Paul was at the end of a This gives me the picture of that this solemn charge is to be continuously ringing in Timothys ears. So let me ask again "Are you actively, intentionally making disciples of Jesus?" God promises to bless the preaching of His Word - think of it as a "Divine Boomerang," as the Word flies out, it returns, but itnever returns void or empty of having accomplished God's holy purposes! In my own itinerant ministry, its been refreshing in church after church to have groups of laymen lay hands on me and pray earnestly for Gods help, and then stay together during the entire service, interceding for Gods blessing.When the church is made up of praying people, the preacher can sense it in the study, during his personal pastoral ministry, and especially in the pulpit when he proclaims the Word. , no longer hearing but ignoring, now they are not even exposing themselves to hear anything contrary to what they think is best, so things that to the one who knows truth seems obvious and ridiculous, but not to them. Then he looked at me under the gallery, and I daresay, with so few present, he knew me to be a stranger. Revelation, Search Wikipedia using spiritual discretion, Preach the Word-Sermon on 2 Timothy 4:1-2, ), I am coming quickly. We should be ready because we are anxiously awaiting Notice the four generations of disciples Paul describes - himself, Timothy, faithful men and women and others also. And remember that the Gospel is not dependent on your persuasion or eloquence, but is dependent on God's mighty power for as Paul wrote "For I am not ashamed of the Gospel, for it is the power (dunamis)of God (Whose power?) book by Haddon Robinson = Biblical Preaching, 3. Kairos does not emphasize a point of time but rather a "time space", a segment of time, filled with all kinds of possibilities/oppurtunities. Take possession of my breast; 1 Corinthians 2:4 My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirits power. Timothy and going to Heaven. God is Calling us to Repentance 2 Timothy 2:15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. Isaiah 55:11 So will My word be which goes forth from My mouth; It will not return to Me empty, Without accomplishing what I desire, And without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it. Logos.ReferenceTagging.lbsBibleVersion = "NKJV"; Last Wednesday night we started a short series called Join the Story. I advised him to retire to rest and soothed him by suggesting that if he would try to sleep then, he would probably in the morning feel quite refreshed and able to study to better purpose. Timothy was greatly needed by the Apostle Paul who was "l="+escape(EXd.referrer)+" height=1 width=1>");//--> So Jesus obeyed the word of God perfectly in the power of the Holy Spirit. | Want To Discuss The Bible By Email? How can we apply these truths to our personal life, our marriage, our family, our workplace, etc? Make me like a little child, Just fixing his eyes on me, as if he knew all my heart, he said. There will be times of encouragement and refreshing in the Holy Spirit. Here paradise is restored, heaven opened and the gates of hell disclosed. We are to be likePeter who filled with the Spirit cried out Be saved (aorist imperative) from this perverse generation! (Acts 2:40+). The desire of the righteous shall be granted (Pr 10:24, cf Ps 37:4, Ps 145:19). Always Choose The High Road (Theres Less Traffic), Hope And Perspective When Were Dealing With Doubt. Ecclesiastes Beloved, you have a pulpit and it has not been given you by accident but by purposeful providence! FINISHING WELL Robert Clinton was a professor at Fuller Theological Seminary for many years. approaching (depending on who you talk to) a new century, the old message of He also must be cleansed (Ps. | Want A Free Bible Study Course? The text says, 'Look unto Me.' , and is where we get Paraclete or Paracletos which is the word for Holy Spirt, The Encourager. Paul was able to say this at the end of his life. 2 Timothy 4:6-8, Denomination: Maclaren told the skeptic that during those sermons he'd present reasons why he should believe in Jesus. It will then be too late to mend its appearance. We should be ready because we are abiding in Him (John 15:1-7). Preach was used of a herald who had personal access to the king and when he heard his message went out in the highways and byways proclaiming the kings message with the kings authority and those who heard were to obey. After the service, someone asked the elderly Native American, who was a Christian, what he thought of the minister's message. For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. These disciplines help us finish well. 4:16-18). And at night let us reflect that one more day is irrevocably gone, indelibly marked." 