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This sermon continues the Two Sets of Ten series by unpacking the commandment “You shall not murder” (Exodus 20:13; Deuteronomy 5:17), revealing that this command goes far deeper than the physical act of taking a life. Through Scripture, this teaching explains the crucial biblical distinction between murder and killing, showing how God's law addresses intent, justice, self-defense, and responsibility. Drawing from passages such as Exodus 21:12–13, Exodus 22:2, Leviticus 24:17, and Genesis 9:6, the message clarifies why murder is condemned while certain acts of killing—such as self-defense, protection of others, and just causes—are treated differently under God's authority.More importantly, this sermon confronts the heart issue behind murder. Jesus teaches that hatred, anger, unforgiveness, and contempt are forms of murder committed within the heart (Matthew 5:21–22; 1 John 3:15). This message challenges believers to recognize that wishing harm, holding bitterness, or harboring rage places the soul in spiritual danger. Scripture warns that unchecked thoughts give birth to sin, and sin leads to death (James 1:14–15), making forgiveness essential for spiritual life and freedom.You must take every thought captive, walk in forgiveness, and resist bitterness that can lead to spiritual destruction. By examining biblical examples—from Cain and Abel to Moses, Abraham, and God's laws concerning justice.This teaching equips believers to understand God's standards clearly and apply them faithfully in daily life. Ultimately, this sermon calls Christians to uphold life, pursue forgiveness, reject hatred, and live with hearts aligned to Christ, recognizing that obedience to this commandment begins in the mind and flows into action.If you want a deeper understanding of biblical justice, forgiveness, and the heart behind God's command, this message will challenge, correct, and strengthen your walk with Christ.Referenced Verses: Exodus 20:3Leviticus 24:17James 1:14–15Deuteronomy 5:17Exodus 21:12-13Exodus 22:2Genesis 9:61 John 3:121 John 3:15Matthew 5:21-22-Social Media Ministries, founded by Spencer Coffman, is committed to sharing the Word of God with the entire world. We use social media to reach more people in more places and are counting on you to help us fulfill our mission. Learn more at https://socialmediaministries.com/about-us-MISSION: To use social media to present the living Word of God to as many people as possible and to help them understand and interpret the scriptures in the Bible.-FOLLOW US:YouTube - Podcast - Instagram - Facebook - Medium - Pinterest - TikTok - LinkedIn - X - Join Our Discord Server-DONATE:https://paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/4478888https://socialmediaministries.com/give-Apparel-Resources -Sharing Jesus. Making Disciples. Taking Ground. Building The Kingdom.
What if the ancient way of welcoming seekers is exactly what we're missing? When Dr. Chris Burgwald, Chancellor for the Diocese of Sioux Falls, and I dug into the roots of OCIA, it struck me how much wisdom we've left sitting on the shelf. The early Church knew how to walk with people—slowly, personally, lovingly—and somewhere along the line, we traded that for efficiency. Dr. Burgwald shows why returning to this ancient, relational way of forming disciples isn't nostalgia; it's the key to helping people truly encounter Jesus and find a home in His Church again. And what's amazing is that this shift doesn't just change the journey for newcomers—it transforms the entire parish. When we implement OCIA the way the Church actually envisions it, gifts surface, people step forward, and a culture of prayer and hospitality begins to grow. Communities rally around seekers, and in the process, everyone gets formed. One person's “yes” becomes an invitation for an entire parish to rediscover its mission. [01:15] Meet Chris Bergal [12:23] Why People Are Converting [17:16] What Is OCIA? [22:34] Vatican II and Mission [25:22] Doing OCIA Well [30:20] Three Pillars of OCIA [37:50] Practical Parish Implementation [41:41] Parish Renewal and Activation [45:13] Handling Hard Situations [48:46] Not Assembly Line Discipleship [52:20] Model for All Formation [56:25] Teamwork and Leadership Models For more practical advice and experiences from real people sharing their mission with the world, go to https://equip.archomaha.org/podcast/. A Production of the Archdiocese of Omaha Editor: Taylor Schroll (ForteCatholic.com)
275. Ten Things Christians 'Should' Stop Doing (Comments on a instagram post) This weeks episode is a walk through of a Christian instagram post on what Christians 'should' be giving up. It was sent in by a friend to comment on, so Cris takes a look live. Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers Check our Cris' new book - Stuck In The Upside Down.... https://amzn.eu/d/0lyuuzT To get a copy of The Bible Book By Book head here... https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/bible-study/bible-study-reference-books/bible-background/the-bible-book-by-book/ Rev Dr Cris Rogers is a church leader at allhallowsbow.org.uk and Director of Making Disciples. Chair of the Spring Harvest Planning Group. For more information, check out wearemakingdisciples.com #Heart #Hands #Heart
Consumerism has invaded so many lives today, and sadly much of the church as well! But today on Abounding Grace, we'll be encouraged to make disciples not consumers as our study of Acts kicks into high gear. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111
