Paul encourages Timothy to adhere to God's word even though others retreat from it.
Paul warns Timothy about those who are godless and deceive others encouraging him to not retreat from the battle for truth.
We are called to be discerning, and the temptation to retreat from it is great, but we don't have to fear. God provides what we need to do it.
Paul shows what is essential when teaching and confronting with truth.
Paul encourages Timothy to not retreat in the face of hard work.
Paul encourages Timothy to not retreat from the truth.
Paul encourages Timothy to not retreat from shame and suffering.
Paul encourages Timothy to not retreat in the face of fear.
Scriptures that were most likely discussed on the road to Emmaus.
Jesus's sacrifice is unique and the only fix for broken man.
This message presents an overview of Titus and wraps up the series.
At the end of his letter Paul challenges Titus to finish strong, live in grace and complete the mission together.
Four things to avoid and one to reject, continued from last week.
Paul warns Titus to avoid detrimental things to the Church.
The Gospel not only calls people to believe, but it also alters a person's life, causing them to "lead in good works."
An encounter with Jesus reveals who we were and who we can become.
A message on how to subject and obey the government and God.
Paul tells Titus to teach and reprove. This sermon explores the necessity of reproof, how it is to be done, and how it is to be received.
Titus Chapter 2 explains why and how we should live as Kingdom Citizens no matter what stage of or position in life we are.
Paul warns against false teachers
God has designed the church to be within the world yet live beyond it. His design includes godly and qualified leaders to help lead the way.
In this sermon, we discover and are encouraged by Paul's source of hope and mission.
Paul's example encourages us to live within and yet beyond. God has called us to serve Him and proclaim the good news of Jesus. We are to foster faith, uphold truth, and promote godliness.
Introducing the letter to Titus and the call to live within the culture but not be of it.
Principles of Evangelism.
Jesus is the Light of the world because God loves us.
The sacrifice of Jesus is the source of true joy.
Jesus fulfills God's promise of a perfect King who would bring perfect peace.
Advent sermon focusing on the hope of Jesus and the first promise made concerning Him.
A message on the Christian's responsibility and reason to give.
A review and wrap-up of Paul's important letter to Timothy.
Paul encourages Timothy to guard the truth of the Gospel.
Type Notes Here (MULTILINE) 1 Timothy 6:10; 2 Corinthians 9:8; Philippians 4:11-13; Hebrews 13:5; 1 Timothy 6:6-8; James 4:13-17; Matthew 19:24; Luke 12:17-21; John 10:10
The command of Jesus to love one another as He loves us is instrumental to keeping to the path of salvation.
Paul commands Timothy to keep his feet on the path of salvation through intentional living.
This message is about avoiding the things that may lead to a rejection of salvation.
Paul warns against false teachers. He reveals their motives and the affects of their false teaching.
Paul encourages Timothy to teach believers to honor and respect those in positions of authority and explains why.
When selecting leaders, the assembly must do its due diligence and do what it can to avoid making poor choices. Every person in the assembly is responsible for helping select qualified leaders.
Paul gives instruction concerning elders.
This sermon demonstrates why we should confront each other as family members.
Paul encourages Timothy to be vigilant and stay out of "the stall" while others are stalling around him.
Paul encourages Timothy to be vigilant against false teaching.
This message examines the "mysteries" of God.
Today's passage speaks of deacons and what qualities to look for when choosing them.
Today's sermon answers three questions. What is an Overseer? What does an Overseer do? What should the relationship between church members and Overseer be like?
The qualifications for overseers.
Paul says that women are to learn with quietness and be submissive. Today's sermon explores the context of this command and how it should be applied.
Attitudes can get in the way of worshipping God. Paul encourages both men and women to have the proper attitude.
Paul says much about men and women in this letter. It is important to understand that what he says is based in the idea that God has assigned roles to gender.
Prayer is an important part of guarding against false teaching, and so is the need for godly men setting the example.
The call of every Christian is to protect God's truth.
Paul serves as an example of true gratitude for the followers of Jesus.
Paul reveals speaks against those misusing the Law and shows how it is good and useful.
Proverbs 1:7 (MULTILINE) Proverbs 4:13 (MULTILINE) Proverbs 16:20 – 24 (MULTILINE) Proverbs 16:25 (MULTILINE) 1 Corinthians 3:18 – 20 (MULTILINE) Acts 15:7 – 11 (MULTILINE) Luke 6:38 (MULTILINE)
An introduction to why Paul wrote to Timothy.
A summary of the letter to the Ephesians.
Prayer plays an important role in the battle against our spiritual enemy.
God provides what we need to fight the spiritual battle.
Paul exhorted followers of Christ to be subject to each other, but how is this done in hierarchal relationships such as marriage, parent-child, and even employer-employee relationships?
