September 16, 2018 Teaching Outline

The Extra Mile- “Overcoming Loneliness” 2 Timothy 4:6-18
 
The Four Common Causes of Loneliness

 

• Transition

 
 
 “For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time has come for my departure.  I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."
 2 Timothy 4:6-8
 

• Separation    

 
 
"Do your best to come to me quickly."   2 Timothy 4:10-11, 20
 

• Opposition

 
 
 "Be on your guard against him, because he strongly opposed our message. 2 Timothy 4:14-15
   

• Rejection

 
 
"At my first defense, no one came to my support." (2 Timothy 4:16)
 
 
The Four Simple Steps To Take To Cure Loneliness

 

• Utilize your time.    

 
 
"Timothy, when you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas. Bring my scrolls, especially the parchments."  2 Timothy 4:13
 

• Minimize the hurt.  

 
 "May it not be held against them."  2 Timothy 4:16
 
 

• Recognize God's presence.   

 
 
"The Lord stood at my side and gave me strength." 2 Timothy 4:17
 

• Emphasize other's needs.

 
 
  " So....that through me the message might be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles might hear it."    (2 Timothy 4:17)
 
 
Jesus Understands YOUR Loneliness
 

• He was tempted with every human emotion. Hebrews 4:15

 

• He faced EXTREME loneliness Himself. Matt 26:40, 26:56, 27:46

 
 
 
 
We can go the Extra mile when …
 you understand that Jesus cares about us
                          and
 understands when we are lonely!