Category Archives: discipleship

asleep at the switch

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

WHERE IS YOUR FOCUS? Luke 9:32-36 Luk 9:32 But Peter and those with him had become quite sleepy, but as they became fully awake, they saw his glory and the two men standing with him. Luk 9:33 Then as the … Continue reading →

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how faith reacts to the storm

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

WHO IS THAT IN THE BOAT WITH YOU? Luke 8:22-25 Luk 8:22 One day Jesus got into a boat with his disciples and said to them, “Let’s go across to the other side of the lake.” So they set out, … Continue reading →

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deference in the kingdom

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

ARE YOU HONOURED IN THE THRONE ROOM? Luke 8:19-21 Luk 8:19 Now Jesus’ mother and his brothers came to him, but they could not get near him because of the crowd. Luk 8:20 So he was told, “Your mother and … Continue reading →

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three enemies

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

DO YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE FIGHTING? Luke 8:11-15 Luk 8:11 “Now the illustration applies to this: The seed is the word of God. Luk 8:12 Those along the path are the ones who have heard; then the devil comes … Continue reading →

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access to the treasure

Posted on February 6, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

DO YOU HAVE THE PIN CODE? Luke 8:9-10 Luk 8:9 Then his disciples asked him what this illustration applied to. Luk 8:10 He said, “You have been given the opportunity to know the secrets of the kingdom of God, but … Continue reading →

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commitment and its causes

Posted on February 4, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

WHAT IS YOUR STORY? Luke 8:1-3 Luk 8:1 Next, he went on through towns and villages, preaching and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The twelve accompanied him, Luk 8:2 and also some women who had been … Continue reading →

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the bits that have not happened

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

WE NEED TO TRUST GOD IN THE MEAN TIME Luke 7:18-23 Luk 7: 18 John’s disciples reported all these things to him. So John called two of his disciples Luk 7: 19 and sent them to Jesus to ask, “Are … Continue reading →

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flood insurance

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

ARE YOU COVERED? Luke 6:46-49 Luk 6:46 “Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and don’t do what I am telling you? Luk 6:47 “Everyone who comes to me and listens to my words and puts them into practice– I … Continue reading →

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the beam we have

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

THE ENEMY INSIDE Luke 6:39-42 Luk 6:39 He also told them a parable: “Someone who is blind cannot lead another who is blind, can he? Won’t they both fall into a pit? Luk 6:40 A disciple is not greater than … Continue reading →

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because he is kind

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

LOVING BEYOND THE NORMAL EXPECTATION Luke 6:32-36 Luk 6:32 “If you love the ones who are loving you, what kind of grace is that for you? Because even sinners love the ones who are loving them. Luk 6:33 And if … Continue reading →

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