Discipleship for Time & Eternity

Discipleship For Time & Eternity| Roche Coleman Ph.D.
Matthew 28:16-20
Impact Fact: When Christians light their watchtower beacon, the world receives and alert regarding Jesus Christ.

Title: Discipleship for Time & Eternity

Text: Matthew 28:16-20

Vital Verse(s): “And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.” Matthew 28:18

Nuggets to Nibble:
Three brief statements encapsulate the 2025 charge for members and guests of Impact Church of The Woodlands:
1) Intentional to make disciples of Christ. Matthew 28:19-20
2) Intimacy with Christ. James 4:8
3) Impact for time and eternity. Acts 13:47
A life that brings glory to Jesus Christ requires intentionality. Causal living will not increase the intimacy necessary for sanctification. Only constant action that challenges the Christian to pursue holiness will compel the body of believers to make disciples. In the basic sense, a disciple is a “follower” or “learner.” In the New Testament, twelve disciples are selected to forsake the world’s passions, follow Christs example, and compel others to do the same. By following the Messiah, the disciples were making an impact for time and eternity. One example of the expectations of Christs followers appears in Matthew’s gospel:
And He said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Immediately they left their nets
and followed Him (Matthew 4:19-20).

Individuals called to discipleship must align their lives with the words of scripture. Then vigorously live under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Challenges with discipleship are inevitable, but victory is guaranteed (cf. Proverbs 24:16; Philippians 4:13).

Seven simple ways to light your watchtower beacon:
1. Attending Impact Church of The Woodlands - Sunday & Tuesday.
2. Posting yard signs from Impact Church of The Woodlands.
3. Impact Church of The Woodlands t-shirt.
4. Impact Church of The Woodlands window & bumper stickers.
5. Sharing scriptures, shorts, & sermons from Impact Church of The Woodlands.
6. Inviting individuals to attend or watch Impact Church of The Woodlands.
7. Tithe to Impact Church of The Woodlands.

Outline of Text
1. The authority of Jesus Christ. Matthew 28:16-18

2. The authority of a disciple. Matthew 28:19-20

Imperative verb
- make disciples

Participles:
1) go
2) baptize
3) teach

Impact Fact:
When Christians light their watchtower beacon, the world receives an alert regarding Jesus Christ.