Proven Worthy

 Whitehorse Baptist Church "Ordinary People: Radical Joy" "PROVEN WORTHY" (PHIL. 2:19-24) OUTLINE STYLE: INDUCTIVE-DEDUCTIVE DEVELOPMENT INTRODUCTION: 1. PRE-MESSAGE PRAYER (Facilitated by Worship Team) 2. (VIDEO) CONNEXUS CHURCH PROMO 3. (SLIDE 1) CCLC RECAP (Lead By Carey Nieuwhof) Ø (SLIDE 2) Why Carey? (What does he know?) o Carey and a small group of Elders... 4. (SLIDE 3) SERIES RECAP & SERMON INTRO. TEACHING: 5. (SLIDE 4-5) PHILIPPIANS 2:19-24 Ø Paul's desire is to return to Philippi. (Timothy is just as good!) 6. (SLIDE 6) WHY SEND TIMOTHY? (Why would Paul send Timothy?) a) Timothy Communicates! i) “19...to send Timothy to you soon...that I too may be cheered by news of you.” b) (SLIDE 7) Timothy Cares! i) “20...I have no one like him, who will be genuinely concerned for your welfare. 21 For they all seek their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ.” c) (SLIDE 8) Timothy Can! i) “22...you know Timothy's proven worth...he has served with me in the gospel. 23 I hope therefore to send him...” 7. (SLIDE 9) TIMOTHY'S PROVEN WORTH a) Read 2 Timothy 3:10-11. b) (SLIDE 10) What made Timothy worthy? i) According to Paul in 2 Tim. 3:10-11... Ø Timothy has proven knowledge. o “10...my teaching, my conduct...” Ø (SLIDE 11) Timothy has proven purpose. o “...my aim in life, my faith...” Ø (SLIDE 12) Timothy has proven endurance. o “...my patience, my love, my steadfastness...” Ø (SLIDE 13) Timothy has proven experience. o “11 my persecutions and sufferings...” APPLICATION: 8. (SLIDE 14) BACK TO PHILIPPIANS 2 Ø Verse 22 (...Timothy's proven worth...) o (SLIDE 15) Proven worth doesn't come easy. • Stand if 20...30...40... 9. (SLIDE 16) THIS PAST YEAR... Ø Lasting Impact: 7 Power Conversations That Will Help Your Church Grow CONCLUSION: 10. (SLIDE 17) NEXT SERIES: LASTING IMPACT a) 2 Months Away...Before You Leave... i) Starting the 1st Sunday in September. ii) Studying the entire Book of Acts over 8 weeks. iii) Looking at 7 Powerful Conversations that will help our church grow. 11. (SLIDE 18) INVITATION (Worship In Response) Ø Sing, Pray & Give Ø POST-MESSAGE PRAYER (OFFERING & Close Message)