Forging Ahead in 2021

Pastor Anthony King· January 3, 2021

2 Timothy 2:1-4

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“Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.”
2 Timothy 2:1

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Messages from Easter, Christmas, New Year, missions and anniversary Sundays, and guest preachers.

We need a strength greater than what we possess.

While our resources are limited, God makes His limitless resources available to us through Jesus.

Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it. If ye love me, keep my commandments.John 14:12-15

We must follow the examples of other godly men and women.

But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience, Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me.2 Timothy 3:10-11

Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample.Philippians 3:17

As Christians, we must also seek to lead by example.

Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.1 Timothy 4:12

Make it a habit to surround yourself with wise, godly Christians who can help you grow.

Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.Proverbs 9:9

We need the appropriate training to complete the mission.

Go, Win, Baptize, Teach

Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.Matthew 28:19-20

But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.2 Peter 3:18

Every Christian should go through some form of discipleship.

Disciple: Committed follower of Jesus Discipleship: The process of becoming a committed follower of Jesus

Salvation is the miracle of a moment, but discipleship is the journey of a lifetime.

We must recognize the challenges ahead.

Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats

A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it. And some fell upon a rock; and as soon as it was sprung up, it withered away, because it lacked moisture. And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprang up with it, and choked it. And other fell on good ground, and sprang up, and bare fruit an hundredfold. And when he had said these things, he cried, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.Luke 8:5-8