Search Results for: discipleship

Posted: 09 Sep, 2018 | Author: Steve Nelson

Romans 12:1-2 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be […]

Posted: 01 Jan, 2017 | Author: Steve Nelson

The greatest disciples throughout history, from Jesus’ Twelve all the way to modern-day martyrs, have something in common. They don’t care. They don’t care about what others think, about their own personal gain, or even about their own lives. This one commonly held attribute allows them to live with abandon and care about the things […]

Posted: 14 Aug, 2016 | Author: Steve Nelson

When the people asked God, “Do you want us to keep fasting as we’ve done for 70 years,” God responded with, “You were doing that for ME?” It’s as if he was completely unaware of or indifferent toward all their spiritual activity. It makes you wonder about the spiritual things we do. Are they really […]

Posted: 30 Jun, 2016 | Author: Steve Nelson

The Bible is full of amazing teachings about God’s love for people and His relentless pursuit of their hearts. In the culmination of His plan, He gave His special son to die on the cross so that our sins could be paid for. It’s an amazing story, but only if it is true. There are […]

Posted: 12 Jun, 2016 | Author: Steve Nelson

We know that following God pays off in the next life, but does it pay off in this life? Can we expect a blessing in following God, or is that some sort of prosperity-gospel teaching? We need to be careful to avoid both extremes in this matter. We shouldn’t expect wealth and health from following God, […]

Posted: 29 May, 2016 | Author: Steve Nelson

It’s one thing to follow God when God asks something easy of us, but it is another thing to follow God when we have a completely different plan that we think is easier or better. To help us make good choices in these situations it is helpful to understand how we think. We need to […]

Posted: 13 Mar, 2016 | Author: Steve Nelson

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Posted: 25 Oct, 2015 | Author: Steve Nelson

In this first message in our series “Disciple the Heart,” Steve talks about the importance of committing to follow Jesus—not sometimes, not halfway, but all in. “Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.” —Luke 9:23 Handout Disciple the […]

Posted: 04 Mar, 2006 | Author: Steve Nelson

A Front Range Family Conference talk given in 2006.

Posted: 17 Jul, 2022 | Author: Steve Nelson

"Take the log out" is a teaching of Jesus that is sure to dramatically bless your daily life!

Posted: 24 Jul, 2022 | Author: Steve Nelson

Being a disciple involves following. Jesus calls us to put into practice the things he teaches. 

Posted: 31 Jul, 2022 | Author: Dove Cranson

It might seem like the cause of anger is something outside of us, but really the cause of anger is inside of us. We need to address the inner root of anger with compassion and honesty.

Posted: 07 Aug, 2022 | Author: Steve Nelson

Jesus doesn't merely call us to forgive, but to have an attitude of ongoing and limitless forgivenss.

Posted: 14 Aug, 2022 | Author: Steve Nelson

When Jesus washed the disciples' feet, he set an example of the attitude of service he has called all of us into.

Posted: 21 Aug, 2022 | Author: Steve Nelson

How do we love difficult people (like our coworkers, roommates, and spouses)? 

Posted: 28 Aug, 2022 | Author: Steve Nelson

The life that is truly life is found when we connect our hearts to the source of our true treasure!

Posted: 04 Sep, 2022 | Author: Dove Cranson

There is an open invitation from Jesus to come to him and rest by learning his humble ways, connecting to him, and finding rest for our souls.

Posted: 11 Sep, 2022 | Author: Steve Nelson

How to be united in a world that values independence and protecting your own interests.

Posted: 17 Sep, 2022 | Author: Steve Nelson

God give us good reason not to worry. He's got it!

Posted: 25 Sep, 2022 | Author: Steve Nelson

Jesus wants us to be fishers of men, telling others the life changing message of grace and forgiveness at every opportunity! 

Posted: 02 Oct, 2022 | Author: Steve Nelson

The greatest command is to love God, but how can we do that? How do you love someone more?

Posted: 09 Oct, 2022 | Author: Blaise Nelson

Much like we see with Old Testament priests, God calls us to be mediators between God and the world. 

Posted: 16 Oct, 2022 | Author: Dove Cranson

Jesus said that the second greatest command is to love our neighbor as ourselves. This is possible as we receive love from God.

Posted: 23 Oct, 2022 | Author: Steve Nelson

Matthew 16:5-12 Jesus was telling them to guard against the "yeast" of false teaching. (Paraphrase)

Posted: 30 Oct, 2022 | Author: Steve Nelson

John 6:29 Jesus answered, “The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent.” NIV

Posted: 06 Nov, 2022 | Author: Steve Nelson

How can we deal with feelings of shame and embarrassment and still make a stand for Christ?

Posted: 13 Nov, 2022 | Author: Steve Nelson

Jesus calls us into the unthinkable: loving those who are the hardest to love. How is this possible? 

Posted: 20 Nov, 2022 | Author: Steve Nelson

Ask. Seek. Knock. How can we trust God and keep praying when so many past prayers have felt unanswered?

Posted: 27 Nov, 2022 | Author: Dove Cranson

Humility and thankfulness go hand-in-hand, and together they produce JOY. 

Posted: 04 Dec, 2022 | Author: Steve Nelson

Matthew 6:33 [Jesus said,] “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” NIV