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March: Spiritual Wellness Month
Responsible Ministry: Men of VALOR Becoming Ministry
Theme: Characteristics of Discipleship

Sermon Series: Characteristics of Discipleship
Texts: Acts 2:38; Acts 2:42; 1 Thessalonians 5:23; Matthew 20:26-28; Matthew 5:16

 

Sermon #1: Discipleship Happens Through Conversion
Text: Acts 2:38
SCI: Discipleship Doesn’t Begin Without Conversion—Discipleship Begins With Conversion
Billboard: GET DISCIPLED THROUGH CONVERSION!

Sermon #2: Discipleship Happens Through Community
Text: Acts 2:42
SCI: The Church Should Make Converts, and the Church Should Make Disciples
Billboard: GET DISCIPLED THROUGH COMMUNITY!

Sermon #3: Discipleship Happens Through Consecration
Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:23
SCI: God Doesn’t Work in Some Parts of Our Lives—God Works in All Parts of Our Lives
Billboard: GET DISCIPLED THROUGH CONSECRATION!

Sermon #4: Discipleship Happens Through Contribution
Text: Matthew 20:26-28
SCI: Great Leaders Don’t Expect to Be Served—Great Leaders Expect to Serve
Billboard: GET DISCIPLED THROUGH CONTRIBUTION!

Sermon #5: Discipleship Happens Through Conduct
Text: Matthew 5:16
SCI: We Don’t Shine for People to See Us—We Shine for People to See God
Billboard: GET DISCIPLED THROUGH CONDUCT!
 

Each Sermon Central Idea is developed in the form of an indicative.
Each Billboard is developed in the form of an imperative.
Sermon Series Overview and Outline
Prepared by Pastor Trevor Crenshaw for March 2, 2025 – March 31, 2025

All outlines are subject to divine adjustment.

Helpful Quotes

  •  “Christianity without discipleship is always Christianity without Christ.” - Dietrich Bonhoeffer

  • “Discipleship is not a sprint; it’s a marathon.” - Francis Chan

  • “The cost of discipleship is everything.” - Dietrich Bonhoeffer

  • “A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone when he is fully trained will be like his teacher.” - (Luke 6:40)

  • “Discipleship is the process of becoming who Jesus would be if he were you.” - Dallas Willard

  • “Making disciples of Jesus is the overflow of the delight in being disciples of Jesus.” - David Platt

  • “The true teacher defends his pupils against his own personal influence. He inspires self-trust. He guides their eyes from himself to the spirit that quickens him. He will have no disciples.” - Amos Bronson Alcott

  • “Discipleship is not about behavior modification; it is about heart transformation.” - Author Unknown

  • “Discipleship entails a life of total self-denial, a humble disposition towards others, a whole-hearted devotion to the Lord alone, a willingness to obey His commands in everything, an eagerness to sense Him even in His absence, and a motivation that comes from knowing He is well pleased.” - John MacArthur

  • “The ultimate aim of discipleship is to glorify God by becoming more like Christ in every aspect of life.” - Author Unknown

  • “Discipleship is primarily a relationship with Jesus, not a program of rules.” - Rick Warren

  • “A disciple is someone who has chosen to live under the authority of Jesus Christ and to pattern their life after His.” - John MacArthur

  • “We are all in the process of becoming disciples. We are not there yet, but we are on our way.” - Author Unknown

  • “Discipleship is about taking up your cross daily and following Jesus.” - (Luke 9:23)