Calvary Church
Our Kingdom Growth
In this teaching we’ll learn what it means to have our identity totally tied with Jesus and the Kingdom of God.
Locations & Times
Calvary Church
4700 53rd St, Moline, IL 61265, USA
Sunday 8:30 AM
Sunday 10:30 AM
What is a Made Disciple?
1) Pre-Christian
2) Saved
3) Water Baptized
4) Heart to Obey
5) Responsible Member of Local Church
6) While learning, making disciples
1) Pre-Christian
2) Saved
3) Water Baptized
4) Heart to Obey
5) Responsible Member of Local Church
6) While learning, making disciples
The Process of Discipleship
1. A Disciple is a Learner
2. A Disciple is to Look Like Christ
3. A Disciple is to Acquire the Right Knowledge and Skills
4. A Disciple is to Become Spiritually Mature
1. A Disciple is a Learner
2. A Disciple is to Look Like Christ
3. A Disciple is to Acquire the Right Knowledge and Skills
4. A Disciple is to Become Spiritually Mature
A Yoke has Three Main Purposes
A. The yoke brings submission to the person holding the reigns
B. The yoke tells about the work to be done
C. The yoke is to train younger ones how to pull
A. The yoke brings submission to the person holding the reigns
B. The yoke tells about the work to be done
C. The yoke is to train younger ones how to pull
The difference between a carnal Christian and a baby Christian is that the carnal Christian has had time to mature, but they choose to continue to act like non-Christians.
A Mature Disciple is able to make divinely informed choices.
The Biblical term for mature Christian is “Spiritual.”
How do we become mature?
We practice hard.
We practice hard.
Resources for Our Growth
1. Scripture—the Word of God
2. Holy Spirit—the Empowerment
3. Trials—the revealing of strengths and weaknesses
4. Relationships—the Spiritual passion of others to come alongside us
1. Scripture—the Word of God
2. Holy Spirit—the Empowerment
3. Trials—the revealing of strengths and weaknesses
4. Relationships—the Spiritual passion of others to come alongside us
TALK ABOUT IT
Discussion Questions:
1. How would you define a disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ?
2. What is the difference between being a disciple and discipleship improvement?
3. How are you understanding the definition of Spiritual Maturity? Are you moving towards Spiritual Maturity or away from it?
Next Step:
We all face temptations! What temptations do you face in life that would love to keep you from priming the pump?
1. How would you define a disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ?
2. What is the difference between being a disciple and discipleship improvement?
3. How are you understanding the definition of Spiritual Maturity? Are you moving towards Spiritual Maturity or away from it?
Next Step:
We all face temptations! What temptations do you face in life that would love to keep you from priming the pump?