This is why I endure all things for the elect: so that they also may obtain salvation, which is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.  - 2 Timothy 2: 10 

Faithful service to the Lord has always been ___ . It is a mission that requires ___ . 

1. The ____ of ____ . (v8)

When you feel ___, cling to God's ___. Everything he has promised us has already been ___ !

This message is an installment of the series, "A Life Well-Lived: 2 Timothy"

You, therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ, Jesus. - 2 Tim 2:1 

1)  ___ and ___ you source of ___ (v.1)

2) ___  thorug ___. (v.2) 

1) ___. (vv.3-4) 

• The complication? ___ 

2) ___ (v.5) 

• The complication? ___ 

3) ___ (v.6) 

• The complication? ___ 

___ your sources of wisdom and guidance. Ultimately, there is only ___ of truth and ___ . (v.7)

Guard the good deposit through the Holy Spirit who lives in us. - 2 Timothy 1:13-18 

Our culture can seem obsessed with the goal of "surrounding one's self with many material, tangible things" or "Live with the purpose to amass as much monetary wealth as humanly possible." 

We admire the wealthy, putting them on pedestals. 

We can feel Paul's heart—his knowing of his death inevitably approaching—as he writes and encourages Timothy, pastor at Ephesus. Given Paul's place—a dark prison, deserted, days numbered until his execution—can speak with much credibility on the matter: Racking up a bunch of things doesn't mean a whole lot. 

Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.  So where is your personal treasure? 

Two Treasures You Can Take With You!

1) God's ____  . (vv. 13-14) 

2) ____ . (vv 15-18) 

Living the Word 

1) ____ you ____ of God's Word. 

2) ____ yourself in ____ . 

Paul, writing from the depths of a Roman prison, writes to Timothy, his younger protege, Paul, nearing the end of his life, imparts wisdom upon Timothy as to how he should conduct his ministry. Paul tells Timothy not to be ashamed of the gospel that has put Paul in chains and the gospel that should make Christians today suffer much for the sake of Christ. 

Paul, speaking from the depths of a Roman prison, writes to Timothy, his younger protege. Paul, nearing the end of his life, imparts wisdom upon Timothy of how he should conduct his ministry. Paul starts this letter with a word of encouragement for young Timothy.

Philippians 4:11b-12 

I have learned to be content in whatever circumstance I find myself. I know both how to make do with little, and I know how to make do with a lot. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being content—whether well fed or hungry, whether in abundance or in need. 

Four Attitudes for Finding Contentment 

1) Have a life focus ___ . (Philippians 2:3-4) 

2) Refuse to ___ and ___ . (Philippians 2:14-15)

3) Always look ___, and do so with ___ ! (Philippians 3:13-14)

4) Be ___ for the role God has ___. (Colossians 4:2-4) 

The Power of Living Beyond Your Circumstances

1) You develop a more ___ ___. (Philippians 1:12) 

2) You ___ the ___ in other believers. (Philippians 4:13) 

3) You encounter a larger ___ for you ___. (Philippians 1:13, 4:22)

The Most Important Principle of All 

___ allow your ____ to determine your ___ !

Haggai 1:12-15

Installment #3 in the series from the prophet Haggai.  In this message Pastor Geoff reminds the church of the importance of service/ministry, and doing them out of the right motives.

Week 2 in Pastor Geoff Baggett's "New Year's" series for 2017.  A study of the ancient prophet Malachi that speaks to the people of God's church today!  (This is the first recorded podcast of the year.  Week 1 did not get recorded on jan. 1)