Newbury Park First Christian Church
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Newbury Park First Christian Church
801 Knollwood Dr, Newbury Park, CA 91320, USA
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Truth & Love | Week 10 | Ken LaMont
WORDS HAVE POWER
Words kill, words give life; they’re either poison or fruit—you choose.
- Proverbs 18:21 MSG
15 Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church. - Ephesians 4:15
GAIUS: WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT | 3 John 1:1-8
Encouraged for his:
· Growing Faith (1-2)
· Faithfulness to the Truth (3-4)
· Hospitality (5-8)
DIOTREPHES: WORDS OF CORRECTION | 3 John 1:9-11
“Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom…” – Colossians 3:16
Rules for Confrontation:
· Matthew 18
· Check Your Motives
· Always Love
DEMETRIUS: WORDS OF AFFIRMATION | 3 John 1:12-14
Who do you need to encourage?
Who do you need to correct?
Who do you need to Invite?
SERMON RECAP: In today's sermon, Pastor discusses the themes of truth and love as illustrated in 3 John, emphasizing their essential relationship. He encourages Gaius for his faithfulness and hospitality while offering a correction to Diotrephes, who is self-centered and divisive within the church community. Pastor emphasizes the importance of speaking truth in love, whether through encouragement, correction, or affirmation, as vital for spiritual growth and community health. He concludes by highlighting the power of our words, urging listeners to share the truth about God's love with others.
SHARE: When was a time that someone’s words made a huge difference in your life.
READ: 3 John 1:1-2. How do you think Gaius demonstrated his love and faithfulness in his church community? In what ways can you show love and encouragement to those in your community, especially to those who may be strangers to you?
READ: 3 John 1:3-4. What are some challenges we face when it comes to standing up for truth, especially when it contradicts someone else's opinion?
READ: 3 John 1:5-8. What is the best example of hospitality you have seen? How can you practice hospitality this holiday season?
READ: 3 John 1:9-11. Can you think of a time when you had to confront someone about a misunderstanding or a wrong action? How did you approach it?
Who are the role models in your life that encourage you to do good? How can you be a good example for others?
READ: 3 John 1:12-14: Take a minute and affirm Somone in your group with how you see God working in their life.
SHARE: How can you encourage others this holiday season?
PRAY: