What was I made for? Discipleship

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What was I made for? Discipleship

SPLAT | September 15th, 2024

September 15, 2024 • Pastor Joey Ling • Luke 9:23–24

What was I made for? Discipleship

Luke 9:23-24

Pastor Joey Ling

We are a church for the whole person & the whole world.

• Worship – Love Jesus

• Discipleship – Becoming More like Jesus

• Fellowship – Be Part of God’s Family

• Ministry – Serve in the Church

• Missions – Evangelism

What is a disciple?

“Follow me and I will send you out to fish for people”

—Mark 1:17

Discipleship is NOT automatic. Jesus knew that. That’s why he had a plan to intentionally invest into people to become mature disciples

Four phases of how Jesus built up his people

1. An invitation to explore: “Come and See” (John 1:35-39)

• What you going to do for someone this week that makes them more curious about Jesus?

• What are some things you can do at school to make them more curious about Jesus?

• What are some things you can do at home to show humility and to serve them?

2. An invitation to learn: “Come and follow me” (Matt. 4:18-22)

Jesus Calls His First Disciples

18 As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. 19 “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” 20 At once they left their nets and followed him.

21 Going on from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John. They were in a boat with their father Zebedee, preparing their nets. Jesus called them, 22 and immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him.

3. An invitation to serve: “Come and be with me” (Mark 3:13-15)

Mark 3:13-15

“13 Jesus went up on a mountainside and called to him those he wanted, and they came to him. 14 He appointed twelve that they might be with him and that he might send them out to preach 15 and to have authority to drive out demons.”

What’s Jesus doing here? He’s turning up the heat! When you turn up the heat … you burn away the impurities — the stuff isn’t supposed to be there.

Discipleship is not an option, but it is a journey.

What was I made for? Mission

October 6, 2024 • Pastoral Intern Evan Ng • Romans 10:14–15, 1 Peter 3:15–17

What was I made for? Mission Romans 10:14-15, 1 Peter 3:15-17 Pastoral Intern Evan Ng What’s driving your life? What is the purpose of your life? In the Mission Purpose… We focus on how we can fulfill God’s purpose for our lives by multiplying; by carrying out God’s message. The Mission Purpose invites us to share Christ with people who are beyond our church family. WHO? (looking at those beyond our church walls) 1. Those who have been hurt by the church 2. Those who misuse or misunderstand Christ and Christianity 3. Those who have never heard the name of Jesus Those who misuse or misunderstand Christ and Christianity will be the people we will most commonly come across. HOW? (How do we carry out God’s message?) 1. Pray! For God to lead you and give you strength. 2. Spiritual CPR a. Cultivate: being with b. Plant: sharing with c. Reap: them receiving Christ 1 Corinthians 3:6-7 and Romans 1:16 Think About These Things: What if you friend is just one ask away from believing in Jesus? You aren’t the only one that has to share the gospel to your friends. You have the whole church. 2 Questions: 1. What intimidates you the most about sharing the gospel to others who are non-Christian? 2. What small step can you do to share Jesus with them?

What was I made for? Fellowship

September 29, 2024 • Pastor Alex Chan

What was I made for? Fellowship Pastor Alex Chan

What Was I Made For? Ministry

September 22, 2024 • Pastoral Intern Evan Ng • 1 Peter 4:10–11, Galatians 5:13–14, Matthew 25:14–30

What Was I Made For? Ministry Purpose 1 Peter 4:10-11, Galatians 5:13-14, Matthew 25:14-30 Pastoral Intern Evan Ng What’s driving your life? What is the purpose of your life? Ephesians 1:11-12 and Colossians 1:16 In the Ministry Purpose… We focus on how we can fulfill God’s purpose for our lives by serving; contributing something back. “It’s true that you can’t pour from an empty cup. But a much bigger truth is that in Christ, our cups are never empty.” (Nehemiah 8:10, Matthew 11:28, John 4:14, John 6:35, Psalm 23:1-3) 3 Questions: 1. Do you want to live a life that desires to be with Christ and a life that’s fueled by Him? 2. Do you know God is inviting you to be a part of His mission of redeeming the whole world? 3. Are you thinking of giving back to God through serving?