Useful to the Master

Useful to the Master

Christ Proclamation Church
2 Timothy 2:14-26
Sunday, August 7, 2016

Sermon Theme – We are commissioned to be faithful to the gospel with our words and lives as unashamed workmen, honorable vessels, and the Lord’s servants so that captive souls might come to a saving knowledge of the truth.

I. THE UNASHAMED WORKMAN – (2:14-19)
     A. Speaking the Truth – (2:14-16)
       1. Problem of Quarreling
       2. Presenting Yourself to God
       3. Persevering in the Truth
     B. Spreading of Lies – (2:17-18)
       1. Downward Spiral
       2. Deadly Outcome
       3. Departure from the Truth
     C. sovereignty of God – (2:19)

II.THE HONORABLE VESSEL – (2:20-22)
     A. Process of Becoming Clean – (2:20-21a)
     B. Purpose of Becoming Useful – (2:21b)
     C. Pattern of Becoming Righteous – (2:22)

III. THE LORD'S SERVANT – (2:23-26)
     A. Separation from Quarrels – (2:23-24a)
     B. Speaking of Truth – (2:24b-25a)
     C. Saving Work of God – (2:25b-26)