Eight Things Christians Are Supposed to Be Doing Right Now • Sunday Service Website: www.PastorTodd.org To give: www.ToddCoconato.com/give 1. Returning to Our First Love, Jesus Christ Before we do anything for God, we must be with God. This hour demands intimacy, repentance, and renewed devotion, not just activity. Revelation 2:4–5 (NKJV): “Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love. Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works, or else I will come to you quickly and remove your lampstand from its place—unless you repent.” 2. Making Disciples, Not Just Converts The assignment has never changed. We are not called to entertain the world, but to disciple it. Matthew 28:19–20 (NKJV): “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Amen.” 3. Watching and Staying Spiritually Alert We are commanded to stay awake spiritually, discerning the times and refusing complacency. Matthew 24:42 (NKJV): “Watch therefore, for you do not know what hour your Lord is coming.” 4. Living Holy and Set Apart Lives Holiness is not optional. It is how we remain usable vessels in a dark world. 1 Peter 1:15–16 (NKJV): “But as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it is written, ‘Be holy, for I am holy.'” 5. Redeeming the Time and Living Intentionally This is not the season to waste time on meaningless pursuits or endless distractions. Ephesians 5:15–17 (NKJV): “See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is.” 6. Standing Firm in Truth Without Compromise The pressure to compromise is real, but the call to stand is stronger. 1 Corinthians 16:13 (NKJV): “Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong.” 7. Occupying Until Jesus Returns We are not waiting passively. We are working faithfully. Luke 19:13 (NKJV): “So he called ten of his servants, delivered to them ten minas, and said to them, ‘Do business till I come.'” 8. Walking Daily by the Power of the Holy Spirit Christianity was never meant to be lived in human strength. Acts 1:8 (NKJV): “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” Church, this is not a time to drift. It is a time to return, rebuild, refocus, and rise. God is not looking for perfect people. He is looking for surrendered, obedient, watchful, and faithful ones. The question is not what the world is doing right now. The question is whether the Church will do what God has clearly told us to do.
Honoring parents is more than childhood obedience; it is a lifelong command rooted in God's design for blessing, order, and longevity. In part nine of the Two Sets of Ten series, this sermon explores the fifth commandment: “Honor your father and your mother” (Exodus 20:12), revealing why it is the only commandment given with a direct promise.Scripture makes clear that honoring parents is not the same as blind obedience. While children are instructed to obey their parents “in the Lord” (Ephesians 6:1), honor carries a deeper meaning. One tied to respect, reputation, gratitude, and the way a life reflects the family that raised it. Drawing from passages like Deuteronomy 5:16 and Ephesians 6:2, this message explains how honor extends beyond childhood and remains relevant even into adulthood.This teaching carefully distinguishes between honoring and obeying, offering biblical clarity for complex family dynamics. Whether parents were loving, absent, abusive, adoptive, or biological, God still calls believers to honor the role they played in bringing life and shaping identity. Jesus Himself reaffirmed this command (Matthew 15:4), underscoring its seriousness and permanence.Through biblical insight and practical application, the sermon addresses forgiveness, speech, and the power of words. Scripture warns against cursing parents (Exodus 21:17), revealing how speech reflects the heart and carries spiritual weight. Honoring parents includes refusing to speak ill of them, choosing forgiveness, and allowing God—not bitterness—to bring healing and justice.This message also challenges believers to examine how their lives bring honor or dishonor through character, conduct, and obedience to God. Proverbs and the teachings of Jesus remind us that how we live becomes a testimony—not only of our faith, but of those who raised us.Ultimately, this sermon calls believers to walk in maturity, humility, and grace. Honoring parents is not about excusing sin or maintaining unhealthy access—it is about aligning the heart with God's Word, releasing offense, and trusting His promise: that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you (Exodus 20:12).If you desire biblical clarity, healing from family wounds, and a deeper understanding of God's promises, this teaching will challenge your perspective and strengthen your walk in obedience and faith.Referenced Verses: Exodus 20:12Ephesians 6:2Deuteronomy 5:16Ephesians 6:1Matthew 15:4Exodus 21:17Proverbs 22:6-Social Media Ministries, founded by Spencer Coffman, is committed to sharing the Word of God with the entire world. We use social media to reach more people in more places and are counting on you to help us fulfill our mission. Learn more at https://socialmediaministries.com/about-us-MISSION: To use social media to present the living Word of God to as many people as possible and to help them understand and interpret the scriptures in the Bible.-FOLLOW US:YouTube - Podcast - Instagram - Facebook - Medium - Pinterest - TikTok - LinkedIn - X - Join Our Discord Server-DONATE:https://paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/4478888https://socialmediaministries.com/give-Apparel-Resources -Sharing Jesus. Making Disciples. Taking Ground. Building The Kingdom.
