About This Sermon
Steven Morris teaches from Matthew 28:18-20 and 2 Timothy 2:2 on making disciples as the first priority of the church and of every Christian. He begins with the story of Henny, a missionary to Mozambican refugees, who learned the hard way that making converts is not enough. Disciples must be equipped to make more disciples.
Steven outlines six practical ways to grow as a disciple: think relationship, find a time and place, develop a reading plan, limit distractions and refuse to rush, do what God tells you to do, and give yourself grace. Then he turns to the call every believer shares: inviting others to follow Jesus as we follow Him, investing relationally so that the gospel multiplies through generations.
Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20; 2 Timothy 2:2; John 3:16; James 1:22; John 14:15
Study Guide
A few ideas to carry with you, discuss with your group, or revisit during the week.
Practical Takeaways (5)
- A disciple is a learner who follows Jesus closely, not just someone who believes.
- Spiritual disciplines like prayer and Bible reading are means to relationship with Jesus, not ends in themselves.
- Making disciples means equipping others to make disciples, not just growing converts.
- God has placed each believer where they are for the purpose of disciple-making.
- The gospel produces observable transformation that others cannot ignore.
Discussion Questions (5)
- What does Jesus mean when He says to make disciples, not just converts, in Matthew 28:19-20?
- Which of the six practical pointers for growing as a disciple do you most need to put into practice?
- Who is someone in your current season of life that you could invite to follow Jesus with you?
- What makes relational, life-on-life discipleship difficult, and how can we overcome that?
- How have you seen the gospel produce real change in a person or community?
From the Series
Priorities - NK
Our current sermon series, Priorities, is a call to realign our lives around what matters most to God. Together, we are walking through our three Focus Priorities as a church,… Read moreOur current sermon series, Priorities, is a call to realign 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. As we seek God’s direction, Priorities reminds us that when we put His mission first, everything else finds its proper place. Show less
