25th July 2015 Radio Message by Pastor Isaac Peter Oyako

INTRODUCTION: After every four Saturdays, the fifth is an “interaction” one which allows listeners to call directly to the Radio station and:
(i) Ask questions on the previous teachings,
(ii) Make suggestions and give direction on topics to be tackled next,
(iii) Give comments on the quality of message, interpretation, studio output, etc.,
(iv) Or any other things that they deem necessary.

I very much need this feed back from my listeners and sponsors to help me evaluate the cost-effectiveness of this program in terms of resources, my effort and time. I always want serve people to the best of my ability, and that can only be possible when time is given for interactions.

The Interaction Saturday is divided into two main parts. The first 10 to 15 minutes will be a short teaching sermon on any topic, just to open the discussions, and thereafter open to the callers to call directly to the studio. I will then make responses appropriately.

PART 1. BRIEF SHARING ABOUT DISCIPLESHIP

TEXT: Mathew 28:18-20. And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

THEME: Discipleship

Jesus, just before He ascended, gave instructions to His disciples to make disciples of all nations. He did not send them to win converts of all nations. There is a big difference between “a convert” and “a disciple”:

Evangelists are doing a commendable job; many souls are coming to the saving knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ daily, and churches are bursting out in numbers, especially Pentecostal churches in the Sub-Saharan region. Many people are desperate and are hungry for God. They have been given raw deals by the so-called cultural gods. People need genuine love from the true God.

Unfortunately, when these people come to church they do not find the opportunity to grow through a systematic discipleship program. These people are left to gamble their salvation on their own. As years pass by, it is unfortunately assumed they are mature enough to ascend to positions of responsibility and leadership in the churches. A majority of believers mistake paper qualification (degrees, diplomas and PhDs) to be a sign of attaining discipleship.

[To read the complete message, and a summary report on the call-in listeners, please click on this PDF file: 7-25-15-Discipleship-and-Interaction]