SERMON OUTLINE Sunday November 13th, 2016
PASTOR DAVID COOKE: Grace, Living Like Jesus
One Another
Love is a rugged commitment to be with someone, for someone and
toward maturity with someone.
Unity is a rugged commitment to Jesus and one another that shapes our
beliefs and our actions.
Humility is a rugged commitment to lower yourself and to lift up one
another.
• Fights Over Food and Fun
Romans 14:1-12
A. Is Good
B. Is Not
C. Following Our Conscience
• When Good People Differ
D. What Is Grace?
Grace is a rugged commitment to about
one another and toward one another, regardless.
E. How Do We Live Gracefully?
• The Power Behind Grace
“May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such
harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you
may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory
of God.” (Romans 15:5–7, ESV)
• The Power Through Grace
• A People of Grace
Answers: conviction, condemnation, believe the best, act kindly
CHOOSE ONE ANOTHER – MAKE TIME
Ideas:
• Sit next to a new person in church.
• Invite someone over for/out to coffee.
• Dessert date with the kids.
• Gift giving.
• Appreciation note.
• Show up at a game or performance.
• Turn-off phones at dinner.
• Set aside 1 hour to do anything for another person… without
grumbling.
• Do a chore together.
• Make dinner or take someone out to dinner.
• Give a restaurant worker a gift card with thank you note.
• Do a random act of kindness every week.
• Pay for the person behind you at the drive-through or at
another table at a restaurant.
• Share a meal with another couple or family.
• Game night.
STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS
ICEBREAKER: How would you define “grace?” Without using a thesaurus, name
three synonyms for “grace.”
THIS WEEK (listen to the message at: www.coldspringschurch.net)
1. Below are this series’ principles. Think of each principle as a sphere in your life.
Now rate each sphere from biggest to smallest. In three corresponding sentences,
share the reasons behind your ratings.
IN- 3AM Friendship – Being a follower of Jesus means having authentic friendship
that is anytime, anywhere so we can help each other be like Jesus.
OUT – Surrender Comfort – When we surrender the comfort of our time, giftedness, treasure and relationships we become followers of Jesus who are greatly
used to make a difference in people’s lives.
UP – Gather Together – God’s plan to reveal his Kingdom life is the gathered followers of Jesus – the church. There is no Plan B. A follower of Jesus gathers with
other followers to worship, learn and grow.
2. In this series we are exploring what the Bible has to say about the “rugged
commitments” to making relationships work. Of the below commitments, which is
the most challenging? What must you do to move forward in this area?
Recap weeks 1, 2 & 3:
• Love is a rugged commitment to be with someone, for someone, and
toward maturity.
• Unity is a rugged commitment to Jesus and one another that shapes
our beliefs and our actions.
• Humility is a rugged commitment to lower ourself and lift up one another.
This week we look at the rugged commitment of “grace.” Read Romans 14:1-3 and
15:1-7.
3. This season in America has seen much need for grace in our public discourse.
How does the Bible speak to our ability to welcome and accept one another while
still holding to our convictions?
As followers of Jesus, we are called to “Choose One Another – Make Time.”
Attached is a list of ideas of how we can begin choosing one another.
4. It is difficult to attend gatherings where we don’t know anyone. Invitation is a
form of biblical hospitality, welcome and acceptance. Who will you invite to your
Life Group or other gathering?