Bible Readings:
Romans 14
John 5:24-47
2 Timothy 2:1-13
Sermon Outline:
2Tim. 2:1 You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
2Tim. 2:2 And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.
2Tim. 2:3 You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
2Tim. 2:4 No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier.
2Tim. 2:5 And also if anyone competes in athletics, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.
2Tim. 2:6 The hardworking farmer must be first to partake of the crops.
2Tim. 2:7 Consider what I say, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things.
I Be strong
Eph. 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.
Eph. 5:18 ……. be filled with the Spirit,
Eph. 4:23 and be renewed in the spirit of your mind,
Phil. 2:12 …….. work out your own salvation with fear and trembling;
Phil. 2:13 for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.
II Pass on the faith
III Endure hardship
3 illustrations
Psa. 119:99 I have more understanding than all my teachers,
For Your testimonies are my meditation.