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Trusting God – The Disciple-Making Lifestyle

“Jesus cried out, ‘when a man believes in Me, he does not believe in Me only, but in the one who sent Me.’” (John 12:44)   Part One For a few moments, please quietly focus on the Lord Jesus Christ.

Billie Hanks Jr.

Billie Hanks Jr.

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The Gate – The Disciple-Making Lifestyle

“I am the gate; whoever enters through Me will be saved.” (John 10:9)   Part One Jesus taught that “The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep.” (John 10:2) When He used this figure of

Billie Hanks Jr.

Billie Hanks Jr.

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God’s Best News – The Disciple-Making Lifestyle

“…all over the world, this gospel is bearing fruit and growing, just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and understood God’s grace in all its truth.” (Colossians 1:6)   Part One Explosive joy

Billie Hanks Jr.

Billie Hanks Jr.

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Work, Man, Money – The Disciple-Making Lifestyle

“For the love of money is the root of all evil…” (1 Timothy 6:10)   Part One When Simon sought to purchase God’s power for money, Peter’s response was – “May your money perish with you…” (Acts 8:20) Then, when

Billie Hanks Jr.

Billie Hanks Jr.

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The Way – The Disciple-Making Lifestyle

“Jesus said, ‘…I am the way…’” (John 14:6)   Part One What is the essential difference between the world’s many religions and Christianity? In answer to that question, the Bible is unapologetically clear about God’s 33½ years of public self-revelation.

Billie Hanks Jr.

Billie Hanks Jr.

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Parenthood – The Disciple-Making Lifestyle

“My son, keep your father’s commands and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.” (Proverbs 6:20)   Part One Few if any would have more marital relationships than King Solomon, because he had 700 wives (see 1 Kings 11:3). He himself

Billie Hanks Jr.

Billie Hanks Jr.

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Feelings – The Disciple-Making Lifestyle

“… God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, love, and a sound mind.” (2 Timothy 1:7)   Part One How do our feelings relate to the Christian life? Our relationship with God is securely anchored

Billie Hanks Jr.

Billie Hanks Jr.

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Believing – The Disciple-Making Lifestyle

“Jesus declared, believe Me….” (John 4:21)   Part One Our Lord explained, “No one has ascended into heaven except the One who descended from heaven – the Son of Man…so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but

Billie Hanks Jr.

Billie Hanks Jr.

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Assurance for Believers – The Disciple-Making Lifestyle

“…they will never perish…” (John 10:28b)   Part One Charles Spurgeon, Britain’s greatly loved 19th century pastor once asked, “How could we ever grieve our God by doubting His timeless grace? It is contrary to every promise in His precious

Billie Hanks Jr.

Billie Hanks Jr.

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I Am Not Ashamed – The Disciple-Making Lifestyle

“If you deny Me before men, I will deny you before My Father in Heaven.” (Matthew 10:33)   Part One During today’s reading, pause for a few moments to thoughtfully reflect on this statement, “… I am not ashamed of

Billie Hanks Jr.

Billie Hanks Jr.

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