1. What are defenders?

Jude 1:3 - Contend

2 Timothy 4:2 - Ready

Romans 1:16 - Unashamed

2. Why should we be defenders?

Jude 1:4 - There will be those who twist the word

2 Timothy 4:3 - People will not listen to sound doctrine

3. How can we defend?

James 1:22,25 - Listen/Do/Know

1 Peter 3:15 (13-16) - Know the Reason

Titus 1:9 (6-9) - Carry yourself well

2 Timothy 3:16-17

1. Where is your focus?

James 5:1-6

2. What's taking your time?

James 5:7-12

Galatians 5:22-25

Job 1:20-22

Job 12:13

Job 27:2-4

Job 42:2

3. What is your energy spent on?

James 5:13-20

1 Kings 17:1

1. We are called to speak life, not death

James 3:1-12

James 4:11-12

2. Seek Godly wisdom, not earthly wisdom

James 3:13-17

3. Always get closer!

James 4:1-10

4. Follow His lead

James 4:13-17

1. Perseverance in trials leads to growth

James 1:2-18

2. To be a good follower of Christ you have to do more than listen

James 1:19-26

3. Faith in action leads to strong Believers

James 2:1-26

1. Become a Citizen of the Kingdom.

John 3:1-21

Matthew 16:24-27

2. Live for the Lord

Romans 8:17

Romans 14:7-9

1 Corinthians 9:24-25

2. Be a good Steward of your Gifts, talents, and Calling.

1 Corinthians 12:12-31

1. Know the race

Matthew 28:16-20

2 Timothy 1:6-14

2. Live out your faith

1 Corinthians 9:26-27

Ephesians 2:1-10

Philippians 1:27-30

2 Timothy 1:6-14

3. Seek Growth

Proverbs 19:16-17,20-23

Ephesians 3:14-21

Key Verse: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

1. Practice Creates Perseverance

Hebrews 12: 1-3

James 1:4

Philippians 3:1, 12-14

2. Timing is Essential

Luke 2:46-52

Mark 14:32-38

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

3. The Right Coach Makes a Difference

DEUTERONOMY 6:4-9

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

Proverbs 27:17