2 Thessalonians -, "chide for sin; some privately, others more publicly, according They will turn away from listening to the truth. Text: 2 Timothy 4:1-5 var EXvsrv='s10' // VServer There will be times of elation over lost souls coming into the kingdom. '", APPLICATION: I am asking these questions of myself! the woods for three days with her two children, trying to survive on roots You have been faithful over a little. However, it was a good blow, struck right home. What audacity to think that in three hours my words will be the odor of death to death and the fragrance of life to life (2 Cor. When she said that, life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what youre going to get! an old maxim for preachers: He should afflict the comfortable and comfort the afflicted. 12 People will stagger from sea to sea And from the north even to the east; They will go to and fro to seek the word of the LORD, But they will not find it. Presence (Gk - enopion) = in the face of, in the eye of. (2 Timothy Notes). (Matthew 24:35) Paul said: "Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long-suffering and doctrine." Eternity is long. Amen! Be Serious-Minded be sober in all things, not intoxicated by the thrill of popularity or the enticement of novel doctrines, B. ENCOURAGEMENT - Vss. sodomy) - cf. Amen. difficult times were coming. You say whats that? Another good "barometer" to assess whether you are filled with the Spirit is to check your tongue. C. The story is told of a young girl was sitting with her grandmother, who had presented her When you get to this point in the letter, you sense Pauls urgency increasing as he begins his final thoughts . Do you live your life in light of His appearing? Bob would have me say without compromise and with full authority that you must Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved. And so this is why you are preach the Word. (1) REPROVE Word preached shines light on those hidden areas in our heart. (Rev 19:16+). I will set you over much. Those mentioned by Paul at the close of this Epistle Thou art coming to a King, that endangers body and soul. navigator.javaEnabled()==1?EXjv="y":EXjv="n"; THIS IS WHY THIS MESSAGE IS FOR YOU! Admitted to Everton vicarage 1755 urchinTracker(); Lamentations That's what some churches have become.come on by and worship your way! We sing that old hymn theres power in the blood We will have an audience but no real message. 2 Timothy 2:1-4 PRINCIPLES FOR A GODLY PASTOR BE STRONG IN GRACE Vs. 1 Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. Do not worry, saying, What shall we eat? or What shall we drink? or What shall we wear? For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. All biblical preachers and teachers would do well to follow this pattern of Ezras ministry, which involved knowing (study), being (practice), and doing (teach). important that Timothy act right away. end of my life will come. Please turn with me to: What is the question the Judge will ask Did you faithfully preach the Word?, 260 chapters in NT have 300 references to Lords return, 2nd Coming = mentioned once every 30 NT verses, For every mention of the 1st Coming in NT there are 8 prophecies of the 2nd Coming. Where a weary soul can rest John exhorted us as to how we were to live our Christian life The one who says he abides in Him (in Christ) ought himself to walk in the same manner as He walked. (1 John 2:6+). Never preacher had a more eager and anxious hearer! We struggle to stay afloat but God said: trust in My salvation! God tells us in this We are to preach the Word, because THEY will not endure and the result will be that some will NOT LISTEN. All through the book of Acts we see a church on fire and the reason is they were filled with the Word and filled the Spirit Who gave them holy boldness and holy passion to preach the Word. read more, Scripture: I once was teaching a course on the Revelation and unbeknownst to me God used the words in Revelation to save a man who had come from another church which did not preach the Word of God. If we have conviction without compassion then we will be like the rattlesnake -- people will respect us but they won't want to get close to us. But to understand those two commandments we must have a biblical understanding of love; we must know how to practice that in our lives. Six secrets that will help us all follow in Pauls footsteps and finish our spiritual race. Cast it evermore aside Meditate on that thought today! Timothy you have a future court date! So Paul says to Timothy: You know what happens when any town is expecting the epiphaneia of the Emperor; you are expecting the epiphaneiaof Jesus Christ. 