Discipleship
Jesus Prepares the Disciples for Coming Conflict: Ready for a Hostile World (Luke 22:35–38)
In Luke 22:35–38, Jesus tells His disciples that their mission is about to change. As His arrest approaches, He prepares them for a world that will increasingly oppose both Him and those who follow Him.
The Greatest Among You: How Jesus Redefined Greatness (Luke 22:24–30)
In Luke 22:24–30, the disciples argue over who is the greatest even as Jesus prepares for the Cross. Jesus responds by revealing that greatness in God’s Kingdom is measured by humble service rather than status.
The Rich Young Ruler: When Good Is Not Enough (Luke 18:18–30)
In Luke 18:18–30, a wealthy ruler approaches Jesus seeking eternal life. Through their conversation, Jesus exposes the difference between external obedience and genuine surrender to God.
Jesus Chooses the Twelve Apostles: Prayer Precedes Purpose (Luke 6:12–16)
In Luke 6:12–16, Jesus chooses the twelve apostles after spending the night in prayer. This pivotal moment shows how spiritual preparation leads to intentional decisions that shape the future of His mission.
The Calling of Levi: Grace That Redefines Who Belongs (Luke 5:27–32)
In Luke 5:27–32, the calling of Levi reveals how Jesus calls a tax collector into discipleship. What begins as a simple invitation becomes a powerful demonstration of grace, showing that no one is excluded from the call to follow Him.
Jesus Explains the Parable of the Sower (Mark 4:13–20)
Jesus unpacks the Parable of the Sower in Mark 4:13–20, revealing how different heart conditions respond to God’s Word. Learn to identify distractions, guard your faith, and pursue lasting spiritual fruit. In 2026, let your life reflect the harvest God desires—thirty, sixty, and a hundredfold.
Jesus Teaches About the Narrow Gate: Choose the Path That Leads to Life
In Matthew 7:13–14, Jesus makes it clear: the path to life is narrow and often unpopular, while the way to destruction is broad and crowded. In 2025, His words challenge us to live intentionally, reject cultural compromise, and walk the difficult but rewarding road of faithful discipleship.
Conversations with Jesus – Getting to Know the Creator of Everything
This series, Conversations with Jesus, invites readers into the intimate, life-changing moments where Jesus spoke with clarity, love, and purpose. Beginning with the Gospel of Matthew, we’ll uncover the wisdom in His words, the emotions in the atmosphere, and how we can become more like Him every day.
Letters To Leaders – Truth, And Conviction
‘The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. Some have departed from these and have turned to meaningless talk. They want to be teachers of the law, but they do not know what they are talking about or what they so confidently […]
Loudmouth – No Turing Back
From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him. “You do not want to leave too, do you?” Jesus asked the Twelve. Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and to know that you are […]
God Values Our Presence Over Our Performance
‘But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ ”’ Luke 15:32 Pastor Jeremy continued the sermon series “Redefining Christian” at CrossPoint Church in Niceville, FL. It was a compelling and moving message. I’ve been trying to capture and clarify […]
Does The Way You Live Your Life Prove That You Are A Disciple of Jesus?
There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. John 15:14 Following up on the message from last week, Our Pastor continued in the message series called “Redefining Christian.” In this message, he referenced the idea of “basic” Christian principles and how, as believers in Jesus Christ, it is easy […]
Are You A “Christian?” It May Be Time To Change That.
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:34-35 NIV There are times where I cringe when some people who I know define themselves as “being Christian.” […]
The Battle Is Waging! Who Do You Think The Enemy Is?
Ephesians 6:12 NLTFor we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. In my lifetime, this is the most divided society that I have ever experienced. People are saying that in the […]
Do You Have What It Takes To Be A Disciple Of Jesus?
Colossians 3:12-13 NLTSince God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. When we accept Jesus Christ as our Savior, […]