Small groups are one of the most common ministries in the church — but are they actually producing disciples? In this episode, Scott and A.J. make the case that many churches have confused participation with transformation. Just because people show up to a group doesn't mean discipleship is happening. In fact, your small groups ministry might be the most dangerous ministry in your church — because you think discipleship is happening when it isn't. Scott Ball and A.J. Mathieu are consultants with The Malphurs Group, helping churches develop practical strategies for revitalization, discipleship, and leadership. Each week on the Church Revitalization Podcast, they tackle actionable topics to help your church thrive. In this episode: [00:04:03] The "participation trap" — why getting people into groups isn't the same as making disciples [00:09:33] What Acts 2:41-47 tells us about what small groups should actually accomplish [00:14:11] The three things most small groups are missing: clear outcomes, accountability, and connection to the discipleship pathway [00:17:32] How to define your discipleship target and design groups around it [00:19:49] Why small group leaders need a framework, not just curriculum — and why they don't need to be Bible teachers Resources mentioned:
Kyle invites the President of campus ministry group Disciple Makers, Peter Krol, to discuss his book Knowable Word. They talk about biblical literacy and helping our kids realize they can read, study, and know God's Word. They discuss the importance of paying attention in English class so that we know language, how to approach text, and the basics of reading. Sometimes we have to realize students haven't been taught these things well and we might have to step back and teach the basics. They also talk about how to best leave our assumptions behind when approaching studying Scripture, and Peter offers a warning about premature application. They wrap up by discussing the OIA method of Observation, Interpretation, and Application.
A sermon from Matthew 28. Date: 08 February 2026 Speaker: Evan McFarlane Matthew 28:16-20 www.stmatthews.com.au/unichurch
274. Faith, Hope and Autism with John Allister This week we have an interview with John Allister, founder of Neurodiverse Church, maths enthusiast turned physicist, teacher, and Church of England vicar. From Experimental and Theoretical Physics to parish ministry in Nottingham, John brings theology, lived experience of autism, and a sharp mind to the conversation about what it means to build a church where neurodiversity truly belongs. https://www.neurodiversechurch.org Get a copy of his book at: - https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/the-church/pastoral/faith-hope-and-autism/ Check our Cris' new book - Stuck In The Upside Down.... https://amzn.eu/d/0lyuuzT Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers To get a copy of The Bible Book By Book head here... https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/bible-study/bible-study-reference-books/bible-background/the-bible-book-by-book/ Rev Dr Cris Rogers is a church leader at allhallowsbow.org.uk and Director of Making Disciples. Chair of the Spring Harvest Planning Group. For more information, check out wearemakingdisciples.com #Heart #Hands #Heart
Cornerstone Community Church, Lynchburg VA
Send a textRyan Pineda and Brian Davila break down eight biblical traits God expects from husbands and leaders, unpacking how strength, serving, patience, vision, provision, discipleship, trust, and spiritual fruit shape both marriage and business.__________If you want to start your real estate investing business, we'll give you 1:1 coaching, seller leads, software, & everything you need. https://www.wealthyinvestor.comIf you're a business owner who wants to get in peak physical shape, we can help! https://www.boardroom-athlete.com/applyJoin our private mastermind for elite business leaders who golf. https://www.mastermind19.comJoin free Bible studies and workshops for Christian business leaders. https://www.tentmakers.us__________CHAPTERS: 0:00 - The 8 Traits God Expects from Husbands & Leaders.0:10 - Strength: Physical, Emotional & Spiritual Leadership.2:25 - Leaving Your Parents & Becoming One in Marriage.5:25 - Passive vs. Controlling: What Real Strength Looks Like.9:33 - Serving Your Spouse Like Jesus Served Others.16:04 - Patience in Marriage, Parenting & Business.25:40 - Vision: Leading Your Family & Team with Direction.31:55 - Providing: Execution Over Excuses.39:35 - Making Disciples at Home & in Business.44:20 - Trust, Culture & The Fruit of the Spirit.Learn how to invest in real estate with the Cashflow 2.0 System! Your business in a box with 1:1 coaching, motivated seller leads, & softwares. https://www.wealthyinvestor.com/Want to work 1:1 with Ryan Pineda? Apply at ryanpineda.comJoin our FREE community, weekly calls, and bible studies for Christian entrepreneurs and business people. https://tentmakers.us/Want to grow your business and network with elite entrepreneurs on world-class golf courses? Apply now to join Mastermind19 – Ryan Pineda's private golf mastermind for high-level founders and dealmakers. www.mastermind19.com--- About Ryan Pineda: Ryan Pineda has been in the real estate industry since 2010 and has invested in over $100,000,000 of real estate. He has completed over 700 flips and wholesales, and he owns over 650 rental units. As an entrepreneur, he has founded seven different businesses that have generated 7-8 figures of revenue. Ryan has amassed over 2 million followers on social media and has generated over 1 billion views online. Starting as a minor league baseball player making less than $2,000 a month, Ryan is now worth over $100 million. He shares his experiences in building wealth and believes that anyone can change their life with real estate investing. ...
