Pastor Paul challenges the congregation to move beyond simply knowing about Jesus to actively following Him and making disciples. Using Matthew 4:18-22 and Matthew 28:16-20, he explains that true discipleship involves three phases: invitation (follow me), transformation (I will make you), and multiplication (fishers of men). The sermon emphasizes that disciples are called to make other disciples, not just receive the benefits of salvation. Pastor Paul identifies three barriers to disciple-making: doubt/hesitation, indifference to reaching all nations, and feelings of isolation. He concludes with six practical steps for making disciples, emphasizing that this calling is simple and accessible to every believer, not just theologians or church leaders.
Before He ascended, Jesus gave His followers one clear mission: make disciples. Not converts. Not church members. Disciples. But here's the uncomfortable truth — most of us couldn't define what that actually means if someone asked.
In this three-part series, we're cutting through the noise with three simple but transformative questions:
What is a disciple?
How do we make disciples?
When can I start?
No jargon. No guilt. Just clarity — and a path forward that starts sooner than you think.
