Being Fearless to the End

Leadership in the Lord’s Church “Fearless to the End” (Message Five_ II Timothy 1:1-14 John Hunn, Senior Pastor I. The Beginning of the End - vv. 1-21. The Apostle of Jesus Christ - 2. The Will of God -3. The Life of Christ -4. The Son in the Faith - 5. Three Virtues of the Gospel - This is powerful. This is personal. This is piercing. This is how to kill pride. *GRACE; MERCY; PEACE – Paul, known as Saul when we meet him in Acts 7, was not gracious, was not merciful, was not a man of peace (Acts 7:54-8:3). Jesus confronted Saul. Jesus converted Saul. Jesus changed Saul. Saul would never be the same again (true of you?)6. Do you receive or reject God’s offer of grace, of mercy, of peace? Do you love it? Do you live it? II. 4 Elements of a Fearless Life: vv. 3-7 (There are over 800 phobias)a. The Favor of God -b. The Earthly father-figure - Paul first had Barnabas (then he led)c. The Heavenly Father-figure - d. The 8 Forces of a Sincere Faith - opposite of fake faith, phony faith, hypocritical faith, veneer faith, shallow faith, selfish faith, pompous faith (look at me), proud faith. Genuine faith produces humility. Genuine faith produces holiness. Paul knew this well. Genuine faith made Paul a fearless man!e. The Power of gratitude - f. The Power of servanthood - g. The Power of precious saints - h. The Power of a clear conscience - I. The Power of prayer - j. The Power of tears - k. The Power of fellowship - l. The Power of affirmation - m. The Power of power - over fear, of love, of self-control (sound man) III. The Shift in Tone (6) - “Therefore” (The right response to his father in the faith; Tone is also ongoing testimony)1. Don’t be ashamed - v. 8a2. Do share - v. 8b3. Delight in Jesus - vv. 9-11