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2 Timothy
Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 8, 2008 (message contributor)
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1. "Stir Up The Gift”
Contributed on Aug 8, 2008
Always be on the lookout - praying for help - recruiting, training, discipling, and then letting them go.
OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO 2 TIM 1 1. The final words of a man or a woman are very important. a. Sometimes they contain encouragements & exhortations. b. Other times they reveal insights & direction for the future. c. Most of the time they reveal an intense love that has been shared over the years ...read more
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2. "Unashamed Of The Gospel”
Contributed on Aug 8, 2008
Don’t be afraid to share the testimony of our Lord.
OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO 2 TIM 1:8 1. There’s no reason to be ASHAMED of the gospel. a. It’s the GOOD NEWS of Jesus Christ. b. It’s the POWER of God to reach the lost and forgive them, and wash them, and change them. Romans 1.16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of ...read more
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3. "True Church Growth”
Contributed on Aug 8, 2008
It’s Jesus who will build His church, not man.
OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO Ephesians 4.11 & 2 TIM 2 1. Monthly, if not weekly, I get some pamphlet, some flier, some invitation to attend the latest CHURCH GROWTH SEMINAR. a. If I will just attend, they promise my church will grow. b. As soon as I apply their techniques, poof, instant growth. c. Some ...read more
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4. "Study To Show Yourself Approved”
Contributed on Aug 8, 2008
Being able to give an answer for the hope that lies within you.
OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO 2 Peter 1:5-11 & 2 TIM 2 1. When I mention the word STUDY, what comes to mind? a. School? Library? Detention? Boring? Stale? Cheating? Consider some recent findings: A study by The Center for Academic Integrity found that almost 80% of college students admit to cheating ...read more
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5. "Perilous Times Require Powerful Believers”
Contributed on Aug 8, 2008
Continue in the things which you have learned.
OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO Matthew 24 & 2 TIM 3 1. There are a few things we notice about time… • #1 Time just marches on… #2 – Time stops for no one. • And #3 - Things HAVE CHANGED over the years. Consider that… IN 1980 when the first Walkman’s came out there were $169! Now? Free Promotions When ...read more
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6. "A Life Well Lived”
Contributed on Aug 8, 2008
Live life with a readiness, an openness, and a willingness to preach the Word...when it’s expected and when it’s not.
OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO 1 John 3:1-3 & 2 TIM 4 1. I believe it is God’s will & His steadfast desire that every generation live with the urgent expectancy that Jesus can and will return at any moment. a. That our lives would be tempered & targeted toward holy living and righteous conduct. b. That our ...read more