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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.

 



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