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.

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