{"id":908,"date":"2026-07-12T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-12T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pbc.my\/test128\/?post_type=sermons&#038;p=908"},"modified":"2026-07-14T06:08:55","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T06:08:55","slug":"2026-07-12","status":"publish","type":"sermons","link":"https:\/\/pbc.my\/?sermons=2026-07-12","title":{"rendered":"Disciples Must Increase (Matthew 11:20-30)"},"content":{"rendered":"<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-908-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/pbc.my\/test128\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/260712-Disciples-Must-Increase-Matthew-11_20-30-Pastor-Mark-Tan.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/pbc.my\/test128\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/260712-Disciples-Must-Increase-Matthew-11_20-30-Pastor-Mark-Tan.mp3\">https:\/\/pbc.my\/test128\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/260712-Disciples-Must-Increase-Matthew-11_20-30-Pastor-Mark-Tan.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-458\" src=\"https:\/\/pbc.my\/test128\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Sermons-JUL-26_Jul-12-CONNECT-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Sermons JUL 2026 12\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pbc.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Sermons-JUL-26_Jul-12-CONNECT-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pbc.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Sermons-JUL-26_Jul-12-CONNECT-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pbc.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Sermons-JUL-26_Jul-12-CONNECT-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/pbc.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Sermons-JUL-26_Jul-12-CONNECT.jpg 415w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In <em>Matthew 11:20\u201330<\/em>, the call for disciples to increase is a powerful reminder of Christ\u2019s invitation to grow deeper in faith and commitment. Jesus rebukes the unrepentant cities, highlighting the urgency of transformation, yet He also extends a gracious promise: \u201cCome to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.\u201d This passage emphasises the balance between accountability and grace, urging believers to expand their discipleship by embracing humility, repentance, and reliance on Christ\u2019s strength. For churches, ministries, and individuals seeking spiritual growth, \u201cDisciples Must Increase\u201d serves as a guiding principle, encouraging a life of devotion, obedience, and rest in the Saviour. By Discover how true discipleship leads to renewal, peace, and a stronger witness in the world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In Matthew 11:20\u201330, the call for disciples to increase is a powerful reminder of Christ\u2019s invitation to grow deeper in faith and commitment. 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