February has been a month of war for Social Media Ministries. We are working to build the Kingdom in all worlds, both virtually and in reality.Thanks for your continued support!Our monthly accomplishments:- Continued Posting 1 Sermon Each Week- Continued Posting 1 Podcast Each Week- Continued the Ministry Minute on Social Media- Continued the Ministry Minute Podcast- Gideon Barnabas Library Program Growth- Working to Place Books in Prisons- Technology Has Been Under AttackVolunteer Computers, Software, Programs, Social Media, etc.-Social Media Ministries, founded by Spencer Coffman, is committed to sharing the Word of God with the entire world. We use social media to reach more people in more places and are counting on you to help us fulfill our mission. Learn more at https://socialmediaministries.com/about-us-MISSION: To use social media to present the living Word of God to as many people as possible and to help them understand and interpret the scriptures in the Bible.-FOLLOW US:YouTube - Podcast - Instagram - Facebook - Medium - Pinterest - TikTok - LinkedIn - X - Join Our Discord Server-DONATE:https://paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/4478888https://socialmediaministries.com/give-Apparel-Resources -Sharing Jesus. Making Disciples. Taking Ground. Building The Kingdom.
The Sabbath is not merely a day on the calendar. It is a sacred time God set apart for rest, reflection, and renewal. This teaching invites believers to embrace the command to “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy” (Exodus 20:8–11; Exodus 34:21), exploring why rest is not an optional, but an essential, part of walking in obedience to God.This sermon from the “Two Sets of Ten” series examines the eighth commandment, highlighting the difference between human works and God's will. While God rested from His creative work on the seventh day (Genesis 2:2–3), He continues to accomplish His will in the world. Believers are called to rest from their labor while remaining active in God's purposes, allowing the Holy Spirit to flow through their lives in ministry, prayer, and service.Through Scripture-rich teaching, this message clarifies that the Sabbath is a time to step away from personal effort, recharge spiritually, and align daily life with God's will. Passages like Exodus 16:26 and Mark 2:27 reveal that the Sabbath was made for mankind, not mankind for the Sabbath, emphasizing rest as a gift from God, not a burden.Listeners will discover how true rest is found not merely in ceasing activity, but in engaging in God-centered pursuits that renew the soul, such as prayer, study of the Word, and ministry to others. The sermon also addresses practical application, encouraging believers to honor one day a week for God, to set aside personal labor, and to invest fully in spiritual growth and communion with Him.This teaching challenges the culture of busyness, showing that even in work, believers can operate under God's guidance and experience joy, energy, and spiritual vitality. By distinguishing between works and God's will, believers learn to live in the rhythm God intended—productive in His purposes, yet restored in their bodies and minds.Ultimately, this message calls Christians to embrace the Sabbath as a divine gift, using it to deepen their relationship with God, strengthen their spiritual discipline, and live fully aligned with His design for life and work.Referenced Verses: Exodus 20:8Exodus 34:21Exodus 16:26Exodus 20:9-10Exodus 20:10bGenesis 2:2Genesis 2:3Exodus 20:11Mark 2:27-Social Media Ministries, founded by Spencer Coffman, is committed to sharing the Word of God with the entire world. We use social media to reach more people in more places and are counting on you to help us fulfill our mission. Learn more at https://socialmediaministries.com/about-us-MISSION: To use social media to present the living Word of God to as many people as possible and to help them understand and interpret the scriptures in the Bible.-FOLLOW US:YouTube - Podcast - Instagram - Facebook - Medium - Pinterest - TikTok - LinkedIn - X - Join Our Discord Server-DONATE:https://paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/4478888https://socialmediaministries.com/give-Apparel-Resources -Sharing Jesus. Making Disciples. Taking Ground. Building The Kingdom.
Every Christian needs two people in their lives. We need someone we are learn from and someone we are discipling. We need someone in our lives that is helping us grow spiritually, and someone we are helping grow.Main Points:1. There is much emphasis today on our “personal relationship with Christ.” But sometimes because it's personal, we forget our responsibility to share it with others. 2. The Scripture informs us that the older women should teach the younger women. The older men should teach the younger men. This may not always refer to age because we know that just because a person is older it does not mean they are mature in the faith. I believe Paul is instructing us to find someone who is new in the faith so we can teach them how to follow Christ. This is discipleship.3. In discipleship, we model and teach toward a deeper love for and obedience to Christ. The goal of all discipleship is that we would be like Christ in our actions and character.Today's Scripture Verses:Matthew 28:19-20 - “Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you…”1 Thessalonians 5:11 - “Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.”Hebrews 10:24 - “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works…”Quick Links:Donate to support this podcastLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet a copy of The 5 Minute Discipleship JournalConnect on SocialJoin The 5 Minute Discipleship Facebook Group
273. Phil Knox's Missional Predictions for 2026 In this week's episode, we chat with Phil Knox from the EA about his missional predictions for 2026. Check our Cris' new book - Stuck In The Upside Down.... https://amzn.eu/d/0lyuuzT Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers To get a copy of The Bible Book By Book head here... https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/bible-study/bible-study-reference-books/bible-background/the-bible-book-by-book/ Rev Dr Cris Rogers is a church leader at allhallowsbow.org.uk and Director of Making Disciples. Chair of the Spring Harvest Planning Group. For more information check out wearemakingdisciples.com #Heart #Hands #Heart
Jesus didn't call us just to believe—He called us to follow and multiply. In this episode, we explore what it truly means to be a disciple maker, moving beyond decisions to intentional relationships that help others grow in Christ. Discover practical, everyday ways you can invest in people and live out the mission of making disciples where you are.
