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To Be A Disciple

Date written: April 1st, 2007 Scripture ref: Luke 9:23-27 SUBJECT: Discipleship TITLE: To Be A Disciple PROPOSITION:In order to be a disciple, we must display the characteristics of discipleship. In this lesson we will look at some of those characteristics.

"No Pain, No Gain"

There is an expression among those who exercise regularly, "No Pain, No Gain." The expression basically means that if you are not willing to work hard and suffer a little for your efforts, then you are not going to accomplish

"Jesus Calls Us"

Date written: April 22nd, 2004 Scripture ref: Mark 1:16-20 SUBJECT: Worldliness, Discipleship TITLE: "Jesus Calls Us" PROPOSITION: Jesus calls us 1) to salvation 2) to holiness, 3) to worship, 4) to heaven. Objectives: That each would understand that to which

Super Bowl Sunday is Every Sunday

Today is the day that has come to be known as America's unofficial holiday. Yes, that's right, it is Super Bowl Sunday. Of course, the Super Bowl is the penultimate sports experience for most people who live in the United

Sons of Thunder

One of the more curious appellations that we find in the scriptures is the name that Jesus gave to the brothers James and John--Boanerges. Mark records this moniker in 3:17 "And James the son of Zebedee, and John the brother

"Self-Righteousness"

"For I say to you, that unless your righteousness exceeds the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven" (Matthew 5:20). The above saying of Jesus introduces within its context the fact

Observing All Things

In Matthew 28:18-20, we have these words: "And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19"Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the

The Little Ones

I heard a story this week about a little boy in Texas who is currently residing in a children's home. When I inquired about why he was in the home, I was told that his Father placed him there on

How To Fight Discouragement

Recently, I have received several questions from our web site on the subject of discouragement. One person writes, "I am an evangelist but I feel let down, not wanted?" Another writes, "I am really confused right now. Everybody I ask

The Lower Lights

On our recent trip to Maine, we had the opportunity to see several lighthouses. One we were able to visit up close as it was located within the boundaries of the national park and accessible by car. This particular lighthouse

Desiring Truth

One summer, a friend of mine and I went to Colorado to climb mountains. To get there, we drove all night from the very southeastern tip of Texas (near Beaumont) beginning Sunday night around 8:00 P.M, and arrived in Trinidad

The True Vine and Discipleship

Date written: September 19th, 2003 Scripture ref: Numbers 20:22-29 SUBJECT: Attitude TITLE: The True Vine and Discipleship PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at Jesus teaching regarding discipleship as it relates to his identity. We will notice 1) the