Fulfilling One's Ministry

Sermon: II Timothy 4:1-8

Introduction: A relay race...

I. The essence of the charge
A. Focuses upon The Word
1. Proclaim it

 2. Use it to make disciples

B. Other aspects of his ministry
1. "Soberminded"

 2. Endure hardship

 3. Evangelism

II. The reason for this urgent appeal
A. Paul's coming departure

B. The increase in false teaching
1. "Ear ticklers"

 2. Go off course

III. A personal illustration: Paul himself
A. Paul's life shows
1. Faithfulness to God

 2. God's faithfulness to Paul

B. The encouragement to Timothy and to all Christians

Application for today: