Sermon Notes-"What's Your Focus?" Based on 1 Timothy 1:12-15
Introduction : As I was preparing, I decided I wanted to start by sharing some optical illusions with you. What you focus on determines what you see? Paul helps us to see in 1 Timothy 1:12-15 what we should be focusing on. Who I am (vs. 12, 15) · Thankful-why? (given strength and appointed) o Given Strength § Notice the focus is not on Paul’s strength, but on Christ giving strength. · Philippians 4:13-“I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” § Is this strength available to you? Notice the phrase “ our Lord” [1] · Paul recognizes that the strength given to him is also available to every believer. o Faithful § Was Paul chosen by God because of what He would do? Was Paul appointed because he ...