Joining Jesus notes

Joining Jesus On Mission

Matthew 28:16-20

Theme:  As a new disciple of Christ, you are part of Jesus’ continuing mission for the world.

Statements of Truth:

• If the devil can’t get us bound up in the world, he will get us busy in the church!
  
• His last command should be our first concern!

Four Elements to Fulfill the Great Commission:

1. Jesus Says, “COME”   Verses 16-18

• They came to meet him
• They came to Worship him
• They came to hear him
  

1. Jesus Says, “Go” Verse 19

• You and I are to deliver His message

• God is not concerned about a Place but People!

1. Jesus Says, “Do” Verse 20a 

• We can tell them with our lips, but we must disciple them with our lives

1. Jesus Says,  “Remember” Verse 20b

• I’ll deposit my Presence

Call to Action:

The ultimate purpose of the church is to glorify God!

The ultimate task of the church is to do evangelism!

However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.  -  NIV  Acts 20:24

Saved wk 6

My Salvation is Secure    Part B   

Ephesians 1:13-14

THEME:   That the follower of Christ may know our Salvation is Secure!

Three Questions of Importance:

1.      How is a Person Saved?

a.     In Christ

b.     Through hearing

c.     By belief

2.     How do you know if you have been saved?

a.     God has marked you

b.     God has sealed you

6 Evidences of the Holy Spirit

1.      The fruit of the Spirit is giving off evidence in your life.  {Galatians 5:22-23}

2.     The gifts of the Spirit will be evidenced. 
{1 Corinthians 12}

3.     The Holy Spirit brings the Conviction of Sin. 
{John 16:8}

4.     The Holy Spirit will guide us into God’s truth and His word matter to you. 
{John 16:13}

5.     The Holy Spirit will lead us in life’s decisions.
{Romans 8:14}

6.     The Holy Spirit will comfort us in times of Trouble.

 {John 14:16}

3.     Can a person loose his or her salvation?   

^ESV Ephesians 1:13-14  In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory.   {emphasis by pastor}

Saved wk5

My Salvation is Secure

Ephesians 1:13-14

THEME:   That the follower of Christ may know our Salvation is Secure!

Three Questions of Importance:

1.  How is a Person Saved?

A.      In Christ

B.      Through hearing

Statement of Truth:

There is a big difference in hearing the words and embracing the message

Question:  What do people do with the message?

1.      Some people romanticize the message

2.     Some people resist the message

3.     Some people reject the message

4.     Some people rebel against the message

C.      By belief

Question:  Is your faith saving faith?  

1.      A faith that saves means a turning from

2.     A faith that saves means a turning to

3.     Saving faith is total commitment

To be continued...

Saved wk 4

Assurance of My Salvation   

John 8:30-31

Statement of Truth:

The greater the potential loss the greater the need for assurance becomes.

Questions to Consider:

“Can a person really loose his soul?”

Answer:

              What is the Soul?

Answer: The soul is the immaterial part of you

Statements of Truth:

             Every person’s soul needs to be saved

              The assurance of being saved is the most important thing in your life

            Assurance for your salvation is possible

              Many people believe in Jesus, {at least they profess, “I believe in Jesus”}  But  everyone who      
                   makes that profession is not saved

           Belief that is partial, belief that is merely intellectual, and belief that is superficial is never 
                  authentic.

5 False Assurances

         1.      I prayed the sinners prayer

         2.     My parents are saved

         3.     I work for the Lord

         4.     I go to church

         5.     I am a good person

Are You Saved {Part III}

Are You Saved    {Part C}

John 8:31

Great Question:  ARE YOU {really} SAVED?

I.               MANY PEOPLE BELIEVE IN JESUS

Statement of Truth:

If my faith has not changed me it has not saved me

II.              GENUINE DISCIPLES ABIDE IN JESUS

Evidence Number 1:  Abide in the Words of Jesus

Evidence number 2:   Growth in my walk with Jesus

III.            GENUINE DISCIPLES FIND TRUE FREEDOM

A.    Free from the POWER of sin

B.     Free from the PAIN of sin

IV.  FALSE DISCIPLES DO NOT RECOGNIZE BONDAGE

Bondage Check Up:             {questions to ask yourself}

1.            Do you have a secret sin that is increasing its control in your life?

2.           Do you have the capacity to hold on to an offense?

3.          Do you have a reflex reaction toward reminder about sin in your life?

4.          Do you find overt discussions about spiritual intensities aggravating?

5.          Do you battle a critical spirit toward people who appear devoted to Christ?

V.              FALSE DISCIPLES DO NOT REMAIN IN CHRIST