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We are disciples

How would your life change if you decided to really follow Jesus? Spiritual growth is a choice. Join Pastor Rick as he examines the six things to do to become a follower of Christ.

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WE ARE DISCIPLES
What it Means to Follow Jesus 
Rick Warren             
“As Jesus was going down the road, he saw Matthew sitting at his tax-collection booth. ‘Come, be my disciple!,’ Jesus said.  So Matthew got up and followed him.”   Matt. 9:9 (NLT)
 
TO BE A DISCIPLE… 
1.  I MUST ___________________ 

“IF YOU WANT to be my disciple you must come and follow me, because my servants must be where I am. And if they follow me, the Father will honor them.” John 12:26 (NLT)
 
3 FACTS ABOUT SPIRITUAL GROWTH
 
SpiritualGrowth is a Choice 
       Spiritual Growth is a Commitment   
      Spiritual Growth is a Relationship
 
 “The plan was that they would be with him and then he would send them out to proclaim 
the Word.”  Mark 3:14b (MSG)
 
2.  I MUST ___________________ 
“IF you want to be my follower you must love me more than your own father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes, more than your own life. Otherwise, you cannot be my disciple.”  Luke 14:26 (LB)
SPIRITUAL GROWTH IS MEASURED BY LOVE!
“The most important commandment is this… You must love the Lord your God with ALL your heart, ALL your soul, ALL your mind, and ALL your strength.” Mark 12:29-30 (NLT)
 
3.  I MUST ___________________ 
 “IF you have love for one another, then everyone will know that you are my disciples.”       
John 13:35 (TEV) 
SPIRITUAL GROWTH HAPPENS IN COMMUNITY!          
“This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.” 1 John 3:16 (NIV) 
4.   I MUST ___________________ 
“IF you continue to obey my teaching, you are truly my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will 
set you free.” John 8:31-32 (NCV)                                                   
4 FACTS ABOUT SPIRITUAL GROWTH
 
      It is an Ongoing Process 
      It is Measured by Obedience, Not Knowledge
      It Is Based On God’s Word
      It Sets Me Free 
 
“IF you continue to live in me and what I say lives in you, then ask for anything you want, and it will be yours. You give glory to my Father when you produce a lot of fruit and therefore show that you are my disciples.”   John 15:7-8 (GW)
5.                 I MUST ___________________ 
“IF you want to be the most important person you must take the last place and be a servant to everyone else.” Mark 9:35 (GW)
 
 “For even I, the Son of Man, came here not to be served but to serve others, and to give my life as a ransom for many.”   Matthew 20:28 (NLT)                   
 
“IF anyone wants to be my disciple, he must deny himself, take up his cross and follow me.” Matthew 16:24 (LB)
 
6.     I MUST ___________________ 
“Jesus called out to them, ‘Come, be my disciples, and I will show you how to fish for people!’  And they left their nets at once and went with him.”  Matthew 4:20 (LB)     
 
“Therefore go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. And teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you; and be sure of this –– I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”  Matthew 28:19-20 (NLT) 
 
 “IF you try to keep your life for yourself, you will lose it. But IF you give up your life for my sake and for the sake of the Good News, you will find true life.” Mark 8:35-36 (NLT, NCV)

Chapter Summary

THINKING ABOUT MY PURPOSE

POINT TO PONDER:

It is never too late to start growing.

VERSE TO REMEMBER:

“Let God transform you inwardly by a complete change of your mind. Then you will be able to know the will of God — what is good and is pleasing to him and is perfect.”
Romans 12:2B (TEV)

QUESTION TO CONSIDER:

What is one area where I need to stop thinking my way and start thinking God’s way?

TODAY'S MESSAGE

We are disciples

MESSAGE NOTES

Chapter Summary

THINKING ABOUT MY PURPOSE

POINT TO PONDER:

VERSE TO REMEMBER:

QUESTION TO CONSIDER:

PASTOR RICK'S MONTHLY RESOURCE UPDATES

Learn My Purpose

Purpose Driven Life
Chapter Resources:

What On Earth Am I Here For?
Study Guide Resources:

TODAY'S MESSAGE

We are disciples

MESSAGE NOTES

Chapter Summary

THINKING ABOUT MY PURPOSE

POINT TO PONDER:

VERSE TO REMEMBER:

QUESTION TO CONSIDER:

PASTOR RICK'S MONTHLY RESOURCE UPDATES

Learn My Purpose

Purpose Driven Life Chapter Resources:

What On Earth Am I Here For?Study Guide Resources:

Purpose Driven Life
Chapter Resources:

What On Earth Am I Here For?
Study Guide Resources: