Sermons, Lessons, Suggestions
Titus 3:9-15 DIFFICULT or DEVOTED?
Difficult People
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Major on the Minors – topics that are unprofitable and useless
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Prove Divisive – in families, churches, communities
Devoted People
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Are willing to adjust their plans to serve others (v.12)
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Engage in ministry projects (v.13)
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Live productive lives by engaging in good activities (v.14)
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Express their love for other believers (v.15a)
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Need and Rely upon God’s Grace (v.15b)
Application
1) Do I major on the minors?
2) Do I strengthen or destroy the unity of this church fellowship?
3) Am I willing to adjust my plans to serve others?
4) What ministry projects do I support in person, through prayer, through financial and practical means?
5) What good activities am I involved in on a regular basis?
6) How may I cultivate stronger links with fellow believers locally, provincially, nationally, internationally?
7) How may I experience myself and share with others more of God’s amazing grace?