Make Disciples

Jesus after the cross

Matthew 28:16–20 NASB95

But the eleven disciples proceeded to Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had designated. When they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some were doubtful. And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

16:20

Jesus had all authority

Boss has authority over job

teacher has authority over grade

“Eat 10 pounds of baked beans, drive to Dallas and cheer for the football team down there, I’d be a rootin tootin cowboy.”

Authority vs power

Go make disciples

What is a disciple?

A disciple (follow of Jusus)

They are born again. They have confessed their need for a savior, believe that Jesus died for their sins, and that he rose again on the third day.

Its like the 100s of people who went an bought a bike and it sits in their garage. They have a 05 Softtail with 1500 miles on it.

2. They have been obedient in baptism.

3. They are learning to be more Christ-like in their behavior every day.

They are learning to be more Christ-like in their behavior every day.

4. They are sharing God’s love, forgiveness and hope with people who don’t know Christ.

They are sharing God’s love, forgiveness and hope with people who don’t know Christ.

Most Churches focus on conversion over discipleship

T4T

Share Jesus without fear

tracts

Online evangelism training

Jesus’ way of discipleship

Matthew 4:19 NASB95

And He said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.”

John 4:19 NASB95

The woman said to Him, “Sir, I perceive that You are a prophet.

John 4;

His disciples were with him for three years.

Matthew 10:16 NASB95

“Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves; so be shrewd as serpents and innocent as doves.

Matthew 10:

Some perspective on evangelism

Suppose God said to you, go to a cemetery and raise the dead.

That is easy stuff compared to savings someones soul

John 6:44 NASB95

“No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him; and I will raise him up on the last day.

Its’ not easy!

Discipleship starts before someone gets saved. Anyone can come hang out. You are going to see real people, with real problems, just being ourselves.

FBC

If you get saved here, we will rejoice with you, but you are not going to be treated any differently.

After salvation we are going walk with you, be there for you if you

Learning to ride

Earnest Ward Story.

Close:

2 biggest lies (Francis Chan)

you are good person

2. A loving God wouldn’t punish us.

A. If the Father is drawing you this morning now is the time for salvation.

B. If you have your bike, but aren’t riding, come ride with us.

C. If you are a disciple but aren’t discipling anyone, pray for God to put that person in you path.