2013-10-04T14:53:57-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com /feeds/topics/disciple/ http://faithgateway.com/join-the-battle/ 2013-10-04T14:53:57-05:00 As He was going along by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew, the brother of Simon, casting a net in the sea; for they were fishermen. And Jesus said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” Immediately they left their nets and followed Him. — Mark 1:16–18 Rarely is […] http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-mission/destined-for-greatness-6638 2012-06-21T10:28:21-05:00 Are you someone that Jesus can build into one of His trusted disciples? Oh, maybe you've got a lot of weaknesses, I do. But once you know what Jesus says, you just do it. See, then in the major leagues of God's usefulness, you may be destined for greatness. http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-relationships/the-most-special-people-on-earth-6457 2011-10-11T10:31:38-05:00 Children teach us something about openness, simplicity, humility, and faith. They help us unmask and they are soft cement that can still be written on. They're so important! They're a life to be shaped. Take stock of who gets your best attention and remember that Jesus thinks the children are some of the most special people on earth. http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-personal-power/some-things-just-aren-t-negotiable-6407 2011-08-08T11:54:13-05:00 It's time that we returned with humility to an open Bible and say, "God, how do You feel about it? And whatever You say, that's it! I'll do it." Now, we have to always speak with love and humility, but always with His authority. We, who love the Bible, are the only ones with the whole story; we've got God's truth. And those things? They just aren't negotiable. http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matt.28.18-Matt.28.20&version=NIV 2009-07-21T15:58:34-05:00 This passage is Jesus' great command to his followers: to go out to the entire world and make new disciples in his name. Also known as the Great Commission, this is Jesus' call to us to evangelize and bring the Gospel to every corner of the world. http://lausanneworldpulse.com/perspectives.php/114/12-2005 2008-03-26T13:55:31-05:00 A provocative call to radically rethink our communication of the gospel was the central theme of the 2005 International Orality Network http://biblica.com/niv/appendix/concordance_resultsingle.php?rowid=31 2008-01-18T14:25:02-05:00 Someone who believes and does what his or her leader teaches. Jesus had twelve disciples to be his "learners." Today, anyone who follows Jesus is his disciple. (Matthew 28:16-20; Mark 3:13-19; Luke 14:25-35; John 15:1-17) http://intothyword.org/pages.asp?pageid=53498 2007-09-25T16:10:58-05:00 How is your prayer life? Is prayer your first response for all thoughts and encounters in your life? If not why not? Here are valuable resources for you to personally understand and apply prayer into your spiritual life. These resources on prayer can also be used for teaching material for sermons... http://intothyword.org/pages.asp?pageid=53497 2007-09-25T16:01:07-05:00 Everything you need to start, develop further, reform, manage and lead an effective small group program for your church! Small groups are designed to meet the deepest relational and learning needs of the congregation. Small groups can help provide the framework for us be challenged to worship God...