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Book of 2 Timothy
Vessel for Honour! Vessels for the Master! Sermon
2 Timothy 2:19-21

Key Verse: “Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honour, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work.” 2 Tim 2:21

Context:
- Diligent keeping to Christ who is the Living Word 2 Tim 2:14-18

Outline:
Nevertheless:
1) Vessel: stands and seal of God v19 vessel – container, shall, pot
a. Solid foundation of God stands 1 Cor 3:11, Is 40:8 solid – strong, hard, stable
b. Having this seal (Holy Spirit) foundation – rock, roots
c. Lord knows those who are His Nah 1:7 sealed – close, coated, watertight
d. Everyone who names the name of Christ name – brand, identification, label
i. Depart from iniquity iniquity – wickedness, sin, immorality, evil
2) Vessels: made use by the world v20
a. But in a great house
i. Many vessels
1. Gold
2. Silver
3. Wood
4. Clay
ii. Some for honour and some for dishonour Rom 9:21 honour – tribute, award, position
- (Some for worship, some for food, some for garbage and waste)
3) Vessels: cleansed and sanctified by the Master v21 cleansed – purified, washed, bathed
a. Therefore (some up)
i. Anyone cleanses himself from the latter
1. Vessel for honour
a. Sanctified sanctified – holy consecrated, set apart
2. Useful for the Master
3. Prepared for every good work

Thought: All kinds of people are all useful when cleansed and sanctified by the Master Jesus Christ.

Reflection:
Paul’s deep desire for Timothy was that he would be a strong leader, guiding the Ephesian church into a deeper understanding of who they are in Christ Jesus. They are many vessels, but there can truly only one kind that which is the one that is fashioned by the Master who cleanses, sanctifies, and honours, as a special possession of His own. A vessel that is seal and filled with the Holy Spirit for the ministry of service.

#802 June 5, 2022

Discipleship Power Point: Christ desires for the church, that it may fully understand that everyone is called to be a vessel for the glory and honour of God, transporting in our life the fulness and anointing of God within us, so we can be a vessel of living waters to others.