ordinary to extraordinary
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150 copies placed in the Libraries of every
prison in AustraliaPLEASE PRAY
Buy a copy, read it, & pray for someone to give it to ?
Dr John Singleton
Edward (Ned) Kelly
John Singleton one of
Australia’s most
outstanding Christians
Notorious bushranger &
outlaw
Medical doctor & evangelist
Dr John Singleton was an amazing Christian in Victoria
from the 1850’s – 90’s
* He was the 1st physician & founder of the Melbourne Children’s Hospital* He founded the Collingwood Free Medical Dispensary (now known as the Singleton Medical Welfare Centre).
Dr Singleton established a Gospel Mission Hall in Little Bourke Street
in the midst of a street full of brothels to win men for Christ.
This mission saw 100’s of ruffians & drunkards in
Melbourne turn to Christ.
Today (in 2013) the mission is
run by the Salvation Army
Dr Singleton met notorious bushranger, Ned Kelly in
Melbourne Gaol
Singleton gave Kelly a New Testament,
plus Christian tracts & showed him
how to commit his life
to Christ
IS NED KELLY IN HEAVEN?
Two major themes –1. Is there anyone outside the
bounds of God’s Love & Grace? ( 1 Timothy 1:15)
2. God is making ordinary people into being extraordinary ! (2 Timothy 1:6-7)
“Lord, let my hand become the Hands
of Jesus…. “
ORDINARY CALLED TO
BE EXTRAORDIN
ARY2 Timothy 1:1-7
Dr John Singletom
God is calling ordinary Christians to do extraordinary things to extend
His Kingdom
Ordinary Called to be Extraordinary
2 Timothy 1:1-7New International Version (NIV)1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, in keeping with the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus,2 To Timothy, my dear son:Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.Thanksgiving3 I thank God, whom I serve, as my ancestors did, with a clear conscience, as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers. 4 Recalling your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy. 5 I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.Appeal for Loyalty to Paul and the Gospel6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. 7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.
Ordinary Called to be Extraordinary
1. Saved by Grace 2 Timothy 1:1-5 Timothy had a Christian mother & grandmother, but this did not make him a Christian.
Is anyone outside God’s amazing Grace?
Paul’s testimony..1 Timothy 1:14-15 “I was the worst or chief of sinners.
God’s Grace saved me.”
Ordinary Called to be Extraordinary
2. Ignite God’s Gifting verse 6 Timothy was prophesied over by
Paul (1 Timothy 4:14). He was a sickly young man
(1 Timothy 5:23); naturally timid ( 1 Corinthians 16:10)
& suffered much persecution in seeking to serve God.
Ordinary Called to be Extraordinary
3. Be Empowered by God.. Verse 7
A) a spirit of power… (dunamis = dynamite) A fresh/daily anointing & empowering of Holy Spirit…c/f Ephesians 5:18 B) Love – (agape) showing Jesus’ love C) Self discipline – having a sound mind, not being governed by fear.
Ordinary Called to be Extraordinary
Ask God today, for a special touch of His
Agape Love – to love the unlovely
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