, and sermon our way. We want air conditioning and heat for a comfortable worship experience, and we want cushions on our pews or chairs. Are any of these things necessary for the gospel? Do we need to practice a little self-denial?
Call to Sacrifice
Becoming a disciple of Jesus Christ requires a certain commitment, a willingness to accept the call to sacrifice.
Call to Hardship
The second message in our series titled, Becoming a Disciple, focuses on our need to be willing to experience hardship as a disciple of Jesus. It is a question that we all must answer…
Call to Action
If we are to be able to make disciples of Jesus, we must first become disciples of Jesus. In this first lesson, we determine that as a disciple of Jesus, we are called to action.
Reality Check ~ Reality of God’s Renewal
God has assigned a mission, and He intends for us to accomplish that mission. However, we have to be renewed before we can enter into His mission…
A Focused Life ~ Service
The Christian life is intended to be a focused life. If we desire to live a focused life we must determine to begin living a life that is characterized by service. Our example, Jesus, stated that this was the lifestyle that he chose…
Three Things
Three reasons why we ought to get excited about connecting with those who are in need of the gospel.
A New Direction
The path that we God intends us to walk is a difficult one. It is a narrow, challenging path. It requires perseverance and dedication to living the way God desires His children to live. It requires us to walk in a completely new direction…