“Returning to Discipleship, Pt.1” – 4/7/24 Worship Service

This Sunday’s sermon explores the theme of discipleship based on selected biblical texts and personal anecdotes. Using Luke 19:10 and Matthew 28:18-20 as foundational texts, I will emphasize the responsibility of each believer to actively seek out others and teach them the ways of Christ. I will also address the necessity of resisting cultural influences antagonistic to Christian discipleship, a process I underscore through my own practices like prayer, evangelism, and community engagement.

The message is that discipleship involves more than doctrines and rituals—it's an everyday practice, shaped by relationships and persistent outreach to those far from God. I will further explore the concept of discipleship through a real-world example: the life of Evan Mawarire, a pastor and activist from Zimbabwe, who endured persecution because of his faith. The sermon connects Evan's resilience and ongoing commitment to evangelism with believers' obligation to share their faith, emphasizing the transformative power of the gospel.

The sermon concludes with a call for bold discipleship, using every available platform to make disciples in the community. I want to encourage the congregation to see themselves in the story of Evan Mawarire, reminding them that discipleship is just as much about living out one's faith by defending the rights of the needy and oppressed as it is about sharing the Gospel.
-Grace and Peace,
Stephen