On the basis of what we have examined over these many weeks together, here is the conclusion to discipleship. Discipleship is not a class; discipleship is a relationship. That doesn’t mean that there are not some things to be learned (perhaps in a...

In the last three weeks, we have talked about outcomes of discipleship. We have talked about disciples keeping God’s commands, loving one another, and serving one another. That list of outcomes, one might conclude, includes many other things. So, I...

We are closing out this series with several ideas focused on outcomes. As we always talk about, we do not study the Bible for information, but for transformation. In talking about discipleship, we are certainly not talking about what a disciple knows...

In the letter called First John, we have a list of several signs that help us to confirm our salvation. Last week, we said, “the one who keeps His commands.” On the heels of that general sign, we have a more specific sign.

This morning I am returning to a series on discipleship. We are calling this series of messages “D-Up!” The “D” stands for discipleship. We have focused on our initial decision to follow Christ, on baptism and the importance of the church to help us...

As many will know, I am fond of coming to the conclusion of a sermon and asking the question, “So what?” Part of the reason that I do this is because this is the sermon technique displayed in the first sermon after the resurrection and ascension of...