MATTHEW 16:24 What is a biblical disciple and what is a biblical disciple-maker? A disciple is one who is radically committed to learning how to follow Jesus in every dimension of life. A disciple-maker is a mature, growing Jesus-follower who is actively working to reproduce Christ-like character in the life of a few people – equipping those people to follow Jesus in every dimension of their life by means of personal investment in their life. There is a cost to discipleship. Listen to learn more about discipleship and the cost involved. Sources/Acknowledgements: Prayer and Share Ministries Rick Caldwell Executable Outlines Holman New Testament Commentary Roger Campbell Alan Carr Greg Asimakoupoulos Larry Sarver The Outline Bible The Bare Bones Bible Handbook Dennis Davidson Jim May Content for the sermon has been researched from many different sources. It is important that I attempt to acknowledge these sources whenever possible.

MATTHEW 28:16-20 What is the summons that we are called to surrender to? There are 4 words in our focus passage that perfectly summarize the gospel message of Matthew. The 4 words are imperatives, commands … COME, SEE, GO, and TELL. The Resurrection and the Great Commission give us the power to start over – Jesus gives us the power to keep going. He gives us the power to change, to be different. The greatest day in history is really about personal, intimate, internal change in me and in you. Sources/Acknowledgements: David Jeremiah Alan Carr Sermon notes – unknown speaker (1995) The Wiersbe New Testament Commentary The Holman New Testament Commentary Jack Peters The Martyrs Mirror Content for the sermon has been researched from many different sources. It is important that I attempt to acknowledge these sources whenever possible.

MATTHEW 27:33-54 There is no other day in history that rises to the level of the day the King of Kings was crucified. It has the distinction of being both a day of intense evil and a day of glorious triumph of good over evil. It shows man at the height of his sinfulness. It was infamous because He came unto His own and His own received Him not; the Creator was put to death by His creatures! However, it reigns supreme in the annals of history because sin was defeated, the power of Satan was forever broken, and the black halls of death were invaded by the Prince of Life! May the significance and wonder of that day become increasingly clear to our hearts and minds. SOURCES/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: The Outline Bible Illustrated Bible Handbook The Wiersbe New Testament Commentary Expositors Bible Commentary Jack Peters David Jeremiah  John Phillips Alan Carr Steve Loy Content for the sermon has been researched from many different sources. It is important that I attempt to acknowledge these sources whenever possible.

Matthew 28 What was the greatest day? It was a day that changed history. Matthew 28 expounds on this day and presents the last recorded directives of our Lord. They provided the foundation evangelism and are the basis of why we do what we do. Lives depend upon our obedience. What were these directives from the Lord?

MATTHEW 26 There’s a little bit of Peter in all of us! Peter’s life illustrates how a believer may backslide and lose his testimony. Under pressure, Peter caved to his fear and pride. Peter had the right desire, the needed determination, but he had ­the wrong dependence. Unfortunately, Peter’s dependence was an unhealthy confidence in himself. Peter learned the hard way that we must look to God for strength. So, what about Peter? We see the root of his failure, but what happened after he failed?

MATTHEW 26 There’s a little bit of Peter in all of us! Peter’s life illustrates how a believer may backslide and lose his testimony. Under pressure, Peter caved to his fear and pride. Peter had the right desire, the needed determination, but he had ­the wrong dependence. Unfortunately, Peter’s dependence was unhealthy confidence in himself. Peter learned the hard way that we must look to God for strength. So, what about Peter? We see the root of his failure, but what happened after he failed? Sources/Acknowledgements: The Outline Bible Jim Blevins The Wiersbe New Testament Commentary Richard Anderson The Holman New Testament Commentary Melvin Newland Rodney Burton Abundant Life Devotional Content for the sermon has been researched from many different sources. It is important that I attempt to acknowledge these sources whenever possible.

MATTHEW 25: 1-13 The Bible refers to the second coming of Jesus in several ways, His coming, His appearing, His manifestation, and His revelation. Everyone who has received Jesus as Savior is going to Heaven, but not every believer is ready to meet the Lord. What about you? From the parable of the ten virgins in Matthew 25, Rob Mullins continues to expound on five powerful reminders for each of us.

The Bible refers to the second coming of Jesus in several ways,  His coming, His appearing, His manifestation, and His revelation. Everyone who has received Jesus as Savior is going to Heaven, but not every believer is ready to meet the Lord. What about you? From the parable of the ten virgins in Matthew 25, Rob Mullins expounds on five powerful reminders for each of us.

What are the signs that the second coming of Jesus Christ is drawing near? Matthew 24:4-14 describes what to watch for. Listen as Rob Mullins continues to explain what scripture says about those signs.

At this time of year, we celebrate our national freedom and remember the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. As American citizens, we owe our fellow countrymen who are serving, have served, and those who have fallen on the battlefield for the privilege of freedom. Never forget. Never take that for granted. Yet an even greater joy, honor, and privilege is the measure of TRUE FREEDOM found only in Jesus Christ. Ultimately, as Christ-followers, our citizenship is in heaven. Listen to learn the implications of this true freedom.