Christians Make Disciples, Not Excuses

Central Community Church

Christians Make Disciples, Not Excuses

May 7, 2023 • Matt Shantz • Matthew 9:37—10:15

As we move from the Sermon Discourse (5-7) to the Mission Discourse (10), Jesus now sends the 12 with His authority to demonstrate and proclaim the message of the Kingdom. The disciples are moved from observers of the ministry of Jesus to participants in the ministry of Jesus; and you are called to move from observer to participant as well.

The Privilege of the Disciple

May 21, 2023 • Pastor Jonathan Neufeld • Matthew 10:24–42

Jesus has been explaining to his disciples that they will face persecution, but he tells them they do not need to be afraid. If God is on their side, there is nothing to be afraid of. Disciples of Jesus are to carry the gospel message being courageously fearful, uncompromisingly loving as privileged ambassadors of Christ.

A Missionary Mindset

May 21, 2023 • Matt Shantz • Matthew 10:24–42

In Matthew 10 Jesus tells His disciples what to expect as they go about proclaiming the gospel. We should expect danger, division, and God’s present and eternal care.

The Cost and Comforts of Discipleship

May 21, 2023 • Pastor Jeremy Isaak • Matthew 10:24–42

Following Jesus is costly. Christians will be maligned and slandered, at times by members of their own family. But for those who place Jesus first, before anything and anyone else, there is great comfort in our heavenly Father’s loving care and the rewards of following Christ.