RAC - Pastor's Messages - Archives

Printer Friendly Version

John 8:30-32
[31] So Jesus said to those Jews who had believed in Him, If you abide in My word [hold fast to My teachings and live in accordance with them], you are truly My disciples. AMP

John 15:8

Disciple:
One who accepts and assists in spreading the doctrines of another: as
a : one of the twelve in the inner circle of Christ's followers according to the Gospel accounts
b : a convinced adherent of a school or individual

A disciple is also a follower

When we speak about the word disciple what I want to project is:

#1. We need to be a disciple of Jesus Christ

#2. We need to disciple those who have become followers of Jesus Christ

To become a disciple of Jesus Christ we must accept and follow the doctrine of Jesus Christ.

What is the doctrine of Jesus Christ?

Matthew 7:28 "And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine."

What had Jesus just taught?

	1. The beatitudes Mathew 5:3-12 2. Comparison of Himself to the O.T. Law Mt. 5:17-48 3. The matter of divorce Mt. 5:31-32 4. The matter of externalism in religion Mt. 6
		a. Prayer b. Fasting c. Giving d. Wealth e. Placing of one's trust
	5. Judging others Mt. 7:1-6 6. Encouragement to pray Mt. 7:7-11 7. Warning against false teachers Mt. 7:15-20 8. Danger of professing without faith Mt. 7:21-23 9. Two foundations Mt. 7:24-27
	This is commonly called the "Sermon on the Mount" Matthew 22:29-33 The question of the Resurrection is discussed Mark 11:15-18 Jesus purifies the temple and again addresses the matter of prayer The scribes and chief priest were afraid of Jesus because the people were astonished at his doctrine. It is safe to conclude that all of the matters that Jesus discussed and taught could be referred to as the doctrine of Jesus Christ. Mark 4:2, 12:38 What does it take to be a disciple of Jesus Christ? Believe, accept and appropriate the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ into your life. If you make my word your home you will indeed be my disciples. --John 8:31 The Jerusalem Bible Becoming a faithful disciple of Jesus is a process. Jesus took twelve men with him to walk with him day-by-day and live with him for three years. The training wasn't all at once, though some of their experiences stood out like mountaintops. But many of the lessons centered around the incidents of life, a healing, the observation of a tree, the reaction of Jesus' enemies. Little by little he shared with them how he looked at life. He helped them see what was important and what was not. It was a journey, a process, and it took time. To disciple others for Jesus Christ what do we need to do? #1. It is imperative that we teach people We must be involved in developing classes of instruction and the actual instruction of those who have come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. We have been sorely lacking in this area here at RAC as well as the Apostolic movement in general. How many are actually involved in teaching a Bible study to an interested person? __________________! How many people are enrolled in Bible study classes? New convert or interested persons?_________________! One of the greatest qualities of learning is when we teach others. We must know what we are talking about. To do that requires that we have studied. I can teach you many things but until you are actually involved in teaching will you learn. #2 Focus Ministries of the church:
	1.	Care Ministry - Caring for people who are sick, shut-in. We need people who are able to run errands for people in picking up prescriptions, helping in meal preparation for those who are sick. Visiting hospitals, nursing homes, helping with nursing home services. Lending an ear of encouragement.

	2.	Divorce & Alcohol Recovery Ministry……Tim Turner, Bruce McKee

	3.	Jail Ministry…………John Evanto, Sandra Wolfe & Robin Knotts

	4.	Single Parent Ministry

	5.	Hospitality Suite………Cindy Zawojski

	6.	Coffee Counter

	7.	Boy/Girl Scouting Program

	8.	Breakaway Children's Ministry…….John Barnett

	9.	Other Focus Ministries: