Running To Win

Spirit-Empowered Godliness

Christ Proclamation Church
2 Timothy 4:1-22
Sunday, August 21, 2016

Sermon Theme – We are all called to be faithful to the gospel with our words and with our lives, and therefore must endure suffering if we are going to receive the unfading crown of righteousness on judgment day.

I. TIMOTHY’S CALL TO FAITHFULNESS – (4:1-5)

    A. The Reality of Christ’s Return – (4:1)

    B. The Charge to Preach the Word – (4:2)

    C. The Time in Which We Live – (4:3-4)

    D. The Summary Call to Faithfulness – (4:5)

II. PAUL’S EXAMPLE OF FAITHFULNESS– (4:6-8)

    A. The Present – Being Poured Out – (4:6)

    B. The Past – Fought the Good Fight – (4:7)

    C. The Future – Crown of Righteousness – (4:8)

III. OTHER EXAPLES OF FAITHFULNESS – (4:9-22)

    A. Examples of Faithlessness – (4:10, 14)

    B. Examples of Faithfulness – (4:9, 12-13, 15-22)

    C. Example of Running to Win – (Application)