SERMON | Following Jesus Takes Discipline

Date: 2026-10-04

Series: Becoming Like Christ

Title: Following Jesus Takes Discipline

Speaker: Walter Colace

Passage: 1 Timothy 4:7–8; 1 Corinthians 9:24–27; John 15:4–5

DESCRIPTION:

Following Jesus takes discipline. Once we surrender our lives to Christ, we are called to live committed to Him—and that requires intentionality. In this message, Pastor Walter Colace looks at three important aspects of a disciplined Christian life: we train, we persevere, and we abide. We train ourselves toward godliness, cutting out what works against our spiritual growth and intentionally practicing what helps us become more like Christ. We persevere by exercising self-control, staying focused, and running the race set before us. And through it all, we abide in Jesus, recognizing that He is the source of our strength and spiritual fruitfulness. Spiritual disciplines aren't the goal; they're tools that help us remain in Christ, grow in Him, and produce much fruit.