About This Sermon
Jarrett Stephens teaches from Matthew 28:18-20 in a message called "Making Disciples." He begins with the church's three focus priorities: making disciples, loving the community, and strengthening the church. He shows how these should shape individual lives, not just the church as an organization.
Jarrett then gets practical about personal discipleship. A disciple is a learner, and following Jesus requires walking closely with Him through His Word and prayer. He shares his own daily routine, including finding a consistent time and place, using a reading plan, keeping a journal, limiting distractions, praying Scripture back to God, and acting on what he reads. He emphasizes that this is about relationship, not checking boxes, and encourages believers to give themselves grace while staying faithful.
Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 1:35; Proverbs 11; Hosea 10; 1 Corinthians 8; Luke 10; John 14:15; Philippians 2
Study Guide
A few ideas to carry with you, discuss with your group, or revisit during the week.
Practical Takeaways (5)
- A disciple is simply a learner of Jesus and His ways.
- Reading the Bible and praying are means to an end: growing in a relationship with Jesus.
- Find a time, place, and rhythm that helps you meet with Jesus consistently.
- Less is more when building a habit of time with God.
- Discipleship extends beyond personal growth to passing faith to others.
Discussion Questions (4)
- What does Jesus' command in Matthew 28:18-20 tell us about the everyday nature of making disciples?
- How would you describe your current rhythm of time with God in His Word and prayer?
- What practical step could you take this week to think 'relationship' rather than 'discipline' in your walk with Jesus?
- Who is someone you could intentionally invest in or encourage in their faith?
From the Series
Priorities
Priorities is all about realigning our lives around what matters most to God. Together, we are walking through our three Focus Priorities as a church: Making Disciples, Loving Our… Read morePriorities is all about realigning our lives around what matters most to God. Together, we are walking through our three Focus Priorities as a church: Making Disciples, Loving Our Community, and Strengthening the Church. This series invites us to examine where we invest our time, energy, and hearts, and challenges us to live with purpose and intentionality. Show less
