Fusion: week of 5/17

FAMILY THEME: SOUND FAITH

FAITH YOU CAN COUNT ON

Titus 1:1-16

Titus was Paul's friend, fellow worker, and missionary partner.

Titus was leading the church on the island of Crete when Paul

wrote this letter to him. As a young pastor, Titus needed to

learn the importance of building the church on sound faith.

1.  Sound Faith Rests on the Truth of God's Word

     (Titus 1:1-4)

     God has revealed the truth of the gospel in His Word.

 
2.  Qualified Leaders Teach and Model Sound Faith 

     (Titus 1:5-9)

     God's design is for qualified leaders to model a godly

     lifestyle and sound faith to others.

 
3.  Sound Faith Must Be Protected

     (Titus 1:10-16)

     False teaching and worldly philosophies can damage

     people's faith. The church and her leaders cannot

     tolerate false doctrine.

Fusion: week of 5/10

FAMILY THEME: FAITHFULNESS

FAITHFUL TO THE TASK

2 Timothy 4:1-18

In 2 Timothy 4, Paul instructed Timothy in faithfulness.

1.  Be Faithful to the Message and to Your Ministry

     (2 Timothy 4:1-5)

     Paul urged Timothy to be faithful to carry out the ministry

     God had given him.

 
2.  Be Faithful to the Finish 

     (2 Timothy 4:6-8)

     Paul realized his life was coming to an end and declared

     that he had kept the faith.

 
3.  Trust the Lord to be Faithful to You

     (2 Timothy 4:9-18)

     Paul gave powerful testimony to the way the Lord had

     strengthened him.

Fusion: week of 5/3

FAMILY THEME: OBEDIENCE

HANGING TOUGH IN TOUGH TIMES

2 Timothy 3:1-15

Paul pulled no punches. Before the return of Christ, believers

will face difficult days. However, the apostle also pointed his

readers to the Source of strength during such times.

1.  Difficult Days are Coming

     (2 Timothy 3:1-9)

     Paul declared that times would become increasingly difficult

     as we await Christ's return.

 
2.  Believers Will Suffer Persecution 

     (2 Timothy 3:10-13)

     As he preached the gospel, Paul experienced persecution

     in many cities such as Antioch (Acts 13:45, 50), Iconium

     (Acts 14:1-5), and Lystra (Acts 14:19).

 
3.  God Has Provided All We Need to Stand Firm

     (2 Timothy 3:14-17)

     Despite persecution, followers of Christ are to continue to 

     stand firm in faith and obedience.

Fusion: week of 4/26

FAMILY THEME: DISCIPLESHIP

DISCIPLINED DISCIPLES

2 Timothy 2:1-26

Paul instructed Timothy in the importance and methods of 

making disciples.

1.  Discipleship Requires Discipline and Hard Work

     (2 Timothy 2:1-7)

     It takes discipline and perseverance to follow Jesus and 

     make disciples.

 
2.  Discipleship is Christ-Centered 

     (2 Timothy 2:8-13)

     Paul told Timothy to focus on the risen Savior, Jesus Christ.

 
3.  Discipleship is About Living and Teaching God's Word

     (2 Timothy 2:14-25)

     Disciples focus on living and teaching the truth of God's Word.

Fusion: week of 4/19

FAMILY THEME: ENDURANCE

HELP FOR THE TOUGH TIMES

2 Timothy 1:1-18

The epistle or letter of 2 Timothy was written approximately

two to four years after 1 Timothy. It si the last of Paul's writings

that has been preserved. Nearing the end of his life, Paul 

encouraged Timothy to persevere in ministry.

1.  Godly Examples Inspire Us to Endure

     (2 Timothy 1:1-7)

     Timothy had great examples of faithful enduance to follow.

 
2.  The Work of Christ Enables Us to Endure

     (2 Timothy 1:8-12)

     We can endure suffering through the power of God who

     has called us to serve Him.

 
3.  Christian Community Encourages Endurance

     (2 Timothy 1:13-18)

     Mutual encouragement helps Christians endure and live

     out our faith.

Fusion: week of 4/12

FAMILY THEME: CONTENTMENT

THE SECRET OF TRUE RICHES

1 Timothy 6:3-21

Paul instructs Timothy about money.

1.  Godliness and Contentment Lead to True Profit

     (1 Timothy 6:3-10)

     Paul declared that real gain comes with godliness and

     being content with life's necessities.

 
2.  Striving for Earthly Riches Leads to Great Pain

     (1 Timothy 6:11-16)

     We are to live withou spot or blame as Jesus did.

 
3.  Trusting in God Leads to Heavenly Treasure

     (1 Timothy 6:17-21)

     Those who have more than they need should use their

     resources to do what is good and be willing to share with

     those in need.

Fusion: week of 4/5

FAMILY THEME: RESURRECTION

THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING

Matthew 28: 1-20

No event has impacted humanity - past, present, and future -

like the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Matthew provided one

account of this momentous event.

1.  The Resurrection Fills Us With Awe and Joy

     (Matthew 28:1-10)

     We should still be filled with wonder when we consider that

     Christ conquered death.

 
2.  The Resurrection Cannot be Disproven by Lies

     (Matthew 28:11-15)

     No lie, no matter how often it is repeated, can overcome

     God's truth.

 
3.  The Resurrection is the Basis for the Great Commission

     (Matthew 28:16-20)

     We go in the authority of the risen Lord Who is at the right

     hand of the Father.