Sin and Redemption Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Theology Scripture: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: – Romans 3:23-24 (KJV) The beauty of the Gospel shines brightest against the backdrop of our own need for a Savior. Recognizing…
Heart Transformation Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: SHAPE Scripture: A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh. – Ezekiel 36:26 (KJV) God’s promise of a new heart is…
Carrying Worship to Monday Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Worship God Scripture: Exalt the Lord our God, and worship at his holy hill; for the Lord our God is holy. – Psalm 99:9 (KJV) Worship is not a performance for Sunday morning, but an orientation of the heart that prepares us for every challenge the coming week may…
Entering God's Rest Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Rest & Reflect Scripture: There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his. – Hebrews 4:9-10 (KJV) In a world that demands constant activity, God invites us to…
Identifying Your 'One' Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Share Scripture: How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? – Romans 10:14 (KJV) God has placed us in a world filled with people…
Worship as a Lifestyle Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Practice Scripture: I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. – Romans 12:1 (KJV) Worship is far more than a Sunday morning song; it is the total surrender of our…
The Armor of God: Overview Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Equip Scripture: Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. – Ephesians 6:11 (KJV) Spiritual warfare is a reality that every believer faces, but we have been divinely equipped with armor that provides complete protection. To…
The Trinity Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Theology Scripture: For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one. – 1 John 5:7 (KJV) The doctrine of the Trinity is not merely an abstract theological concept; it is the very heartbeat of the Christian faith, revealing…
Kingdom Purpose Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: SHAPE Scripture: But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. – Matthew 6:33 (KJV) Your SHAPE—Spiritual gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality, and Experiences—is not an accident; it is a divinely crafted toolkit designed for a specific Kingdom purpose. When you…
Committing the Week to God Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Worship God Scripture: Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. – Proverbs 16:3 (KJV) Beginning the week with a posture of surrender is the most effective way to align your heart with the mind of God. When you commit your works and plans…