Join us for the 2026 National Disciple Making Forum: https://discipleship.org/2026-national-disciple-making-forum/ Learn more about Lionshare Here: https://lionshare.org/ In this LionShare track session, Dave Buehring explores how discipleship should extend beyond church walls into every vocation — medicine, government, business, arts, education, and more. Through stories, practical principles, and resources like The Discipleship Journey, he shows how leaders can reflect God's character, walk in His ways, and carry His mission into the marketplace. The episode highlights real examples, the Leadership Games mentorship model, and guidance for navigating moral and cultural challenges at work while equipping churches to send vocational leaders to transform families, communities, and nations.
Send a textWhat if the Parable of the Talents isn't just about skills or abilities — but about people?In this episode of The Dirt Path Sermon Podcast, Pastor Nicole Barnett shares a powerful message from Matthew 25:14–30. This sermon challenges the way we think about discipleship, fear, and what it really means to be faithful with what God has entrusted to us.Many Christians are comfortable helping people come to faith — but what happens after that? Nicole explores the difference between making converts and making disciples, and why fear often causes us to “bury” the relationships God has placed in our lives instead of helping them grow.This message is especially for listeners who:Want to grow deeper in Christian discipleshipFeel afraid of sharing faith or “getting it wrong”Carry church hurt or minister to people who doDesire practical, everyday ways to follow Jesus beyond Sunday morningsYou'll hear honest teaching, relatable stories, and a gentle challenge to live as faithful disciple-makers — not perfectly, but faithfully.Whether you're listening on your commute, at the kitchen table, or winding down after a long day, this episode invites you to consider who God has entrusted to you — and how you might take one faithful step toward helping them grow.Linkoln shares his story on why he started coming to Ravenna Church of the Nazarene and shares why you should consider doing the same.Ravenna Church of the Nazarene530 Main Street, Ravenna, KY 40472Support the showThe Dirt Path Sermon Podcast is a place for real sermons that speak to real life. Subscribe and walk the path with us every week. Consider visiting Ravenna Church of the Nazarene where Pastor Jason is the Senior Pastor. Have a prayer need? Want to share something with Pastor Jason? Email dirtpathpastor@gmail.com
This episode of the Mountain Podcast centers on the biblical call to “multiply,” drawing from Genesis 1, Matthew 28, and Luke 10 to emphasize that every believer is called not only to follow Jesus but to actively make disciples through love, obedience, and everyday faithfulness. Samuel explains that spiritual fruitfulness is a natural result of a healthy relationship with God and challenges listeners to move beyond passive consumption of church services into intentional participation in the Great Commission—praying for others, sharing faith, practicing obedience, and showing compassion in practical ways. Through teachings on discipleship, humility, and the Good Samaritan, the message reframes multiplication as living out Christlike love in daily life, trusting God to reshape priorities, prune distractions, and mobilize believers to serve their families, workplaces, and communities with grace and courage.
272. Is The Church Drifting In this episode we explore what it means to have itching ears (2 Tim 4) and hear about some reasearch into why we might be experienceing church decline. Check our Cris' new book - Stuck In The Upside Down.... https://amzn.eu/d/0lyuuzT Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers To get a copy of The Bible Book By Book head here... https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/bible-study/bible-study-reference-books/bible-background/the-bible-book-by-book/ Rev Dr Cris Rogers is a church leader at allhallowsbow.org.uk and Director of Making Disciples. Chair of the Spring Harvest Planning Group. For more information check out wearemakingdisciples.com #Heart #Hands #Heart Stuck In The Upside Down.... https://amzn.eu/d/0lyuuzT Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers To get a copy of The Bible Book By Book head here... https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/bible-study/bible-study-reference-books/bible-background/the-bible-book-by-book/ Rev Dr Cris Rogers is a church leader at allhallowsbow.org.uk and Director of Making Disciples. Chair of the Spring Harvest Planning Group. For more information check out wearemakingdisciples.com #Heart #Hands #Heart
Acts 2:42-47 Mike Mitchener
Sermon in a sentence: "You haven't fully followed Jesus until you've helped someone else follow Him."Action steps: Identify one person you can intentionally invest in.
Sermon in a sentence: "You haven't fully followed Jesus until you've helped someone else follow Him."Action steps: Identify one person you can intentionally invest in.
