Series: God's Design for the Church
Sermon: To Disciple
Scripture: Romans 8:29
Date: November 3, 2019
For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren. (Romans 8:29)
We were created to become like Christ.
Churches grow...
- stronger through worship
- warmer through fellowship
- deeper through discipleship
- broader through ministry
- larger through evangelism
God fashions us to be like Christ through:
- Direction
- Eternal
- Everyday
- What did I do last week that was intentionally to help me be more like Jesus?
- Ephesians 4:22-24, NLT
- We are to let go of old ways.
- We are to change the way we think.
- We are to develop new godly habits.
- Decisions
- Practices
- God's Word provides the truth we need to grow, Gods' people provide the support we need to grow, and circumstances provide the environment we need to practice Christlikeness.
- Practical
- Details
- Happenings
- Romans 8:28-29
- Jesus went through loneliness, temptation, sorrow, stress, criticism, rejection, pain and a whole lot more.
- Humans
- What decision can you make that will help you become more like Jesus?
WEEKLY CHALLENGE: Set your intention each day to become more like Christ. Ask God to show you how to cooperate with Him in His purpose for you.