5 Foundation Stones of Growing Disciples

SCRIPTURE REFERENCE:    Luke 2:46-52      

SERMON OUTLINE

1.  Learn to Feast on the Word, Luke 2:46 

   1. A. Food Source of New Christians? God’s W________ 
   1. B. Three Stages of a Growing Disciple’s Life 

   Stage1- I Am Dependent 

   Stage 2- I Am Independent 

   Stage 3- I Have a Dependent 

   II. Learn to be Prayer Warrior. Luke 2:45 & 6:12-13 

   1. A. Prayer changes you as much as it changes others 
   2. B. Prayer is caught more than taught 

   III. Learn to Walk by Faith, Luke 2:47-50 

   1. A. Walk alone with God 
   2. B. Walk alongside others 

   IV. Learn to Share with Others, Luke 2:41-46 

   1. A. Responsible to share the burden of others 
   2. B. Responsible to share Jesus WITH others 

   V. Learn to Trust God Wholeheartedly, Luke 2:49