Showing posts with label traits of disciples. Show all posts
Showing posts with label traits of disciples. Show all posts

Thursday, July 08, 2010

Follow Me

Disciples of Jesus must be followers of Jesus Matthew 4:19   Jesus called out to them, “Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish...

Friday, July 02, 2010

Disciples Of Jesus Are Called To Give

Giving helps me to preach the gospel without using words.  John 3:16  "For God loved the world so much that He gave His one and...

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Jesus Disciples Are Servants

Just like their Savior Matthew 20:26-28  But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servan...

Monday, June 28, 2010

Jesus Wants His Disciples To Be Loving

Most people are under-loved, so we need to get to work. Matthew 22:37-40 Jesus replied, "'You must love the LORD your God with...

Friday, June 25, 2010

Jesus Disciples Are Called To Forgive

Live to forgive and you will change your world. Matthew 18:21-22  Then Peter came to Him and asked, "Lord, how often should I forg...

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

A Disciple Has Purpose In Living

Jesus gives us a rich and satisfying life.  John 10:10-11  The thief's purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to giv...

Monday, June 21, 2010

A Disciple Of Jesus Should Sound Like One

Wagging the tongue is dangerous work. Matthew 12:34-35  You brood of snakes! How could evil men like you speak what is good and right? Fo...

Saturday, June 19, 2010

Jesus Wants His Disciples To Be Fishing

Full-time fisher man, not seasonal or sport fishing.  Matthew 4:18-20  One day as Jesus was walking along the shore of the Sea of Galilee,...

Friday, June 18, 2010

Jesus Disciples Are Not Working Alone

No one is more committed to the mission of the church than the Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:20  Teach these new disciples to obey all the...

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Jesus Disciples Are Teachers

Without teachers we are one generation away from extinction. Matthew 28:20  Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have give...

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Jesus Disciples Should Be Baptized

He is our example. Matthew 28:19 Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the S...

Saturday, June 12, 2010

Jesus Authority Empowers His Disciples

Exercise your power to change the world. Matthew 28:18  Jesus came and told His disciples, "I have been given all authority in hea...

Wednesday, June 09, 2010

Worship As A Lifestyle

God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him. Matthew 28:16-17  Then the eleven disciples left for Galilee, going to t...

Monday, June 07, 2010

Jesus Disciples Should Be Travel Agents

Am I Moving People Toward Real Change? Matthew 5:13-16  "You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost it...

Sunday, June 06, 2010

Jesus Disciples Have Rewards In Heaven

Do the right thing even if it hurts. Matthew 5:11-12  "God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and...

Friday, June 04, 2010

Jesus Disciples Will Be Persecuted

Virtue is persecuted by the wicked more than it is loved by the good. Matthew 5:10   God blesses those who are persecuted for doing ...

Thursday, June 03, 2010

Jesus Disciples Should Be Peace Makers

Peace maker not prize fighter Matthew 5:9   God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God. Roman...

Tuesday, June 01, 2010

Jesus Disciples Should Be Pure

You can't get close to God without it.  Matthew 5:8   God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God. James 4:8 ...

Friday, May 28, 2010

Jesus Disciples Get Mercy

God expects his followers to be known for giving mercy.  Matthew 5:7   God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy...

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Jesus Disciples Should Be Satisfied

What we hunger and thirst for will determine if we are satisfied or not. Matthew 5:6   God blesses those who hunger and thirst for r...