5 W's Marks of a Healthy Church - Work
Part of 5Ws: Marks of a Healthy Church
January 26, 2025

WORK

A Faith that Works

Work does not


Ephesians 2:8-9; Romans 4:4-5; Romans 3:28; Galatians 2:16

Work is an


2 Corinthians 5:17; Luke 6:46; Matthew 7:21-23

Work


John 13:14-15; I John 2:6; Philippians 2:1-18; Ephesians 4:13

God rewards not

not
Luke 6:35; I Timothy 6:17-19; Romans 2:5-11; Galatians 6:9-10

God is

through our work and it
Colossians 3:17; 1 Corinthians 10:31; Matthew 5:14-16

How do we develop a faith that works?
Recognize


Galatians 5:13; James 1:27

How do we develop a faith that works?

Start with your


Psalms 92:12-15; I Corinthians 12:12-27

Lean into your

but don’t
Romans 12:4-7; Matthew 25:14-28; I Peter 4:10-11

Step out


I Corinthians 5:7

FOOD FOR THOUGHT 

Understanding Faith and Works

What does James mean when he says, “Faith without deeds is dead,” and how does this complement Paul’s teaching in Ephesians 2:8-9?

How can we distinguish between trying to earn salvation through works and allowing our works to flow from genuine faith?

Reflecting on Personal Faith

In what ways has your faith changed your behavior or transformed your life? Can you identify specific actions that demonstrate this change?

How do you ensure your faith is alive and not just intellectual belief, like James warns against?

Practical Application of Faith

When faced with someone in need, how do you balance prayer with practical action? Can you recall a time when you felt prompted to do more than just pray?

How can you ensure your daily work, whether at a job or in your community, reflects that you are working for the glory of God?

Living Out Faith in Uncertainty

What does it mean to “walk by faith, not by sight” in your current season of life? Are there any steps of faith you feel God is calling you to take?

How has serving others or stepping out in faith deepened your relationship with God?

Life Group Sign-Ups Start Next Week!
This year, deepen your connections by joining a Life Group. These groups of 10-15 people meet weekly for 10 weeks, either in homes or at our building, on various days of the week.