No Excuses (2 Timothy 1:6-8)
I. The Spirit Not from God (2 Timothy 1:7; John 14:27; 2 Corinthians 5:17)
A. A life characterized by lying, fear, or cowardice (Revelation 21:8)
B. Shrinking back from sharing the Gospel with others (2 Timothy 1:8)
C. Not using your spiritual gifts (2 Timothy 1:6)
D. Being fearful of being different from the unsaved (Romans 12:1-2)
E. Cowardice in great trials (James 4:17)
II. The Spirit God has Given Us
A. Of Power (2 Timothy 1:7; Acts 1:8)
B. Of Love (2 Timothy 1:7, 3:10; Romans 5:5; 2 Timothy 3:16)
C. Of a Sound Mind (2 Timothy 1:7)
1. a steady mind
2. a controlled mind