1. The Preacher’s Citadel
2 Timothy 3:12
presented by Gary Hampton at Polishing the Pulpit Sunday, August 20th

2. 2 Timothy 3:12 (NIV)
12 In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,
Preacher’s Citadel

3. a wall of Prayer
First Wall

4. Daniel 6:10 (NIV)
10 Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before.
wall of Prayer
When enemies attack

5. Colossians 4:2–4 (NIV)
2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. 3 And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. 4 Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should.
wall of Prayer
For the right words - COL. 4:2-4
All of us should be praying for acceptable service to God.
Paul possessed an ability to reframe the situation. He prayed to open a doors.

6. a wall of Fellowship
Second Wall

7. Philippians 2:25 (NIV)
25 But I think it is necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, co-worker and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger, whom you sent to take care of my needs.
wall of Fellowship
Fellow soldiers - Php. 2:25 comrades in arms

8. Romans 16:3–4 (NIV)
3 Greet Priscilla and Aquila, my co-workers in Christ Jesus. 4 They risked their lives for me. Not only I but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them.
wall of Fellowship
Supportive brethren - Rom. 16:3-4

9. a wall of Providence
Third Wall

10. Genesis 50:20 (NIV)
20 You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.
wall of Providence
God uses attacks - Genesis 50:20

11. Daniel 3:28 (NIV)
28 Then Nebuchadnezzar said, “Praise be to the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, who has sent his angel and rescued his servants! They trusted in him and defied the king’s command and were willing to give up their lives rather than serve or worship any god except their own God.
wall of Providence
God Delivers - Daniel 3:28

12. PROVIDEnce See the word provide in providence
God uses a tax to promote His purposes

13. a wall of the Prize
Fourth Wall

14. Philippians 3:12–14 (NIV)
12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 13 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
wall of the Prize
Focus - Php. 3:12-14
I press;
I strain;
I stretch

15. James 1:12 (NIV)
12 Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.
wall of the Prize
The victor's crown - Jam. 1:12

16. What keeps you going?
wall of the Prize

17. Keep your eye on the prize, the goal.
wall of the Prize

18. a wall of Prayer
First Wall

19. a wall of Fellowship
Second Wall

20. a wall of Providence
Third Wall

21. a wall of the Prize
Fourth Wall

22. The Preacher’s Citadel
2 Timothy 3:12
presented by Gary Hampton at Polishing the Pulpit Sunday, August 20th