A Living Legacy

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Pastor Gearl Spicer, May 11th, 2025
Part of the Anchored in Hope series, preached at a Sunday Online service

2 Timothy 1

1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God according to the promise of the life that is in Christ Jesus,

2 To Timothy, my beloved child:

Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

Guard the Deposit Entrusted to You

3 I thank God whom I serve, as did my ancestors, with a clear conscience, as I remember you constantly in my prayers night and day. 4 As I remember your tears, I long to see you, that I may be filled with joy. 5 I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you as well. 6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands, 7 for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.

8 Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God, 9 who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began, 10 and which now has been manifested through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel, 11 for which I was appointed a preacher and apostle and teacher, 12 which is why I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to guard until that day what has been entrusted to me. 13 Follow the pattern of the sound words that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. 14 By the Holy Spirit who dwells within us, guard the good deposit entrusted to you.

Sermon Notes

What are the keys to a living legacy?

Legacy is connected to the things that leave an indelible impression on the heart!

*You shall teach them diligently to your songs and shall talk of them when you sit in your house and when you walk by the way and when you lie down and when you rise up. Deuteronomy 6:7

*Train up a child in the way he should go, even when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6

*For I am mindful of the sincere faith within you, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am sure that it is in you as well. II Timothy 1:5

*You, however, continue in the things you have learned nd become convinced of, knowing from whom you have learned them and that form childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give you wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. II Timothy 3:14-15

Legacy builders:

  1. The presence of joy—vs.3-4
    *Prayer is linked to joy because it opens the door for us to experience Him!
  2. The impact of faithfulness-vs.5
    *God places people in our lives that model what matters and live for what is eternal!
  3. The importance of His gift—vs.6-7
    *We conquer fear through power, love and discipline—opening the door to a powerful testimony!
  4. The power of a personal calling—vs.8-11
    *If you know what He placed you on earth to do you will understand it is intimate and powerful!

KEY to a living Legacy—-Guard the Treasure
What will be your legacy?