Sermon Notes: 1 Timothy - 2019 Vision

Intro:

• Humorous opening about Christmas gifts and remembering outfits.
• Mention of Glenn Power's New Testament internship.
• Focus on 1 Timothy as a book of encouragement.
• Timothy: a young, overwhelmed, and timid pastor.
• Relatability to church planting and leadership.
• 1 Timothy as a guide for the church in 2019.

Emphasis 1: Relationship

• Building the church through close, intimate relationships.
• The church as a "web of connected relationships."
• Enemy's attack on relationships within the church.
• Paul's affectionate language towards Timothy: "true son," "child."
• Treating church members as family: fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters.
• The importance of connection, despite potential hurt.
• Calling for intentional relationship building.

Emphasis 2: Sound Doctrine

• Importance of a set of beliefs that produces health.
• Avoiding useless arguments and continuing in truth.
• Connection between belief and behavior.
• Resisting pressure to pursue relevance over gospel resilience.
• Gentle and patient approach to teaching sound doctrine.
• The goal of doctrine is love.

Emphasis 3: Spiritual Gifts

• Eagerly and earnestly desiring spiritual gifts.
• Gifts as empowering tools for the Christian life.
• The Holy Spirit as an essential part of the church.
• Personal testimonies of prophetic words and gifts.
• Calling for open hands and a desire for God's supernatural power.

Emphasis 4: Fight of Faith

• The Christian life as a fight, not just a journey.
• Contending for the things of God.
• Believing in God's faithfulness and ability to act.
• Standing our ground against opposition.
• Calling for a faith that trusts Gods power.

Conclusion:

• Preview of next week's topic: elders, deacons, awe, and good conscience.
• Prayer for a gift of faith for the church.
• Contending for God's power and provision in 2019.

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