Three-D Discipleship

Ep 206 - Romans: Are you resting in God’s righteousness or relying on your own? Romans: 3:1-20

Abiding in Christ and Finding True Peace: Are you resting in God’s righteousness or relying on your own?

 

Key Points:

🔹 Understanding Our Need for God – Paul reveals in Romans 3:1-20 that all people, regardless of background, fall short of God's glory. Our unrighteousness does not change God's faithfulness.

🔹 Faith vs. Works – The Jews were given the law and God’s presence, yet they failed to internalize it. Like holding medicine but never taking it, simply knowing about God is not enough—we must abide in Him.

🔹 God’s Judgment is for All – Sin is universal. It is not limited by nationality, status, or personal morality. Paul dismantles the idea that religious privilege exempts anyone from God’s judgment.

🔹 Our Righteousness Comes Through Christ – We cannot justify ourselves before God through works. True righteousness comes by faith in Jesus Christ, the only one worthy to stand before God on our behalf.

🔹 Shifting Our Perspective on God’s Goodness – Instead of questioning God’s goodness based on our struggles, we should see our pain as an opportunity to trust Him more. His grace uses even our failures for good.

 

Gospel Response:

✅ Depend Fully on Christ – We all stand before God, but only through faith in Jesus are we justified. Instead of clinging to our own righteousness, we must trust in His.

✅ Long for God’s Presence – Like the psalmist in Psalm 42, we should desire to stand before God, not in fear, but in confidence through Christ.

✅ Live in Humility and Faith – Instead of questioning God’s fairness, recognize that our righteousness depends on Him alone. Let go of control and trust in His sovereignty.

 

Are you trusting in your goodness, or are you resting in Christ’s? Let go of self-reliance and surrender to the righteousness that only comes through faith in Jesus.

 

🔥ℝ𝕆𝕄𝔸ℕ𝕊🔥 📖 Romans 3:1-20

 

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Ep 205 - Leadership Care - C5 Leadership - Ephesians 4:15

𝐂𝟓𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞, 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐥, 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, & 𝐂𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡

 

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.

 

🎙️ Welcome back to the podcast!

 

Today, we’re diving into C5 Leadership—a framework designed to equip church leaders to care well, counsel wisely, build Christ-centered community, commission others, and ultimately establish healthy churches both locally and globally. Our primary focus is Westminster Baptist Church, but these principles extend to all believers seeking to lead well in their churches and communities.

Key Discussion Points:

1. Speaking Truth in Love: (Ephesians 4:15) Paul instructs believers to speak the truth in love, allowing us to grow into Christ, our head. This involves both truth and love—one without the other can lead to either harshness or false comfort. Truth without love can be destructive. Love without truth can lead to compromise and apathy.

2. The Challenges of Speaking Truth in Love: How do we balance truth and love, especially when correction is needed? Does intent matter more than words? Is it okay to call someone out in a group, or should it be private? What’s the role of relationship in delivering truth?

Practical Takeaway: ✅ Seek first to understand before speaking. ✅ Approach conversations with humility and a heart posture of love. ✅ If correction is needed, consider context and relationship before addressing the issue.

3. Truth vs. Lies: How Do We Filter What We Hear? Before speaking truth, we need to discover truth. How do we uncover truth? Through God’s Word—filtering everything through Scripture. By asking good questions—digging deeper into situations. Through wise counsel—seeking input from godly people.

Practical Takeaway: ✅ Don't rely on perception alone—investigate before speaking. ✅ Ensure your words align with biblical truth before giving advice or correction. ✅ Surround yourself with wise, godly people who help refine your perspective.

4. The Role of Community in Speaking Truth in Love: Speaking truth in love is best done in relationship. Community leaders (life group leaders, discipleship leaders, ministry heads) must navigate when, where, and how to correct and encourage others.

Public vs. Private Correction: Some situations require one-on-one conversation (Matthew 18 principle). Others may benefit from group discussion for accountability and teaching.

Practical Takeaway: ✅ Develop trust and relationships before offering correction. ✅ Know when to speak privately vs. bring issues to a group setting. ✅ Allow trusted voices to sharpen your approach before speaking.

5. The Opposite of Love: Hate or Apathy? Is hate the opposite of love, or is it apathy? Apathy (not caring) is dangerous—it means we don’t love enough to help someone grow. Hate, in the biblical sense, is not always sinful—God “hates” sin because it destroys life. Acceptance without truth isn’t love—it’s apathy.

Practical Takeaway: ✅ Love actively seeks the best for others, even when truth is hard. ✅ Apathy says, “Do whatever you want,” but true love leads people toward life in Christ. ✅ Be willing to engage in tough conversations with grace and wisdom.

6. Implementing This in Your Leadership (Care, Counsel, Community): Leaders must move toward people, even in difficult situations. Growth requires both truth and love—one without the other is ineffective. Humility is key—we don’t have all the answers, but we can point people to Christ. Be a good Berean—know God’s Word so you can filter truth properly.

Practical Takeaway: ✅ Commit to listening before speaking. ✅ Lead with grace, wisdom, and Scripture. ✅ Recognize that growth is a process—it’s slow, messy, and requires patience.

Final Thoughts & Call to Action: How are you speaking truth in love? Are you filtering what you hear through God’s Word? Are you leading with humility, patience, and wisdom?

Drop your thoughts in the comments or send us questions—we’d love to hear from you! Thanks for joining us today.

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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.

 

🔥 ℝ𝕆𝕄𝔸ℕ𝕊 🔥 Sermon Series: Podcast

 

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Ep 203 - Physical Care - C5 Leadership - 1 Kings and John 11

🎙️ 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