







In this sermon, we see how Paul urges his protege, Timothy, to carry the mantle of ministry as Paul faced his coming death. Having run his race well, Paul points Timothy, the early church, and the church of today to live our lives with eternity in mind — not fixated on the temporary, but focused on our future reward.

We can have a vision, or a strategy, or a plan, but there comes a point where we need to gather together, lock arms, and move forward. In sports, they call it a huddle. In the military, they call it a briefing. Organizations call it a launch. In general circles, it is called a rally. But a rally is more than just a gathering. It is a call to action. It is a moment when people unite around a common cause and commit themselves to do it together. So, as we come to the end of our Father’s Day Promise month, this is exactly where we find ourselves, The question is not where God’s mission is important, but rather if we will choose to rally around it. Will we admire the mission, or embrace it? Will we hear about the needs of the world or will we become a part of God’s anger to those needs?