NewCity Orlando Sermons 2 Timothy 2:1-13 | Vision: Called to Communion
Jan 5, 2026
Rev. Benjamin Kandt dives into the concept of discipleship, emphasizing its role as a key metric for church health. He discusses the importance of being strengthened by Christ's grace and how weakness can open the door to divine strength. Insightful stories showcase finding God in everyday work. The value of regular Bible engagement for spiritual growth is highlighted. Lastly, Kandt encourages participating in life with Christ, promising that endurance leads to reigning with Him.
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Disciple Life Flows From Union To Mission
- Discipleship flows from union with Christ into communion, community, and co-mission.
- This centripetal-to-centrifugal movement defines the church's purpose and fruitfulness.
Each One Reach One: Take Spiritual Responsibility
- Take spiritual responsibility for at least one other person and walk them through union, communion, community, and commission.
- Make disciple-making the organizing purpose of your church activities and prune what doesn't serve it.
Be Strengthened By Grace, Not Self-Effort
- Strength for discipleship is received, not self-generated, because Paul commands Timothy to 'be strengthened' in the passive voice.
- Weakness qualifies you to receive God's strength through active receptivity rather than self-reliance.