Effective Discipleship (3)

Introduction:
We’ve talked in length about he need to be like Jesus. Everyone seeking discipleship receives the potential for a new and different life. It is through our application to the word of God that we obtain a better life. Christians have been promised the gift of the Holy Spirit. (Acts 2:38; 5:32) What shall Christians do with this gift? How can it be used effectively?

I. We can do _____________ of ____________ things!
    A. We can _______________ the spirit—Eph. 4:30.
        1. See context—4:24-30. Sinful behavior, etc.
    B. We can _______________ the spirit—1 Thess. 5:19
        1. Excuses/rationalization/part time service/procrastination.
        2. Don’t smother the spirit!
    C. We can _______ ____________ with the spirit—Eph. 5:18.
        1. Controlled by; sustained by; under the influence of.
        2. This is a command—NOT an emotion!

II. What is the _____________ of a ___________ __________ life?
    A. Overseas missions? Citywide campaigns? Wholesale conversions?
        1. Not in this context. God is real/practical!
    B. Eph. 5:18-19—a ___________ ____________ will start.
    C. Eph. 5:20—___________ becomes a way of life.
        1. A way of looking at things/outlook on life. How’s our attitude?
    D. Eph. 5:21—___________ for others grows.
        1. See also Phil 2:3-5
    E. Eph. 5:22-24—Wives will become ____________________.
        1. This not necessarily natural, or easy, for men to demand.
    F. Eph. 5:25—Husbands will __________ ___________ __________!
        1. Sacrificial in nature! Stands through the imperfections/problems!
    G. Eph. 6:1-3—Children ________ _________ their parents.
        1. Seek to heed instruction of parents! Give them the honor that is due!
    H. Eph. 6:4—Fathers will _____________ their ___________!
        1. Will seek to be spiritual models for children; patient; etc.
        2. Do they see a love for the kingdom in my life?
    I. Eph. 6:5-8—All work will be done as ______ ______ _______.
    J. Eph. 6:9—Employers must be ________________/___________.
        1. Our business is the Lord’s business—and we’re all accountable.
    K. Eph. 6:10—We will __________ ________ with His Strength!
        1. Armor up; resist and stay alert to the devils schemes! Stand firm!

Conclusion:
A. Day by day in every way we can become more like Jesus! Are you?

Thanks to Carl McMurray who wrote the above outline.



Effective Discipleship (3) Introduction: We’ve talked in length about he need to be like Jesus. Everyone seeking discipleship receives the potential for a new and different life. It is through our application to the word of God that we obtain a better life. Christians have been promised the gift of the Holy Spirit. (Acts 2:38; 5:32) What shall Christians do with this gift? How can it be used effectively? I. We can do _____________ of ____________ things! A. We can _______________ the spirit—Eph. 4:30. 1. See context—4:24-30. Sinful behavior, etc. B. We can _______________ the spirit—1 Thess. 5:19 1. Excuses/rationalization/part time service/procrastination. 2. Don’t smother the spirit! C. We can _______ ____________ with the spirit—Eph. 5:18. 1. Controlled by; sustained by; under the influence of. 2. This is a command—NOT an emotion! II. What is the _____________ of a ___________ __________ life? A. Overseas missions? Citywide campaigns? Wholesale conversions? 1. Not in this context. God is real/practical! B. Eph. 5:18-19—a ___________ ____________ will start. C. Eph. 5:20—___________ becomes a way of life. 1. A way of looking at things/outlook on life. How’s our attitude? D. Eph. 5:21—___________ for others grows. 1. See also Phil 2:3-5 E. Eph. 5:22-24—Wives will become ____________________. 1. This not necessarily natural, or easy, for men to demand. F. Eph. 5:25—Husbands will __________ ___________ __________! 1. Sacrificial in nature! Stands through the imperfections/problems! G. Eph. 6:1-3—Children ________ _________ their parents. 1. Seek to heed instruction of parents! Give them the honor that is due! H. Eph. 6:4—Fathers will _____________ their ___________! 1. Will seek to be spiritual models for children; patient; etc. 2. Do they see a love for the kingdom in my life? I. Eph. 6:5-8—All work will be done as ______ ______ _______. J. Eph. 6:9—Employers must be ________________/___________. 1. Our business is the Lord’s business—and we’re all accountable. K. Eph. 6:10—We will __________ ________ with His Strength! 1. Armor up; resist and stay alert to the devils schemes! Stand firm! Conclusion: A. Day by day in every way we can become more like Jesus! Are you? Thanks to Carl McMurray who wrote the above outline.