THE CALL TO FOLLOW CHRISTMatthew 4:18-22Pastor Alan DionsonMarch 9, 2025
Introduction
A world with so people to follow.
A. THE DEFINITION OF FOLLOWING CHRIST
1. Followers focus on the direction (Matthew 8:18-22)
2. Disciples focus on the teaching (Matthew 28:19-20)
3. Following behind focus on having a relationship (Matthew 4:19)
B. THE INVITATION OF FOLLOWING CHRIST
1. An understanding of the head (v. 19a)
2. A transformation of the heart (v. 19b)
3. The mission of the hands (v. 19c)
C. THE ACTION FOR FOLLOWING CHRIST
1. The disciples responded immediately (v. 20)
2. The disciples responded sacrificially (v. 21-22a)
3. The disciples responded wholeheartedly (v. 22b)
Conclusion
Where do I currently stand in my relationship with Christ, and what steps can I take to grow deeper in faith?
