Capital Community Church Sermon Archive A Soldier, an Athlete, and a Farmer - Pastor Raymond Woodward
Sep 3, 2025
Pastor Raymond Woodward delivers a powerful message at the Northeast Christian College's 70th Opening Service. He reflects on 2 Timothy, emphasizing the urgency of spiritual gifts and the importance of mentorship for future generations. Using the metaphors of a soldier, athlete, and farmer, he encourages perseverance, lawful striving, and diligent sowing in ministry. He warns of perilous times and urges listeners to stay true to their calling, ultimately inviting them to offer themselves for service. A stirring call to action resonating with faith and purpose!
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Seventy As A Multifaceted Symbol
- Seventy is a biblically rich symbol tying perfection, completeness, mission, and lifespan together for spiritual purpose.
- Pastor Raymond Woodward frames the 70th year as a season for promise, anointing, restoration, and renewed passion.
Stir Up Your God-Given Gift
- Stir up the gift God put in you through regular spiritual discipline and revival practices.
- Pastor Raymond Woodward urges students to rekindle their spiritual fire so gifts don't shrivel through neglect.
Treat Training As Boot Camp
- Value seasons of focused training and avoid worldly entanglements that distract from ministry.
- Pastor Raymond Woodward warns students to treat Bible college like boot camp and limit distractions like excessive phone use.