Before we can ever hope to be an effective Christian in the Lord's church we must understand what it...

Before we can ever hope to be an effective Christian in the Lord's church we must understand what it means to be a disciple of Jesus.

24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross, and follow me.

Matthew 16: 24

UnfortunatelyUnfortunately,

Luke Warm Christians

create their own

version of discipleship

and want to serve the

Lord within their

comfort zone.

Luke Warm Characteristics

heard the word and Gave their hearts to Jesus , yet…..



Do not read the

bible regularly and

miss connecting

with the Father.



Without the word, there is little transformation and remain split between the world and the church.



When the Lord allows test and trial in their lives, they stumble and distance themselves from the church.



Attend Sunday service only when is convenient or they have needs!



Would rather spend 10 to 20 hours a week watching TV



Instead of giving 1 hour or 2 a week to study the bible in a group setting….as well as daily reading.



Without knowing the will of God and their ministry, some jump blindly into doing “works”



21Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

Matthew 7:21


Luke Warm CharacteristicsLuke Warm Christians

If they are not serving God’s will…

Who’s will are they serving?

While other churches have been called to feed and cloth the poor.

Our church has been called to feed the spirit of the non-believer and Luke warm Christians among other ministries…..

As this congregation continues to grow in the Spirit and its members continue to be obedient to the Lord and seek his kingdom,

The Lord continues to bless us with challenges that shape our spirit and miracles which are the evidence of his love….

In the last couple years, we have witness many miracles in our church……

Had been cured from deadly illnesses

Some of our members

Homes have been saved from foreclosure

Some of our members

Found favor with jobs on this tuff economy

Some of our members

Building this church was a great miracle

Yet the Greatest Miracle is when…..

We become disciples of Christ

The fruits of the spirit are evident in our lives

People can see Christ in us

A disciple is defined as "A pupil or follower of Jesus."

A Christian learns that he or she must forsake everything and every person and put Christ FIRST in their life.

Disciples of Christ in our Church

Are serious about the commandments and the great commission

Are witnessing in their Jobs


Are witnessing to their friends and families


Are witnessing in Prison Ministry


Every time that any of our disciples witnesses to anyone……….

They quietly enter a fishing bobber on the foyer’s glass base as evidence of our works

If you want to become a true Disciple of Christ

Be faithful to Sunday Services

Come to bible study every Wednesday

Read the bible and pray earnestly every day

Support the church financially and activities

Fellowship to build a stronger Christian community

Fellowship enables your families to share the same values

Fellowship enables your children to learn about the right activities

Fellowship allows us to grow together in Christ…..

Pray that we all become good and faithful servants, true disciples and..

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