NewCity Orlando Sermons 1 Peter 2:1-2 | Vision
Aug 4, 2025
Rev. Benjamin Kandt dives into what it means to be shaped by God's Word amidst competing voices. He emphasizes the essential hunger for Scripture, likening it to newborns craving milk. The importance of laying aside malice and envy is highlighted, encouraging listeners to nourish their faith through the Spirit and truth of the Bible. The discussion also touches on the significance of community and shared growth in Christ, advocating for a vision centered on genuine transformation and collective maturity.
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Fruitfulness Defines Church Success
- Fruitfulness should be the church's key metric, beyond mere success or faithfulness.
- Fruitfulness means making disciples who make disciples, reflecting genuine spiritual growth.
Discipleship's Four Relational Elements
- Discipleship involves union with Christ, communion with God, community with the church, and co-mission to the world.
- These relational elements flow from inward faith to outward witness and work in the world.
Measure Disciple Growth Numerically
- Measure fruitfulness by counting those who move from not-yet disciples to disciples.
- Also track disciples who actively make other disciples, ensuring spiritual multiplication.
