We must examine ourselves to see the fruit of obedience in our walk with Jesus. To know why this self-examination is so serious, join me in walking thru Jesus' teaching in Luke 8:4-21.
John the Baptist sends his disciples to ask Jesus, "Are you the One who is to come or shall we look for another?" In our minds, the answer is obvious. But in our hearts, we have a tendency to look for another.
Pastors as Brothers: How to Form Gospel-Centered Discipleship and Accountabil...Derick Parfan
This document discusses the importance of Christian accountability and discipleship groups for pastors. It notes that studies have shown pastors who experienced moral failures lacked personal accountability and daily time with God. The document then addresses common objections to accountability groups, citing Bible verses to show why confession of sins to one another and accountability are vital. It explains how such groups can help pastors remain gospel-centered by focusing on praise, confession, understanding the gospel, prayer, and obedience.
The Pastor as Minister: Facing the Unique Challenges of MinistryDerick Parfan
The document discusses a pastor who struggled with suicidal thoughts after slowly shifting his identity from being anchored in the Gospel to being anchored in his success as a messenger of the Gospel. He learned that anchoring one's identity and self-worth in something smaller than God leads to greater pain when it is lost. It provides biblical passages about living for Christ rather than for self. It addresses identity issues in ministry and asks questions to help reflect on signs one's identity is too tied to their ministry calling and how that impacts relationships and what a pastor needs to communicate to their congregation for support.
John the Baptist sends his disciples to ask Jesus, "Are you the One who is to come or shall we look for another?" In our minds, the answer is obvious. But in our hearts, we have a tendency to look for another.
Pastors as Brothers: How to Form Gospel-Centered Discipleship and Accountabil...Derick Parfan
This document discusses the importance of Christian accountability and discipleship groups for pastors. It notes that studies have shown pastors who experienced moral failures lacked personal accountability and daily time with God. The document then addresses common objections to accountability groups, citing Bible verses to show why confession of sins to one another and accountability are vital. It explains how such groups can help pastors remain gospel-centered by focusing on praise, confession, understanding the gospel, prayer, and obedience.
The Pastor as Minister: Facing the Unique Challenges of MinistryDerick Parfan
The document discusses a pastor who struggled with suicidal thoughts after slowly shifting his identity from being anchored in the Gospel to being anchored in his success as a messenger of the Gospel. He learned that anchoring one's identity and self-worth in something smaller than God leads to greater pain when it is lost. It provides biblical passages about living for Christ rather than for self. It addresses identity issues in ministry and asks questions to help reflect on signs one's identity is too tied to their ministry calling and how that impacts relationships and what a pastor needs to communicate to their congregation for support.
Pastors as Disciples: Our Ongoing Need of the Grace of God in SanctificationDerick Parfan
This document discusses the ongoing need for pastors and ministry leaders to pursue sanctification and grow as disciples of Jesus. It outlines three theological foundations: 1) Our primary identity is as disciples, not pastors; 2) Sanctification is a lifelong process; 3) Perseverance is crucial for salvation. It encourages pastors to "fight the good fight of faith" through knowing their sins, confessing them, trusting their Savior, and fighting alongside other believers. The document emphasizes that pastors still need God's grace daily and warns against underestimating one's need for Christ and relationships in his body.
Jesus calls us to be doers of his word and not mere listeners. But another mistake - a huge one - we can commit is to think that external obedience will be enough. If we think that way, we are like the Pharisees to whom the Lord issued a very strong condemnation in this passage. Our obedience must be from the inside out.
True discipleship means not merely hearing the Word but listening intently with a heart toward obedience. In this sermon, we will explore three qualities of life that God desires for all followers of Jesus.
There are two opposing forces in our world today. As disciples of Jesus, we must take side with Jesus and his kingdom against the kingdom of Satan and this worldly system.
This document contains a daily bible reading plan for January 13th to 18th focusing on Luke 10:38-42. It also includes a quote about the importance of worshipping and spending time with Jesus in order to represent him properly. The reading plan analyzes the story of Mary and Martha, noting that Mary cherished time with Jesus while Martha let distractions take her focus away.
The Parable of the Good Samaritan is much more than just telling us to love our neighbor. Listen to this sermon how that parable points us to our need of Jesus for eternal life. http://wp.me/po4gZ-1XL
All Christians are "sent-out" by the Lord Jesus Christ to be on mission with him to bring the gospel to wherever God is leading us. We need to work together for this. http://wp.me/po4gZ-1Ux
The document discusses listening to and praying for survivors of Typhoon Yolanda. It references a Bible passage of Herod killing male children in Bethlehem. It then asks "Why?" and discusses how the birth of Jesus tells us that he was sent to a world full of pain, that he shares in our pain, and that he will save us from all our pain. It provides guidance to face pain, feel God's presence in pain, and have hope in God's promises. It concludes by saying Jesus gives the hope of comfort in life's pain.
Jesus did not call us to live longer, feel happier, and look better, but to, "Deny your self, take up your cross daily and follow me" (Luke 9:23). http://wp.me/po4gZ-1vW
6. Siyasatin natin ang sarili natin kung
sumusunod tayo sa mga salita ng
Diyos dahil ito ang salamin ng tunay
na kundisyon ng buhay natin.
“Kayong mga nakikinig, dapat n'yo itong
pag-isipan.” (v. 8)
“Makinig kayong mabuti sa sinasabi
ko.” (v. 18)
9. 1. Ang pagsunod sa salita ng Dios ay
nagpapakita sa sarili mo kung totoo
ang relasyon mo kay Jesus.
“Ang mga nakikinig AT sumusunod sa
salita ng Dios ang siya kong ina at mga
kapatid.” (v. 21)
10. 2. Ang pagsunod sa salita ng Dios ay
nagpapakita sa sarili mo kung
totoong tatanggap ka ng gantimpala
sa pagdating ni Jesus.
“Take care then how you hear, for to the
one who has, more will be given, and
from the one who has not, even what
he thinks that he has will be taken
away.” (v. 18)
11. 3. Ang pagsunod sa salita ng Dios ay
nagpapakita sa sarili mo kung
totoong may bago na tayong puso.
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16. Siyasatin natin ang sarili natin kung
sumusunod tayo sa mga salita ng
Diyos dahil ito ang salamin ng tunay
na kundisyon ng buhay natin.
17. “The stakes are rising, for rejection
leads to a hardening of hearts and
judgment from God. A person should
not delay responding to the word, for
as time passes it may become
harder to respond. If one waits, it
may eventually become too late.”
~ Darrell Bock