Category: discipleship

Keep Me Near The Cross

Song number 383 in our song book is “Jesus, Keep Me Near The Cross.” Here is the first verse: “Jesus, keep me near the cross: There’s a precious fountain,
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Easy Yoke

I can’t remember when I first learned the difference between a yolk and a yoke. I’m pretty sure that it happened in a Bible class. The only yoke I
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Evangelism and Discipleship

This year we’ve been focusing on evangelism and discipleship. While the two are connected, evangelism is more about teaching the Gospel with the goal of the hearer becoming a
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Discipling Children

Most of this year we’ve been focusing on what it means to be a disciple who disciples. To disciple someone means to help them to follow Jesus and become
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Decent Disciple Distinctions

Anyone who has heard me preach knows that I conclude my sermons with an invitation to become a disciple of Jesus. I also encourage those who are already baptized
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Discipling Difficulties

When we talk about a disciple as a noun, we are talking about a person who is a learner and a follower. A disciple of Christ is someone who
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Knowing vs. Following Jesus

There’s a difference between knowing and following Jesus. To know Jesus is to know that He is the physical son of Joseph and Mary (Matthew 13:55). To know Jesus
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Shadow Of The Cross

In general, most children find shadows somewhat interesting. When a child looks across a nighttime room and shadows appear on the wall, the imagination stirs. The shadow begins to
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Growth Cycle

Shortly before Jesus ascended to heaven He gave His disciples the mission to: “19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of
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The Four Elements

According to ancient Greek philosophy, the four elements are earth, water, air, and fire. These four elements are thought to contain the answers to life and change. Within the
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