271. Is It True That All Sin is Equal? In this episode, Cris looks at the great question of whether all sins are really the same in God's eyes, and why Jesus never actually said that they were. Drawing on the words of Christ from the Gospels, he explores how Scripture speaks of greater responsibility, greater harm, and greater accountability, especially where power is abused and the vulnerable are hurt. This episode unpacks the difference between weakness and wickedness, justice and mercy, and shows how a careful reading of Jesus' teaching reveals a God who takes harm seriously while still offering forgiveness to all who turn to Him. Check our Cris' new book - Stuck In The Upside Down.... https://amzn.eu/d/0lyuuzT Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers To get a copy of The Bible Book By Book head here... https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/bible-study/bible-study-reference-books/bible-background/the-bible-book-by-book/ Rev Dr Cris Rogers is a church leader at allhallowsbow.org.uk and Director of Making Disciples. Chair of the Spring Harvest Planning Group. For more information check out wearemakingdisciples.com #Heart #Hands #Heart Stuck In The Upside Down.... https://amzn.eu/d/0lyuuzT Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers To get a copy of The Bible Book By Book head here... https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/bible-study/bible-study-reference-books/bible-background/the-bible-book-by-book/ Rev Dr Cris Rogers is a church leader at allhallowsbow.org.uk and Director of Making Disciples. Chair of the Spring Harvest Planning Group. For more information check out wearemakingdisciples.com #Heart #Hands #Heart
What does it mean to make disciples like Jesus and Paul—empowered by the Holy Spirit? In this inspiring conversation, Florian shares incredible stories of healing, deliverance, words of knowledge, and even raising the dead. You'll learn how God uses ordinary believers—even those new or feeling weak in faith—to demonstrate His power and advance His Kingdom. Plus, discover practical ways you can grow in living a Spirit-led life and making disciples wherever you are.
What if the real problem in the Church isn't multiplication… but mobilization?In this episode, Peyton Jones and Pete Mitchell go deep into Peyton's new book Discipology: The Art and Science of Making Disciples—and why Jesus' original training model might be the missing engine behind today's stalled movements.Fresh off a trip to Wales (and a bucket-list encounter with punk icon Johnny Rotten), Peyton breaks down the Time, Teaching, and Tactics framework—how Jesus spent three years forming the Twelve, and why most modern discipleship models stop short of real disciple-making.Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode:Reliant Mission: reliant.org/cppNewBreed TrainingThanks for listening to the church planter podcast. We're here to help you go where no one else is going and do what no one else is doing to reach people, no one else is reaching.Make sure to review and subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast service to help us connect with more church planters.
Eight Things Christians Are Supposed to Be Doing Right Now • Sunday Service Website: www.PastorTodd.org To give: www.ToddCoconato.com/give 1. Returning to Our First Love, Jesus Christ Before we do anything for God, we must be with God. This hour demands intimacy, repentance, and renewed devotion, not just activity. Revelation 2:4–5 (NKJV): “Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love. Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works, or else I will come to you quickly and remove your lampstand from its place—unless you repent.” 2. Making Disciples, Not Just Converts The assignment has never changed. We are not called to entertain the world, but to disciple it. Matthew 28:19–20 (NKJV): “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Amen.” 3. Watching and Staying Spiritually Alert We are commanded to stay awake spiritually, discerning the times and refusing complacency. Matthew 24:42 (NKJV): “Watch therefore, for you do not know what hour your Lord is coming.” 4. Living Holy and Set Apart Lives Holiness is not optional. It is how we remain usable vessels in a dark world. 1 Peter 1:15–16 (NKJV): “But as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it is written, ‘Be holy, for I am holy.'” 5. Redeeming the Time and Living Intentionally This is not the season to waste time on meaningless pursuits or endless distractions. Ephesians 5:15–17 (NKJV): “See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is.” 6. Standing Firm in Truth Without Compromise The pressure to compromise is real, but the call to stand is stronger. 1 Corinthians 16:13 (NKJV): “Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong.” 7. Occupying Until Jesus Returns We are not waiting passively. We are working faithfully. Luke 19:13 (NKJV): “So he called ten of his servants, delivered to them ten minas, and said to them, ‘Do business till I come.'” 8. Walking Daily by the Power of the Holy Spirit Christianity was never meant to be lived in human strength. Acts 1:8 (NKJV): “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” Church, this is not a time to drift. It is a time to return, rebuild, refocus, and rise. God is not looking for perfect people. He is looking for surrendered, obedient, watchful, and faithful ones. The question is not what the world is doing right now. The question is whether the Church will do what God has clearly told us to do.
