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River Church Sermon 05/01/2011 The First Disciples – Part 1

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Dave Edwards continues his series of sermons entitled ‘Follow’.  This sermon is about Jesus’ first disciples. The text is John 1:35-42.

God Sends a Witness – (John 1:6-8) God sends a witness when he is moving. The message of Christ is conveyed normally by one person talking to another person. The following are characteristics of a good witness:

  • lives in the fullness of the Holy Spirit.
  • give evidence of a genuine encounter of Christ.
  • consistent to pray for the people that God brings into your life.
  • position yourself to be engaged with people.
  • share your testimony and the word of God with those He brings you into contact with.

    • They Simply Follow Jesus – (John 1:35-37) In the 1st century disciples simply follow the teacher. Later as they learned more, they became conformed to His instruction. They put themselves under His word.

    The Christian life isn’t about following rules, it is about a personal relationship with the risen savior. We need to know the Word. The Word explains what he wants done, but it is the Spirit prompts and guides us.

    You come away from Jesus changed – (John 1:38-39) Resolve to get to know Jesus as much as possible. You need to spend time alone with him. As you do that you are changed. Here are some tips:

    • a prayer ‘lord open my eyes to see you more clearly’
    • develop a habit of daily time of reading and reflecting on your bible, anticipating Jesus to teach you.
    • join a small group who meets for bible study and prayer, anticipating Jesus will teach you.
    • attend Celebration weekly, watching for Jesus to teach you.
    • anticipate Jesus stirring your heart.

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