Effective Discipleship (2)

Introduction:
The goal of discipleship is to become like the Master—Lk. 6:40. It is seen by others in our relationship with one another, Jhn. 13:35. And it is proven as real and effective when we bear fruit—Jhn. 15:8. We need to seek to become like Jesus—not just put on his name!

I. Already Discussed—All Discipleship is not Effective Discipleship.
A. Simple review of last wk’s lesson. Discipleship 101.
B. We’ve been called __________________ (Phil. 3:13-14)

II. Five Steps to Effective Discipleship ( S. T. A. R. T.)

    * S_____________________________ - Heb. 12:1; Rom. 6:6, 11
        1. Associations; recreation; language; desires; habits; mindsets
        2. Eph. 4:22-24—put off/put on principle
    * __________________________ - 1 Cor. 9:25-27 (NIV); 1 Pet. 2:2
        1. Long for the word! Biblical/spiritual training most important thing in life!
        2. Weekly training means weakly training!
    * __________________________ - 1 Thess. 5:17; Lk. 6:12
        1. Walk about in an attitude of prayer! See examples:
        2. Jesus; Cornelius; Paul. (Acts 10:2)
    * ___________________________ - Heb. 10:24-25 NOT Gal. 5:15
        1. Need to be concerned about stimulating each other spiritually!
        2. Church is a kingdom; city; army; body; and family.
        3. A.B. Bruce: Some churches are like restaurants where all kinds of people
            sit together and then leave without knowing or caring about each other.
    *__________________________ - 2 Cor. 5:15; Rom. 10:14
        1. We do the first 4 to get to #5. #5 is fruit bearing.
        2. Are good works; share good news; share self.

III. S.T.A.R.T. heading in the Right Direction—Phil. 3:13-14
    A. Which direction is your life moving in?
    B. You have a way w/in our congregation to move upward!
    C. Get started today! What are you waiting for?



Effective Discipleship (2) Introduction: The goal of discipleship is to become like the Master—Lk. 6:40. It is seen by others in our relationship with one another, Jhn. 13:35. And it is proven as real and effective when we bear fruit—Jhn. 15:8. We need to seek to become like Jesus—not just put on his name! I. Already Discussed—All Discipleship is not Effective Discipleship. A. Simple review of last wk’s lesson. Discipleship 101. B. We’ve been called __________________ (Phil. 3:13-14) II. Five Steps to Effective Discipleship ( S. T. A. R. T.) * S_____________________________ - Heb. 12:1; Rom. 6:6, 11 1. Associations; recreation; language; desires; habits; mindsets 2. Eph. 4:22-24—put off/put on principle * __________________________ - 1 Cor. 9:25-27 (NIV); 1 Pet. 2:2 1. Long for the word! Biblical/spiritual training most important thing in life! 2. Weekly training means weakly training! * __________________________ - 1 Thess. 5:17; Lk. 6:12 1. Walk about in an attitude of prayer! See examples: 2. Jesus; Cornelius; Paul. (Acts 10:2) * ___________________________ - Heb. 10:24-25 NOT Gal. 5:15 1. Need to be concerned about stimulating each other spiritually! 2. Church is a kingdom; city; army; body; and family. 3. A.B. Bruce: Some churches are like restaurants where all kinds of people sit together and then leave without knowing or caring about each other. __________________________ - 2 Cor. 5:15; Rom. 10:14 1. We do the first 4 to get to #5. #5 is fruit bearing. 2. Are good works; share good news; share self. III. S.T.A.R.T. heading in the Right Direction—Phil. 3:13-14* A. Which direction is your life moving in? B. You have a way w/in our congregation to move upward! C. Get started today! What are you waiting for?