4. The Bible talks about being a soldier…

5. 2 Timothy 2:3 “You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.”

6. The Bible talks about being a soldier… 2 Timothy 2:3 “You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.” Philippians 2:25 “But I thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger and minister to my need.”

7. The Bible talks about being a soldier… 2 Timothy 2:3 “You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.” Philippians 2:25 “But I thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger and minister to my need.” 1 Timothy 1:18 “This command I entrust to you, Timothy, my son, in accordance with the prophecies previously made concerning you, that by them you fight the good fight.”

8. 1. A Good Soldier Volunteers to Serve

9. 2 Peter 3:9 “The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.”

10. 1. A Good Soldier Volunteers to Serve 2 Peter 3:9 “The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.” Jeremiah 44:4 “I have sent you all My servants the prophets, again and again to tell you not to do these detestable things that I hate.”

11. 1. A Good Soldier Volunteers to Serve 2 Peter 3:9 “The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.” Jeremiah 44:4 “I have sent you all My servants the prophets, again and again to tell you not to do these detestable things that I hate.” 2 Corinthians 5:20 “Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were entreating you through us: we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.”

12. 2. A Good Soldier is Fully Committed

13. Luke 5:11 “And when they had brought their ships to land, they left everything, and followed Him.”

14. 2. A Good Soldier is Fully Committed Luke 5:11 “And when they had brought their ships to land, they left everything, and followed Him.” Luke 5:27-28 “And after that He went out, and noticed a tax- gatherer named Levi, sitting in the tax office, and He said to him, ‘Follow Me.’ And he left everything, and rose and began to follow Him.”

15. 2. A Good Soldier is Fully Committed Luke 5:11 “And when they had brought their ships to land, they left everything, and followed Him.” Luke 5:27-28 “And after that He went out, and noticed a tax- gatherer named Levi, sitting in the tax office, and He said to him, ‘Follow Me.’ And he left everything, and rose and began to follow Him.” Luke 14:33 “So therefore, no one of you can be My disciple who does not give up all his own possessions.”

16. 2. A Good Soldier is Fully Committed Philippians 3:8 “I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but rubbish in order that I may gain Christ.”

17. 2. A Good Soldier is Fully Committed Philippians 3:8 “I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but rubbish in order that I may gain Christ.” 2 Timothy 2:4 “No soldier in active service entangles himself in the affairs of everyday life, so that he may please the one who enlisted him as a soldier.”

18. 2. A Good Soldier is Fully Committed Philippians 3:8 “I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but rubbish in order that I may gain Christ.” 2 Timothy 2:4 “No soldier in active service entangles himself in the affairs of everyday life, so that he may please the one who enlisted him as a soldier.” 1 Chronicles 29:5 “Now then, who will follow my example? Who will give himself and all that he has to the Lord?”

19. 3. A Good Soldier Obeys His Commander

20. Ephesians 1:22 “And God placed all things under His feet, and appointed Him to be head over everything for the church.”

21. 3. A Good Soldier Obeys His Commander Ephesians 1:22 “And God placed all things under His feet, and appointed Him to be head over everything for the church.” John 14:21 Jesus said, “He who has My commandments, and keeps them, he it is who loves Me, and he who loves Me shall be loved by My Father, and I will love him, and will disclose Myself to him.”

22. 3. A Good Soldier Obeys His Commander Ephesians 1:22 “And God placed all things under His feet, and appointed Him to be head over everything for the church.” John 14:21 Jesus said, “He who has My commandments, and keeps them, he it is who loves Me, and he who loves Me shall be loved by My Father, and I will love him, and will disclose Myself to him.” Isaiah 1:19-20 “If you consent and obey, you will eat the best of the land; but if you refuse and rebel, you will be devoured by the sword.”

23. 4. A Good Soldier Fights the Enemy

24. Ephesians 6:11-12 “Put on the full armor of God, that you may be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.”

25. 4. A Good Soldier Fights the Enemy Ephesians 6:11-12 “Put on the full armor of God, that you may be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.” 1 Peter 5:8 “Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls about like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.”

26. 5. A Good Soldier Fights to the End

27. Matthew 10:22 “And you will be hated by all on account of My name, but it is the one who has endured to the end who will be saved.”

28. 5. A Good Soldier Fights to the End Matthew 10:22 “And you will be hated by all on account of My name, but it is the one who has endured to the end who will be saved.” Matthew 24:12-13 “Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold. But the one who stands firm to the end will be saved.”

29. 5. A Good Soldier Fights to the End Matthew 10:22 “And you will be hated by all on account of My name, but it is the one who has endured to the end who will be saved.” Matthew 24:12-13 “Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold. But the one who stands firm to the end will be saved.” 1 Timothy 6:12 “Fight the good fight of faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called.”

30. 5. A Good Soldier Fights to the End Matthew 10:22 “And you will be hated by all on account of My name, but it is the one who has endured to the end who will be saved.” Matthew 24:12-13 “Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold. But the one who stands firm to the end will be saved.” 1 Timothy 6:12 “Fight the good fight of faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called.” 2 Timothy 4:7 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith.”

31. Are You a Good Soldier for the Lord?

32. 1.A Good Soldier Volunteers to Serve

33. Are You a Good Soldier for the Lord? 1.A Good Soldier Volunteers to Serve 2.A Good Soldier is Fully Committed

34. Are You a Good Soldier for the Lord? 1.A Good Soldier Volunteers to Serve 2.A Good Soldier is Fully Committed 3.A Good Soldier Obeys His Commander

35. Are You a Good Soldier for the Lord? 1.A Good Soldier Volunteers to Serve 2.A Good Soldier is Fully Committed 3.A Good Soldier Obeys His Commander 4.A Good Soldier Fights the Enemy

36. Are You a Good Soldier for the Lord? 1.A Good Soldier Volunteers to Serve 2.A Good Soldier is Fully Committed 3.A Good Soldier Obeys His Commander 4.A Good Soldier Fights the Enemy 5.A Good Soldier Fights to the End

37. Are You a Good Soldier for the Lord? 1.A Good Soldier Volunteers to Serve 2.A Good Soldier is Fully Committed 3.A Good Soldier Obeys His Commander 4.A Good Soldier Fights the Enemy 5.A Good Soldier Fights to the End Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus