The Mission to Make Followers of Jesus

SERIES: BEING THE CHURCH
MESSAGE: The Mission to Make Followers of Jesus
TEXT: Luke 5:1–11; Matthew 28:18–20
MESSAGE BY: Pastor Tim Lewis

1. The call to follow Jesus. (V. 10)
   (Luke 5:27; Matt. 4:19; 11:28)

   • Requires leaving.

   • Requires learning.

2. The cost to follow Jesus.
   (Luke 9:23; Mark 10:21; Matt. 10:37–39)

   • Denial of self.

   • Take up your cross.

   • Allegiance to Jesus.

3. The consequences of following Jesus.
   (Matt. 10:39; Matt. 4:19)

   • You find real life.

   • Your life is changed.

   • You will have an eternal reward. (Eph. 6:8)

"“A disciple is a person who is following Jesus, being changed by Jesus and is on mission with Jesus.”

1. The identifying marks of Christ followers.

   • Obedience (Luke 6:46)

   • Love (Matt. 22:37, 39; John 13:34–35)

   • Serving (Mark 10:45)

   • Witnessing (Acts 1:8)

Take-Away Questions:

1. Am I following Jesus?

2. What is the evidence that you are following Jesus?

3. Is your life being changed by Jesus?

4. Are you on mission with Jesus?

5. How is Jesus leading you today?