Three-D Discipleship

Ep 204 - ROMANS: The Gospel reveals both the power and righteousness of God - Romans 1:16-17

This podcast episode focuses on Romans 1:16-17, emphasizing that the gospel reveals both the power and righteousness of God, making it something believers should not be ashamed of. Pastor Matt explains that Paul wrote to a mixed audience of Jews and Gentiles in Rome, addressing their struggles with unity and confidence in the gospel within a politically and intellectually dominant society. Paul boldly declares his lack of shame in the gospel because it demonstrates God’s power for salvation and His righteousness.

 

Key points:

➡️ The Gospel's Power: The gospel is transformative, overcoming sin, Satan, and death, not just in the future but in the present (the "already, not yet" theological concept).

➡️ God’s Righteousness: This refers to both God's faithfulness and the way He makes people righteous through faith, not works.

➡️ Faith Over Works: Salvation has always been by faith, as seen in Habakkuk 2:4, which Paul quotes to emphasize that righteousness comes through faith, for both Jews and Gentiles.

➡️ Challenges and Mockery: Paul faced rejection and ridicule for following Christ, but he saw the gospel as a source of glory, not shame.

 

Relevance Today: Reflect on whether you are ashamed of the gospel in how you live, share, and believe in it, especially in a skeptical world. Trust in God’s power and righteousness, live out the gospel boldly, and grow spiritually through study and community.

 

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Ep 203 - Care Like Christ: Physical Care

🎙️ Welcome to the Leadership Podcast

Care Like Christ: Physical Care

𝐂𝟓𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞, 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐥, 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, & 𝐂𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡 with Pastor Matt and Pastor Bill

📖1 Kings and John 11 

Today, we're continuing our discussion on C5 Leadership, part of Westminster Baptist Church's discipleship efforts to commission people for building healthy churches in Carroll County and beyond.

C5 stands for Care, Counsel, Community, Commission, and Church. Our mission is to equip leaders to care for those entrusted to them, counsel them towards God, and foster strong biblical community. The goal? Never leave someone solely in care or counsel, but instead guide them into a supportive, thriving community.

Focus of the Episode: Physical Care
We explore how Jesus cared for those suffering physically and those grappling with temptation or sin related to physical struggles. To deepen this discussion, we reflect on 1 Kings 17-18, the story of Elijah, Ahab, and Jezebel.

Key Points:

• Elijah declared a famine, disrupting Israel’s way of life and challenging their loyalty to false gods.
• A pivotal showdown took place on Mount Carmel, where Elijah demonstrated God's power over false prophets.
• Through this story, we see how God provides physical care and restoration even during crises of faith.

As you listen, reflect on how God may be calling you to care well for others and bring them closer to His community.

 

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Ep 202 - The Wisdom Way: Are you ready to build a family that honors God in every way? Proverbs 22:6

Parenting is one of the greatest callings and challenges. Proverbs offers timeless wisdom to guide us in raising families that honor God.

 

📌 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐬 🏡🌿Are you ready to build a family that honors God in every way? 🙌

 

📖 Scripture Focus:

Proverbs 22:6 "Start a youth out on his way; even when he grows old he will not depart from it.

 

" Challenge yourself to:

• 📖 Build a home rooted in God’s truth.
• ❤️ Lead with love, discipline, and integrity.
• 🌱 Shape your children’s hearts for God’s purposes.

 

"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom." 🕊 Proverbs gives us practical steps to raise children who walk in the way of the righteous and seek God in all they do.

 

✨ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐝𝐨𝐦 𝐖𝐚𝐲: 𝐀 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐎𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐬 🛤️🌿

Matt McMillan - Lead Pastor

Ep 201 - The Wisdom Way: Our words have the power of life and death. Proverbs 4:20-27

The tongue is an overflow of the heart, and it's crucial that we align our words with truth and integrity. As we dive into Proverbs 4:20-27, we’ll explore the importance of guarding our hearts, speaking the truth in love, and living in a way that mirrors what we say.

 

📌 The Power of the Tongue: Words can build up or tear down. What we speak comes from the heart. To speak life, we must have a heart rooted in Christ.

 

🌿 Gospel Response:

HEART: Believe the Gospel and let Jesus transform your heart.

TONGUE: Speak the truth in love.

ACTIONS: Live with integrity—back up your words with actions. 📖

 

Scripture Focus: Proverbs 4:20-27 "Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. Avoid all perverse talk; stay away from corrupt speech."

