http://rlcf.church
River of Life Christian Fellowship
1306 N Lincoln Avenue
Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
Discipleship requires willingly following Jesus even when it is inconvenient or difficult, mirroring His example. The speaker shares personal experiences of grief and trial, realizing that true discipleship means serving others and focusing on the needs of others, even when personally struggling. Ultimately, following Christ means yielding to His will rather than relying on one's own strength.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What does it mean to be a disciple?To be a disciple is to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Jesus even when He leads us into inconvenient places.John 21:17–18
Following Jesus when it is not convenientThe speaker shares his personal experience of attending a conference while grieving the recent death of his father.
Serving others in the middle of your trialReflecting on Jesus washing the disciples' feet before His crucifixion, the speaker describes how God called him to serve others despite his heavy burden.
Jesus's response to loss and crowdsAfter the death of John the Baptist, Jesus sought a desolate place for Himself, yet He was led by the Spirit to compassionately heal and feed the crowds.
Looking beyond our own pain to othersEven on the road to Calvary and during His greatest trial, Jesus focused on the spiritual state of others, prompting us to seek God's strength to serve others in our own hardships.Luke 23:27
Using trials as an opportunity to bless othersWhen we go through hardships, we can take our eyes off ourselves to help others carry their burdens. This service is actually an act of serving Christ himself.Galatians 6:2
Seeing the face of Jesus in serviceUsing Mother Teresa as an example, the speaker describes how serving those in terrible conditions is possible when we see our Savior's face in them.
The goal of life is to be conformed to ChristFollowing Jesus through trials allows us to deny ourselves and take up our cross so that we become more like Him.Romans 9:29
Why God created humanity for His glory and pleasureGod created humans to have fellowship with Him and to reflect His glory, seeking a relationship with people who freely choose to love Him.Isaiah 43:7
Resisting the lie that God does not love usThe root of dissatisfaction and doubt is the devil's lie that God doesn't love us; we must cling to the truth that He loved us first and paid a high price through Jesus to restore our fellowship.John 17:231 John 4:192 Corinthians 11:3
http://rlcf.church
River of Life Christian Fellowship
1306 N Lincoln Avenue
Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
Discipleship requires willingly following Jesus even when it is inconvenient or difficult, mirroring His example. The speaker shares personal experiences of grief and trial, realizing that true discipleship means serving others and focusing on the needs of others, even when personally struggling. Ultimately, following Christ means yielding to His will rather than relying on one's own strength.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What does it mean to be a disciple?To be a disciple is to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Jesus even when He leads us into inconvenient places.John 21:17–18
Following Jesus when it is not convenientThe speaker shares his personal experience of attending a conference while grieving the recent death of his father.
Serving others in the middle of your trialReflecting on Jesus washing the disciples' feet before His crucifixion, the speaker describes how God called him to serve others despite his heavy burden.
Jesus's response to loss and crowdsAfter the death of John the Baptist, Jesus sought a desolate place for Himself, yet He was led by the Spirit to compassionately heal and feed the crowds.
Looking beyond our own pain to othersEven on the road to Calvary and during His greatest trial, Jesus focused on the spiritual state of others, prompting us to seek God's strength to serve others in our own hardships.Luke 23:27
Using trials as an opportunity to bless othersWhen we go through hardships, we can take our eyes off ourselves to help others carry their burdens. This service is actually an act of serving Christ himself.Galatians 6:2
Seeing the face of Jesus in serviceUsing Mother Teresa as an example, the speaker describes how serving those in terrible conditions is possible when we see our Savior's face in them.
The goal of life is to be conformed to ChristFollowing Jesus through trials allows us to deny ourselves and take up our cross so that we become more like Him.Romans 9:29
Why God created humanity for His glory and pleasureGod created humans to have fellowship with Him and to reflect His glory, seeking a relationship with people who freely choose to love Him.Isaiah 43:7
Resisting the lie that God does not love usThe root of dissatisfaction and doubt is the devil's lie that God doesn't love us; we must cling to the truth that He loved us first and paid a high price through Jesus to restore our fellowship.John 17:231 John 4:192 Corinthians 11:3
