In Christ, You are Significant In Christ, You are a Disciple Maker

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In Christ, You are SignificantIn Christ, You are
a Disciple Maker

• Matthew 2819-20

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Review3. You are A Work of God

•  Ephesians 210 10For we are God's workmanship,
  created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which
  God prepared in advance for us to do.

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You are Salt - Witness.

• Matthew 513  13"You are the salt of the earth.
  But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it
  be made salty again? It is no longer good for
  anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by
  men.

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What dilutes you?
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What dilutes you?

• Fear - Lack of Trust.
• Sin - Disobedience.
• Lack of Love for Jesus

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You are a Light - Witness.

• Matthew 514-16 14"You are the light of the
  world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.
  15Neither do people light a lamp and put it under
  a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it
  gives light to everyone in the house. 16In the
  same way, let your light shine before men, that
  they may see your good deeds and praise your
  Father in heaven.

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You are a Light - Witness.

• 1 Thessalonians 519 Quench not the Holy
  Spirit

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• Quote Shine. We dont shine according to our
  circumstances, or because the people we are with,
  but according to Jesus we are in. Shine.

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Ephesians 210 For we are God's workmanship ,
created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which
God prepared in advance for us to do

• In Christ, You are Significant
• You are a Work of God, created in Christ to do
  good works.
• Work 1 Witness / Salt / Light
• Work 2 Disciple Maker.

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2. In Christ, You are a Disciple Maker

• Matthew 2818-20 18Then Jesus came to them and
  said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has
  been given to me. 19Therefore go and make
  disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the
  name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy
  Spirit, 20and teaching them to obey everything I
  have commanded you. And surely I am with you
  always, to the very end of the age."

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The Fears that stop us from Discipling Others.

• Not enough Knowledge! Head.
• Study

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The Fears that stop us from Discipling Others.

• Not enough Experience Hands
• Do it!

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The Fears that stop us from Discipling Others.

• 3. Not enough Love for Jesus! Heart.
• 2 things block our Love for Jesus.
• A. Idols
• B. Sin
• Eliminate it.
• Dont Hide it Confide it!

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The Fears that stop us from Discipling Others.

• 4. Not Enough know how!

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Ministry Multiplication CycleDisciples
Strategy - Bill Jones

• 1. Evangelize
• Key Phrases Come and See
• Changed from / to Outsider to believer.
• Outsiders Not part of Gods family
• Steps
• 1. Cultivating
• Jesus looked for ways to be with unbelievers.
• Jesus initiated relationships.
• Jesus was ready for misunderstandings.
• Jesus helped them feel love and acceptance
• Jesus took a long term interest.
• 2. Sowing
• Jesus sought opportunities to sow.
• Jesus asked questions.
• Jesus listened for needs.
• Jesus talked about spiritual topics.
• 3. Reaping
• Jesus was

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Ministry Multiplication CycleDisciples
Strategy - Bill Jones

• Establish
• Key Phrases Follow Me
• Changed from / to Believer to disciple.
• Believer Person who needs to be fed by others.
• Disciple Person who can feed themselves.
• Steps
• 4. Baptizing
• Jesus was baptized.
• Jesus emphasized baptism. (rite of passage /
  covenant / commitment).
• Jesus told His disciples to baptize others. (Mt
  2818-20).
• 5. Teaching
• Jesus challenged people to follow Him.
  (sacrifice, commitment) (Mk 834)
• Jesus taught His followers.
• Jesus invested time being with them.
• Jesus modeled what He wanted them to become.
• Jesus expected from the beginning for them to
  reach out to others.

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Ministry Multiplication CycleDisciples
Strategy - Bill Jones

• Equip
• Key Phrases With Him / In Him
• Changed from / to Disciple to worker (longest
  phase)
• Worker Person who can feed others.
• Steps
• 6. Selecting
• Jesus prayed before choosing his Disciples (Lk
  612).
• Jesus included only those who met a certain
  criteria.
• Jesus chose a limited number, twelve, to be with
  Him. (Lk 613-16)
• Jesus knew each of the twelve He chose.
• 7. Preparing
• Jesus showed them how to be effective spiritual
  leaders. (Lk 6-8)
• Jesus told them how to be effective spiritual
  leaders. (Lk 6-8)(Lk 10)
• Jesus involved the twelve in spiritual
  leadership. (Lk 91-6)
• Jesus reviewed their effectiveness (evaluation).
  (Lk 10).
• 8. Mobilizing

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Ministry Multiplication CycleDisciples
Strategy - Bill Jones

• Extend
• Key Phrases So Send I You
• Changed from / to Worker to World Christian
• World Christians Have taken personal
  responsibility for world missions.
• Steps
• 9. Challenging
• Jesus gave the apostles a vision of reaching the
  world. (Acts 18)
• Jesus ordered the apostles to start immediately
  right where they were.
• 10. Sending
• Jesus gave the apostles the message of the
  gospel.
• Jesus empowered the apostles with the Holy Spirit
  (Acts 1,2).
• Jesus told them to do what Hed done make
  disciples (Mt 2818-20)

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Tips for Disciple Making

• Focus, Focus, Focus
• Keep it Simple (KIS)