270. Hell, the Abyss and the God Who Entres Darkness In this week's episode, Cris unpacks for us a Christian theology of hell by going back to the Bible, and by taking seriously both Scripture and the stories that shape our imagination. Drawing on themes from Struck in the Upside Down and the world of Stranger Things, this episode explores hell not as a cartoonish torture chamber or Satan's kingdom, but as what the Bible more consistently presents it to be, the abyss, the pit, the place where life collapses in on itself when cut off from God. Stuck In The Upside Down.... https://amzn.eu/d/0lyuuzT Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers To get a copy of The Bible Book By Book head here... https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/bible-study/bible-study-reference-books/bible-background/the-bible-book-by-book/ Rev Dr Cris Rogers is a church leader at allhallowsbow.org.uk and Director of Making Disciples. Chair of the Spring Harvest Planning Group. For more information check out wearemakingdisciples.com #Heart #Hands #Heart Stuck In The Upside Down.... https://amzn.eu/d/0lyuuzT Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers To get a copy of The Bible Book By Book head here... https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/bible-study/bible-study-reference-books/bible-background/the-bible-book-by-book/ Rev Dr Cris Rogers is a church leader at allhallowsbow.org.uk and Director of Making Disciples. Chair of the Spring Harvest Planning Group. For more information check out wearemakingdisciples.com #Heart #Hands #Heart
This message challenges us to move beyond the comfortable routine of Sunday attendance and step into the radical calling of making disciples. Drawing from Matthew 28:16-20, we're confronted with a powerful truth: Jesus' final command wasn't a suggestion but an imperative—as we go through life, we must make disciples. The beauty of exponential multiplication is stunning: if each of us discipled just one person twice a year, within five to six years we could reach over 720,000 people. But here's the heart-piercing question we must answer: if someone imitated our life, would it lead them to Christ or away from Him? The message unpacks three practical foundations for discipleship—imitation, education, and proclamation—followed by three deeply personal commitments: getting our priorities straight, aligning our trajectory with God's kingdom, and allowing Him to set our velocity. We're reminded that discipleship isn't about our worthiness but about God's grace working through surrendered vessels. The harvest is ripe, the world is lost like sheep without a shepherd, and we have the answer they're desperately seeking. This isn't about checking a religious box; it's about reversing our consumer mindset and asking not what the church can do for us, but what we can do for God's kingdom.**Sermon Notes:****Title:** Making Disciples**Scripture Reference:** Matthew 28:16-20**Main Themes:**1. **Context and Importance of Discipleship:** - The sermon is the final part in a series focusing on the mission statement: Love God, love people, make disciples. - Emphasizes that making disciples is not a suggestion but a command from Jesus.2. **Challenge and Opportunity:** - Acknowledges that many churches lack training for disciple-making. - Plans to focus on equipping the congregation to make disciples in the coming years, particularly by 2026.3. **Understanding Discipleship:** - Discipleship is messy, personal, and requires one-on-one investment. - It's not just about creating converts but developing mature believers.4. **Three Practical Steps for Making Disciples:** - **Imitation:** Lead by example, as others will imitate your lifestyle in both strengths and weaknesses. - **Education:** Equip through studying the Bible and understanding foundational Christian doctrines. - **Proclamation:** Be ready to share the Gospel confidently, using personal testimony as a powerful tool.5. **Personal Commitments in Discipleship:** - **Priority:** Align your life with Kingdom priorities, not personal desires. - **Trajectory:** Set a clear direction in life that aligns with God's commands. - **Velocity:** Trust God to set the pace for your ministry and opportunities.**Practical Applications:**1. **Engage in Life Groups:** - Join, host, or lead a life group to foster deeper relationships and spiritual growth.2. **Serve Actively:** - Get involved in church ministries to contribute to the community and nurture disciple-making.3. **Mission and Ministry Involvement:** - Participate in local and international missions to live out the calling to make disciples.4. **Pursue Biblical Education:** - Attend church classes on foundational Christian teachings and apologetics to deepen your understanding.**Discussion Questions:**1. How can you practically imitate Christ in your daily life, especially in the presence of family, friends, and colleagues?2. What obstacles do you face in sharing your faith, and how can you overcome them with the help of the Holy Spirit?3. Reflect on your current priorities. What steps can you take to align more closely with Kingdom priorities?4. How can serving in your local church or community strengthen your walk as a disciple and disciple-maker?5. Discuss the importance of waiting on the Lord for guidance and opportunities. How can patience in this area change your outlook and actions in ministry?This set of notes helps encapsulate the core messages of the sermon, offering practical ways to live out the teachings shared and providing a basis for deeper discussion and reflection.
Teaching by Colton Leboeuf based on Matthew 28:18-20. Week 3 of our series, Year of Discipleship. Part of our Year of Discipleship. For more information, visit citychurchknox.com.