 

✨ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐝𝐨𝐦 𝐖𝐚𝐲: 𝐀 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐎𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐬 🛤️🌿

Brandon Johnson - Guest Speaker

 

Throughout this series, we will study The Wisdom Way from Proverbs, uncovering how wisdom impacts not only our words but our whole life. Let's learn how to live in a way that reflects Christ in everything we say and do.

Ep 200 - The Wisdom Way: If we want to grow, we must see danger, take cover, and love discipline. Proverbs 26:11

If we want to grow, we must see danger, take cover, and love discipline. God is not a part of our Growth Plan, He is the whole part.

 

"As a dog returns to its vomit, so also a fool repeats his foolishness." Proverbs 26:11

 

Gospel Response:

• What leads you back to vomit?
• Growth Plan?

 

✨ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐝𝐨𝐦 𝐖𝐚𝐲: 𝐀 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐎𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐬 🛤️🌿

Pastor Matt - Lead Pastor

Ep 199 - The Wisdom Way: Fear of the Lord is the path to true wisdom. Proverbs 11:2

As we dive deeper into the book of Proverbs this week, let's reflect on the call to humble ourselves before God. Fear of the Lord is the path to true wisdom—it reminds us to admit our limitations, trust in God's provisions, and build confidence not in ourselves, but in Him. Grace helps us see our failures, knowing they don’t define us, but remind us that He is our source of strength.

 

"When arrogance comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom." - Proverbs 11:2

 

Gospel Response: - Admit no security. - Stop trying to gain it or manipulate it. - Embrace complete security.

 

✨ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐝𝐨𝐦 𝐖𝐚𝐲: 𝐀 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐎𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐬 🛤️🌿

Pastor Matt - Lead Pastor

Ep 198 - The Wisdom Way: Fear God to Gain Wisdom and Discipline. Proverbs 1:7

The Humble will Fear the Lord. The Wise and disciplined will Live without Dread. Discipline is not mean, a lack of discipline is cruel. If we don't fear God, we most likely believe we are God. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge because it's the beginning of one learning from the creator. We become wise when we fear the foolishness of not being connected to God. We become disciplined when we fear the lack of correction from God.

"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline." – Proverbs 1:7

Gospel Response: Fear the Lord, for in Him is the beginning of wisdom. 🕊️ Let us humble our 'right' to embrace His greater wisdom, and humble our 'wrong' to receive His loving discipline. True strength is found in surrendering both to His guidance.

✨ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐝𝐨𝐦 𝐖𝐚𝐲: 𝐀 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐎𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐬 🛤️🌿

Pastor Matt - Lead Pastor

Ep 197 - Worship Series: What is Christian Worship? Ephesians 5:19

Christian worship reveals God to be worth more than all else through allegiance, sacrifice, and praise. Christian worship is not music, but music can be worship. Biblical praise lifts up God in worship and others in faith. 🙏 Let’s commit to worshiping God with our lives daily, allowing music to enhance our connection to Him, but not define it. 🙏

 

Gospel Response: 🎶 Why Do You Sing? 🎶 Is your voice lifted in Psalms, Old and New Worship Songs, or Spiritual Songs? Is singing a weapon in your arsenal against Satan, or a weapon of Satan?

 

🙌 PRAISE 🙌

Ephesians 5:19

Pastor Matt - Lead Pastor

Ep 196 - Jesus Series: What will remain when things are shaken? Hebrews 13:1-6

Love one another as brothers and sisters in the church. What will remain when things are shaken?

 

𝙹𝙴𝚂𝚄𝚂 𝚂𝙴𝚁𝙸𝙴𝚂 ◀ ＨΞＢＲΞＷＳ ▶

Hebrews 13:1-6

Pastor Matt - Lead Pastor

Ep 195 - Jesus Series: Give thanks for our new Kingdom, and worship our new King. Hebrews 12:18-29

Give thanks for our new Kingdom, and worship our new King. A Real kingdom to be excited about, the new kingdom is unshakeable. Do you feel unworthy to worship? God has a plan for you!

- The giving of the Law was powerful and evoked fear.

- The giving of the Law separated God from the world's sinfulness. - Jesus restores broken sinners to God.

- Be thankful and worship because of God's mercy.

 

Gospel Response: Jesus gave us a new kingdom, be wise about your relationship with the old kingdom.

- Do you have anything holding you back from worshiping God? Specifically a fear or shame. Deal with that in the context of a group or counseling.

 

𝙹𝙴𝚂𝚄𝚂 𝚂𝙴𝚁𝙸𝙴𝚂 ◀ ＨΞＢＲΞＷＳ ▶

Hebrews 12:18-29

Pastor Matt - Lead Pastor