Focus Priorities 2026
About This Sermon
Steven Morris teaches from Matthew 28:18-20 and other passages about Champion Forest's first focus priority: making disciples. He explains that this is not a church program but Jesus' final command to His followers. Making disciples means sharing the gospel, baptizing new believers, and teaching them to follow Jesus.
Steven describes three practical ways this happens: life-on-life teaching through intentional relationships, life-on-life serving through love within the body of Christ, and investing in the next generation. He emphasizes that every believer's life should play a role in the spiritual growth of others, and he challenges the church to commit to weekly kids ministry as a tangible step.
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:8; 2 Timothy 2:2; John 13:35; Matthew 28:18-20; Psalms 145:4
Study Guide
A few ideas to carry with you, discuss with your group, or revisit during the week.
Practical Takeaways (5)
- Making disciples is Jesus' command to every believer, not just church leaders.
- Teaching happens through life-on-life relationships, not only from a stage.
- Your life should play a role in the spiritual growth of the people around you.
- The watching world knows we are Jesus' disciples by how we love one another.
- Investing in children and students is a strategic way to make disciples.
Discussion Questions (5)
- What does Jesus' command in Matthew 28:18-20 mean for your everyday life?
- Who are the people God has placed around you that your life could help grow spiritually?
- What makes it hard to share the gospel or invest in others, and what would help you move forward?
- How have you experienced the body of Christ through someone serving or praying for you?
- What would it look like for you to be more connected to others in the church family?
