THEME:
What you’re devoted to goes a long way toward determining the future of this church. For better… or for worse. I want to ask you a question that will take courage to answer: Are you devoted to your preferences? Or to the mission of Jesus? Because if we are truly reconciled by grace—then we must live out that grace. We must go ALL IN and help Ridgewood Church experience a bright and impactful future.
KEY SCRIPTURE:
Titus 3:8-11;14
Titus 3:8-11;14
The saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are excellent and profitable for people. But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless. As for a person who stirs up division, after warning him once and then twice, have nothing more to do with him, knowing that such a person is warped and sinful; he is self-condemned. And let our people learn to devote themselves to good works, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not be unfruitful.
Devote yourself to God’s mission so the world can clearly see who you belong to
Devotion to Christ can be easily derailed when we lose focus on what truly matters
Titus 3:9
But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless.
Titus 3:10-11
As for a person who stirs up division, after warning him once and then twice, have nothing more to do with him, knowing that such a person is warped and sinful; he is self-condemned.
If you choose to cause division, you are putting your spiritual life in jeopardy
Matthew 18:15-17
If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established by the evidence of two or three witnesses. If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector.
Titus 3:14
And let our people learn to devote themselves to good works, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not be unfruitful.
Avoiding divisiveness leads to good works and good works lead to a meaningful life
“ALL IN”
Devoted to Jesus
Devoted to Each Other
Devoted to Our Mission
Devoted to Jesus
Full Submission
A Commitment to Make His Name Known
Striving for Christlike Character
A Willingness to Embrace Sacrifice
Learning the Bible and Spending Time with Him
Generosity (Generosity Visual Nov. 9 Sermon – In Folder)
Devoted to Each Other
Serving in the Church
Putting the Needs of Others Above Ourselves
Forgiving Quickly and Entirely
Speaking Words that Heal Rather than Harm
Refusing Bitterness, Slander, and Division
Praying for Each Other
Devoted to Our Mission
Showing Hospitality to Neighbors and Co-Workers
Ready to Help with Urgent Needs in Your Community
Serving in Your Community
A Willingness to Befriend Non-Believers
A Readiness to Share the Gospel
Supporting Missionaries and Planting 500 Churches in Togo, Africa