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.

Fusion: week of 3/29

FAMILY THEME: INTEGRITY

DOING THE RIGHT THING

1 TIMOTHY 5:1 -  6:2

When it comes to church leadership, integrity is a must. Paul

taught Timothy about living with integrity.

1.  We Demonstrate Integrity by Treating Others Well

     (1 Timothy 5:1-10)

     Believers are to treat everyone with honor and respect.

 
2.  We Demonstrate Integrity Through Self-Control

     (1 Timothy 5:11-16)

     Some younger widows in the church were falling into

     sensual desires and idleness.

 
3.  We Demonstrate Integrity by Treating Leaders with Honor

     (1 Timothy 5:17  -  6:2)

     Those in authority over us should be honored and respected.

Fusion: week of 3/22

FAMILY THEME: EXAMPLE

SHOWING THE WAY

1 TIMOTHY 4:1-16

Leaders lead with more than mere words. Paul instructed

Timothy to set a godly example for others to follow.

1.  We Stand Firm in the Faith by Rejecting False Teaching

     (1 Timothy 4:1-5)

     False teaching leads many people away from Jesus.

 
2.  We Can Disciple and Train Ourselves to be Godly Examples

     (1 Timothy 4:6-10)

     Growth in godliness requires us to be disciplined. Paul even

     called it "labor" (verse 10).

 
3.  Believers of All Ages Can be Examples of Godly Living

     (1 Timothy 4:11-16)

     Timothy was younger than Paul, but by no means a teenager.

     Yet, Paul told him that age is no barrier to setting a godly example.

Fusion: week of 3/15

FAMILY THEME: GODLINESS

DOING THINGS GOD'S WAY

1 TIMOTHY 2:1-15

It is expected that children will bear a physical resemblance to

their parents. Believers should bear a spiritual resemblance to

their Father. We call it godliness.

1.  Praying for All People in All Ways Leads to Godly Living

     (1 Timothy 2:1-4)

     Paul exhorted believers to employ various types of prayer

     while interceding for all people.

 
2.  Proclaiming the Reconciling Work of Christ Produces

     Godly People

     (1 Timothy 2:5-7)

     Jesus is the only Mediator between God and man.

 
3.  Godliness Includes Maintaining Order in the Church

     (1 Timothy 2:8-15)

     Paul called for men to pray and lead in the church and for

     godliness among the women of the church in terms of

     character, outward appearance, and submission.