Fusion: week of 7/26

FAMILY THEME: HOLINESS

HOLY LIKE HIM

1 Peter 1:3-25

Through the work of Jesus Christ believers have received

the incorruptible gift of salvation. While the gift is great and

free, holiness is an expected part of a believer's life as he

or she grows in a relationship with the Father.

1.  In Christ, Believers Have an Indestructible Inheritance

     (1 Peter 1:3-9)

     Christ's inheritance will stand through all time, with no

     fading, spoiling, or decay.

 
2.  Believers Have Greater Blessings Than Prophets and Angels

     (1 Peter 1:10-12)

     The salvation the prophets spoke of is the salvation we

     have received.

 
3.  Believers Have Been Called to Holiness

     (1 Peter 1:13-25)

     God always has intended for His people to be holy.

Fusion: week of 7/19

FAMILY THEME: ENDURANCE

IN FOR THE LONG HAUL

Hebrews 12

The writer of Hebrews encouraged believers to not only

start their races well but to finish well. He reminds us to 

let go of the things that weigh us down and to run with

endurance.

1.  Endurance Begins with Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus

     (Hebrews 12:1-3)

     It is crucial that believers remove any hindrances or

     burdens that could weigh them down or hinder their 

     progress as they run their race.

 
2.  Endurance Requires Accepting God's Loving Discipline

     (Hebrews 12:4-17)

     God disciplines His children when they go astray.

 
3.  Endurance Calls for a Proper Perspective

     (Hebrews 12:18-29)

     A relationship was made available by the sacrifice of 

     Jesus, whose offering was better than anything else

     before or after.

Fusion: week of 7/12

FAMILY THEME: FAITH

CONFIDENT ASSURANCE

Hebrews 11

The writer of Hebrews gives a clear definition of faith and

provides the reader with examples of the faith of God's

people, often in the face of seemingly impossible 

circumstances.

1.  Fath is Certainty Beyond Sight

     (Hebrews 11:1-6)

     Faith gives substance and certainty to that which is

     invisible and intangible.

 
2.  Faith Acts When God Doesn't Seem to Make Sense

     (Hebrews 11:7-16)

     Faith is seen through obedience even when we don't

     understand the reason.

 
3.  Faith Sustains Us When We Suffer and Are Mistreated

     (Hebrews 11:17-40)

     The list of people who suffered yet continued to trust

     God by faith is lengthy.

Fusion: week of 7/5

FAMILY THEME: SANCTIFICATION

IN WITH THE NEW

Hebrews 10:1-25

Christ's sacrifice changes the believer's daily life as well

as his or her eternal destiny.

1.  We are Made Holy by Christ's One Sacrifice

     (Hebrews 10:1-14)

     Christ's once-for-all sacrifice accomplished what was

     impossible under the Law.

 
2.  Our New Covenant is Written on Our Hearts

     (Hebrews 10:15-18)

     The Holy Spirit testified that Christ's sacrifice allowed

     God to remove sin for good for those under the new

     covenant.

 
3.  Common Faith Build Uncommon Community

     (Hebrews 10:19-25)

     The emphasis on meeting together should increase

     until the return of Christ.