The fourth sermon “Rule #2: Do All the Good that You Can” in the “Blueprint for Becoming Disciples” sermon series is now up. You can listen to it on my podcast here. (I do want to note that the podcast will have the most recent sermon first, and if I upload this past Sunday’s sermon soon, this one may not be the first sermon. Just check the title and if it is something other than “Rule #2: Do All the Good that You Can,” scroll down to find it. You will still be able to listen to it.)This sermon discusses the second General Rule, “Do All the Good that You Can.” The sermon talks about the second part of Jesus’ double commandment to love God, and love neighbor. This sermon provides a way to obey the command to love your neighbor as yourself.
As always, I would love to hear your feedback. What do you think are some particular areas where Methodists are called today to provide a witness in “doing all the good that they can?” Is there anything that you particularly resonate with? Anything that you particularly disagree with?
Kevin M. Watson 
Kevin-
The first thing I struggle with is “doing all the good I can”. For me a very important distinction lies in the difference in the good I can do and the good God can do through me by the power of the Holy Spirit. I go it alone way to often, trying to finish something on my own that was started by the spirit. My pastor using the metaphor of the Sprit being poured through us like water talks about the importance of having one’s pipes in alignment, i.e. sanctification.
The second thing is speaking the truth in love. The distinction between this and gossiping or nagging (things meant to build ourselves up at the expense of others) is huge and does not seem to be well assimilated. Bonheoffer describes this ministry very well.
Just my 2cents,
Bart
BTW
What is your take on John 15:2? What does this say in relation to the perfection of Jesus? The humanity of Jesus? The Wesleyan distinction between being a sinner and sinning (going on to perfection)?
Gerardo and I are listening to your podcasts!! We love it!! So so fun to hear you preach! You’re so gifted!!
(Sorry nothing deep to add right now . . . its been a long week. 🙂 )