The greatest threat to church unity is often not disagreement, but selfishness, which pulls us in opposite directions. Therefore, true unity requires humility, and not just any humility, but the humility of Christ.
Series:
Five distinguishing marks of a Godward sufferer
In Titus 2:11-15, Paul states the facts about Christ that compel us to live our lives in Christ.
Big Idea: Make partnership in the Gospel the goal of your life until the coming of Christ!
Big Idea: Permanent residence with God is guaranteed to those who please Him!
Theme: We have confidence in God’s mercy and grace because of Christ, so draw near!
Jesus has fulfilled the role of a perfect human, providing for us a path to salvation and glory while maintaining an intimate brotherly relationship.
Theme: We should listen to and adore the Son because He is God’s final Spokesperson and Sacrifice!
Theme: Since we are bound together by the Gospel, our greeting should display genuine affection for one another.
Theme: As one family in Christ, we must encourage one another to grow in faith, hope, and love!
Theme: Our love must be patient and tolerant of other believers’ opinions, especially when dealing with non-essential matters of life.
Theme: In light of Christ’s imminent return, the church must glorify God by lovingly serving each other as faithful managers of God’s grace!
Theme: A regular affirmation of Gospel realities directly affects how we value each other in the body of Christ.
Theme: A burden-bearing disciple relies on the Spirit to walk humbly and love diligently.
Theme: Forgiveness is the new currency among the redeemed by Christ
Theme: Since prayer is powerfully effective, we should be motivated to pray individually and corporately!
Theme: Our connection to Jesus through the new birth and His abiding in us enables and causes us to love one another.
Theme: Our motivation for faithful proclamation of the Gospel is rooted in deep compassion and stimulated by earnest prayer.
Theme: A heart reliant on God is resilient in times of trouble!
Theme: The miracles of Christ are recorded not to magnify the miracles but to exalt Christ and force us to respond to Him.
Theme: Jesus came to touch sinners and give life not only to the living but even to those already dead.
Theme: Jesus Christ is not an add-on to an old system but a Bridegroom who established a new covenant with His people.
Theme: Jesus is the Merciful Physician who came to show needy sinners the love of God and equip needy sinners to do the same!
Theme: Forgiveness is man’s deepest need and Jesus’ foremost mission!
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