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Being Disciples in Hollywood

May 9, 2009
Kairos Church - Hollywood, CA

Discipleship Kingdom of God Audio Lecture

Speaking on a Saturday morning at Kairos Church in Hollywood, Dallas gave an extensive teaching on how to be a disciple in the city where one lives.

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Being Disciples in Hollywood

True discipleship goes beyond geographical or professional boundaries. Its emphasis is life in God's kingdom here and now. Dallas explores the transformative power of living as Jesus's disciples, where the Beatitudes, love, spiritual disciplines, and the genuine pursuit of God's kingdom redefine success and influence. Dallas encourages believers to embody Christ's love and light, making an impactful difference in Hollywood or wherever they are called to shine.

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Being Disciples in Hollywood

Highlights:

  • Discipleship in Any Context: Discipleship to Jesus is possible and necessary wherever life is lived, whether in Hollywood or any other community. The essence remains the same—living in the Kingdom of God right where we are, as God blesses people in the very places they find themselves.
  • The Beatitudes and Kingdom Blessings: Through the Beatitudes, Jesus pronounces blessings on those usually deemed unblessed by society. These blessings come not from poverty of spirit or mourning themselves but from access to Kingdom life that transcends current circumstances.
  • You Are the Salt and Light: Jesus’ declaration that His followers are salt and light applies not to a spiritual elite but to ordinary, needy people who follow Him. Every disciple is called to embody this influence in the world.
  • The Gospel and Transformation: The Gospel proclaims the availability of Kingdom life here and now through relationship with Jesus. This is not only about future hope but about present transformation that reshapes daily living and interaction with the world.
  • The Process of Becoming Disciples: Discipleship requires intentional learning from Jesus on how to live within God’s Kingdom. Active engagement in disciplines fosters growth, gradually transforming lives toward Christlikeness.
  • Living Out the Kingdom in Practical Terms: Practical discipleship includes spiritual disciplines, genuine love for others, and the pursuit of justice rooted in God’s power. True righteousness surpasses human striving, flowing instead from God’s love.
  • Understanding and Experiencing God’s Kingdom: The Kingdom of God is described as the range of God’s effective will, where what He desires is done. Seeking the Kingdom first reorients priorities and transforms how life is understood and lived.
  • Role of Spiritual Disciplines: Practices such as solitude, silence, fasting, and study are presented as vital aids to discipleship. These disciplines are not about earning favor but about opening space to receive God’s presence and action.
  • Challenge of Living Out Love in the Real World: Discipleship is marked by the practical manifestation of agape love—self-giving, seeking the good of others, and persevering even in the face of injustice. This lived love distinguishes true followers of Jesus.
  • Grace and Effort: Grace is not opposed to effort but to earning. The effort of discipleship flows from response to God’s love, leading to transformation and sustained spiritual growth.