Becoming a Christ-follower:The next step – crisis of faith

Ed Riddick, August 18, 2013

Review

1. Everyone is welcome2. Following Jesus begins with sitting

and listening3. Following Jesus will bring you to

the place of admitting your need

Big Idea

Following Jesus will eventually bring you to a crossroads or a “crisis of faith” where you will be asked to take the next step!

Lindberg and Firestone

I. Getting the right sequence

8:15 “But the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and by persevering produce a crop.” LLD = Listen Learn Do

II. Following Jesus inevitably leads you to a “crisis of faith”

A. Luke 8:27, 35 No one is beyond his help!

B. Luke 8:40-54 Nothing is beyond his power!

C. 9:1-6 “Take nothing and go”D. 9:10-17 “You feed them”

Summery

1. Everyone is welcome2. Following Jesus begins with sitting and listening 3. Following Jesus means admitting

you are needy4. Following Jesus eventually leads

you to a “faith crisis” where you will be asked to take the next step