Oak Hill Fellowship Church
The Way - How does someone grow as a disciple? (12.06.20)
Pastor Ben Miller
Locations & Times
Oak Hill Fellowship Church
902 Winter Hill Rd, Strasburg, PA 17579, USA
Sunday 9:00 AM
The Way - How do you grow as a disciple?
Pastor Ben Miller . 12/06/2020 . Colossians 3:1-17
Series Vision: Every person taking their next step in the way of a disciple together
Disciple: Someone who is growing in their dependence on and devotion to Jesus Christ.
Someone becomes a disciple when GOD reveals the gospel and they respond in repentance.
> See Diagram A: Discipleship Pathway below
Big Idea: A disciple grows as they seek their life in Christ, putting off the sin nature and putting on their new nature in Christ in the context of biblical community.
1.Seek your life in Christ. (v. 1-4)
> See Diagram B. Positive Drives Practice
2.Put off the sin nature.(v. 5-9)
>See Diagram C. Phony Growth vs Gospel- Centered Growth
3.Put on your new nature in Christ (v. 10-14)
> See Diagram D
4.Grow in the context of biblical community. (v. 15-17)
• Christ-centered mutual ministry. (v. 15)
• Christ-centered scriptural reflection (v. 16)
• Christ-centered practical application (v. 17a)
• Christ-centered praise to God. (v. 17b)
>See Diagram E. Biblical Growth in Community
Pastor Ben Miller . 12/06/2020 . Colossians 3:1-17
Series Vision: Every person taking their next step in the way of a disciple together
Disciple: Someone who is growing in their dependence on and devotion to Jesus Christ.
Someone becomes a disciple when GOD reveals the gospel and they respond in repentance.
> See Diagram A: Discipleship Pathway below
Big Idea: A disciple grows as they seek their life in Christ, putting off the sin nature and putting on their new nature in Christ in the context of biblical community.
1.Seek your life in Christ. (v. 1-4)
> See Diagram B. Positive Drives Practice
2.Put off the sin nature.(v. 5-9)
>See Diagram C. Phony Growth vs Gospel- Centered Growth
3.Put on your new nature in Christ (v. 10-14)
> See Diagram D
4.Grow in the context of biblical community. (v. 15-17)
• Christ-centered mutual ministry. (v. 15)
• Christ-centered scriptural reflection (v. 16)
• Christ-centered practical application (v. 17a)
• Christ-centered praise to God. (v. 17b)
>See Diagram E. Biblical Growth in Community
Diagram A: Discipleship Pathway
Diagram B. Postive Drives Practice
Diagram C. Phony Growth vs Gospel- Centered Growth
Diagram D.
Diagram E. Biblical Growth in Community
YouTube Sermon Broadcast
If you are unable to worshiping in-person Sundays at 9AM, we will live-stream our celebration gatherings on our Oak Hill YouTube Channel! You can also access an audio recording from our website(see the link below). Make sure you are subscribed to our YouTube channel so you don't miss anything! Each service will lead you in worship through song, prayer, and preaching. Plan to have your family join in together as this will help our church remain united and heading in the same direction. Use the chat features to give feedback and interact with others.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9VXHRclBkFylYafxsNjV0g/featured?view_as=subscriberOffering and Family Needs
Giving and helping are both essential during this time. We encourage you to decide in your heart how much you should give during this time, and then offer it cheerfully to the Lord as an act of worship.If you have a need, please let us know by connecting with your GC leader or emailing communications@oakhillfellowship.com with your need.
One note: at this time we do not have a specific "benevolence fund" to which you can give. That said, we have allocated extra funds from the general fund to help people connected to Oak Hill during this time.
In all of this we want to be an Acts 4 kind of church: Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own, but they had everything in common. And with great power the apostles were giving their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all. There was not a needy person among them, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold and laid it at the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need. (Acts 4:32–35 ESV)
https://www.oakhillfellowship.com/givingOne note: at this time we do not have a specific "benevolence fund" to which you can give. That said, we have allocated extra funds from the general fund to help people connected to Oak Hill during this time.
In all of this we want to be an Acts 4 kind of church: Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own, but they had everything in common. And with great power the apostles were giving their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all. There was not a needy person among them, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold and laid it at the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need. (Acts 4:32–35 ESV)
Questions & Personal Applications
Gospel Community (Small Groups)
TAKE THE NEXT STEP :
•At this point in your walk with Christ, what parts of your sin nature do you need to put off, and what characteristics of the new nature of Christ do you need to put on?
•How will you pursue biblical community to help you grow and to help others grow (primarily think about your Gospel Community)?
Gospel Community (Small Groups)
TAKE THE NEXT STEP :
•At this point in your walk with Christ, what parts of your sin nature do you need to put off, and what characteristics of the new nature of Christ do you need to put on?
•How will you pursue biblical community to help you grow and to help others grow (primarily think about your Gospel Community)?
The Way Bible Reading Plan
Starting November 16th, 2020. In this 6-week series we want to study the scriptures answering five key questions about purposeful discipleship with this goal: Every person taking their next step in the way of a disciple together. We pray this intentional reading plan will serve you in your daily walk with Christ, and with his people. preparing you for the upcoming week’s sermon.
https://d8526638-8f08-4ba9-be02-e312842e4a60.filesusr.com/ugd/e68a3e_5aca2b591d1c4d7f8fbc541bf81a68e6.pdfSunday Recording: The Way: Purposeful Discipleship As A Lifestyle
Click the link below so you don’t miss out on the service this Sunday. (Available for listening after the service.)
https://www.oakhillfellowship.com/podcastThe Way - Resources
Helpful Resources as we walk through purposeful discipleship as a lifestyle.
https://www.oakhillfellowship.com/theway