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Making, Molding and Multiplying Disciples

Sermon Title: Making, Molding and Multiplying Disciples

Sermon Text: Acts 2:36-47

Sermon Purpose: To call the hearer to practice the congregational disciplines that make, mold, and multiply disciples.

Sermon Proposition: There are 7 essential practices for effective discipleship in the local church.

 

I.          The practice of dynamic life changing evangelism. V.36-39

“Biblical evangelism is the process of sharing the gospel with the lost and winning them to Christ, thereby enabling them to enter the Kingdom of God.”

 

II.        The practice of dynamic Christ centered discipleship. V.40-42a

“Discipleship is a life long journey of obedience to Christ that transforms a person’s values, behavior, and focus for life, and results in ministry in one’s home, church, and the world.”

 

III.       The practice of dynamic body building Christian Education. V.42b-43

            A.        There is a need for sound doctrine. V.42b

            B.        There is a need for intimate fellowship. V.43a

            C.        There is a need for visible transformation. V.43b

 

IV.       The practice of dynamic love for one another fellowship. V.44

            A.        The power of the Lord’s Supper in building fellowship. V.44a

            B.        The power of the saint’s praying in building fellowship. V.44b

 

V.        The practice of dynamic ministry-oriented administration. V.45

            A.        Demonstrates the unity of the believer. V.45a

            B.        Demonstrates the care for each other. V.45b

            C.        Demonstrates the model of true Christian love. V.45c

            D.        Demonstrates the mind-set of service focused stewardship. V.45d

 

VI.       The practice of dynamic God honoring worship. V.46-47a

            A.        The need for worship in the corporate setting. V.46

            B.        The need for worship in small group settings. V.47a

 

VII.     The practice of dynamic community impact. V.47b

 

6 Applications:

  1. There was a transcended message. V.36-40
  2. There was a transformational message. V.41
  3. There was a regenerated congregation. V.36-40
  4. There was a valiant perseverance. Acts
  5. There was a visible purity. Acts 5:1-11
  6. There was a qualified Spirit-filled and led leadership. Acts 20:17-32