Word & Deed: Intentional Relational Discipleship

radiantvisalia.comIntentional Relational Discipleshipwith Glenn PowerThis sermon explores the concept of discipleship, drawing inspiration from John 1:35-51, which depicts Jesus interacting with His early followers. The message emphasizes that discipleship is an ongoing process of learning and transformation, characterized by seeing Jesus rightly, embracing our identity in Him, sacrificing for His sake, holding onto hope for the future, and discipling others.Key Points:Discipleship is an ongoing process: We are all constantly being discipled by someone or something. The question is, who are we learning from?Jesus invites us to come and see: The first step in discipleship is getting to know Jesus personally and experiencing His transforming love.Jesus gives us a new identity: He renames us and calls us to live out of our true identity as His beloved children.Jesus teaches us to sacrifice: Following Jesus involves denying ourselves, taking up our cross, and prioritizing Him above all else.Jesus gives us hope for the future: He promises us greater things to come and encourages us to persevere through trials.Jesus sends us out to disciple others: We are called to share the good news of Jesus and help others grow in their faith.Principles of Discipleship:See Jesus rightly: Come and see who He truly is, beyond superficial appearances or preconceived notions.Embrace your identity in Christ: Receive the new name He gives you and live out of your true identity as His disciple.Sacrifice for His sake: Deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Jesus, even when it's costly.Hold onto hope for the future: Believe in the promises of God and anticipate the greater things He has in store for you.Disciple others: Intentionally invest in relationships and help others grow in their faith.The sermon concludes with a call to action, encouraging listeners to find one person to learn from and one person to pray for, fostering a culture of discipleship within the church community. Support the show*Summaries and transcripts are generated using AI. Please notify us if you find any errors.