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?
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