Tag Archives: discipleship

Is Being a Disciple too Radical For Us?

Posted on January 9, 2023 by Pastor John

There are two words that are rattling around my head today: discipleship and radical. We are called by Jesus to follow Him. Followers of Jesus are called disciples. What type of disciple does Jesus call us to be? Jesus said, … Continue reading →

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Why We Need Others

Posted on April 4, 2022 by Pastor John

I would imagine there are exceptions, but not many people plan to be heretics.  They don’t start out wanting to believe things that undermine the gospel.  They didn’t plan to lead others astray.  They didn’t start out hoping that they … Continue reading →

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The Test of Commitment

Posted on August 30, 2021 by Pastor John

In today’s world we lament a lack of commitment.  We applaud and show excitement when people last long in in their job or position.  Why? We applaud because we don’t see it very often!  We lament that people just can’t … Continue reading →

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Which Came First, Discipleship or Evangelism?

Posted on April 26, 2021 by Pastor John

Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Have you heard that question before? Usually, we hear that as a funny saying that seeks to illustrate that sometimes it is difficult to figure out what the true cause is of … Continue reading →

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“Oops! I Did a Good Thing!”

Posted on July 16, 2020 by Pastor John

“Oops!” Haven’t we all said that? We say it when we do something poorly or accidentally. We say it when we wish that we could have done something different. It is an exclamation of our mess ups. Have you ever … Continue reading →

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Be An Example

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Pastor John

Paul said, “Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ.”  Quite a statement!  It speaks of Paul’s desire to see those around him become like Jesus.  It speaks of a discipleship that was more modeling than teaching.  … Continue reading →

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Live it Out

Posted on May 4, 2020 by Pastor John

Paul said, “Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ.”  1 Corinthians 11:1 Quite a statement! It is just 11 words, but it speaks of Paul’s desire to see those around him become like Jesus.  It speaks of … Continue reading →

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Living His Worth

Posted on August 22, 2018 by Pastor John

You know the old saying, “You get what you pay for.” We know that there is value in something we have to pay for. How do show something is valuable when you got it for free? Philippians 3:8-10 English Standard … Continue reading →

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Chasing a Purpose

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Pastor John

Last time I wrote we thought a bit about seeking our purpose.  Today I want to talk more about “buckshot” living.  If you missed it, refer to my last post.  However, to simplify things, buckshot living is the living we … Continue reading →

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Lessons of the Heavenly Minded

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Pastor John

Live your life on purpose. For God and for those you care about. Continue reading →

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