Sermon: Beware of Distractions from Grace

Beware of Distractions from Grace (Titus 3:8-15) Pastor Tony Felich December 9, 2007 ----more---- God's grace to us has given us great purpose now and hope for the future, we must not become distracted by ultimately worthless things. IN LIGHT OF GOD'S GRACE TO US, FOCUS ON PROFITABLE THINGS (8,12-15) - God's Grace to us in Christ is the foundation for our lives - Pursue Good works, for the right reason (gratitude) IN LIGHT OF GOD'S GRACE TO US, AVOID UNPROFITABLE THINGS (9-11) - Foolish, time consuming arguments - Divisive people Titus 3:8–15 8 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. 9 But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless. 10 As for a person who stirs up division, after warning him once and then twice, have nothing more to do with him, 11 knowing that such a person is warped and sinful; he is self-condemned. 12 When I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there. 13 Do your best to speed Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way; see that they lack nothing. 14 And let our people learn to devote themselves to good works, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not be unfruitful. 15 All who are with me send greetings to you. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all.