There Is Rest In Being Forgotten (Clip)
Dick Brogden teaches that true joy and rest come from humbly making disciples and being forgotten while letting Jesus be remembered.
This sermon emphasizes the importance of discipleship and the joy in being forgotten while focusing on making disciples who continue the work. It highlights the rest found in humility and the weariness in seeking recognition and status, encouraging a mindset of serving and building up others.
Full Transcript
If we disciple well, Jesus will rise. We love Jesus. We preach the gospel.
We die. And in making disciples that make disciples, we are forgotten. Beloved, there is joy and rest in being forgotten.
When we strive to be remembered, to be known, to be praised, to be respected, to be honored, to lead, to have status or position or power, it is so fatiguing. And there is so much rest in being forgotten. Let's just be little buildings.
Let's just make disciples that make disciples in all the nations and let Jesus be remembered.
Sermon Outline
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- The call to make disciples who make disciples
- The inevitability of being forgotten in faithful service
- The joy found in humble obedience
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- The dangers of seeking recognition and status
- The fatigue of striving for honor and power
- The peace found in relinquishing personal glory
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- Encouragement to be 'little buildings' in God's kingdom
- Focus on Jesus being remembered rather than self
- The eternal impact of faithful disciple-making
Key Quotes
“There is joy and rest in being forgotten.” — Dick Brogden
“When we strive to be remembered, to be known, to be praised, to be respected, to be honored, to lead, to have status or position or power, it is so fatiguing.” — Dick Brogden
“Let's just make disciples that make disciples in all the nations and let Jesus be remembered.” — Dick Brogden
Application Points
- Embrace humility by serving without seeking recognition or status.
- Focus on making disciples who will continue the work rather than personal legacy.
- Find peace in knowing that Jesus is the one who is ultimately glorified.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to find rest in being forgotten?
It means embracing humility by serving faithfully without seeking personal recognition, trusting that Jesus will be glorified.
Why is striving for status and power considered fatiguing?
Because it leads to constant pressure to maintain reputation and approval, which drains spiritual and emotional energy.
How can I make disciples that make disciples?
By faithfully living out the gospel, teaching others to obey Jesus’ commands, and encouraging them to do the same with others.
Is being forgotten a negative thing in Christian service?
No, it is portrayed as a positive state that brings joy and rest when the focus is on Jesus rather than personal acclaim.
What is the ultimate goal of disciple-making according to this sermon?
That Jesus alone is remembered and glorified through the multiplication of disciples.