Adamsville Baptist Church

Central Truth: The Divine Messiah and His messenger are coming to earth to bring justice. In this text we will meet three persons concerned with justice on the earth.
YAHWEH of Armies who sends the Deliverer. (17, 3:1)
YOCHANAN the Messiah's announcer who prepares for the deliverer. (3:1a)
YESHUA the Divine Messiah who comes to deliver. (3:1b-2a)

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Recorded Sun, 13 Nov 2011 10:30:00 -0400 Confrontaion and Correction

2 Timothy 2:23-26

Central Truth: As God’s useful servants, the spiritual leaders of the church are to confront and correct those in sin and serious doctrinal error. Parallel Passage: Matthew 7:1-6
Correction must be done in wisdom. (23)
Is the person involved in clear disobedience to God’s Word?
Is the person denying a fundamental of the faith?
What is your goal in arguing the issue?
Correction must be done in love. (24-25a)
Correction is not quarrelsome.
Correction must be kind to all.
Correction must be based in Biblical teaching.
Correction must be patient when wronged.
Correction must be done in gentleness.
Correction must be done for the sake of souls. (25b-26)
The destiny of our souls are at stake.
The assurance of our purpose is secure.

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Recorded Sun, 06 Nov 2011 10:30:00 -0400 Useful to the Master

2 Timothy 2:20-22

Central Truth: Those that flee sin and embrace godliness are sincere servants, useful to God in spreading His gospel. Parallel Passage: Romans 12:1-8
Instruments in God's house. (20)
Vessels of Honor
Vessels of Dishonor
Instruments in God's hands. (21-22)
Vessels must be honorable.
Vessels must flee youthful lusts and pursue godliness.

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Recorded Sun, 30 Oct 2011 10:30:00 -0400 Unashamed of God's Word

2 Timothy 2:14-19

Central Truth: God has given us His Word to guard us against the temptations of the world that lead to spiritual ruin and to guide us to grow in godliness. Parallel Passage: Hebrews 4:12-13
A warning against the improper use of God's Word. (2:14, 16-18) There are 3 Questions to ask of all teaching:
Does it agree with Scripture, honor God, and exalt Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord?.
Does it humble proud, fallen sinners?
Does it promote holiness?
A workman approved properly uses God's Word. (2:15, 19)
Church requirement – Every Church should be a Bible School, where the Word of God is accurately taught..
Individual requirement – Every Christian should be a Bible Student, where the Word of God is accurately studied.

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Recorded Sun, 23 Oct 2011 10:30:00 -0400 Let's Run In God's Race

Hebrews 12:1-3

Find encouragement as you run. (12:1)
Be encouraged by the earthly winners. cf. Heb. 11:32-35a
Be encouraged by the heavenly winners. cf. Heb. 11:35-40
Focus on the essentials as you run. (12:1)
Run cleanly: Lay aside every weight.
Run confidently: The sin which so easily ensnares.
Run consistently: With Endurance.
Follow the example as you run. (12:2-3)
Look to Jesus (2)
Think about Jesus (3)

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Recorded Sun, 16 Oct 2011 10:30:00 -0400 Character That Counts

2 Timothy 2:8-13

Central Truth: When we encounter trials and tribulations, we are to endure all suffering with faithfulness to Christ as we fulfill the Great Commission. Parallel Passage: John 16:33

Four motivations for faithfulness and endurance in ministry.

We are faithful because God’s Savior is preeminent. (2:8)
We are faithful because God’s Word is powerful. (2:9)
We are faithful because of God’s purpose to save souls. (2:10)
We are faithful because God’s promises are sure. (2:11-13)

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Recorded Sun, 09 Oct 2011 10:30:00 -0400 Committed To The King

2 Timothy 2:3-7

Central Truth: The person committed to following Christ must expect and endure difficulty if he is to receive the King’s reward given to those who remain faithful. Parallel Passage: I Corinthians 9:23-27

Three Pictures of Faithful Service

The dedication of the soldier. (2:3-4)
The discipline of the athlete. (2:5)
The diligence of the farmer (2:6)

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Recorded Sun, 02 Oct 2011 10:30:00 -0400 Links In An Unbroken Chain

2 Timothy 2:1-2

Central Truth: Each generation bears the responsibility of preserving and handing on the basic Christian beliefs to those who follow. Parallel Passage: Matthew 28:18-20
Be strong in God's grace. (2:1)
Be faithful in passing the torch. (2:2)

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Recorded Sun, 25 Sep 2011 10:30:00 -0400 Ministers of Mercy

2 Timothy 1:15-18

Central Truth: We are not to shrink back from those that are suffering for the sake of the gospel, but we are to minister with mercy to refresh their souls. Parallel Passage: Matthew 10:37-42
A model to be avoided: Rejection. (1:15)
A model to be accepted: Refreshment. (1:16-18)
The model to be accepted: Refresher (1:16-18)
A refresher ministers by his presence.
A refresher ministers by his acceptance.
A refresher ministers by his persistence.
A refresher is rewarded in God's time, in God's way, and in God's kingdom.

