2 Timothy 1:14-16

What can I do that really matters to the Kingdom of God? Phil Ware begins a short series on Untold Stories from the Bible and shares the story of Onesiphorus refreshing Paul while he was in prison.

"May the Lord show mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my chains."

"Through the power of the Holy Spirit who lives within us, carefully guard the precious truth that has been entrusted to you."

Inspirational illustration of 2 Timothy 1:16 -- May the Lord show mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my chains.

We all need a 'Someone-For-Us' Friend! Phil Ware reminds us of Jesus' idea of greatness and challenges us to follow the example of the often forgotten Onesiphorus, a "One-Who-Is-For-Us" friend.

"Dear Beloved, Today and the next three days, I want to share with you one key concept from each of the four chapters in your book of 2 Timothy...."

An appreciation for those in the trenches ... While in the world the folks who are the secret to success don't get noticed, God notices the servants among us and so must we.

"What you heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ Jesus. Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you — guard it...."

Inspirational illustration of 2 Timothy 1:13-14 -- 13What you heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ Jesus. Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you--guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives

"Dear Father, Give me great faith. Help me know whom I have believed and absolutely know that you are able to guard until that Day what I have..."

What interest does God expect from all that He has invested in us? Warren Baldwin reminds us of what God has entrusted us with to invest in our lives in ministry and receive interest on his investment.

"Dear Father, Thank you that Jesus abolished death and brought life and immortality to life through the Good News. Help us be true to this message, to..."

Paul's goal was not to clutter Timothy's mind with needless details, but to encourage him to guard his precious gospel treasure. Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in an online, DIY, worship through words and music using YouTube videos to inspire us to love the treasure of the gospel God invested in us and to live with faith, love, and the Holy Spirit as we proclaim and protec

When is the last time someone brought you refreshment? A kind friend can bring refreshment to the parched soul of another friend.