TITLE: Make An Impact
TEXT: I Timothy 4:12
PROPOSITION: There are several factors that determine the impact we make upon the world.
QUESTION: What?
KEY WORD: Factors
READING: Same
INTRODUCTION:
1. We are making impressions, impact at all times.
2. What is it telling others about our faith?
3. Paul gives six factors that determine our impact.
I. Words Spoken.
A. Eph. 4:29 no corrupt communication
B. Col. 3:8 put off filthy communication
C. Col. 4:6 speech with grace, seasoned with salt
II. Deeds Performed.
A. "Conversation" = more than what you talk about
B. Conversation = conduct, manner of life, lifestyle
C. Col. 3:17 Do all in the name of the Lord
D. John 3:19-21 Darkness = deeds are evil
III. Loving Manner.
A. I Jn. 3:18 Not-word or tongue; In-deed and truth
B. Always seek what is best for others.
IV. Enthusiasm Shown.
A. Jn. 4:24 Worship in spirit
B. Phil. 1:27 Stand fast in one spirit
C. I Cor. 12:4 Different gifts, same spirit
D. Mark 14:38 Spirit is willing; flesh is weak
V. Trusting Faith.
A. I Tim. 4:10 We trust in the living God
B. Ps. 4:5 Put your trust in the Lord
C. 2 Cor. 1:9 We should not trust in ourselves
D. 1 Tim. 6:17 Not trust in uncertain riches
VI. Clean Life.
A. Today - "Purity" is a dirty word.
B. Phil. 4:8 Whatsoever things are pure
C. Ps. 24:4 Clean hands; pure heart
D. Matt. 5:8 Blessed pure in heart; See God.