Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth. Because nothing impresses God like your ability to solve biblical brain teasers.
Section 1. Welcome and Announcements
Hey everybody! Welcome, welcome! It’s so good to see each and every one of you here today. We’re excited to dive into 2 Timothy and explore what it means to be a faithful worker for God. We believe God has something special in store for you today!
Church Announcements
- New Members Class: If you’re new to our church, we’re hosting a New Members Class next Sunday after service. It’s a great way to learn more about our church family and how to get involved.
- Mission Trip Sign-Ups: We’re excited to announce our upcoming mission trip to Guatemala this summer! Sign-up sheets are in the foyer. Let’s serve the Lord together!
- Men’s Breakfast: The men’s breakfast is this Saturday at 8 AM. Come for fellowship, food, and a great word.
- Women’s Ministry Meeting: Ladies, don’t forget the Women’s Ministry meeting next Tuesday evening at 7 PM. All are welcome!
Section 2. Call to Worship
Let’s quiet our hearts and minds as we prepare to worship our Lord. Let’s remember the words of 2 Timothy 2:15, “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.” Let us come before Him seeking to be faithful workers in His kingdom.
(A brief responsive reading or a short hymn can follow)
Section 3. Opening Prayer
Dear Lord, we come before you today with hearts open and ready to receive. Thank you for the gift of your Word. We ask that you would open our minds to understand it and our hearts to embrace it. Help us to be faithful workers, approved by you, and unashamed to share your truth. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
Section 4. Praise and Worship
Let’s lift our voices together in praise and worship! Our worship team is ready to lead us as we celebrate the goodness and faithfulness of God. Let your heart be free and let your voice soar!
(Congregational singing, led by a worship team or choir, including contemporary worship songs, traditional hymns, or a mix of both)
Section 5. Scripture Reading
Today, we’re diving into a powerful passage from Paul’s second letter to Timothy.
The Events in 2 Timothy 2:8-15
In this passage, Paul is encouraging Timothy, a young pastor, to remain strong in his faith and to continue to preach the Gospel, even in the face of opposition and suffering. He reminds Timothy to remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, and to be diligent in handling the Word of truth. Paul emphasizes the importance of avoiding foolish and unlearned questions and focusing on presenting oneself to God as an approved worker.
2 Timothy 2:8-15 (NIV)
8 Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel, 9 for which I am suffering even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But God’s word is not chained. 10 Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.
11 Here is a trustworthy saying:
If we died with him, we will also live with him; 12 if we endure, we will also reign with him. If we disown him, he will also disown us; 13 if we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot disown himself.
14 Keep reminding God’s people of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen. 15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.
Section 6. Pastoral Prayer or Intercessory Prayer
Let’s come before the Lord now in prayer, lifting up those who need His touch.
Intercessory Prayer
Heavenly Father, we thank you for your Word that encourages us to remember Jesus Christ and to be faithful workers. We lift up those who are suffering, those who are facing opposition for their faith, and those who feel discouraged. Give them strength, Lord. Help them to remember that your Word is not chained and that you are always faithful. We also pray for our church, that we would be a community of believers who are diligent in handling the Word of truth and who are approved by you.
Congregational Prayer Response
(After the Intercessory Prayer, the congregation responds)
Lord, hear our prayers. Help us to be faithful workers, approved by you, and unashamed to share your truth.
Section 7. Offering
Now it’s time for us to give back to God a portion of what He has so generously given to us.
Message
Your tithes and offerings are an act of worship, a way of expressing our gratitude and trust in God’s provision. They enable us to support the ministries of our church and to reach out to those in need in our community and around the world.
Prayer
Gracious God, we thank you for the abundance you have poured into our lives. We offer these tithes and offerings as a sign of our love and devotion to you. May they be used to further your kingdom and bring glory to your name. Amen.
Section 8. Special Music
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From Chains to Champions – How Remembering Jesus Can Set You Free
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