Are we truly different from the world? This challenging question invites us to examine our lives as disciples of Christ. The Great Commission in Matthew 28:18-20 reminds us of our global call to 'go and make disciples.' It's not just about church attendance, but a transformative lifestyle that should set us apart. We're called to love God above all else, even family, and to carry our cross daily. This means embracing self-denial and being willing to endure hardships for Christ. As we count the cost of discipleship, we're reminded that following Jesus isn't always easy, but it's immensely rewarding. Let's recommit to staying 'salty' - maintaining our distinctive Christian flavor in a world that often pushes against God's values. How can we take that first step towards deeper discipleship today?
0:00 Introduction and Honesty about Discipleship
1:15 Why Does the Church Not Look Different from the World?
4:00 Greek Words and Transformation in Scripture
6:20 Transformation in Discipleship
8:00 Unconditional Welcome in the Church
10:00 The Process of Ongoing Discipleship
12:00 Paul's Teachings on Pressing Forward
14:15 The Necessity of the Holy Spirit in Transformation
16:40 Definition of Discipleship: Learning and Applying
19:00 The Great Commission: Matthew 28:18-20
22:00 The Global Call to Make Disciples
24:30 Relationship Over Rules in Discipleship
26:00 The Challenge of Discipleship: Luke 14:25-33
28:00 Love Everything Less for True Discipleship
30:30 Counting the Cost of Discipleship
32:30 Stay Salty and Connected to Jesus
34:00 Embracing Holiness and Avoiding Compromise
35:30 First Steps in Discipleship
37:00 Small Groups and Discipleship Pathway
38:30 Goals of Discipleship: Language, Community, Leadership
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ABOUT SALEM COVENANT CHURCH of DULUTH MN
We are a vibrant community of Christ-followers drawing this current generation into an encounter with Jesus Christ, equipping all within the community to share His love and truth with others. We strive to pour our focus and energy into the development of younger generations without neglecting the continuing growth of those who precede them.
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