
Four keys to living out your faith:
I. Be intentional with
Titus 3:12 (NIV84) As soon as I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis, because I have decided to winter there.
A. Paul was
B. We
Acts 2:42a “…they were like family to each other.” (CEV)
Romans 12:10 (GW) Be devoted to each other like a loving family.
1 John 3:16 (NLT) We know what real love is because Christ gave up His life for us. And so we also ought to give up our lives for our Christian brothers and sisters.
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II. Be united with others on
Titus 3:13 (NIV84) Do everything you can to help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way and see that they have everything they need.
A. Paul was
Luke 19:10 (NIV84) For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost.
B. Our mission: To
Romans 10:13-14 (LB) “Anyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. But who can ask … unless they believe in Him? And how can they believe if they have never heard about Him? And how can they hear about Him unless someone tells them?”
Acts 1:8 “You will be my witnesses.” (Tell your story.)
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III. Be committed to good
Titus 3:14 (NIV84) Our people must learn to devote themselves to doing what is good, in order that they may provide for daily necessities and not live unproductive lives.
A. Paul was
B. We were created to
1 Peter. 4:10 (NIV84) Each of us should use whatever gift he’s received to serve others.”
Matthew 20:28 (LB) “Your attitude must be like My Own, for I did not come to be served, but to serve…
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IV. Be sure you’ve embraced
Titus 3:15 (NIV84) Everyone with me sends you greetings. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all.
A. Paul was
B. But, grace must be
Ephesians 2:8-9 (NIV84) For it is by grace that you have been saved, through faith and this is not from yourselves. It is the gift of God. Not of works so that no one can boast.
C. Have you been SAVED by grace?
> Bad news: Romans 3:23 “For all have sinned…”
> Good news: Romans 6:23 “For the wages of sin is death…” & John 5:24
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Discussion Questions:
1. What was one thing that you learned or were convicted about from this message?
2. How can we cultivate deeper connections within our church community? Share a time when a relationship with someone in your church made a difference in your life.
3. In what ways can we better support those in our church who are involved in ministry or missions? How can you personally contribute to this support?
4. What are some good works or community service projects you feel passionate about? How can you get involved in them?
5. After hearing this message, what is one specific step you are willing to take this week to live out your faith, support someone in need, or foster community?