The Benefits of Discipleship

Title of Series: “TRUE DISCIPLESHIP”

Title of Message: “The Benefits of Discipleship”

Verses used: John 17:6-26

Verses focused on: John 17:18-19

Outline of Sunday Sermon 3-22-2015:

I. Introduction

The quality of your life depends upon how you choose to trust in Jesus.

II. The benefit of Divine Ownership vs.6-10

You belong to God.

Spiritual maturity is not how much you know about the bible but how much you apply.

III. The benefit of Divine Protection vs.11-16

Your eternal destiny is secured by God.

Your joy doesn’t come from the world.

IV. The benefit of Divine Commission vs.17-19

There is a reason why you are on earth.

My decision making consideration is not what I can get but what I can give.

V. The benefit of Divine Union vs.20-23

We are one with God through Jesus Christ.

What attracts the world to Jesus is how well we get along.

VI. The benefit of Divine Affection vs.24-26

You are the object of God’s affection.

Your personality reflects God’s love.

Key verse:

John 17:18-19(NIV)

“As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world. For them I sanctify myself, that they too may be truly sanctified.”

Sunday’s Question to Ponder:

1. Jesus said his disciples are “in” the world but are not “of” the world. vs. 15-18. In what ways are you different from the rest of the world?