2 Corinthians And then shortly after that my father died but we stayed in touch (she was his second wife) and she began to pray Colossians 1:9-14 for me night and day for the next 10 years. with all longsuffering, ***************************************************************************. What does it Mean in a Practical Sense to Preach the Word? On the third day, she heard some soldiers approaching and Realize that people will not want to listen to truth (4:3-5) IV. Copyright 2003-2022 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. if we endure, we will also reign with him; endurance is the mark of true salvation, enduring hardship as Christ and Paul have done. I want it. Meet needs, share the work of Jesus who lived the perfect sinless life we couldnt live and died the sinners death we deserved. In fact, as it is sometimes said, he "preached up quite a storm." Its an urgent imperative, not a casual optionBe filled is a command, which means I play a part in it. With the We too must learn to Scripture: Why! Why the Word? And many think that the rewards we receive at the judgment seat of christ have something to do with what we will reign over in the coming millennial kingdom (read Luke 19:16-19+). He Himself has bid thee pray, ILLUSTRATION - A preacher once asked a class what they did with the commands of Scripture. Be filled is the verbplerooin thepresent imperativeandpassive voice. Jesus explained to her that our worship of the Father must be spirit and truth. There must be a spiritual engagement with God. Let it be so in this place and in the hearts of all who hear me. This is Look to Christ. Jeremiah 2 Timothy 4:1-5, Denomination: long life of service. WHAT WAS MY SERMON LIKE LAST WEEK DRY AND WINDY OR WIND DRIVEN BY THE SPIRIT? In this temper let me die, '', I saw at once the way of salvation. Copyright 2003-2022 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. "to encourage and strengthen by consolation" - Thayer 3. (2 Timothy 2:1-2+). (:3-4) THE ENTERTAINMENT ALTERNATIVE: DONT CHANGE THE MESSAGE TO SATISFY POPULAR DEMAND! laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, In fulfilling your ministry of edifying the saints and indoctrinating them in the whole counsel of God, dont neglect the need for proclaiming the gospel to the lost. It will remain to be contemplated through eternity If it has been a useless life, it can never be improved. ILLUSTRATION - When Martin Luther was asked how he was able to bring about reformation that spread through Europe he respondedI simply taught, preached and wrote Gods Word; otherwise I did nothingthe Word did it all.. Welcome to this Legacy Ministry College chapel service. I set myself with almost trembling joy to understand and follow all that he was saying, for I knew that if I could but seize and remember the salient points of the discourse he would have no difficulty in developing and enlarging upon them. 56:7); and when its a house of prayer, it will also be a house of Spirit-empowered preaching., C H Spurgeon adds "The sinew of the ministers strength under God is the supplication of his church. Confess 1 Jn 1:9+ quickly. Visit the web site to browse or download additional material for He received excellent training from his father David. Where are the older Pauls and Paulettes who are making learners (literal meaning of disciples) of the Timothys and Timotheas in their midst? Now it means to become openly ungodly and defying public opinion quickly hid herself and the children behind Text: Acts 2:42-43 Sermon Series: On Mission Sermon Spotting False Teachers by Brian Bill Beware of false beliefs, faulty behavior and fake benefits. These disciplines help us finish well. Text: 2 Tim. Text: 2 Timothy 4:6-8 have accomplished. Acts 10:37-38+ you yourselves know the thing which took place throughout all Judea, starting from Galilee, after the baptism which John proclaimed. And so how can we discern if a person is filled with the Spirit as described in Ephesians? 2 Timothy 4:2 preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction. And not only do you have a pulpit, you have a charge to "preach" from your pulpit. 1 Thessalonians One has been diligent in their learning - cf. Search The Outlines. been born again (John 3). Baptist. Esther You do have a "pulpit" and it is wherever God's hand of providence has placed you! Zechariah Care for peoples needs so they know you care then they will listen to what you say. (2) Instruction (didache)- sound (healthy) doctrine teaching in such a way so as to renew minds, changing the way they think. PREACHER, 2 OUTLINES One for preachers, one for the congregation. (:2) THE ESSENCE OF THE CHARGE: = PREACH THE WORD! We blame the external pressures of modern secularism, but this is like Eve blaming the serpent. Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but Because eloquent - cf. They link us with the omnipotence of God. The Seriousness of the Charge I solemnly charge you, Campbell: The fact that God the Father and Son are looking on as Paul gives this charge verifies its Divine origin and sanctions its validity. Let's examine a few more passages. Be (present imperative) imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ. (7) I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith; (8) in the future there is laid up for me the crown of We have seen how Jesus preached. salvation." Jude In Jesus Name. Kairos does not emphasize a point of time but rather a "time space", a segment of time, filled with all kinds of possibilities/opportunities. Daniel 4/2/01 10.45 a.m. 2 Timothy 4:1-5: "To boldly go" That is promise worth "claiming" and clinging to beloved! How do believers maintain spiritual vitality and finish well? Paul addressing the Ephesian elders reminded them that he practiced what he preached -, You yourselves know, from the first day that I set foot in Asia, how I was with you the whole time, serving the Lord with all humility and with tears and with trials which came upon me through the plots of the Jews, how I did not shrink from declaring to you anything that was profitable, and teaching you publicly and from house to house, solemnly testifying to both Jews and Greeks of repentance toward God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. 28 in the description of the Drink Offering, which was described as a sweet smelling aroma, I have fought; I have finished; I have kept. He did extensive research on leaders in the Bible, contemporary leaders, and other historical leaders. Titus It is too late to mend the days that are past. Want To Talk With Someone By Phone? Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing. It will make you think youre okay when you're not okay. Introductory comments. While I am a pilgrim here, 2 Timothy 1:3+ I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience the way my forefathers did, as I constantly remember you in my prayers night and day. are faithful also will be equally rewarded. Copyright 2003-2022 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. REWARD - Vs. 8 - Paul Do your work in such a way that all things will be ready whenever he appears. So we should so order our life that at any moment we are ready for the coming of Christ. I think too often the answer is "No. ADDENDUM -MEMORIZATION - Tradition also tells us that Ezra had memorized the entire Old Testament. He sent His Word and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions." "Large Petitions" are such that they are sure to "hit thetarget!". something for the Lord. AND AS THEY SAY, THE REST IS HISTORY AS SPURGEON BECAME THE MOST POWERFUL PREACHER SINCE THE TIME OF JESUS AND PAUL. - exhort Paul as saying Jesus is about to come to Judge everyone and this judgement is imminent., James 5:9 pictures it this way Behold, the Judge is standing right at the door. (cf Mt 24:33+, 1 Pe 4:7+, Heb 10:37+), If we really believe that Jesus return to Judge the living and the dead is imminent ("right at the door")and could occur at any time, it would stir in our hearts a sense of URGENCY and NECESSITY TO PREACH THE WORD while there is still time. Outside of the command for unbelievers to trust in Christ for salvation, there is no more practical and necessary command in Scripture than the one for believers to be filled with the Spirit. (MacArthur NT Commentary - Ephesians - page 248, notes on Ephesians 5:18b). Micah Some look to God the Father. Dont get drunk. A positive command follows: Butbe filledwith the Spirit.This is a command, not a suggestion. on a mission by Paul. Habits are settled, established patterns of behavior. I cant make it happen. Do we really understand what that old hymn says about our Lord? So now Paul gives us 5 future tense verbs describing Timothys congregation. Charge to ordainee for serving as a minister. Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and they glory in their shame, with minds set on earthly things. ILLUSTRATION A dying woman testified that she was saved by reading a piece of wrapping paper in a package from Australia. This material is from ExecutableOutlines.com, a web site containing sermon outlines and Bible studies by Mark A. Copeland. read more, Scripture: This is the key not only to powerful preaching but power filled Christian living. These Things We Believe And this is in one sense my final pass as I echo Pauls words to his young Timothy, You therefore, my son, be strong (present imperative) in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 1. Buhat Ngayon At Natataan Sa Akin Ang Putong Ng Katuwiran. 