Making Disciples
Why Should I Follow Jesus?

Sunday October 7th, 2018 - Pastor Wungreiso Valui

Acts 14:1-28

"Follow Me" is one of the greatest invitations. Jesus offers an abundant life to everyone who follows Him. -Pastor Dubs

When Someone Asks, "Why Should I Follow Jesus?" And You Don't Know Where To Start

Remember...
Jesus Bears Witness To His Word
So...
Speak And Witness Boldly At The Right Time
And...
Strengthen Those Who Believe

HOW DID PAUL MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

"Therefore they stayed there a long time, speaking boldly in the Lord, who was bearing witness to the word of His grace, granting signs and wonders to be done by their hands." Acts 14:3

Remember, Jesus Bears Witness To His Word
Signs are for directions

"This man heard Paul speaking. Paul, observing him intently and seeing that he had faith to be healed, said with a loud voice, 'Stand up straight on your feet!' And he leaped and walked." Acts 14:9-10

Speak And Witness Boldly At The Right Time
Hurdles are for leaping

"...strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and saying, 'We must through many tribulations enter the kingdom of God.' So when they had appointed elders in every church, and prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord in whom they had believed." Acts 14:22-23

Strengthen Those Who Believe
Strengthening and Conditioning are for endurance

HOW CAN YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

Identity Matters
Stand Up Straight On Your Feet (Identity)
When you stand up straight and tell others who you are
People will believe in what you believe.

Lifestyle Matters
And He Leaped And Walked (Lifestyle) v10
When you leap over your own hurdle and walk,
You can help others to leap over their hurdles and walk.

Impact That Matters
Strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith (Impact) v22
When you live your life full of meaning and purpose
You will inspire others to devote themselves to what gives their lives meaning and purpose