South Tulsa Baptist Church

I. The pursuit of a disciple.
II. The product of the pursuit.

SO THAT YOUR PROGRESS WILL BE EVIDENT
I TIMOTHY 4:12-16

1. DO NOT GIVE PEOPLE AN OPPORTUNITY TO THINK AGAINST YOU
2. DO NOT MAKE LIGHT OF GOD’S WORK IN YOU
3. PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO YOUR SPIRITUAL PROGRESS

I. BE A CONTINUAL STUDENT
II. AVOID FALSE TEACHING
III. DISCIPLINE YOURSELF FOR GODLINESS

I. Expect a falling away.
II. Expect false teaching.
III. Expect forbidding of what God calls good.

I. The inner call of a deacon.
II. The outer character of a deacon.
III. The fulfilled ministry of a deacon.

I. Pray for his purpose to be settled.
II. Pray for his character to be exemplary.
III. Pray for his home to be encouraging.
IV. Pray for his witness to be real.

I. Let your appearance enhance worship.
II. Let your attitude show a hunger to learn.
III. Let your spiritual abilities dominate your life.

I. The priority of corporate prayer.
II. The results of corporate prayer.
III. The position of corporate prayer.

WINNING SPIRITUAL BATTLES
I TIMOTHY 1:18-20

1. FIGHT ACCORDING TO YOUR GIFTS V18
2. FIGHT BY KEEPING A CLEAR CONSCIENCE V19
3. FIGHT BY STAYING FAITHFULLY CONNECTED TO THE CHURCH V20

I. Realize we are appointed for service.
II. Realize our previous condition.
III. Realize our ultimate purpose.

I. Listen to what dominates our conversation.
II. Look for our greatest desire.
III. Lose legalism.
IV. Let the gospel dominate our lives.

I. The church does not need strange doctrine.
II. The church does not need speculations.
III. The church does not need our foundation of ministry weakened.