Am I a Convert or a Disciple? | Matthew

4/11/2021
In the closing verses of Matthew, Jesus gives a directive to His disciples known as “The Great Commission.” He calls us to “make disciples” of all nations. But what defines a “disciple?” And what demonstrates that you are one? In today’s study, Pastor Gary differentiates between a convert to Christianity and a disciple of Christ. Becoming a convert can happen in a moment, but becoming a disciple of Christ takes a lifetime. Find out in today’s study what it means to be a disciple of Christ.
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great pastor that i can not get enough get enough of, everytime i listen to one of his sermons I am blessed every time, need to watch it twice to get it in my head of understanding

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Over 300 saved 3 years ago. Praise God!🙏❤️✝️🥰

[@vintagehippie3647]

Think of how many his video is still bringing. We're so blessed to have our faith so accessible. Other parts of the world are still like the time Christ walked the earth.

[@amandacarmichael9026]

I thank God that he gave this direction through his spirit in me, brought me to this amazing Pastor who speaks,teaches, shares his passion and love of the Lord with such humour that makes me laugh with a smile on my face, I listen to Pastor Gary every day no matter where i am. We are blessed

[@ouisser6694]

Have thoroughly enjoyed every sermon preached during the Study of Matthew. I enjoyed a lot of Ahha moments. Thank you Pastor.

[@fernandomarquez3131]

Gary Hamrick, thank you, AMÉN

[@carolmatham6175]

Pastor Gary thank you só much for your faithfulness in proclaiming Jesus Christ, and His Word in love and truth. And as for alter calls - keep it up!! Watching from South Africa. Blessings.

[@jacksontlemo2462]

Jackson from South Africa I love your way of teaching and your unequaled knowledge of the holy bible Thank you very much God bless you Paster Gary

[@lydiawinterbach4228]

Agree from same country... pray for him to remain steadfast and strong also...

[@lydiawinterbach4228]

Sorry try to listen to his Passover sermon of thus weekend...

[@vintagehippie3647]

Last night 12/17/24 I found something I wrote in 2008 and totally forgot about it. It's about having joy. Not happiness because happiness can be taken away and received. However joy is different. You can be joyful in prison, you can be joyful while working a job you don't like. Joy cannot be stolen or taken by anyone except ourselves. And then tonight I decided to listen to the book of Matthew by Pastor Gary and he speaks the same of happiness and joy. God is all knowing at all times. Praise God for his direction and signs.

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Norman from Lakeland, Florida thank you again from the bottom of my Heart for providing us with these videos.

[@taracarlson9498]

Over the course of listening in to your sermons, I have changed my mind on alter calls. Especially when that call outlines a true call to repentance and belief. Not so much the ones that are very vague hoping to see more and more hands go up. It’s the latter that made me feel alter calls were bad altogether. Thankful for you Gary.

[@rhondagreer8037]

Amen

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Thank you lord for lostcome to you lord our work never done

[@The123Christop]

thank you amen!

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Your awesome. Thank you

[@ybc817]

Thank you.

[@shelbyshock930]

Really enjoyed this sermon. Except for one part. Disappointing God. I can not imagine that disappointment is even an emotion or feeling God could or would have. Disappointment is a VERY painful emotion to receive from anyone. Disappointment means failing to perform an EXPECTED action, which IMO this is somewhat humanizing our omniscient omnipotent Creator. All-knowing. Expectations and controlling us are not on His agenda. Disappointment is one of THE most damaging feelings and/or conversations anyone could have, share, or receive. Maybe I'm a lil sensitive to this, having endured more than my share. Thank you for reading this. I'm glad I 'stumbled' upon your teachings. May God continue to bless you and yours abundantly.

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So helpful in our Christian life.

[@pepperpint712]

I do enjoy your teaching. Thank you.

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VERy GOOd MESSAGe PASTOr GARy GOd BLESs YOu.👍

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AMEN 🙏

[@Shakespearelover1717]

Regarding confusing language, there is a funny video of Ricky Ricardo trying to read a passage containing words like through, thought, thorough, and though. English is hard for non-native speakers.

