Matthew | Follow Me
Episode Description
Grace City Church launches back into the Gospel of Matthew with a sermon on Jesus calling His disciples to become fishers of men.
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Introduction and Welcome
Amanda, the ANC Campus Director at Grace City, welcomes attendees, expresses excitement about engaging with college students, and introduces the new mini-series on the Book of Matthew.
Rooted in Jesus
The series aims to explore the theme of being rooted in Jesus' life, death, and resurrection through the Book of Matthew, particularly focusing on fulfilling the promises of God found in the Old Testament.
The Call of The First Disciples
Amanda discusses an important passage from Matthew 4, where Jesus calls his first disciples, emphasizing that their immediate response to follow Him represents a pivotal moment in biblical history and the beginning of a new ministry.
Inflection Points in Our Lives
She draws parallels between Jesus’ call and modern-day pivotal moments in life, encouraging listeners to respond to calls for change in their own lives, just as the disciples did.
Understanding Jesus' Call
Amanda discusses the implications of being called by Jesus, explaining how it requires listening, obedience, and stepping out of comfort zones, paralleling the disciples' radical responses.
Practical Applications for Today
Concluding the sermon, she challenges the audience to reflect on their responsiveness to Jesus' call in their daily lives and encourages immediate action towards that calling.
Prayer and Reflection
The episode closes with Amanda leading a prayer, inviting those who feel called to follow Jesus to respond and engage with the community for support in their faith journey.