Disciples Strengthen The Church

Price Chapel

Disciples Strengthen The Church

Luke

November 10, 2024 • Pastor Steve Swinburne • Acts 2:42, 2 Timothy 2:1–2, Acts 13:2–3, 1 Corinthians 14:26, Romans 12:6–8

Give

Jesus’ disciples devoted their lives to building up the church, modeling the values and patterns of healthy discipleship. In this week’s message, we conclude our discipleship series with a focus on the final phrase in our definition of a disciple: Strengthening God’s Church. This commitment is foundational to Price Chapel’s core values: Worshipping God, Biblical teaching and preaching, Fellowship as family, Investing in the next generation, and Sending disciples to share Jesus locally, regionally, and globally.

Disciples Share Jesus

November 3, 2024 • Pastor Steve Swinburne • Acts 20:24, Luke 9:1–6, Luke 24:45–49, 2 Timothy 2:15, 1 Corinthians 2:4

Disciples of Jesus continue following him by sharing the good news of the gospel message. As his followers we are witness of God's grace and power in our lives and so we share it with others. There are three steps to sharing the gospel. First, we need to understand the gospel message. Second, we must be clothed with the power of God. And third, we must be willing to embrace the risk.

Disciples Follow Jesus

October 27, 2024 • Pastor Steve Swinburne • Luke 9:57–62

In the Gospel of Luke, three different men come to Jesus with a desire to follow him, yet Jesus turns them away, each for a different reason. There is a cost to discipleship that we often don't consider. What will it cost? For some it's their sense of security, for others the priority of relationships, and still for others its time. Regardless the cost, following Jesus yields a life marked by increased joy, hope, and purpose.

Disciples Love Others

October 20, 2024 • Pastor Steve Swinburne • Luke 9:10–17

Discipleship is a core aspect of being a Christian. A disciple is someone who loves God and others by following Jesus, sharing the gospel, and strengthening God's church. So much of the Bible and Jesus' own teaching is on the topic of relating to others. We often lack empathy for others because we are overwhelmed by the size of the problem. But as we follow Jesus, our capacity grows and his disciples are marked by empathy and compassion for others.