Disciple Makers Online

DISCOVERING THE GOSPEL IN YOUR OWN LIFE Read the full gospel competency blog: https://www.disciplemakers.online/post/growing-in-gospel-competency

a teachable heart requires a willingness to look for insight beyond oneself. To have a poverty of spirit. - Proverbs 26:12, “Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.” - “Poverty and disgrace come to him who ignores instruction, but whoever heeds reproof is honored” (Proverbs 13:18).

When you imagine God looking at you what do you imagine? We are going to reap what we sow as a church, but how do we sow? And What is the optimal environment for sowing, for transformation before the presence of Jesus?

We cover the fascinating history of the Stone-Campbell Movement, also known as the American Restoration Movement. Discover the pivotal role played by figures like Alexander Campbell, Walter Scott, and John Thomas in redefining the significance of baptism as a means of grace and assurance of forgiveness. We'll also delve into the later controversies surrounding rebaptism and differing interpret...

How can we catalyze an immersive learning experience in God and into tension? How can we have a faithful response? The sermon was preached to the University Church Eugene

Embark on a captivating journey through the Reformation era with our video, "The Reformation: a revolution of battling beliefs on baptism." Explore the contrasting views of baptism held by influential figures like Martin Luther, Huldrych Zwingli, and John Calvin. Discover the Anabaptists' fearless rejection of infant baptism and their unwavering commitment to biblical authority. This...

What was the meaning and mode of baptism in the early church? We delve into the historical evolution of baptism practices and their theological significance. Starting with the early church fathers and the ante-Nicene period, we explore the roots of Christian baptism, emphasizing its connection to the remission of sins and the initiation into the faith community through immersion. Notably, figures...

What does it mean to be missional? Imagine if Jesus were to walk into the room you're in right now and say, "Come on, get up, and come with me." Where do you picture him taking you first?

Read more on our baptism blog: https://www.bendchurch.org/post/a-theology-of-new-birth

Full blog: https://www.bendchurch.org/post/a-theology-of-kingdom-life

How do you share your faith with the lost? How can you have discovery based gospel conversations? for a blog and pdf guide of this resource go here: https://www.disciplemakers.online/gospelconversationsresource 0:00 - intro 1:15 - Jesus' example 3:05 - What does it look like practically today? 11:10 - outro Follow the Bend Church: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bend.icoc Facebook - http...

Answer: Love is a cross-shaped action that glorifies God and benefits someone else. It is important because it is the action that best models King Jesus. Full kingdom blog: https://www.bendchurch.org/post/a-theology-of-kingdom-life

For a video, blog, and pdf guide of this resource go here: https://www.disciplemakers.online/blessingprayer

Holiness is a lifestyle of separation from self-rule to kingdom-rule. It is important because holiness reveals a people dedicated to God. Holiness is a marker of kingdom life. Read 1 Peter 1:15. Is this really doable? How? If holiness is a lifestyle of separation from self-rule to kingdom-rule, what are some ways this concept might apply to modern-day believers? Why did Peter tell the early Christ...

Our blog for more resources on the word of God: https://www.bendchurch.org/post/a-theology-of-the-word 0:00 - Intro 0:18 - Why value the new testament? 4:41 - What is the new testament? 6:56 - What should we do about it? 8:10 - Outro

Full kingdom blog: https://www.bendchurch.org/post/a-theology-of-kingdom-life Based on Matthew 16:15–19, what is the rock upon which Jesus would build his church? While Peter and the apostles were given the Keys to the Kingdom in a special way, which we can’t change, every disciple of Jesus has keys to the kingdom, in a sense. How might this play out in your life? What is meant by “church” [Ekkles...

Our blog for more resources on the word of God: https://www.bendchurch.org/post/a-theology-of-the-word The old testament: 0:00 - intro 0:26 - Why value the old testament? 3:49 - What is the old testament? 12:25 - How should we use the old testament? 13:43 - outro

How is your church manifesting the kingdom of God? Prior to reading this lesson, what was your understanding of the core mission of the church? What does it mean that God’s people are delivered from spiritual exile? As followers of Jesus, we are transferred from the kingdom of self-rule to the kingdom of light. What are some ways in which that change of kingdoms has become manifest in your life? F...

*apologies for sound quality. This was a zoom recording done while I had Covid!

*our normal mic wasn’t working for this recording. Full blog: https://www.bendchurch.org/post/convicted-civility

Full blog: https://www.bendchurch.org/post/convicted-civility

What are salvation issues? Full blog: https://www.bendchurch.org/post/convicted-civility

Full blog: https://www.bendchurch.org/post/convicted-civility

Does what we believe really matter?

Full blog: https://www.bendchurch.org/post/a-theology-of-faithfulness