Discipleship: A Full Commitment of Heart, Mind and Life | Dr. Kenneth Hammonds | West Angeles Church

Main message: A disciple of Jesus is not merely a learner but a fully committed believer whose heart, mind, and life are given to Christ, receiving eternal life and being progressively transformed into Christ's likeness.

Key points:

• Luke uses "disciple" frequently; the Greek term denotes a learner/follower who becomes like the teacher (Luke 6:40).
• Discipleship is a relationship that demands full commitment (heart, mind, life) and may cost comfort, popularity, plans, possessions, or even life.
• The sermon presents seven facets of a committed follower: believer (trust), saint (set apart), servant (submission), ambassador (representation/mission), member of Christ's body (function), brother/sister (fellowship), and co-worker (labor).
• Discipleship is personal but communal — Christians belong to Christ and to his people (1 Peter 2:9).
• The speaker affirms many promises for disciples (he listed 21), including eternal life, security (never perish), the Holy Spirit, forgiveness, peace, joy, resurrection life, and an eternal inheritance.
• Invitation and challenge: not to be merely curious or an observer, but to accept Jesus and live in full commitment as his disciple.

Scriptures mentioned: Luke 6:40, Acts 11, Acts 13 (Acts 13:1), Mark 15:21, Romans 16:13, Acts 6:7, John 12:25, John 12:26, Acts 14, Acts 19, 1 Peter 2:9, John 10:28