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Sermon Notes

Date of Sermon:    September 6, 2026

Title: Trailblazer

​Main Idea:  To be a disciple of Jesus means, ultimately, to follow His example.
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Primary Passage:  John 12:20-26
 
Sermon Outline:

• Disciples of Jesus…
  • Attract those who want to meet Him,
    • John 12:20-22 (ESV)
  • Bear much fruit rather than remain alone,
    • John 12:23-24 (ESV)
    • Matthew 13:23 (ESV)
  • Love their relationship with God more than their relationship with the world,
    • John 12:25 (ESV)
  • Follow in His footsteps,
    • John 12:26a (ESV)
    • Philippians 3:7-14 (ESV)
  • Are valued by the Father.
    • John 12:26b (ESV)
    • Romans 8:16-17 (ESV)
• Main Idea:  To be a disciple of Jesus means, ultimately, to follow His example.
  • John 15:8 (ESV)

 

• For next week’s message: Read and reflect on James 4:1-10.

Things to Consider: (Feel free to read Scripture passages that God brings to mind as you work through these questions)

1. What about the sermon challenged, encouraged, or confused you? What, if anything, would you like further clarification on?
2. Given your current level of spiritual maturity, if someone approached you to be introduced to Jesus, how would you do it?
3. How, if at all, would you like to grow in your approach to introducing others to Jesus?
4. If you were to die today, would your faith die with you or have you passed it on to others? Explain your answer.
5. If God were to call you to do a profound eternally-impacting work for Him that would require you giving up everything you have, what would be the hardest thing(s) to let go of and why?
6. To what degree do you believe your heart and mind reflect the heart and mind of Christ and how does your utilization of your resources (time, talents, funds) exemplify your answer? In other words, to what degree do your actions mirror what Jesus would do with your resources?
7. How much would you like the Father to honor/value you? Do you believe your level of commitment to serve Christ matches the level at which you would like the Father to honor/value you?
8. Given that a disciple of Jesus means to follow His example, do you believe you are His disciple and how did you reach that conclusion?

As always, feel free to contact Charles if you have questions or concerns regarding the message; its content, meaning, or application to your life. The easiest way to do that is by submitting a Bridge Card at steamboatbiblechurch.com/bridgecard. 
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