Sermons

Today, we’re going to talk about identity and our bodies. How many of you know that our culture is obsessed with our bodies? You are more than your body. Your significance doesn’t come from your looks, your size or your fitness. It comes from you identity in Christ.

True belief in Jesus is what makes a true disciple. But what does it mean to believe?

We will look at Luke’s understanding of discipleship, Following the Way of the Cross. Luke focuses on Jesus’ identity and what His mission is.

This passage is about greatness. Jesus says if you want to be great, then you must be a servant. Notice he doesn’t say you must serve. Serving is what you do:  helping others, meeting a need, providing care – these are all things God wants you to do.

Matthew’s take on discipleship is that disciples are close companions of Jesus. In fact, the very heart of discipleships is to stay close to Jesus.

As disciples of Jesus, you and I are called to bring healing to a hurting world. But what if the person who needs healing is you? What if the person who’s hurting is you?