269. Discipleship and the work of the Holy Spirit, and interview with Blessing Chishanu This week's episode is an interview with the brilliant Blessing Chishanu, discussing discipleship and the work of the Holy Spirit. Christ church Barnet - https://www.ccbarnet.org.uk/ Stuck In The Upside Down.... https://amzn.eu/d/0lyuuzT Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers To get a copy of The Bible Book By Book head here... https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/bible-study/bible-study-reference-books/bible-background/the-bible-book-by-book/ Rev Dr Cris Rogers is a church leader at allhallowsbow.org.uk and Director of Making Disciples. Chair of the Spring Harvest Planning Group. For more information check out wearemakingdisciples.com #Heart #Hands #Heart Stuck In The Upside Down.... https://amzn.eu/d/0lyuuzT Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers To get a copy of The Bible Book By Book head here... https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/bible-study/bible-study-reference-books/bible-background/the-bible-book-by-book/ Rev Dr Cris Rogers is a church leader at allhallowsbow.org.uk and Director of Making Disciples. Chair of the Spring Harvest Planning Group. For more information check out wearemakingdisciples.com #Heart #Hands #Heart
Making Disciples at Arise | Pastor Will Cover
Disciple Making DisciplesSeries: The Call to Discipleship: Luke 9-12 Preacher: Chris LamontSunday EveningDate: 18th January 2026Passage: Luke 10:1-16
PASTOR CLAUDE STAUFFER Mary welcomes back Pastor Claude Stauffer of Calvary Chapel in Amityville, NY to talk about the church side of the headlines concerning Iran. The cost of conversion there is a life or death matter of course, because it conflicts in every way with Islam. Is there revival going on there? Or is revival fueling the revolution at this juncture in 2026? We talk about the numbers, the cost and how God continues to use Persia for His own purposes – across the ages. Then we look at discipleship in the New Year, via Matthew 1-4. New Years’ resolutions are pretty useless, but God’s Word never returns void. Since that is our commission, to go and make disciples of all men, what better way to start things out than to learn more about how to do that. A full hour with a man who truly loves God’s Word and it transformative effects. Pray for Iran, for the believers there, that they too can make disciples boldly, and fearlessly. Stand Up For The Truth Videos: https://rumble.com/user/CTRNOnline & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgQQSvKiMcglId7oGc5c46A
Message from Jarrett Stephens on January 11, 2026
Pastor John Brown | Matthew 28:16-20 | Denia Community Church - Denton, TX | deniachurch.com
268. Satan, Myth or Reality? What the Bible Actually Says This week's episode, Cris walks us through what the Bible actually says about the evil one, satan, the devil, cutting through speculation and myth to focus on Scripture itself. Tracing the biblical story, we explore who Satan is, how he operates through deception and accusation, the nature of the evil he promotes, and what the Bible says about his ultimate defeat. Along the way, the episode keeps Jesus at the centre, reminding us that Satan is not an equal opposite to God, nor the ruler of hell, but a defeated enemy whose power has been broken at the cross and whose final judgement is certain. Stuck In The Upside Down.... https://amzn.eu/d/0lyuuzT Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers To get a copy of The Bible Book By Book head here... https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/bible-study/bible-study-reference-books/bible-background/the-bible-book-by-book/ Rev Dr Cris Rogers is a church leader at allhallowsbow.org.uk and Director of Making Disciples. Chair of the Spring Harvest Planning Group. For more information check out wearemakingdisciples.com #Heart #Hands #Heart
Making Disciples matters most because a disciple lives like Christ and intentionally models Him for others to follow Think about it: If you are not making disciples or being discipled, what are you doing?
Jesus Followers Must Meet Jesus' Expectation of His “Great Commission” By Both “Going” and “Making Disciples” MESSAGE SUMMARY: Jesus, in Luke 15:4-7, tells us, through His Parable of The Lost Sheep, the importance to God of our discipleship: “What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the open country, and go after the one that is lost, until he finds it? And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and his neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep that was lost.' Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.". Immediately before His Ascension into Heaven Jesus told the Apostles and us today, in His Great Commission found in Matthew 28:18-20, that as we go into our communities and into all parts of the world, we are to make disciples: “And Jesus came and said to them, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.'”. We must begin, as followers of Jesus, to meet His fundamental expectation for us by both going and making disciples! TODAY'S PRAYER: Abba Father, I open my clenched fists to surrender everything you have given to me. Reestablish my identity in you — not in my family, my work, my accomplishments, or what others think of me. Cleanse the things in me that are not conformed to your will. By faith I unite my will to yours so that the likeness of Jesus Christ may be formed in me. In his name, amen. Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 85). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, because I am filled with the Holy Spirit, I will not be controlled by my Self-Centeredness. Rather, I will walk in the Spirit's fruit of Love. “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” (Galatians 5:22f). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Matthew 28:18-20; Matthew 10:16; Matthew 16:24-28; Psalms 29:1-11. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “The Struggle with Time -- Until I Determine How We Want to Use Our Time, Others Will Determine How Our Time Is Used”, at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB
How did Jesus make disciples who made more disciples? And how can we follow that same pattern? It starts with a “follow me”, “come with me” mindset. To be intentional with our invitations. To always be in pursuit of drawing people's hearts to Him. It's not about the words we say, it's about how we live our life and inviting people into what God is doing in, through and around us. ▶SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/SouthernHillsLV ▶Do you know Jesus as your Savior? https://www.southernhillslv.com/the-gospel ▶ DONATE: https://pushpay.com/g/southernhills?src=hpp&r=monthly ▶ Visit Southern Hills: https://www.southernhillslv.com/ ▶ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/southernhillslv ▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/southernhillslv/
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