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Recorded Sun, 18 Sep 2011 10:30:00 -0400 God's Economy

2 Timothy 1:12-14

Central Truth: As faithful servants of Christ, we entrust all of ourselves to God, and He gives us a deposit to guard. Parallel Passage: Matthew 6:19-21
Confident assurance flows from depositing our life with God. (1:12)
Responsibilities that comes with salvation. (1:13-14)

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Recorded Sun, 11 Sep 2011 10:30:00 -0400 Salvation and Suffering

2 Timothy 1:8-11

Central Truth: Jesus Christ secured our salvation through His suffering, and we should not be ashamed of suffering for Him as we serve His kingdom.
Accept suffering without shame. (1:8)
Remember your salvation in your suffering. (1:9-10)
Realize your spiritual service to God in suffering. (1:11)

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Recorded Sun, 04 Sep 2011 10:30:00 -0400 Saved To Serve

2 Timothy 1:6-7

Central Truth: God’s salvation brings a new reality to the Christian that enables faithful service even in difficult circumstances.
Every Christian is to cultivate God’s gifts by which we minister. (1:6)
Every Christian is to consider God’s resources by which we minister. (1:7)

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Recorded Sun, 28 Aug 2011 10:30:00 -0400 A Sovereign God In The Storm

Psalm 46

Central Truth: When trouble strikes, God is sufficient to get you through.
Adversity and trouble will come for all people, even God’s.
God is sufficient to sustain His people.
God’s people live in His sufficiency.

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Recorded Sun, 21 Aug 2011 10:30:00 -0400 The Foundations of Faithful Ministry

2 Timothy 1:1-5

Central Truth: A firm foundation for faithful ministry rests on knowing God's call on your life through the gospel.
The gospel brings us into a relationship with God under His providence and promises through faith in Christ. (1:1-2)
The gospel brings us into close, life changing relationships with other Christians. (1:3-5)

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Recorded Sun, 07 Aug 2011 10:30:00 -0400 Guarding The Gospel

1 Timothy 6:20-21

Central Truth: The church is to live by God’s grace guarding the integrity of the gospel as we avoid the danger of deviating from the truth of God’s Word.
A Duty to Perform: Guard what has been entrusted to you. (6:20a)
A Danger to Avoid: Deviations from God’s truth. (6:20b-21)
The Way to Love: God’s grace. (6:21)

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Recorded Sun, 31 Jul 2011 10:30:00 -0400 How To Be Rich And Good

1 Timothy 6:17-19

Central Truth: Our riches are the resources God has gifted to us in order to facilitate the flow of the gospel to the ends of the earth.
The dangers of money for the Christian. (6:17)
The duties of money for the Christian. (6:18-19)

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Recorded Sun, 24 Jul 2011 10:30:00 -0400 Testing God by False Accusations

Malachi 2:17

Central Truth: God’s people should not test His patience by making false accusations against Him. In this text we will see three false accusations that foolishly test God’s patience and forbearance.
He does not display holiness. {He labels the evil doer as good} (2:17)
He does not practice righteousness. {God loves the wicked and their deeds.} (2:17)
He does not challenge injustice. {God leaves the unjust unpunished.} (2:17)

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Recorded Sun, 17 Jul 2011 10:30:00 -0400 The Motivation for the Man of God

1 Timothy 6:15-16

Central Truth: The awareness of God's sovereign supremacy will motivate us to a life of integrity in the ministries He has entrusted to us.
God is Blessed. (6:15)
God is the only Sovereign. (6:15)
God is the only Immortal. (6:16)
God is unapproachable in Holiness. (6:16)

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Recorded Sun, 10 Jul 2011 10:30:00 -0400 Fight The Good Fight Of Faith

1 Timothy 6:12-14

Central Truth: Christians are to live with integrity as they fight the good fight of faith and remain faithful to God in all things.
A man of God does not give up the good fight. (6:12)
A man of God does not let go of the faith. (6:12)
A man of God keeps the commandments. (6:13-14)

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Recorded Sun, 03 Jul 2011 10:30:00 -0400 Dependence On God Brings Freedom

1 Timothy 6:11

Central Truth: The man of God is identified by his dependence on Jesus Christ as he flees the world and follows God.
The Christian's identity: The Man of God. (6:11)
What he flees
What he follows

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Recorded Sun, 26 Jun 2011 10:30:00 -0400 A Dangerous Distraction for the Disciple

1 Timothy 6:6-10

Central Truth:The Christian gains contentment from the gospel, and he prizes godliness, not gain, and the eternal, not the earthly.
A means of great gain. (6:6)
A spiritual approach to life. (6:7-8)
A devastating approach to life (6:9-10)

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Recorded Sun, 19 Jun 2011 10:30:00 -0400 False Teachers and Flawed Teaching

1 Timothy 6:3-5

Central Truth:We are to be on guard against false teachers and their flawed teaching by testing to see whether they are consumed with gain or godliness.
False teachers promote gain through wrong content. (6:3)
False teachers promote gain through wrong motives. (6:4)
False teachers promote gain through wrong conduct. (6:4-5a)
False teachers promote gain through wrong values. (6:5b)

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Recorded Sun, 12 Jun 2011 10:30:00 -0400 The True Servants of a Sovereign God

1 Timothy 6:1-2

Central Truth:The life of the Christian is to be constrained by the gospel so that we bring glory to God in all areas and aspects of our life.
The Christian is to show honor for all masters. (6:1)
The Christian is to show honor for Christian masters. (6:2)

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Recorded Sun, 05 Jun 2011 10:30:00 -0400 The Pastors, Their Pay, and Their Purity (Part 2)

1 Timothy 5:17-25

Central Truth: The church is the eternal spiritual family of God exercising protection and provision for the pastors, their pay, and their purity.
An appropriate disciplining for God's elders (5:19-21)
An appropriate selection for God's elders (5:22-25)

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Recorded Sun, 29 May 2011 10:30:00 -0400 The Pastors, Their Pay, and Their Purity (Part 1)

1 Timothy 5:17-25

Central Truth: The church is the eternal spiritual family of God exercising protection and provision for the pastors, their pay, and their purity.
An appropriate work for God's elders (5:17)
An appropriate honor for God's elders (5:17-18)

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