F. Building Healthy Mission: Avoiding Distractions and Finishing Well (T...

Bridge Community Fellowship Sunday 08-17-25 Worship Service

Building Healthy Mission: Avoiding Distractions and Finishing Well (Titus 3:9-15)

Big Idea for This Week: God calls His church to stay focused on the mission, refuse distractions, and finish well

Sermon Outline:

1. Avoid Pointless Disputes (v.9) - Don’t get caught in arguments that distract from the mission.
2. Address Divisive People Wisely (vv.10–11) - Protect the unity of the church through loving but firm correction.
3. Live with Missional Intentionality (vv.12–14) - Support gospel partners and devote yourself to good works that meet urgent needs.
4. End with Grace (v.15) - Healthy mission finishes well in loving fellowship and gospel partnerships

Application Questions for Study and Discussion:

• What are some modern “pointless disputes” that can distract churches from gospel mission? What are some ways that you can get distracted from the tasks God has given you to accomplish? • Why is it important to address divisive people, and how can we do it with wisdom and grace? What happens if we never address divisive people? How can addressing, while awkward, be loving? • How can you personally live with greater missional intentionality this week? What is one “good work” you can pursue to meet an urgent need around you? • Where do you need to let grace be the “last word” in a relationship, conversation, or ministry situation?

Recommended Resources for Further Study:

The What Is the Mission of the Church? by Kevin DeYoung & Greg Gilbert, The Trellis and the Vine by Colin Marshall & Tony Payne, Center Church by Timothy Keller, Let the Nations Be Glad by John Piper, The Gospel Comes with a House Key by Rosaria Butterfield, Church Elders by Jeramie Rinne, Crazy Busy by Kevin DeYoung, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald Whitney, Finishing Our Course with Joy by J.I. Packer