Summer Of Joy
Where Is Timothy?
This summer we are taking the time to read the book of Phillipians, also known as the book “The Book Of Joy”. Philippians was written by the apostle Paul from a prison cell which is kind of ironic because he's trying to show us that you can be in the middle of what seems like a prison but joy doesn't have anything to do with what's going on around you. Joy starts in you and you can find joy and peace and confidence in the Lord no matter what's going on around you.
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Summer Of Joy | Week 10 | Where Is Timothy?
SERMON NOTES
RONALD REAGAN
Freedom is a fragile thing and its never more than one generation away from extinction.
LIFE AND LEGACY of Joshua
Judges 2 - …The people worshiped GOD throughout the lifetime of Joshua. Then Joshua son of Nun, the servant of GOD, died. He was 110 years old. Then another generation grew up that didn’t know anything of GOD or the work he had done for Israel. The People of Israel did evil in GOD’s sight: they served Baal-gods; they deserted GOD, the God of their parents who had led them out of Egypt
2 Timothy 2:2 “You have heard me teach things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses. Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others” (NLT).
The Most Important thing to My Dad (Mom, grandparent) is ___________________________.
Philippians 2:19-24 19 Yet I’m trusting in our Lord Jesus that I may send Timothy to you soon, so I can be refreshed when I find out how you’re doing. 20 Timothy is like no other. He carries the same passion for your welfare that I carry in my heart. 21 For it seems as though everyone else is busy seeking what is best for themselves instead of the things that are most important to our Lord Jesus Christ.
22 You already know about his excellent reputation, since he has served alongside me as a loyal son in the work of ministry. 23 After I see what transpires with me he’s the one I will send to you to bless you. 24 And I’m trusting in my Lord to return to you in due time.
WHERE IS TIMOTHY?
POINT LEADERSHIP EVERY POINT LEADER FACES OPPOSITION & NEEDS OTHERS TO ASSIST ALONG THE WAY….
2 Tim 2:9 Timothy, Be diligent to come to me quickly; 10 for Demas has forsaken me, having loved this present world, and has departed for Thessalonica—Crescens for Galatia, Titus for Dalmatia. 11 Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful to me for ministry. 12 And Tychicus I have sent to Ephesus. 13 Bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas when you come—and the books, especially the parchments.
PAULS NEEDS
- TIMOTHY, BRING THE CLOAK…
- COLLECTION OF BOOKS…especially the parchments…
- CONNECTION – But most of all TIMOTHY I NEED YOU!
QUALITIES OF A TIMOTHY 19 Yet I’m trusting in our Lord Jesus that I may send Timothy to you soon, so I can be refreshed when I find out how you’re doing.
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TRUSTWORTHY
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STANDS OUT….LIKE NO OTHER (something special…) 20 Timothy is like no other.
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CARRIED PAULS PASSION AND CARING HEART …He carries the same passion for your welfare that I carry in my heart.
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NOT SELF-SEEKING or SELF-PROMOTING
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CHRIST-CENTRIC
21 For it seems as though everyone else is busy seeking what is best for themselves instead of the things that are most important to our Lord Jesus Christ.
- REPUTATION OF AN EXCELLENT SERVANT AND LOYAL SON NOT A TASKMASTER AND SELFISH HIRELING
22 You already know about his excellent reputation, since he has served alongside me as a loyal son in the work of ministry.
- FAITHFUL
1 Corinthians 4:17 For this reason I have sent Timothy to you, who is my beloved and faithful son in the Lord, who will remind you of my ways in Christ, as I teach everywhere in every church.
YOUR LEVEL OF FAITHFULNESS DETERMINES YOUR VALUE OF SERVICE
Helen Keller - “I long to accomplish a great and noble task, but it is my chief duty to accomplish small tasks as if they were great and noble.” Remain faithful.
TAKE HOME:
TOP THREE TIMOTHY OPPORTUNITIES
- VBS – The Gospel to KIDS IN SEGUIN….
- FALL - GROW GROUP HOST HOMES / LEADERS…
- NEW TO CROSSROADS - CC LIFE begins in August
JESUS DID NOT COME TO BE SERVED BUT TO SERVE…
Summer Of Joy | Week 10 | Where Is Timothy?
TALK IT OVER NOTES
What you are doing today… impacts your tomorrow, and the generation that goes after you.
Ronald Reagan
- “Freedom is a fragile thing and it's never more than one generation away from extinction.”
Life and Legacy of Joshua
- Judges 2
We are commanded to teach the next generation!
2 Timothy 2:2
Q1) How would your children/ grandchildren fill in this blank?
The most important thing to my (mom, dad, grandparent) is ___________.?
Philippians 2:19-24
One way Paul advanced the gospel was by bringing up his son, Timothy, strong in faith.
Q2) Where Is Timothy in YOUR life?
POINT LEADERSHIP
Every point leader faces opposition and needs others to assist along the way
2 Timothy 2:9
Pauls Needs:
- Timothy, bring the cloak
- Collection of books…especially the parchments…
- Connection – But most of all TIMOTHY I NEED YOU!
Qualities of a Timothy:
- Trustworthy
- Stands out… like no other
- Carried Paul’s passion and caring heart
- Not self-seeking or self-promoting
- Christ-Centric
- Reputation of an excellent servant and loyal son, not a taskmaster and selfish hireling
- FAITHFUL
1 Corinthians 4:17
Your level of faithfulness determines your value of service
Helen Keller
- “I long to accomplish a great and noble task, but it is my chief duty to accomplish small tasks as if they were great and noble.” Remain faithful.
JESUS DID NOT COME TO BE SERVED BUT TO SERVE…
PRAY IT OUT
Father, thank You for allowing us to come together to praise You. Lord, we pray that You allow us to raise up the next generation, give us a servant's heart that way we can raise up our Timothy’s to make sure we spread the gospel just as Paul has. Lord, we pray that with whatever we are going through, You give us strength, that we are able to rise above with Your hand guiding us. Father, we thank You for our gifts that You have given us to bless others and to serve You Lord. Thank You Lord for the mountains You have moved and the mountains You will continue to move. I pray this in Your name, Amen.