{"id":870,"date":"2016-01-11T20:52:48","date_gmt":"2016-01-12T01:52:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pibcny.com\/blog\/?page_id=870"},"modified":"2016-09-13T14:26:39","modified_gmt":"2016-09-13T18:26:39","slug":"sermons-useful-vessel","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/pibcny.com\/blog\/sermons-current\/sermons-useful-vessel\/","title":{"rendered":"A Useful Vessel"},"content":{"rendered":"

Below you will find our series of\u00a0messages entitled \u201cA Useful Vessel<\/em>\u201d along with their corresponding pdf outlines. \u00a0Play a message to begin listening to it, then select the corresponding outline. \u00a0The outline will open in a new window.\u00a0May the Lord richly bless you as you listen to and meditate upon His truth proclaimed.<\/p>\n

God\u2019s will for each of us is that we would \u201cbe a vessel unto honor, sanctified, and meet for the Master\u2019s use, and prepared unto every good work<\/em>\u201d (2 Timothy 2:21). The Biblical goal \/ pursuit of the Christian is Christ likeness. One who reflects Christ is a \u201cvessel\u2026[useful] for the Master\u2019s use<\/em>.\u201d In this series we consider God\u2019s Word as it lays out for us the way in which we can become \u201cUseful Vessels<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n

2 Timothy 2:20-21 \u2013 \u201cA Useful Vessel for the Master\u2014Our Pursuit\u201d Part 1 \u2013 Outline<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf) \u2013 This message begins a new series called \u201cA Useful Vessel<\/em>.\u201d In this first message we begin by looking at our pursuit\u00a0<\/em>of usefulness and\u00a0the\u00a0conditions<\/em> in order to be a \u201cvessel meet for the Master\u2019s use<\/em>\u201d\u00a0that Paul gives to Timothy in 2 Timothy 2:21.<\/p>\nhttp:\/\/pibcny.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/2015-01-04-AM-2Ti-2_20-21-A-Useful-Vessel-Our-Pursuit-1.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

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2 Timothy 2:22-23 \u2013 \u201cA Useful Vessel for the Master\u2014Our Pursuit\u201d Part 2 \u2013 Outline<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf) \u2013 In this message we continue with part 2 by\u00a0looking at the characteristics\u00a0<\/em>of\u00a0our\u00a0pursuit<\/em> of usefulness. \u00a0Paul challenges Timothy to the\u00a0three main actions of fleeing,<\/em>\u00a0 following<\/em>, and fellowship<\/em>.\u00a0All three are applicable to each of us and critical to our being\u00a0a \u201cvessel meet for the Master\u2019s use.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\nhttp:\/\/pibcny.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/2015-01-11-AM-2Ti-2_22-23-A-Useful-Vessel-Our-Pursuit-2.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

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2 Timothy 2:14-19 \u2013 \u201cA Useful Vessel for the Master\u2014Our Preparation\u201d \u2013 Outline<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf) \u2013\u00a0In this message we look at our\u00a0preparation<\/em>\u00a0towards usefulness. \u00a0Paul shows Timothy\u00a0that the key to usefulness in how he handles God\u2019s Word. Mishandling it leads to error and uselessness<\/em>.<\/p>\nhttp:\/\/pibcny.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/2015-01-25-AM-2Ti-2_14-19-A-Useful-Vessel-Our-Preparation.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

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Colossians 3:1-4 \u2013 \u201cA Useful Vessel for the Master\u2014Our Perspective\u201d \u2013 Outline<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf) \u2013\u00a0In this message we look at our\u00a0perspective<\/em>\u00a0towards usefulness. In Colossians 3 we see Paul\u2019s challenge to have a heavenly mindset. How we think is critical to how we live. Our perspective in life determines our attitude which results in action.\u00a0Godly thinking leads to Godly living<\/em>.<\/p>\nhttp:\/\/pibcny.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/2015-02-01-AM-Col-3_1-4-A-Useful-Vessel-Our-Perspective.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

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Colossians 3:5-9 \u2013 \u201cA Useful Vessel for the Master\u2014Our Practice of Putting Off\u201d \u2013 Outline<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf) \u2013\u00a0In this message we look at our\u00a0practice<\/em>\u00a0towards usefulness.\u00a0Here we see how we are to \u201cmortify<\/em>\u201d and \u201cput off<\/em>\u201d the\u00a0earthly\u00a0minded thinking<\/em> which leads to sinful actions.<\/p>\nhttp:\/\/pibcny.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/2015-02-15-AM-Col-3_5-9-A-Useful-Vessel-Our-Practice-Putting-Off.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

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Colossians 3:9b-10 \u2013 \u201cA Useful Vessel for the Master\u2014Our Practice\u2014Putting On\u201d Part 1 \u2013 Outline<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf) \u2013\u00a0In this message we look at our\u00a0practice<\/em>\u00a0towards usefulness. Here we see\u00a0consider our\u00a0position<\/em>\u00a0\u201cin Christ<\/em>\u201d and our\u00a0progression<\/em>\u00a0to be \u201cas Christ<\/em>.\u201d Paul encourages us to have our minds \u201crenewed in knowledge<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\nhttp:\/\/pibcny.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/2015-02-15-AM-Col-3_9b-10-A-Useful-Vessel-Our-Practice-Putting-On-1.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

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Colossians 3:11-14 \u2013 \u201cA Useful Vessel for the Master\u2014Our Practice\u2014Putting On\u201d Part 2 \u2013 Outline<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf) \u2013\u00a0In this message we look at our\u00a0practice<\/em>\u00a0towards usefulness. We look at the Christlike qualities that we are called to INTENTIONALLY \u201cput on<\/em>\u201d in our daily\u00a0practice<\/em> of seeking to be a Useful Vessel<\/em>.<\/p>\nhttp:\/\/pibcny.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/2015-03-01-AM-Col-3_11-14-A-Useful-Vessel-Our-Practice-Putting-On-2.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

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Colossians 3:15-17 \u2013 \u201cA Useful Vessel for the Master\u2014Our Practice\u2014Putting On\u201d Part 3 \u2013 Outline<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf) \u2013\u00a0In this message we look at our\u00a0practice<\/em>\u00a0towards usefulness. Here we consider how to \u201cput on<\/em>\u201d the\u00a0Peace of Christ<\/em> by receiving the\u00a0Word of Christ<\/em> in order to more effectively represent the\u00a0Name of Christ<\/em>.<\/p>\nhttp:\/\/pibcny.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/2015-03-08-AM-Col-3_15-17-A-Useful-Vessel-Our-Practice-Putting-On-3.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

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Colossians 3:18 \u2013 \u201cA Useful Vessel for the Master\u2014Our Practice of Putting On Christ in Our Relationships\u2014Wives\u201d \u2013 Outline<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf) \u2013\u00a0In this message we look at our\u00a0practice<\/em>\u00a0of\u00a0putting on CHRIST-likeness\u00a0<\/em>in our\u00a0relationships<\/em>. The first relationship that Paul deals with is the role of the\u00a0wife<\/em> in the home in her willing submission.<\/p>\nhttp:\/\/pibcny.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/2015-03-15-AM-Col-3_18-A-Useful-Vessel-Our-Practice-Putting-On-Wives.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

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Colossians 3:19 \u2013 \u201c<\/a>A Useful Vessel for the Master\u2014<\/a>Our Practice of Putting On Christ in Our Relationships\u2014Husbands\u201d \u2013 Outline<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf) \u2013\u00a0In this message we look at our\u00a0practice<\/em>\u00a0of\u00a0putting on CHRIST-likeness\u00a0<\/em>in our\u00a0relationships<\/em>. The second relationship that Paul deals with is the role of the\u00a0husband<\/em>\u00a0in the home as a loving<\/em> leader.<\/p>\nhttp:\/\/pibcny.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/2015-03-29-AM-Col-3_19-A-Useful-Vessel-Our-Practice-Putting-On-Husbands.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

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Colossians 3:20-21 \u2013 \u201cA Useful Vessel for the Master\u2014Our Practice of Putting On Christ in Our Relationships\u2014Father\/Child\u201d<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf) \u2013\u00a0In this message we look at our\u00a0practice<\/em>\u00a0of\u00a0putting on CHRIST-likeness\u00a0<\/em>in our\u00a0relationships<\/em>\u00a0in our home\u00a0life<\/em>.\u00a0In these two verses Paul challenges children<\/em> and fathers<\/em>.<\/p>\nhttp:\/\/pibcny.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/2015-03-29-AM-Col-3_20-21-A-Useful-Vessel-Our-Practice-Putting-On-Father-Child.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

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Colossians 3:22-4:1 \u2013 \u201cA Useful Vessel for the Master\u2014Our Practice of Putting On Christ in Our Relationships\u2014Servants\/Masters\u201d \u2013 Outline<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf) \u2013 In this message we look at our\u00a0practice<\/em>\u00a0of\u00a0putting on CHRIST-likeness\u00a0<\/em>in our\u00a0relationships\u00a0<\/em>in our work life<\/em>.\u00a0In these two verses Paul challenges servants<\/em>\u00a0and masters<\/em>.<\/p>\nhttp:\/\/pibcny.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/2015-04-19-AM-Col-3_22-4_1-A-Useful-Vessel-Our-Practice-Putting-On-Servant-Master.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

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Colossians 4:2-4 \u2013 \u201cA Useful Vessel for the Master\u2014Our Practice of Putting On Christ in Our Prayer Lives\u201d \u2013 Outline<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf) \u2013\u00a0In this message we look at our\u00a0practice<\/em>\u00a0of\u00a0putting on CHRIST-likeness\u00a0<\/em>in our\u00a0prayer<\/em>\u00a0life<\/em>. Paul challenges us to be\u00a0faithful, watchful,\u00a0<\/em>and\u00a0thankful<\/em> in prayer. He also challenges to pray specifically for\u00a0opportunities<\/em> and\u00a0clarity<\/em> to share God\u2019s Word as a\u00a0useful vessel<\/em> for the cause of Christ.<\/p>\nhttp:\/\/pibcny.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/2015-04-26-AM-Col-4_2-4-A-Useful-Vessel-Our-Practice-of-Putting-on-Christ-in-Our-Prayer-Life.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

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Colossians 4:5-6 \u2013 \u201cA Useful Vessel for the Master\u2014Our Practice of Putting On Christ in Our Public Lives\u201d \u2013 Outline<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf) \u2013\u00a0In this message we look at our\u00a0practice<\/em>\u00a0of\u00a0putting on CHRIST-likeness\u00a0<\/em>in our\u00a0public<\/em>\u00a0life<\/em>. \u00a0Paul challenges us\u00a0walk wisely<\/em> and\u00a0talk graciously<\/em>\u00a0in our public testimony.<\/p>\nhttp:\/\/pibcny.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/2015-05-02-AM-Col-4_5-6-A-Useful-Vessel-Our-Practice-of-Putting-on-Christ-in-Our-Public-Life.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n