"Let No One Despise Your Youth"

Sermon Scripture:  1 Timothy 4:11-16

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Sermon Notes: 

Main Idea: Young leaders who pursue godly character and sound doctrine will inspire older saints through their example, serve them through their gifts, and save them through their teaching. 

Leaders Lead Through Teaching (4:11)

• Paul gives two clear orders for young pastor Timothy…
  • “Command”- He must __________ his congregation according to the Word.
  • “Teach”- He must __________ his congregation from the Word. 
• Timothy is left with one unclear question…
  • How can a young man pastor older saints and gain their respect?

Five Commands to Command the Respect of Older Saints (4:12-16)

• Show them the _____________. (12)
  • Let no one despise you because you are young…
  • But set an example for the believers…
    • In speech.
    • In conduct.
    • In love.
    • In faith.
    • In purity.
• _____________ them with Scripture. (13)
  • Read the Word… So others will hear and ____________ it.
  • Preach the Word … Encourage others so they will __________ it.  
  • Teach the Word… Explain the word so others will _____________ it. 
    
• ​Serve them with your spiritual  _____________. (14)
  • Spiritual gifts are received by the Holy Spirit.
  • Spiritual gifts are recognized by the congregation.
    
• _____________ so they will see your sanctification. (15)
  • Devote yourself to the things of _________.
  • Eventually others will see you __________. 
    
• Stay the course so they will be ___________. (16)
  • Work out your own salvation progressively and persistently.
  • Work hard for others’ salvation locally and globally.