2 Tim 2:1-7

Sermon Outline

1. Illustration – homeless vet in Dodge City

2. Problems with veteran’s day in church

3. Sing verse 1 of closing hymn

4. Veteran’s pride in their job, country

5. Ways U.S. veterans are better than Christians

a. Experienced

b. See evil first-hand

c. Strategic in mission

d. Rigorous training

e. Exclusive membership

f. Come back changed

g. Made for service

h. Switch between service and training at home

i. Work toward peace

6. What would it be like if we acted as a “Christian soldier”?

a. Mission of Department of Defense:

i. The mission of the Department of Defense is to provide the military forces needed to deter war and to protect the security of our country.

b. Mission of Our Church

i. To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world

c. Training – Bible studies, Sunday School, etc

i. Made for service

d. Strategic in mission