34:8), and feel (Acts 17:27+); and he must be exercised (1 Ti4:7, 8+). Let me die Thy peoples death; At times you will not understand what God is doing or why he is do it. Sermon Bible Commentary. read more, Scripture: Forest Gumps mother was a wise woman! Evangelical/Non-Denominational. As my Guide, my Guard, my Friend, I was born again and immediately began attending a Bible church but much to my dismay and chagrin, I was unable to find an older man (I was 39 at the time) to meet with me and teach me how to follow Jesus. -, "patience, forbearance, longsuffering, slowness in avenging Dont add to it or subtract from it. Warren Wiersbe - Blessed are those pastors whose ministry is faithfully supported in prayer by their people! Then go through the following chart to see if you agree with the parallel comparisons. the believer God blesses. Speak it out! Therefore will not say thee nay. read more, Scripture: Show me what I have to do, Paul then in verses 3-5 gives a second reason why Timothy should do these things, because of the people around him. After I have eaten, Lord, Father may we the divine tinnitus of these solemn truths be kept vibrant and strong in our hearts and not be dissipated by the worries of the world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the desires for other things. Although we are in or THINK ABOUT THIS -- Paul could have stopped with a solemn charge = I solemnly charge youpreach the Word. That would have gotten Timothy's (and our)attention. Background - Jesus emptied Himself of His divine prerogatives when He was born a Man. The correct ones come from the Bible, the incorrect ideas must be recognized, pointed out and replaced with correct ones. Well, a man needn't go to College to learn to look. If you have ever heard anyone speak their last words, you know that it is a sacred time, for if they are believers they are not going to speak about trivial matters. Now lookin' don't take a deal of pains. What do we learn from Lukes description? Religion gives people false hope. ''and you always will be miserable--miserable in life, and miserable in death,--if you don't obey my text; but if you obey now, this moment, you will be saved.''. A lesson on the impact of the Apostle Paul on lives of believers. My prayer for each person hearing my voice is, Father motivated by the truth of Pauls solemn warning continually ringing like divine tinnitus in our ears and empowered by Your Holy Spirit, may we all seek to daily preach the Gospel with our life and our lips, so that we too might be able to confidently say with our last words I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith and then to hear those blessed words from Jesus, Well done my Good and faithful servant. 2 Timothy 4:1-3 II. (See page 33-34 ofA memoir of the life and labors of the Rev. How did He walk? Spurgeon said of John Bunyan, Prick him anywhere; and you will find that his blood is Bibline, the very essence of the Bible flows from him. As an aside, it is interesting that we see so many Christian marriages and families in various states of disturbance, dissonance (lack of agreement) and/or even imminent dissolution. Executable Outlines, Copyright © Mark A. Copeland, 2009 EXd=document;EXw?"":EXw="na";EXb? No, look to Him by-and-by. If so anybody could do it or is there more. Personal Illustration of Isaiah 55:11 -So why the Word? Charles Haddon Spurgeon once described his adolescence I was years and years upon the brink of hellI mean in my own feeling. In many churches the Bible is only given lip service but no serious merit. (:5) THE ESSENTIALS OF THE CHARGE: FULFILL YOUR MINISTRY! And hosannas ever cry! Ezra 7:9-10+(NOTE: "+" SIGN INDICATES COMMENTARY AVAILABLE) For on the first of the first month he began to go up from Babylon; and on the first of the fifth month he came to Jerusalem, because (term of explanation) the good hand of his God was upon him. This is the type of sermon a preacher should strive to preach. 5:6, 8; 2 Tim. And what happens when we pray Gods Word back to His throne of Grace? Now the preacher doesnt look over at Mr Prideful and confront him from the pulpit - he simply preaches the Word which is sharper than a two edged sword and the Word does the work. in jail. 2 Timothy4:8+ in the future there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day; and not only to me, but also to all who have loved His appearing (epiphaneia).. Out of the French Revolution came a story of a mother who wandered through This morning I want us to return to the basics which is really our theme this year. Barnabases, sons of consolation; and comfort distressed minds, - exhort with all longsuffering. fill your mind, (1) In the presence of God and Christ Jesus. It is used over 110 times in the NT and is often translated miracle. By those who preach the Word, in response to the Great Commission - Mk 2. - A command in the aorist imperative. Such will stand forever and ever. Timothy would do special 2:1), but it becomes alive when Christ is invited in. words of Paul before us, let's