We've Got the Bread | Bring the Heat | Pastor Steve Andres

God wants to use you to be a blessing! This weekend Pastor Steve Andres shared a message from our BRING THE HEAT summer series.2 Timothy 2:20-21In a large house there are articles not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay; some are for special purposes and some for common use. Those who cleanse themselves from the latter will be instruments for special purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work.As we listen in on a mentoring conversation between the Apostle Paul and Timothy, we learn how we can become vessels that are useful to the Lord.1) PRACTICE. Training is better than trying.Paul tells Timothy, “Keep reminding them…” Jesus told a story of two men who built houses. Both men heard Jesus' words, and both experienced storms. The only difference between them was that one man practiced what Jesus taught, and that was the man whose house was built on solid ground.2) PURSUE. Add discipline to desire in order to grow.Paul instructs Timothy to flee from evil desires, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace. Time does not always equal progress, especially when we get stuck in sin or disillusionment. The man or woman of God will find a way to pursue the things of God.3) PEOPLE. He who walks with the wise will be wise.If all you have is people who like you, who you like and who are like you, you are missing out on the greatest workshop for holiness that God gives to us. When we are disappointed in other Christians, we learn how to be godly as we love and forgive. God is building a great house, and he wants vessels that are fit for use. How do you know which vessel is made of precious metal? When you strike them, they sing. Jesus was struck down, but he stayed true, and so became a vessel for God’s grace and mercy to sinners like us!