Living Beyond Yourself

Living Beyond Yourself

Do You Know This Man?

Ephesians 6:21,22Ephesians 6:21,22

Tychicus, the dear brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell you everything, so that you also may know how I am and what I am doing. 22 I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are, and that he may encourage you.

Tychicus, the dear brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell you everything, so that you also may know how I am and what I am doing. 22 I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are, and that he may encourage you.

Leadershipis

Influence

• Dear Brother (21)

• Faithful Servant (21)

• Encourager (22)

Dear BrotherDear Brother

The Importance

of being part

of the Family

Acts 9:17 - "Brother Saul, the Lord—Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here—has sent me so that you may see again…”

Ephesians 2:13-19 Ephesians 2:13-19

But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ …. 17 He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near.

But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ …. 17 He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near.

Ephesians 2:13-19 Ephesians 2:13-19

18 For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit. 19 Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and aliens, but fellow citizens with God’s people and members of God’s household…

18 For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit. 19 Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and aliens, but fellow citizens with God’s people and members of God’s household…

Ephesians 6:23, 24Ephesians 6:23, 24

23 Peace to the brothers, and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 24 Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.

23 Peace to the brothers, and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 24 Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.

List Two People that are Dear Brothers or Sisters to You

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Faithful ServantFaithful Servant

Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus… (Romans 1:1)

James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ (James 1:1)

Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ (2 Peter 1:1)

Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus… (Romans 1:1)

James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ (James 1:1)

Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ (2 Peter 1:1)

1 Corinthians 6:19-201 Corinthians 6:19-20

You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price.You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price.

Ephesians 6:7-8Ephesians 6:7-8

Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men, 8 because you know that the Lord will reward everyone for whatever good he does…

Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men, 8 because you know that the Lord will reward everyone for whatever good he does…

Ephesians 2:10

For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

FAITHFUL = Trustworthy

• Moses

• Samuel

Psalm 12:1 - Help, LORD, for the godly are no more; the faithful have vanished from among men.

Matthew 25:21 - 'Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share my happiness!'

Romans 12:12 - Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.

Ephesians 1:1 - Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God,

To the saints in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus:

A church is only as healthyas its people are faithful

Name Two People Who Model Faithful Servanthood

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EncouragerEncourager

22 I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are, and that he may encourage you.

22 I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are, and that he may encourage you.

OptimismOptimismHopeHope

EncouragementEncouragementDiscouragementDiscouragement

Frustration Frustration

Apathy/Cynicism

Apathy/Cynicism

1 Thessalonians 5:11 - Encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.

1 Thessalonians 5:14 - Encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone.

God is an encouraging God

2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 - 16 May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, 17 encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word.

2 Timothy 4:1,2

I give you this charge: 2 Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage — with great patience and careful instruction.

Ephesians 5:18-19 Ephesians 5:18-19

Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs.

Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs.

“Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me and I may not like you. Encourage me and I will not forget you.”

Name Two People Who Have Been Encouragers To You

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