The First Baptist Church of Scott City must be committed to making disciples. We will make disciples who serve and follow Christ; not religious consumers who demand their styles and preferences be met. We will call one another to follow Jesus, be changed by Jesus, and commit to His mission to advance the kingdom (HisContinueContinue reading “Jesus’ Method for Making Disciples”
Tag Archives: Discipleship
How Disciples Grow
https://www.youtube.com/live/SwoMYsg1ovc?si=MkcmAan75oaw4WgO&t=2419 Jesus calls His Church to make disciples who follow Him, are being changed by Him, and are committed to His mission to seek and save the lost. This week we will learn about the Phases of a Disciple. Jim Putman helpfully summarizes the Four Stages of Discipleship in his book Real Life Discipleship: SpiritualContinueContinue reading “How Disciples Grow”
What is a Disciple?
https://www.youtube.com/live/bQLnQcY9w-A?si=Y7l1MYnetX7IpGNU&t=2730 Last week we learned that the mission of the Church is to make disciples. Today we will discuss the answer to a very important question: “What is a Disciple?” What does a disciple look like and how can you spot one in a crowd? Are all Christians disciples? If not, when does a ChristianContinueContinue reading “What is a Disciple?”
A Heart to Make Disciples
https://www.youtube.com/live/90LZbKF-hLI?si=oWplkcikEJoyTvwW&t=2565 “What have you been doing this whole time?” It was a question I either dreaded or anticipated when I was a teenager. If I did all my chores before dad got home, I anticipated his approval. But, if I had neglected all or some of my chores, I dreaded the disappointment and discipline thatContinueContinue reading “A Heart to Make Disciples”
Are we a Great Church? Our Measures
Most churches want to be great. Rarely do you find a church that wants to fail, close, or bring dishonor to the name of Christ. Most churches want to be great, but how do you know when a church is actually great? We have learned in this sermon series that it is God who determinesContinueContinue reading “Are we a Great Church? Our Measures”
What Makes a Church Great?
What makes a church great? It depends on who you ask. There are some people who consider a church to be “great” when its average attendance reaches a certain point (e.g., 250 or 500). Only a great church—they argue—could attract that many people. The presence of many people is their proof that it is aContinueContinue reading “What Makes a Church Great?”
Discipleship Training Sermon Series
Jesus commissioned His church to make disciples. In this sermon series we learn how.
Discipleship Self-Examination (Matt 4:19)
Knowing where you are is vital to getting where you need to be. Most malls and large shopping centers have maps that indicate the location of shops and various amenities. One helpful tool on these maps is the “You Are Here” sticker. The purpose of this sticker, obviously, is to reveal your current location soContinueContinue reading “Discipleship Self-Examination (Matt 4:19)”
Our Mission: Bringing the Love of Christ to a Hurting World
What happens when a church forgets her purpose? She becomes distracted and unconcerned as the devil steals, kills, and destroys. Do not be deceived, our enemy is on the prowl and ready to pounce; sowing seeds of discord in the world and leaving a trail of destruction. Jesus came to “destroy the works of theContinueContinue reading “Our Mission: Bringing the Love of Christ to a Hurting World”
Great Sorrow & Unceasing Anguish (Rom 9)
According to the Bible, a Christian should have love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control, great sorrow and unceasing anguish. No, those last two items are not a typo, but are vital characteristics of a Christian. How can this be? How can you have joy and sorrow and how can you have peaceContinueContinue reading “Great Sorrow & Unceasing Anguish (Rom 9)”
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