Always Have A Swim Buddy

Bethel Church Temple TX Podcast (Sermons)

Always Have a Swim Buddy
July 14, 2024 Elwyn Johnston

1 Timothy 1

Verse of the Week: “Jesus considered me faithful, putting me into service” 1Timothy 1:12

1. Share yourself – Be vulnerable
“I was formerly a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent aggressor.” 1 Timothy 1:13
“Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners”—and I am the worst of them all.” 1 Timothy 1:15
“The fear of man brings a trap.” Proverbs 29:25
“Don’t be afraid for you are deeply loved by God” Daniel 10:19
“Love from the center of who you are. Don’t fake it.” Romans 12:9
“We refuse to wear masks and play games. Rather, we keep everything we do and say out in the open, the whole truth on display so that those who want to can see.” 2 Corinthians 4:2
“To Timothy, my true son in the faith” 1 Timothy 1:2
“To Titus, my own son” Titus 1:4

2. Show yourself - Be trustworthy

“Jesus considered me faithful, putting me into service” 1Timothy 1:12

3. Submit yourself - Be forgiving
“I was shown mercy” 1 Timothy 1:13
“welcome Onesimus as you would welcome me” Philemon 1:17
“If he has wronged you in any way or owes you anything, charge it to me.” Philemon 1:18

“Onesimus hasn’t been of much use to you in the past, but now he is very useful” Philemon 1:11

4. Strengthen yourself - Be persevering
“fight the good fight, keeping faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and suffered shipwreck in regard to their faith.” 1 Timothy 1:18 & 19

“you will be hated by all for My name’s sake. But he who endures to the end will be saved.” Matthew 10:22