1. Go and Make _______________ November 1 st, 2015 Pastor David Kobelin

2. I.LIVING IT – HOW HAVE YOU BEEN LIVING; Understanding and dealing with traditions

3. II.Introduction Matthew 28:16-20 New International Version (NIV) 16 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

4. III.Follow Jesus Matthew 4:18-19 New Century Version (NCV) 18 As Jesus was walking by Lake Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon (called Peter) and his brother Andrew. They were throwing a net into the lake because they were fishermen. 19 Jesus said, “Come follow me, and I will make you fish for people.” Matthew 16:24 New International Version (NIV) 24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.

5. IV.Listen to Jesus Matthew 5:1-2 New International Version (NIV) 1 Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them. Matthew 11:1 New International Version (NIV) 1 After Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in the towns of Galilee.

6. IV.Listen to Jesus John 14:1 New International Version (NIV) 1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. Ephesians 1:13 New International Version (NIV) 13 And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit,

7. IV.Listen to Jesus John 14:26 New International Version (NIV) 26 But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. John 15:26 New International Version (NIV) 26 “When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father—the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father—he will testify about me.

8. V.Obeys Jesus Matthew 7:24-27 New International Version (NIV) 24 “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. 26 But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. 27 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.”

9. V.Obeys Jesus John 14:23 New International Version (NIV) 23 Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.

10. VI.Teaches Others Matthew 28:20 New International Version (NIV) 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” 2 Timothy 2:2 New International Version (NIV) 2 And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.

11. WHAT ASPECT OF BEING A DISCIPLE OF JESUS WAS MOST CHALLENGING TO YOU? ASK HIM TO HELP YOU EMBRACE IT AND LIVE IT MORE FULLY DURING THE NEXT WEEK