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2. 2 Corinthians 9:1-5
Boasting of the work of the brethren Giving affected by covetousness

3. 2 Corinthians 9:6-9
Sow sparingly and reap sparingly Rules: 1. We do as WE purpose in our hearts 2. Not grudgingly or under compulsion

4. 2 Corinthians 9:10-15
Ultimately God provides all things PURPOSE: Giving enriches the giver RESULT: The petitions of Saints

5. Welcome!
Bibles and copies of sermons are available Please silence your cell phones
Sunday Bible Classes 9:30 AM Worship 10:30 AM 5:30 PM Wednesday Bible Classes 7:00 PM

6. Psalm 107:11 Let them also offer sacrifices of thanksgiving, And tell of His works with joyful singing.
Hymns
Invitation
Red Songbook -
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7. The Heart of
True Discipleship

8. The Hard Sermon
John 6:44-66 Jesus is the True Manna of God His WORDS are the bread of life Many heard and could not understand Many quit being His disciples

9. The Hard Sermon POINT: The heart of True Discipleship
is the determination to be a follower EVEN WHEN it is not easy
The Apostles decision – John 6:67-69 They too did not understand What they did know was more important They would be disciples through confusion The heart of true discipleship is not: Understanding of all things Perfect desire at all times to follow Jesus

10. The Heart of Discipleship
When hard things come – Mark 4:16-18 Affliction or persecution Worries of the world Deceitfulness of riches Desires for other things
Mr 4:16 "In a similar way these are the ones on whom seed was sown on the rocky places, who, when they hear the word, immediately receive it with joy;
17 and they have no firm root in themselves, but are only temporary; then, when affliction or persecution arises because of the word, immediately they fall away.
18 "And others are the ones on whom seed was sown among the thorns; these are the ones who have heard the word,
19 but the worries of the world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the desires for other things enter in and choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.

11. The Heart of Discipleship
What discourages your discipleship? Affliction or persecution Luke 22: Peter’s denial of Jesus Are you discouraged to be different? When you are discouraged by brethren?
Lu 22:56 And a servant-girl, seeing him as he sat in the firelight and looking intently at him, said, "This man was with Him too."
57 But he denied it, saying, "Woman, I do not know Him." 58 A little later, another saw him and said, "You are one of them too!" But Peter said, "Man, I am not!" 59 After about an hour had passed, another man began to insist, saying, "Certainly this man also was with Him, for he is a Galilean too." 60 But Peter said, "Man, I do not know what you are talking about." Immediately, while he was still speaking, a rooster crowed.

12. The Heart of Discipleship
What discourages your discipleship? Worries of the world Matthew 6:31-33 – worry about tomorrow Distracted by current events or politics?
Mt 6:31 "Do not worry then, saying, 'What will we eat?' or 'What will we drink?' or 'What will we wear for clothing?' 32 "For the Gentiles eagerly seek all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. 33 "But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

13. The Heart of Discipleship
What discourages your discipleship? Deceitfulness of riches 1 Timothy 6:7-9 – lacking contentment Would you rob God to have nicer things?
1Ti 6:7 For we have brought nothing into the world, so we cannot take anything out of it either. 8 If we have food and covering, with these we shall be content. 9 But those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful desires which plunge men into ruin and destruction.

14. The Heart of Discipleship
What discourages your discipleship? Desires for other things 2 Timothy 4:10 – Demas loved the world Would you leave God for a boy/girl? Would you betray God for alcohol?
2Ti 4:10 for Demas, having loved this present world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica; Crescens has gone to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia

15. The Heart of Discipleship
The heart of discipleship: determination to follow - Exemplified in Tamar, Rahab and Ruth A determination that you will not be stopped By the adversary Satan By the ministers of Satan By the distractions of Satan

16. The Heart of Discipleship
The heart of discipleship: determination to follow - Exemplified in Tamar, Rahab and Ruth A determination that you will not be stopped By the adversary Satan By your own weaknesses

17. True Disciples
Jesus’ desire is for devoted disciples Devotion is only apparent when tested Testing includes: Temptations Tribulations Frustrations
Eph 4:4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6 one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.

18. You must decide now if you will be a true disciple
True Disciples
Jesus’ desire is for devoted disciples Devotion is only apparent when tested You WILL be tested Indeed, all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. 2 Timothy 3:12
You must decide now if you will be a true disciple

20. Becoming a Disciple
"Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.“ Matthew 28:19-20