The Committed
“The Committed”
II Samuel 23:8-17
Pastor Daniel Bracken
May 1, 2022
I. Introduction.
A. A word Dr. Marocco shared at the Increase Banquet.
B. How did David become a successful king?
C. A key is given in I Chronicles 11:10.
II. A look at the text.
A. Josheb-Basshebeth killed 800 in one encounter.
B. Eleazar son of Dodai was so committed to fighting that his ________ froze to his hand.
C. Shammah son of Agee defended a ________ against a band of Philistines.
D. The three mighty men broke through the Philistine lines, drew ________ from the gate of Bethlehem, and brought it back to King David.
III. What does it mean to be a part of the committed?
A. Don’t be ________ by the task.
B. Fight on even when others ________.
C. Clinch the ________ so hard you become one with it.
D. Keep your eyes on the ________ and fight for it.
E. Keep in mind the ________ is working through you.
F. Keep in mind your commitment is an act of ________.
IV. God is speaking to us.
A. Personally: be committed to those things God has called you to be committed to.
B. Corporately: we must be committed to the vision God has given us.
C. We must ask ourselves, “Are we a part of the committed company?”
D. Others become committed through our commitment.