Live the Mission 2 Timothy 1:1-18

Intro

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What is your purpose? Are you searching for meaning, a reason to wake up everyday? Are you living a missional life?

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2 Timothy 1:1–18 “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God according to the promise of the life that is in Christ Jesus, To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. I thank God whom I serve, as did my ancestors, with a clear conscience, as I remember you constantly in my prayers night and day. As I remember your tears, I long to see you, that I may be filled with joy. I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you as well.

For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands, for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God, who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began, and which now has been manifested through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel, for which I was appointed a preacher and apostle and teacher, which is why I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to guard until that day what has been entrusted to me. Follow the pattern of the sound words that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. By the Holy Spirit who dwells within us, guard the good deposit entrusted to you. You are aware that all who are in Asia turned away from me, among whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes. May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my chains, but when he arrived in Rome he searched for me earnestly and found me— may the Lord grant him to find mercy from the Lord on that day!—and you well know all the service he rendered at Ephesus.”

Transition:

Main Exposition

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Main Point: Fan into flame the Holy calling God has given you by following sound doctrine that comes from the Holy Spirit.

Fan into flame the Holy calling God has given you by following sound doctrine that comes from the Holy Spirit.

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Believers are called to Fan into Flame the gift that God has given you

Stay focused, fan into flame the gift God has given you.

2 Timothy 1:6–7 “For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands, for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.”

The gift Paul is likely referring too is the gift of preaching/church leadership

God has given each believer unique and different gifts. Weather its leading worship, preaching or hospitality whatever it is they all serve God and his kingdom in some way.

We are called to use the gifts God has given us and use them well. The Lord gives confidence, power and self control so that the church family can use these gifts well.

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How do we know what our gift is? The Lord will give you passion, talent and desire.

Through prayer and practice it will become prevalent what your gifts are.

How do we use the gifts God has given us? - Through vocational and lay Ministry

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Believers are called to a Holy Calling to serve the Lord in ministry.

Every believer is called to the Holy Calling of Ministry

2 Timothy 1:8–10 “Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God, who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began, and which now has been manifested through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel,”

Vocational ministry means its your paid carrier and lay means the latter.

Not every believer is called to serve God vocationally but as I look around this room i’ll be honest, I see a lot of future Pastors, Preachers, and Missionaries.

I can not quench the spirit, it is my job to stand here honestly and proclaim that there is something different going on in the hearts and minds of the young men in this room. The Lord is working in this place calling out to you saying the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few.

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Matthew 9:35–38 “And Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.”

There are so many lost sheep in our town who need you to tell them about the Gospel. Maybe God hasn't called you to be a pastor but he has called you into ministry.

Ministry means serving the Lord.

Every believer is called into Ministry because every believer is called to follow sound doctrine, when you do you are serving the Lord.

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Our purpose and mission in life, our Holy Calling is to follow and apply Sound Doctrine.

Believers are called to a Holy Calling which is to follow and apply sound doctrine, which only comes from Scripture.

Sola Scripturea - we look to Scripture alone. Scripture is the supreme court of our life and trumps our feelings. Scripture dictates every aspect of our life.

Get this, when we follow and apply scripture to our lives its actually an act of worship, service and obedience to God.

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Applying Gods word to our life is an act of obedience, worship and service to Jesus

How do fan into flame the gift God has given me?

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Application

Your purpose and calling on this side of eternity is to faithfully and diligently use the gifts God has given you to serve His kingdom and church.

Remember you are called to a Holy calling. Don't get distracted by what Satan and the world put in front of you. Stay focused on your faith. Satan puts up road blocks to keep you from following God. If he can’t get you to not believe then he will destract the people of God. Stay focused on your Holy Calling.

God gave you a spirit of power, love and self control to serve Him well. You can overcome all things through the power of Jesus so don’t wait to start serving Jesus in Ministry. Don’t wait around for someone to serve but get involved now. Don’t miss the moment in front of you but use the power of the Holy Spirit inside you to serve Jesus to the best of your ability.

How do I serve Jesus by Following Sound Doctrine. The Bible is your commas, map and gps telling you where to go and how to follow Jesus. Apply sound doctrine to your life which is an act of obedience, surrender and worship to Jesus the King of Kings

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Conclusion

Don’t miss the moment, live for the mission.

You are here for a specific reason, you are here tonight to be reminded to fan into flame the Holy Calling God has on your life. To live for the mission to preach the Kingdom of God to all nations.

Matthew 28:18–20 “And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.””

What is every believers purpose in life?

What distractions from our mission do we face and And how can we stay focused on our mission?

3. What does the term 'holy calling' refer to and how does it effect every believer?

4. What does vocational ministry mean and have you every considered vocational ministry before, why or why not?

5. How can you identify what gifts God has given you, as mentioned in the sermon?

6. How can you actively seek to serve in ministry with the gifts God has given you?

7. Why does the sermon emphasize the importance of following sound doctrine in our calling?

8. What does Sola Scriptura mean and why is it important?

9. How can peer influence impact your understanding and action towards your holy calling?

10. How can we specifically be praying for you?