first examine], [Preaching that pleases God is "well-rounded": ready at all times, If, on the other hand, we have compassion without conviction, then people will be drawn to us, but our life will have no cutting edge to significantly help them. 11 Beloved, I beg you as sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts And you need it. We must share the Word while some are Like the lightning rod, they pierce the clouds and bring down the mighty and mysterious power from on high.The Lord give me a dozen importunate pleaders and lovers of souls, and by his grace we will shake all London from end-to-end.. "That was a great message. The sad result of such preaching - 2Ti 4:4 People "will turn their ears away from the truth" The truth of God will not interest them They will have no time to hear what the truth has to say They will "be turned aside to fables" "Believe any kind of stuff and nonsense;" - Clarke You have no business with that just now. The very first word after Paul commands us to be being filled with the Spirit is, ADDENDUM - POWER FOR PREACHING (AND LIVING THE CHRISTIAN LIFE). Paul starts this final chapter of his 2nd letter to Timothy with a final charge, an urging for Timothy to. And now as I share Christ, one of the things I leave them with (most of whom I will never see again in this short life) is when you get home read through the Gospel of John because I believe in Isaiah 55:11. In defense of this contention consider Paul's present "pulpit" is a dank, dark, dreary prison cell in Rome and yet he himself says "the Word of God is not imprisoned" and so he "preaches a sermon" with his pen! (Maintaining sound doctrine is serious business), A. They think it would be nice if they were divinely anointed, but not necessarily. Great- long-tempered, have a long fuse, not to take personal offense but be long-suffering with those Hes preaching to, reproving, rebuking and exhorting with patience for the process, as slow as it might be for some. Do You Know Where You Will Spend Eternity? Ezra mastered the Word and the Word mastered him. HE PREACHED THE WORD! We need His life lived out wholly in and through us.)? And I have little doubt that my decision to retire from medical practice at age 59 and go into full time ministry for Jesus is largely a result of her persistent prayer of Colossians 1:9-14+. 2 Timothy 4:1-3 I have been memorizing Scripture for 34 years and can say without any hesitation that it is the single most important Spiritual Discipline I have ever practiced. B. Todays sermon begins a series of lessons that I plan to deliver in the coming weeks. Verse by Verse Commentary 1. What might transpire in each of those points of application? This was a 12 volume, chapter by chapter commentary of 4,800 sermon outlines and 24,000 homiletic references that the editor compiled from authors he liked. "exhort" - 2Ti 4:2 2. (Ed: Note the order!) So whether the time is favorable or not (as in the "latter days" Paul warned about in 2Ti 3:1+when there will be difficult people in the church not outside of the church) we have our orders as good soldiers (cp 2Ti 2:3,4+). As Paul commanded the saints at Ephesus we shouldbeimitators(mimetes)ofGod,asbelovedchildren(Ep 5:1). A beautiful and touching story is told of a young French girl who had been born blind. = "God works") works (works not readily explained naturally) others will see this demonstration of divine power in and through your life (and lips) and will in turn receive a proper presentation of God the Father. I believe in the Holy Spirit.. So if the answer to HDJD is that Jesus was continually filled with the power of the Spirit, how does that relate to powerful preaching and practically to our Christian life? carnal minds;" -, "Endless curiosity, an insatiable desire of variety; and 16+ All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; 17 so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work. This verse tells the believer how to live an authentic, empowered life: And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit. It begins with a negative command: Dont get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation (which means excess, existing hopelessly out of control). Let me encourage you, that if you want fullness of joy (3 John 4), you will experience it when you begin to obey Jesus' last command! She read it so much that her fingers became calloused and insensitive. How or why might the truth of His kingdom motivate us to preach the word? In Gods amazing providence, He sent a fierce snowstorm, so violent that the 15-year-old Spurgeons path to church was diverted down a side street. Luke, the beloved IN SUMMARY - A Word-filled Christian is a Spirit-filled Christian, a believer who is so controlled by the Word of God that it dominates his or her entire life. On another occasion, Spurgeon was asked, Mr. 1 Corinthians 2:4 My message and my preaching were not in persuasive words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power (dunamis). We all have the ability Are you willing? I honestly believe, and I'm checking my statement mentally, and it is not a glib statement, I honestly believe, I wouldrather die than to preach without power. The man of the book is filled with and controlled by the Spirit and functions as Gods comforting agent. Timothy was encouraged (3) EXHORT Comfort the Sinner, the downcast and the despairing. The future is in our power. 2 Timothy 4:2 - PRESENT PRIORITY, Good morning. This means feeding the inner man the Word of God, praying and worshiping, keeping clean, and exercising the senses by loving obedience. " v. 6 See 1 Timothy 4:14 . Sometimes we tell little white lies, but it is sin and it is big deal to God. In this posture let me live, And how can any one obey this supernatural command? 5. Three examples of diligent men (Read, Study, Dream) - I would not advise relying on the third method from the anecdotal story of the Prince of Preachers, C H Spurgeon. Why hast thou wings on thy feet? Preach the Word because they will not endure and (as a result) heap up teachers, Be alert in all things because I have fought the good fight and there is laid up for me a crown. What difference would it make in my words, my actions, my choices, etc, if I really believed that Holy eyes beheld it all? In my humble opinion, the "great evangelical disaster" is the failure of the church in America (there are exceptions) to obey Jesus' command to actively make disciples. read more, One of the greatest threats to the church is that we become Politically Correct and accept "respectable sins. Unlock sermon series kits for every holiday of the year, 52-week preaching calendar to help you plan your sermons, Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching, Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year, An easy way to discover the key elements of faith, [Advent Series] Jesus is at the hear of it all, [Holiday Series] Strong churches stand together, [Christmas Eve] The night that changed the world. We will have a message, but no audience. After she learned to read by touch, a friend gave her a Braille copy of Marks gospel. read more, Scripture: Bid my will to Thine submit, We never know when Am I letting my Gospel light shine like a city on a hill or a lamp on the lampstandor am I putting it "under a basket" (Mt 5:14-15+)? ONE FINAL ILLUSTRATION - to emphasize why we must preach the Word. And so little wonder he was called a "man of one book." Independent/Bible. And if you don't have more power, it is because you do notwant more power. "jv="+EXjv+"&j=y&srw="+EXw+"&srb="+EXb+"&", This power is available for the inner man. This means the spiritual part of man where God dwells and works. The Gospel has intrinsic "dunamis." He who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous. The lifestyle reveals the heart.iv Emerson is credited with the saying, Sow a thought and you reap an action; sow an act and you reap a habit; sow a habit and you reap a character; sow a character and you reap a destiny.v Seven habits of spiritually healthy people. var EXlogin='exeout07' // Login Song of Solomon Tragically, however, her calluses were replaced by permanent and even more insensitive scars. (cf Heb 4:12+, Jer 23:29)This begs the question - What is our job, our privilege? For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. Luke 4:14+ And Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news about Him spread through all the surrounding district. For shelter, he ducked into the Primitive Methodist Chapel on Artillery Street. Why was the good hand of the LORD on Ezra enabling him to successfully lead many captives from Babylon to Jerusalem and later to bring about a revival among the people? A praying congregation believes that Gods power still works today and they assemble, expecting the Holy Spirit to work. (ii) Judgment of the Sheep and Goats Takes place at the end of this age, to determine which Gentiles ("sheep") who will enter His Kingdom (read Mt 25:30-46) and which ("goats") will be sent "into the eternal fire which has been prepared for the devil and his angels." It is Pauls pattern of persistent preaching! Here was man who was determined, determined he was, he had, dear friend, a sheer determination (TO BE FILLED WITH SPIRITUAL POWER). Dr MacArthur agrees with the vital importance of this passage writing, Be filled translates the present passive imperative of plro, and is more literally rendered as be being kept filled. It is a command that includes the idea of conscious continuation. stewardship. 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