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This Sunday

October 11, 2026
Tim Johnson

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A Gospel-Centered Home

Various Passages

The primary responsibility of Christian parents is to __ their kids to know, love and obey God.

Key Truth: A gospel-centered home is grounded in one message, the __; focused on one mission, knowing Christ and making Him known; and committed to one method, __ Christ together.

  1. A gospel-centered home is grounded in one __, the gospel.
  • Your home is __ your kids toward something.
  • We want the __ to be the message that shapes what matters most in our home and puts everything else in its proper place.

Questions to Consider

  • What is the main message of our home? Is the gospel the message of first importance, or have we unintentionally allowed another message to take its place?
  • Is the gospel shaping who our kids believe they are, why they are here and what matters most, or is something else?

    2. A gospel-centered home is focused on one __, knowing Christ and making Him known.

  • Knowing Christ and making Him known is the mission that __ and __ the activities and priorities of our home.

Questions to Consider

  • Does our family schedule reflect that spending time with Jesus and pursuing Him is a real priority, or have other things crowded Him out?
  • How are we using the places God has put us—our neighborhood, school, workplace, sports teams, friendships—to make Christ known?
  • What is one good thing in our family that may be becoming more important than our mission to know Christ and make Him known?

    3. A gospel-centered home is committed to one __, pursuing Christ together.

  • Discipleship is not something you __ to your already busy life.
  • Discipleship must __ the pursuit of our lives.

Questions to Consider

  • Does the way we currently structure our family’s life demonstrate that pursuing Jesus is our highest priority, or have we unintentionally allowed other things to take His place?
  • Are we intentionally teaching and modeling for our kids what it looks like to spend time with Jesus, grow in His likeness, and follow Him in everyday life? What could we be doing better?
  • What is one thing we may need to rearrange, remove, or begin doing as a family to make pursuing Christ together a greater priority in our home?
 

Last Sunday

October 04, 2026
Paul Gotthardt
(#18 in series)

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To Live Is Christ: When Honor is Due

Philippians 2:25-30

But throughout the Bible, we’re called to give honor. We’re called to honor…

  • God through worship, obedience, love and priority (Mal. 1:6; Prov. 3:9; 1 Sam. 2:30)
  • __ by respecting our father and mother and offering practical care (Ex. 20:12; Eph. 6:1-3; Mk. 7:9-13; 1 Tim. 5:4)
  • Older people by addressing them with familial courtesy (Lev. 19:32; 1 Tim. 5:1-2)
  • Church __ and leaders by recognizing faithful service, especially in leading and teaching (1 Tim. 5:17-18; 1 Thess. 5:12-13; Heb. 13:17)
  • Spouses and marriage by treating a spouse with understanding and respect and by holding marriage itself with honor (1 Pet. 3:7; Eph. 5:33; Heb. 13:4)
  • __ and vulnerable family members by giving genuine widows support and caring for relatives in need (1 Tim. 5:3-4, 8, 16)
  • Governing authorities by respecting the people and the office they hold (Rom. 13:1-7; 1 Pet. 2:13-17)
  • Fellow __ and all people by actively treating everyone with dignity and respect (Rom. 12:10; Phil. 2:3; 1 Pet. 2:17)
  • Faithful servants and workers by esteeming people who sacrifice and work for the gospel (Phil. 2:25-30; 1 Cor. 16:17-18)

Key Truth: When a believer __ God’s mission, serves sacrificially, and presses on in spite of __, they are to be honored by other believers.

Consider the differences between the three examples.

PaulTimothyEpaphroditus
Philippians 2:17-18Philippians 2:19-24Philippians 2:25-30
An ApostleA Young PastorA Layman
__, fearless leader__, devoted assistant__, behind-the-scenes worker
Fully JewishPart Jewish and part GentileFully Gentile

The three descriptions parallel what Paul wrote about the Gospel in chapter 1:

“my brother”“the __ in the gospel” (Philippians 1:5)
“my fellow worker”“the furtherance of the gospel” (Philippians 1:12)
“my fellow soldier”“the __ of the gospel” (Philippians 1:27)

What are some practical lessons from his life?

  • Your __ and support can fill a hole in another person’s life or ministry.
  • God doesn’t promise __ when we serve Him; He promises His presence.
  • Sickness does not have to determine __.
  • Your __ will tell a story. Let it proclaim Jesus.
  • Strive for gospel __ as a believer.
  • __ those for whom honor is due.

 

Response/Reflection: Take your time and prayerfully process each one with God.

  • Who are the people in your life who model Jesus? In what ways do they model Christlikeness?
  • Does faithful Christian living always look extraordinary? Why or why not?
  • How can you cultivate a servant’s heart for selflessness and not selfishness?
  • Consider each title connected to Epaphroditus (brother, fellow worker, fellow soldier, messenger, and minister). Would the same five describe you? What’s missing?
  • How has God shown mercy to you today? Thank God for the evidences of His grace.
  • What are some practical ways that you can “honor” servants of the gospel within the church?
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