SERMON NOTES
“The Heart of Honoring One Another”
Rom. 12:10b & More
Review:
Thinking differently:
- Consecration
- Transformation
Loving deeply:
- Brotherly love
- …
I. Reason behind honoring one another:
A. General concept & meaning of “to honor”, Rom. 12:10b
B. Founded on who God is & what He has done,
1. Who God is…1 Tim 6:13-16; Rev 4:11
2. What God has done for us… 1 Tim. 2:3-6; Rom. 4:25; Ac. 4:12
3. Application: How do we honor God?
a. ___________ __________, Matt 22:27-28
b. ___________ __________, Matt. 6:33
c. ___________ __________, Jn. 14:15, 23
d. ___________ __________, Prov. 3:9
e. ___________ __________, 1 Cor. 10:31
C. Following Christ’s example, Php. 2:3, 8
1. Selflessness, v. 3
2. Humility, v. 3
3. Seeing others as more important, v. 3
4. Obedience/submission, v. 8
II. Recipients of honor: Noteworthy individuals & groups of individuals deserving of honor.
A. Government authorities, Rom. 13:1-6
B. Church leaders, 1 Tim. 5:17-21
C. Workplace managers & owners, 1 Tim. 6:1; Eph. 6:5-8
D. Family, Heb. 13:4; Eph. 5:23-33
1. Husbands & wives, 1 Pet. 3:1, 7
2. Parents & children, Eph. 6:1-3
III. Reward for honoring others:
A. God honored Christ, Php. 2:5-11
B. God honors those who…
1. Seek after righteousness, Prov. 21:21
2. Fear Him, Prov. 22:4
3. Humble, Prov. 29:23
Practical Steps:
Conclusion: