The Master's Course of Discipleship - Part 2
The Master’s Course of Discipleship
Luke 14:25-33; 9:23, John 8:31-32, 13:34-35
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David Garland resource - click here.
Josh McDowell resource - click here.
Charles Swindoll resource - click here.
Introduction: Opportunity for the Church
If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. (John 8:31)
Disciples make Jesus’ Truth, their truth.
In the same way, any of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be my disciple. (Luke 14:33)
• Disciples have a supreme love for Jesus.
• Disciples disavow their autonomy to Jesus.
• Disciples bear their cross.
• Disciples pattern their lives after Christ.
Disciples renounce earthly pleasures for Kingdom treasures.
By this all men will know that you are my disciples if you love one another. (John 13:35)
Disciples' love for others shows who they really love.
Discipleship according to Jesus is costly,
but worth it!
Next Steps
• I will tangibly share the love of Christ with someone this week.
• I will start and end every day reading in one of the gospels this week.
• I will take these truths and share them with a younger in-faith Christian.
This Week’s Growth Guide
God’s Word is both central and critical to your spiritual growth. We invite you to utilize the Growth Guide during the week to further your application of the Truth from the message.
•. Monday - Luke 14:25-35
•. Tuesday - Luke 18:18-30
•. Wednesday - Deuteronomy 6:1-12
• Thursday - John 13:1-17
•. Friday - Acts 4:32-37
Home Church
Our Home Churches meet weekly to facilitate quicker relational depth, study the same passage taught
Sunday to help apply Scripture in the context of community, and pray with one another. Home Church helps our body seek God’s best for one another.
Home Church Questions
• Read Luke 14:25-33; John 8:31-32; John 13:34-35
• What was new or challenging from Sunday’s message?
• How have you seen yourself showing "determined resolve to live out the daily life in the full scope of Jesus’ teaching in the past month?”
• Share areas in your life you have recognized as potential strong earthly allegiances, challenging to entrust to God fully.
• Has there been a time recently you have had difficulty receiving Christ’s love for you?
• What is one way you will tangibly show Christ’s love to someone outside of your household this week?
Finances
Weekly Budget 31,390
Giving For 02/26 29,775
Giving For 03/05 34,361
YTD Budget 1,130,030
YTD Giving. 1,176,071
OVER/(UNDER) 46,041
Get Connected in a Home Church - Fellowship’s desire is for everyone to be relationally connected.
The primary way we do this is in Home Churches – small groups that meet in living rooms to apply God’s Word, pray, and to serve together. Go to fellowshipconway.org/home church for more information.
New to Fellowship?
We are so glad that you joined the Fellowship Family to worship this morning. If you are joining us for the first time or have been checking us out for a few weeks, we are excited you are here and would love to meet you. Please fill out the “Connect Card” and bring it to the Connection Center in the Atrium, we would love to say “hi” and give you a gift.
Men’s Muster
Men, April 21-23 is the date for this year’s Men’s Muster, at Shepherd of the Ozarks. We encourage those in a Home Church to use Muster as an opportunity to deepen their community by taking the weekend together. Those in Home Church together will be placed in small groups to foster more depth in existing
relationships and meet some new faces. Whether you are in a Home Church or not, Muster is a great place to meet others and connect at Fellowship. For pricing and registration go to fellowshipconway.org/register.
Crucifixion Dinner | April 7 | 6:30 p.m.
Mark your calendars to join us on Good Friday as we remember together what Christ did on the cross through the Crucifixion Dinner. Child care for ages 6 and under by texting Shanna at 501-336-0332.
Grill Out and Silent Auction
Fellowship Student and College Ministries would like to invite you and your entire family to our youth and college mission trip fundraiser, Wednesday, April 12, 5:30-8:00 p.m. Free dinner (grilled hamburgers and hotdogs), child care provided (birth thru pre-school by RSVP, text Shanna at 501-336-0332) games, and great opportunities to support our 70 youth and college missionaries this summer. Plan now to join us!
Fellowship 101
We invite you to join us Sunday, April 16, at 9:00 a.m. to hear more about Fellowship. This is a great opportunity to learn about our mission, values, and ministries. If you’re new to Fellowship, join us in the conference room (first floor) to hear what God is doing and where He is taking us. You will meet some of our ministry leaders and ask questions. Register at fellowshipconway.org/register.
Downline Preview
You’re invited to attend a live Downline Institute class session, with an opportunity to hear from Downline staff and alumni, as well as get your questions answered. Preview night - Monday, March 13, with Renaut van der Riet (Ephesians). Register at DownlineConway2023.eventbrite.com.