Speaker: Jeremy Utley
Title: Don’t Miss the Call to Be a Disciple
Date: 08/30/2026
Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29)
We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3)
We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)
Summary
Jeremy Utley emphasizes that the Christian's central goal is to become an exact reflection of Jesus Christ through both individual spiritual growth in holiness and active participation in the local church as a fully functioning member. Missing the call to discipleship means neglecting both personal purity and corporate church life, which are essential for becoming conformed to Christ's image.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
All who Jesus invites do not become disciplesEveryone Jesus invites to follow Him does not actually become a disciple, as some are simply not interested.
The story of the rich young rulerThe rich young ruler approaches Jesus with apparent interest, running and kneeling to ask what he must do to inherit eternal life.Mark 10:17–20
Hoping for confirmation instead of correctionJust like the rich young ruler hoped Jesus would praise his obedience to the commandments, we often secretly hope meetings will just confirm we are already doing well.
Facing the one thing you lackWhen Jesus loves someone, He points out the one thing they lack, and wanting a pat on the back instead causes people to walk away grieved.
What is our attitude towards learning?Instead of leaving meetings bummed out when confronted with our shortcomings, we should view the Lord's correction as an exciting invitation.
True sincerity is revealed by our responseOur sincerity is not proven by walking in asking how to be saved, but by how we respond when Jesus tells us what we lack.
Paul's different attitude in PhilippiansUnlike the rich young ruler, the Apostle Paul forgot what lay behind and pressed forward toward the upward call of God.Philippians 3:13–14
Leaving excited by the invitationWe should not leave discouraged by God's conviction, but excited that He is calling us higher to be His disciples.
Speaker: Jeremy Utley
Title: Don’t Miss the Call to Be a Disciple
Date: 08/30/2026
Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29)
We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3)
We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)
Summary
Jeremy Utley emphasizes that the Christian's central goal is to become an exact reflection of Jesus Christ through both individual spiritual growth in holiness and active participation in the local church as a fully functioning member. Missing the call to discipleship means neglecting both personal purity and corporate church life, which are essential for becoming conformed to Christ's image.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
All who Jesus invites do not become disciplesEveryone Jesus invites to follow Him does not actually become a disciple, as some are simply not interested.
The story of the rich young rulerThe rich young ruler approaches Jesus with apparent interest, running and kneeling to ask what he must do to inherit eternal life.Mark 10:17–20
Hoping for confirmation instead of correctionJust like the rich young ruler hoped Jesus would praise his obedience to the commandments, we often secretly hope meetings will just confirm we are already doing well.
Facing the one thing you lackWhen Jesus loves someone, He points out the one thing they lack, and wanting a pat on the back instead causes people to walk away grieved.
What is our attitude towards learning?Instead of leaving meetings bummed out when confronted with our shortcomings, we should view the Lord's correction as an exciting invitation.
True sincerity is revealed by our responseOur sincerity is not proven by walking in asking how to be saved, but by how we respond when Jesus tells us what we lack.
Paul's different attitude in PhilippiansUnlike the rich young ruler, the Apostle Paul forgot what lay behind and pressed forward toward the upward call of God.Philippians 3:13–14
Leaving excited by the invitationWe should not leave discouraged by God's conviction, but excited that He is calling us higher to be His disciples.
