2 Timothy - Guard the Gospel - 2 Timothy 1:1-18
Guard The Gospel
(2 Timothy 1:1-18)
Protect, through the Holy Spirit who dwells in us,
the treasure which has been entrusted to you. (1:14) NASB
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Message Slides
Paul’s Career After Acts - Stott
Timothy’s Long Connection to Paul - Stott
Suffer, Visit, Prerach - Swindoll
How to Strengthen Resolve - Swindoll
You Can Take These Treasures With You - Swindoll
The People (1:1-7):
God weaves generational faith into the fabric of His story.
The Gospel of God (1:8-10):
The gracious good news of life in Jesus Christ is powerful.
A Gospel of Power—worthy of suffering (1:8)
A Gospel of Grace—unearned by deeds (1:8-10)
A Gospel of Jesus Christ—always and forever (1:9-10)
A Gospel of Victory—abolishing death; bringing life (1:10)
The Responsibility to Guard the Gospel (1:11-18):
The gospel is trustworthy and must be protected.
A Gospel to be Proclaimed, Represented, and Taught (1:11)
A Gospel that Provides Confidence and Security (1:12)
A Gospel to be Guarded and Passed on (1:13-14)
φυλάσσω (1:12, 14) to guard, protect, care for, keep safe
A Gospel Worthy of Partnership (1:15-18)
God designed the church to boldly proclaim
and faithfully protect the life-transforming and
Christ-centered gospel of grace—no matter the cost.
Home Church Questions
The People (1:1–7)
Who has poured into you (like Paul) and who are you investing in?
How has your spiritual heritage shaped your faith journey?
Paul urges Timothy to “fan into flame” the gift of God. What practices help you keep your faith vibrant rather than stagnant?
What does it mean that “God has not given us a spirit of fear”?
The Gospel (1:8–10)
How would you describe the “grace” of the gospel in your words (v.9)?
What suffering might believers face today for standing firm in truth?
Highlight and discuss the repeated words in this passage.
The Responsibility (1:10–18)
Pray for the Unreached: The Axe in China
The Axi of southern China live under spiritual strongholds rooted in fear of demons and a need to appease them through sacrifices and rituals. Early missionaries once reached some, but most Axi have never heard of the true freedom found in Christ. Pray that the power of Jesus would break strongholds & they would know the one true God who casts out fear.
Finances
Weekly Budget 34,615
Giving For 10/19 49,938
Giving For 10/26 38,172
YTD Budget 588,462
Giving 535,156
OVER/(UNDER) (53,306)
The 2025 Operation Christmas Child Details!
• Shop Smart, Pack More - Visit The GO Store in Downtown Conway for approved shoebox items at a fraction of retail cost — you may be able to pack 2 or 3 boxes for the price of 1! Be sure to bring your boxes back to Fellowship during collection week!
• Build a Shoebox Online - Share God’s love without leaving home! In just a few clicks, you can choose toys, hygiene items, and school supplies, add a note and photo, and send joy to a child in need.
• Serve During Collection Week - We need MANY volunteers for National Collection Week, November 17–24.
For more information or to sign up, go to fellowshipconway.org/occ
New to Fellowship?
We are so glad that you chose to worship with our Fellowship Family this morning. If you are joining us for the first time or have been checking us out for a few weeks, we are excited you are here and would love to meet you. Please fill out the “Connect Card” and bring it to the Connection Center in the Atrium, we would love to say “hi” and give you a gift.
How to Study Your bible - Led by Chris Moore
Go deeper in God’s Word - Learn how to study Scripture for yourself! Join us for Part 3 of “How to Study Your Bible” beginning November 16 - November 30, 9:00 a.m., and gain tools to understand, engage with, and live out God’s Word. Sign up at fellowshipconway.org/equipping.
Let’s Make a Difference Together!
Fellowship is deepening our connection with Theodore Jones Elementary—where one of our Home Churches has already been building meaningful relationships with students and families. This fall, we have an amazing opportunity to serve and show the love of Christ right here in our community by providing, packing, and delivering Thanksgiving boxes to families in need. Get all the details and sign up at fellowshipconway.org/register.
Feed the Need is Happening Today!
Join us at the Walmart Neighborhood Market on Prince St. with your food donations. You can scan and get your list of needed items at the Connection Center or grab one at the store when you arrive. This is our chance to come together as a community, take action, and make a real impact — let’s Feed the Need!
Join a Home Church
Home Church small groups are about building a deep community where we are transformed into the image of Christ and serve a broken world for the sake of the gospel. If you are not in a Home Church, we encourage you go to fellowshipconway.org/homechurch or stop by the Connection table in the Atrium.
Fellowship 101
New to Fellowship? We’d love to meet you! Join us Sunday, November 9, at 9 AM in the first-floor conference room for a relaxed, welcoming time to hear our story—our mission, our values, and the ministries that make Fellowship home. You’ll connect with ministry leaders, ask questions, and see how you can get involved. Take your next step into the Fellowship family—register at fellowshipconway.org/regsiter. We can’t wait to welcome you!
Fellowship Men’s Breakfast
Join us on Wednesday, November 12, at 6:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Atrium for a great morning of food, fellowship, and encouragement. No sign-up is required—just bring your Bible and come ready to enjoy breakfast, connect with other men, and start your day with prayer and Biblical insight. Questions? Contact Michael at mharrison@fellowshipconway.org.