Developing Dynamic Disciples:

12 Essentials of a Dynamic Disciple

1. The Sacred Calling (Matthew 4:18-22)
THE SACRED CALLING OF A DISCIPLE IS TO ULTIMATELY FOLLOW THE
LORD JESUS CHRIST AND TO LEARN FROM HIM TO BE FISHERS OF MEN.
Matthew 4:18-22
A. Jesus Looks for Disciples. (v.18)
B. Jesus Calls Disciples Follow Me. (v.19)
C. Jesus Equips Disciples to become Fishers of Men. (v.19b)
2. The Saviors Mandate (Matthew 28:18-20)
THE MANDATE OF A DISCIPLE IS TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE AUTHORITY OF
JESUS CHRIST, TO OBEY HIS COMMAND TO MAKE DISCIPLES AND TO FULLY
BELIEVE THAT THE LORD WILL ACCOMPLISHING THE MISSION TO THE
END.
Matthew 28:18-20
A. The Authority Power of Christ. (v.18)
B. The Assignment Produce Disciples. (vv.19, 20a)
C. The Assurance Presence of Christ (v.20b)
3. The Solid Foundation (Colossians 2:6-7)
THE SOLID FOUNDATION OF A DISCIPLE IS JESUS CHRIST, TO BE ROOTED IN
HIM, BUILD UP IN HIM, STRENGTHENED IN HIM AND GRATEFUL IN HIM.
Colossians 2:6-7
A. Rooted in Christ (v.7a)
B. Build up in Christ (v.7b)
C. Strengthened in Christ (v.7c)
D. Grateful in Christ (v.7d)
4. The Sanctified Life (Colossians 3:1-17)
A DISCIPLE OF JESUS CHRIST MUST COMMIT TO A SANCTIFIED LIFE, TO BE
LIKE CHRIST IN PERSPECTIVE, PRINCIPLE AND PASSION IN LIFE.
Colossians 3:1-17

A. Perspective Changed Person (vv.1-11)

B. Principle - Christ-Like Character (vv.12-14)
C. Passion - Glorifying God in Everything (vv.15-17)

5. The Substance of Life (Ephesians 3:14-21)

A DISCIPLE OF JESUS CHRIST MUST BE STRENGHTENED FROM THE INSIDE
OUT, ABOUNDING IN LOVE FOR GOD AND OTHERS, AND GROWING
CONTINUOUSLY TO THE FULLNESS OF GOD.
Ephesians 3:14-21
A. Absolute Inner Strength (vv.16-17b)
B. Abounding in Love (vv.17b,18)
C. Attaining Growth in God (v.19)
6. The Servant of Christ (Romans 1:1)
A DISCIPLE IS A SERVANT OF CHRIST, CALLED TO MINISTER, AND
COMMITTED TO SPREADING THE GOSPEL.
Romans 1:1
A. Christ Servant (v.1a)
B. Called to Minister (v.1b)
C. Consecrated for the Gospel (v.1c)
7. The Selfless Attitude (Philippians 2:3-11)
A DISCIPLE OF JESUS CHRIST IS NOT SELF-CENTERED BUT PUTTING
OTHERS FIRST WITH A SINCERE HEART IMITATING CHRISTS HUMILITY.
Philippians 2:3-11
A. Exalt Others Before Yourself (v.3)
B. Express Earnest Concern to Others (v.4)
C. Exemplify Christ Humility (vv.5-11)

8. The Sympathy with the Master (Matthew 9:35-10:1-4)

A DISCIPLE OF JESUS CHRIST SYMPATHIZES WITH HIS SAVIOR BY HAVING
COMPASSION FOR THE LOST SOULS, HAVING CONCERN FOR THE NEEDS IN
THE MISSION FIELD AND WILLING TO COMMIT TO THE MINISTRY.
Matthew 9:35-10:1-4
A. Compassion for the Misguided. (vv35,36)
B. Challenge in the Mission Field. (vv.37,38)
C. Commission to Ministry. (10:1-4)
9. The Sincere Service (1 Peter 5:1-4)

A DISCIPLE OF JESUS CHRIST SERVES WILLINGLY WITH RIGHT INTENTION

AND GOOD EXAMPLE.
1 Peter 5:1:4
A. Serving Willingly (vv.1:1-2d)
B. Serving with Right Intention (vv.2e-3b)
C. Serving with Example (vv.3c-4)
10. The Spirit Filled-Life (Galatians 6:16-25)
A DISCIPLE OF JESUS CHRIST MUST LIVE A LIFE FILLED WITH THE HOLY
SPIRIT BY HAVING A HEART THAT IS COMPLETELY SURRENDER TO HIS
LORD THAT PRODUCES GODLY CHARACTER.
Galatians 5:16-25
A. A Spirit-filled life is consecration from the world. (vv.16-21)
B. A Spirit-filled life is a complete surrender of will. (vv.24,25)
C. A Spirit-filled life produces good fruit. (vv.22,23)
11. The Secret of Solitude (Mark 1:35-39)
THE TOP PRIORITY OF A DISCIPLE OF JESUS CHRIST IS LISTENING TO GOD
BY SPENDING TIME IN PRAYER AND MEDITATION, THE SECRET OF POWER
FOR LIVING AND SUCCESS IN THE MINISTRY.
Mark 1:35-39
A. Spending Time in Prayer (vv.35-37)
B. Serving God with Power (vv.38-39)
12. The Supreme Purpose (Philippians 3:7-11)
TO KNOW JESUS CHRIST DEEPER AND TO BE INTIMATE WITH HIM IS
GREATEST TREASURE AND ACHIEVEMENT THAT A DISCIPLE CAN EVER
HAVE.
Philippians 3:7-11
A. The Greatest Achievement - Knowing Christ (vv.7-8c)
B. The Greatest Inheritance - Gaining Christ (vv.8d-9)
C. The Greatest Victory - Losing Your Life for Christ (vv.10-11)