4-Chair Discipleship
A sermon series on discipleship, based on the book by Dann Spader.
4 Chair Discipleship: Abiding Growth
September 4, 2022 • Pastor Kent Landhuis
4-Chair Discipleship: Abiding Growth Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - All living things grow. TEXT - John 15:1-10 OUTLINE I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5 1. Cultivate Patience. * Growth is hard. * Growth takes a long time. 2. Cultivate Focus. * Growth requires a relationship with Jesus. * Growth requires a relationship with one another. 3. Cultivate Steadfastness. * Growth has no finish line. * Growth brings more growth. NEXT STEPS 1. Abide in Jesus. 2. Keep abiding.
4 Chair Discipleship: The Life-Long Journey
August 28, 2022 • Pastor Steve Poole • Romans 12:1–19
FOUR CHAIR DISCIPLESHIP The life-long journey of following Jesus together Steve Poole THEME - Jesus calls us his family. Through faith we become His brothers and sisters. OUTLINE – Romans 12:1-19 1. The family of God, all sitting around a table together is a beautiful image of the local church • Being a Christian is NOT a destination, it is a life-long journey. 2. All Christians are on the life-long journey of following Jesus together! • We are to be living sacrifices! We are NOT called to living examples of how easy, prosperous, wealthy, and self-satisfied God can make us. 3. Romans 12 a. Following Jesus means complete sacrifice. • He asks us to sacrifice ALL of our life, but in return he rewards us with a “great pearl”. b. Following Jesus means humbly walking in the gifts God gives you for the season you are in right now. • All of this comes NOT through our strength, but by the power of the Holy Spirit working in us. • We begin to see the world as He does. We begin to love people the way he does. We begin to see evil and sin like He does. c. The Holy Spirit transforms us and strengthens us to follow Jesus d. Following Jesus means we become more holy • Holy living means that living sacrifices submit their preferences and feelings to others in the name of “harmony”. NEXT STEPS 1. Choose to believe and follow Jesus today 2. Stop comparing yourself to others, instead refocus on Jesus. 3. Be a better family!
4 Chair Discipleship: Walls to Growth
August 21, 2022 • Pastor Kent Landhuis • Matthew 19:16–22
FOUR CHAIR DISCIPLESHIP: Walls to Growth Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Disciples face barriers to growth. We are called to break down these walls. TEXT - Matthew 19:16-22 OUTLINE Jesus said to him, “If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.” When the young man heard this he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions. Matthew 19:21-22 THREE WALLS TO GROWTH 1. Sin. * If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:8-9 * Growing disciples confess their sin. 2. Satisfaction. * Why do you spend money for what is not bread, And your wages for what does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, And delight yourself in abundance. Isaiah 55:2 * Growing disciples find satisfaction in Jesus.. 3. Suffering. * Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. Luke 9:23 * Growing disciples embrace suffering. NEXT STEPS * Break down the wall. * Celebrate growth!
4 Chair Discipleship: Chair 3 and 4 Disciples
August 14, 2022 • Pastor Kent Landhuis • Luke 24:47–48
FOUR CHAIR DISCIPLESHIP: Chair 3 and 4 Disciples Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Disciples proclaim Jesus. TEXT - Luke 24:47-48 OUTLINE "It was also written that this message would be proclaimed in the authority of his name to all the nations, beginning in Jerusalem: 'There is forgiveness of sins for all who repent.' You are witnesses of all these things." Luke 24:47–48 1. Proclaim Jesus. * “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8 * Disciples tell others about the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. 2. Proclaim with authority. * Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Matthew 28:18 * Disciples share the good news with Christ’s power and authority. 3. Proclaim to all nations. * Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:19 * Disciples share the gospel everywhere to everyone. 4. Proclaim forgiveness. * If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 * Disciples offer forgiveness of sin to all who repent and follow Jesus. NEXT STEPS * Repent * Follow * Proclaim
4 Chair Discipleship: The Four Chairs
August 7, 2022 • Pastor Kent Landhuis • 1 John 2:6
FOUR CHAIR DISCIPLESHIP: The Four Chairs Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME: Disciples live like Jesus. TEXT : 1 John 2:6. Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did. OUTLINE: Chair 1: Come and see. * The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! John 1:29 * Jesus invites seekers to trust in him. * Next Step: Repent and Surrender. Chair 2: Come and follow. * “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” Matthew 4:19 * Jesus invites believers to follow him. * Next Step: Abide and grow. Chair 3: Come and be. * “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5 * Jesus invites disciples to abide so that they bear fruit.. * Next Step: Remain in Jesus and serve others. Chair 4: Come and lead. * “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8 * Jesus invites disciples to make disciples. * Next step: Reproduce and multiply disciples.