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Matthew 28:19-20

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3. You are “A Work” of God3. You are “A Work” of God

Ephesians 2:10 10For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

You are Salt - Witness.You are Salt - Witness.

Matthew 5:13 13"You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men.

What dilutes you?

What dilutes you?

• Fear - Lack of Trust.• Sin - Disobedience.• Lack of Love for Jesus

You are a Light - Witness.You are a Light - Witness.

Matthew 5:14-16 14"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. 15Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.

You are a Light - Witness.You are a Light - Witness.

• 1 Thessalonians 5:19 “Quench not the Holy Spirit”

Quote: Shine. We don’t shine according to our circumstances, or because the people we are with, but according to Jesus we are in. Shine.

Ephesians 2:10 For we are God's workmanship , created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God

prepared in advance for us to do

• In Christ, You are Significant• You are a “Work of God”, created in Christ to do

good works.• Work #1 – Witness / Salt / Light

• Work #2 …Disciple Maker.

2. In Christ, You are a Disciple Maker

• Matthew 28:18-20 18Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."

The Fears that stop us from “Discipling Others”.

1. Not enough Knowledge! – Head.

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2. Not enough Experience – Hands

• Do it! Do it!


3. Not enough Love for Jesus! – Heart.

2 things block our Love for Jesus.A. IdolsB. Sin

• Eliminate it. Eliminate it. • Don’t Hide it – Confide it!Don’t Hide it – Confide it!


4. Not Enough “know how”!

Ministry Multiplication Cycle“Disciples” Strategy - Bill Jones

1. EvangelizeKey Phrases: “Come and See”• Changed from / to: Outsider to believer.• Outsiders = Not part of God’s family

Steps:1. Cultivating• Jesus looked for ways to be with unbelievers.• Jesus initiated relationships.• Jesus was ready for misunderstandings.• Jesus helped them feel love and acceptance• Jesus took a long term interest.2. Sowing• Jesus sought opportunities to sow.• Jesus asked questions.• Jesus listened for needs.• Jesus talked about spiritual topics.3. Reaping• Jesus was:• Consumed with a passion for people coming to Christ.• Understood that some were ready to convert.• Took full advantage of natural networks.


EstablishKey Phrases: “Follow Me”• Changed from / to: Believer to disciple.• Believer = Person who needs to be fed by others.• Disciple = Person who can feed themselves.

Steps:4. Baptizing• Jesus was baptized.• Jesus emphasized baptism. (rite of passage / covenant /

commitment).• Jesus told His disciples to baptize others. (Mt 28:18-20).

5. Teaching• Jesus challenged people to follow Him. (sacrifice,

commitment) (Mk 8:34)• Jesus taught His followers.• Jesus invested time being with them.• Jesus modeled what He wanted them to become.• Jesus expected from the beginning for them to reach out to

others.


EquipKey Phrases: “With Him” / “In Him”• Changed from / to: Disciple to worker (longest phase)• Worker: = Person who can feed others.

Steps:6. Selecting• Jesus prayed before choosing his Disciples (Lk 6:12).• Jesus included only those who met a certain criteria.• Jesus chose a limited number, twelve, to be with Him. (Lk 6:13-16)• Jesus knew each of the twelve He chose.

7. Preparing• Jesus showed them how to be effective spiritual leaders. (Lk 6-8)• Jesus told them how to be effective spiritual leaders. (Lk 6-8)(Lk 10)• Jesus involved the twelve in spiritual leadership. (Lk 9:1-6)• Jesus reviewed their effectiveness (evaluation). (Lk 10).

8. Mobilizing• Jesus summoned emerging Leaders (Lk 10)• Jesus empowered emerging Leaders (Lk 10)• Jesus named instructions leaders were to follow.• Jesus described the vision of reaching the world to them.• Jesus organized the leaders to go out in pairs.• Jesus underscored the leaders strengths and weaknesses.• Jesus told them to rest after their intense ministry experience.


ExtendKey Phrases: “So Send I You”• Changed from / to: Worker to World Christian• World Christians = Have taken personal responsibility for world missions.

Steps:9. Challenging• Jesus gave the apostles a vision of reaching the world. (Acts 1:8) • Jesus ordered the apostles to start immediately right where they were.

10. Sending• Jesus gave the apostles the message of the gospel.• Jesus empowered the apostles with the Holy Spirit (Acts 1,2).• Jesus told them to do what He’d done – make disciples (Mt 28:18-20)

Tips for Disciple Making

• Focus, Focus, Focus• Keep it Simple (KIS)

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