Leaving a Legacy of Faith | 2 Timothy 1:1-5 | Pastor Dave Hentschel

As Millington Baptist Church begins a new sermon series through 2 Timothy, Pastor Dave Hentschel opens with a message on the urgency and beauty of leaving a legacy of faith. In 2 Timothy 1:1-5, we are brought into the deeply personal relationship between Paul and Timothy and reminded that the gospel does not move forward automatically. It advances when one generation receives it faithfully and passes it on courageously. This sermon reflects on the messengers, the message, and the method God uses to preserve His truth across generations, while calling the church to embrace its role in passing the torch of gospel faithfulness.This message also sets the tone for MBC’s 175th anniversary season by connecting the church’s present calling with the sacrifices and witness of those who came before. Pastor Dave challenges the congregation to think carefully about the spiritual legacy they have inherited, the responsibility they now carry, and the next generation that must be prepared to receive the faith. With imagery of relay races, three-chair churches, and Paul’s final letter from prison, this sermon is both a stirring call to gratitude and a bold exhortation to gospel mission.As we begin this series, may we remember that someone once made room for us to hear the gospel, and may God now use us to make room for someone else.