
Mission
“And HE brought me through the waters; they came up to my ankles. Again he measured 1,000 and brought me through the waters; the water came up to my knees. Again he measured 1,000 and brought me through; the water came up to my waist. Again he measured 1,000, and it was a river that I could not cross; for the water was too deep, water in which one must swim”
Ezekiel 47:3-5
I. Ankle Deep
Conversion
Commitment
Community
Follow Me
Discipleship Begins
“If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow Me.” Matthew 16:24
II. Knee Deep
Prayer Life - Inner Court
Praise & Thanksgiving
Song & Devotion
“Pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; For this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18
III. Waist Deep
Bible Study - Home Group
Accountability
Trust Relationship
“As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend” Proverbs 27:17
IV. Chest Deep
Heart of a Servant
Servant, Soldier, Son
“Love one another, as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this will all men know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another” John 13:34-35
V. Deep Water: You Must Swim
The Life of Faith
Going after God’s Promises
Making Disciples - Reproduce
Community Outreach
Evangelism
“Make disciples of all nations” Matthew 28:19
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