[@eternalardour]

Exactly. Not everyone who is "Christian" is (follower of Christ/disciple) but every disciple of Christ is a Christian. Thanks pastor G for once again pointing out the major differences.

[@pepperpint712]

I was looking for the one in King’s, but I hadn’t heard the other either. Thanks

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ALLELUIA AMEN

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❤

[@pepperpint712]

Ok. This is 3 years old too, maybe I’m getting closer to listening to all of them.

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🙏❤️❤️❤️🙏

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Christ is lord he died on the cross for your sins. The punishment for sin is the lake of fire. But Christ took the punishment for your sins so you wouldn’t have to go the lake of fire. Christ is the only way to get to heaven put your faith and trust in him to be saved. ♥️

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The Gospel is in 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 1¶Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, 2by which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you-unless you believed in vain. 3¶For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures,

[@kiwihans100]

This is 'splitting hairs' surely? Since Jesus said "Turn around" ( go in another direction & follow Jesus) ( matt 18:3) This involves a form of 'converting' and THEN becoming a 'disciple of Christ'. So biblically we can say that BOTH terms are acceptable. We foten use the term 'converting to suggest 'changing' the use of something. ( The same principle applys to the word 'religion' 'sect' cult' they can all describe a Christian! ( see Acts 24:14. Acts 20:22.)

[@eternalardour]

Many convert to Jesus for money in my country but do not pray to him or accept him as God in their heart. Tell me does that make them a follower of Christ or disciple?

[@blairedillard8598]

Well they won’t be the same if they have a touch from Christ ( monetary or spiritually), but conversion is real submission lifestyle fully to Christ.

[@dannybrown3408]

Anyone who is a true Christian knows you have to be converted before you become a disciple. Apparently this pastor has not been converted. He has knowledge but no power or true understanding. It blows my mind. A true Christian has been converted and filled with the Holy Ghost and are now through teaching the gospel become disciples. He doesn’t know about conversion. You must be born again. This is conversion. You don’t invite God into your life. No one come to the father except through the son and to the son unless called by the father. BORN AGAIN. YOU CANT MAKE YOURSELF SAVED! This is a false teaching. This man is not truly come to the knowledge of Christ.

[@dannybrown3408]

This is a false teaching. Leading many straight to hell! You must be born again. This is Gods miracle not man’s. There are none righteous not one. None seek after God. The words tells us this. Must be called.

[@kiwihans100]

@@dannybrown3408 Then our attiitde should be that of God's! Paul said "The kindness of God is trying to lead you to repentance" ( Rom 2:4). From all these posts its clear that no one, including myself has got it all right!

[@pepperpint712]

Frustrated yes. The Godhead, God, Word,Jesus the Son of God. I’m reading John 1:1-5. KJV Study Bible. At the midway to the bottom, there’s explanation of most everything, I guess because it’s a study Bible. Now I’m Ephesians 5:22-33. In the study part church which is people, but talking of 5:26 he might perfectly sanctify the church (people) “cleansed “ at conversion, how was her conversation effected By the gospel “word” and what ritual is to be associated with one’s conversion? “The washing of water” that is water baptism which is the outward symbol of an inward change.

[@wanjirunganga-gichuhi876]

Did he just mock Meghan Merkle ? 😮 He should care whether she has accepted Christ.

[@pepperpint712]

Frustrated yes. The Godhead, God, Word,Jesus the Son of God. I’m reading John 1:1-5. KJV Study Bible. At the midway to the bottom, there’s explanation of most everything, I guess because it’s a study Bible. Now I’m Ephesians 5:22-33. In the study part church which is people, but talking of 5:26 he might perfectly sanctify the church (people) “cleansed “ at conversion, how was her conversation effected By the gospel “word” and what ritual is to be associated with one’s conversion? “The washing of water” that is water baptism which is the outward symbol of an inward change.