This sermon explores what it means to walk wisely as children of Light.
Today we discover what it means to be "doers of the Word."
There should be a distinct difference between those who know Christ and those who do not. Those who know Christ are encouraged to be different than those who do not.
God gave the church missionaries and pastors to equip and build up the body, but their roles are one of many. This sermon examines how members of the body should work with church leadership.
Peace maintains unity, but contentment plays a major role as well. Discover what Paul has to say about contentment with God's gracious giving.
The family of God should be united. Paul gives four ways that contribute to peace and unity.
A summary of what Paul says about the Gospel in Ephesians 1-3.
Ephesians 3:14-15 Every (or whole) family in Heaven and on earth are the Children of God. (MULTILINE) Ephesians 3:16 Strength is increased over time when Power is applied. (MULTILINE) Ephesians 3:17–18 It’s the Journey of our transformation that refines Strength. Spiritual Growth is on …
This mystery is that the Gentiles are fellow heirs. (MULTILINE) Are you a prisoner of Jesus Christ? Galatians 1:15-18 (MULTILINE) What has God called you to do? Acts 2:38 Genesis 17:4-6, 17:7-8 Isaiah 49:6 (MULTILINE) Who are today’s Gentiles? (MULTILINE) But God’s ways are a mystery to us. (MULTIL …
Christ breaks down the walls that separate us from God and others. (MULTILINE) I. Abraham’s Covenant provided a Promise Genesis 17 Our Covenant promise is accepting Jesus Christ, God Incarnate, King of Kings, Lord of Lords, Everlasting Father, Messiah, the Great I AM, as our Savior. (MULTILIN …
Pastor Tim will be speaking about what faith truly is.
Paul is always a good example of what to pray for. Today's passage concerns asking God for further understanding of what He revealed to Israel and what He now reveals to the followers of Jesus.
This message provides the answer to the question "Can peace be found in the midst of storms."
Why should we bless God? What does it even mean to bless God? This message gives the answers to these questions and more.
A Refutation of Unconditional Election (MULTILINE) Parts of Ephesians is often used to support ideas found in Calvinism. (MULTILINE) Calvinism Developed by John Calvin Summed up in the acronym TULIP (MULTILINE) TULIP Total Depravity The idea that man is born completely steeped in, unaware of, and gu …
An introduction and history to the letter to the Ephesian assemblies.
God expects followers of Jesus to be givers. Why? Discover why it is important to be a confident and generous giver.
This is a sermon about Jesus and his disciples getting into a ship and going to the other side. And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone. But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.
These are troubling times. How does a Christian respond to what is currently happening in the Middle East? Pastor Brian explores this question by looking at the history of Israel and Islam, explains why this information is important and then draws some conclusions on how followers of Jesus should respond.
Paul rejoices at the kindness of the Philippian assembly. Find out what role contentment plays in joy.
God offers the followers of Jesus peace, but things need to be done in order to experience it. Paul shares what is entailed in experiencing peace in today's passage.
Paul again encourages continued rejoicing and tells us how God makes it possible.
Learn why conflict and division are so dangerous and why it is important to avoid them.
Paul maintained the attitude that even though he was saved he was still in the process of being perfected or completed. He encouraged his readers to have the same attitude.
After discovering the truth Paul proclaims his desire to know Jesus. In this message we explore righteousness, faith, repentance and how to know Him better.
Discover the importance of joy in the Christian's life and be aware of the things that can rob a Christian of joy.
Paul doesn't just command things. He leads by example. In revealing his intentions to the Philippian assembly we see attitudes and Christian living in action. In this message find out how we can be encouraged by the example of Paul and the Philippian assembly.
The exhibition of joy is a major attraction to non-Christians. In this message discover what kills joy and hinders the glorification of God through joy.
Paul says to "work out your salvation." Find out what he means by this and how the idea does not conflict with the idea of salvation by grace.
God has revealed Himself in multiple persons. Discover why this was necessary.
Jesus desires the members of the Ekklasia to think as one. Paul encourages them to do so by following the example Jesus set in four ways.
Paul identifies four things that every follower of Jesus should experience and respond to.
Review This series is an extension of our study on spiritual parenting and discipleship. Spiritual parenting and discipleship are a return to a focus on the original royal decree: be fruitful and multiply. In sum, God wants kids, lots of them. One of the things that distinguishes humans from other c …
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Introduction It was the writer of Proverbs that said it so well, (Slide) “Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but desire fulfilled is a tree of life.” Proverbs 13:12. Maybe you have experienced that. Maybe At School- When is this semester ever going to end? Or on a Trip- Are we there yet? Kids and …
This is a sermon about Jesus and his disciples getting into a ship and going to the other side. And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone. But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.