Aug 24, 2025
Hang On Tight
Series: 1 Timothy
Paul had begun his charge to Timothy by urging him to warn the false teachers in Ephesus to stop devoting themselves to useless "myths." From there, he explained the true nature of the Gospel, on which Timothy was to focus.
With the final verses of chapter 1, Paul commands Timothy to fight the good fight - a calling that rests on all Christians. Three things emerge in these verses: 1) Holding Firmly to Our Faith is a Battle We Must Be Ready For; 2) We Are to Live in Light of What We Learn from God’s Word; and 3) Rejecting God’s Truth and Will for Our Lives Brings Real Trouble.
Cling to God’s truth and let it lead you into right living.
1 Timothy 1:18-20
Aug. 24, 2025
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- Aug 24, 2025Hang On Tight
Aug 24, 2025Hang On TightSeries: 1 TimothyPaul had begun his charge to Timothy by urging him to warn the false teachers in Ephesus to stop devoting themselves to useless "myths." From there, he explained the true nature of the Gospel, on which Timothy was to focus.With the final verses of chapter 1, Paul commands Timothy to fight the good fight - a calling that rests on all Christians. Three things emerge in these verses: 1) Holding Firmly to Our Faith is a Battle We Must Be Ready For; 2) We Are to Live in Light of What We Learn from God’s Word; and 3) Rejecting God’s Truth and Will for Our Lives Brings Real Trouble.Cling to God’s truth and let it lead you into right living.1 Timothy 1:18-20Aug. 24, 2025To watch the video of this message, click here.
- Aug 17, 2025Grateful for Grace
Aug 17, 2025Grateful for GraceSeries: 1 TimothyEarly in Paul’s first letter to Timothy, the apostle finds himself filled with thanks and praise as he reflects on God’s grace and mercy in his life, especially as he considers how unworthy he is of it.Paul’s words and example to us in our passage show us 3 things: 1) Thank God for His Grace; 2) The Gospel is Simple – Christ Came to Save Sinners; and 3) Give God the Praise He Alone Deserves.God’s grace and mercy are abundantly ours through faith in Christ.1 Timothy 1:12-17Aug. 17, 2025To watch the video of this message, click here.
- Aug 10, 2025The Lawful Use of the Law
Aug 10, 2025The Lawful Use of the LawSeries: 1 TimothySome view the Bible as containing an outdated list of laws and requirements that just don’t fit with our modern world and its values today. What’s the point? Is it even relevant for people living in the 21st century? In a word, "Yes!" God's Law and His commandments are absolutely relevant and have a point today as well, though it may not be the point most people assume.In 1 Tim. 1:8-11, Paul highlights the lawful use of the law. He makes 3 points in these verses: 1) The Law is Good, But Doesn’t Get Us to God; 2) The Law Shows Us Shameful Specifics of Our Sin; and 3) The Sound Teaching of the Gospel Shows Us How to Be Saved.The Law is good, but limited, so we need to ground ourselves in the Gospel.1 Timothy 1:8-11Aug. 10, 2025To watch the video of this message, click here.
- Aug 3, 2025Muddy Waters
Aug 3, 2025Muddy WatersSeries: 1 TimothyThere is a right and wrong focus when it comes to the teaching of God’s Word. That is what Paul addresses at the beginning of his letter to Timothy. He spends the bulk of this paragraph detailing a single admonition: 1) Steer Clear of Strange Teaching. Nestled in the middle of this warning, is Paul’s other point: 2) Let Faith & Love Be Your Focus.Our teaching is to faithfully follow God’s Word and focus on love.1 Timothy 1:3-7Aug. 3, 2025To watch the video of this message, click here.
- Jul 27, 2025An Encouraging Introduction
Jul 27, 2025An Encouraging IntroductionSeries: 1 TimothyPaul wrote 1 Timothy to a younger pastor in a difficult ministry. He wrote not only to Timothy himself, but intended that the letter would be read to the entire church. His purpose was to give instruction on a number of topics, and to affirm Timothy’s ministry. But, he also wrote to encourage this young pastor. Right from the introduction of his letter, Paul immediately offers encouragement to Timothy.In the opening 2 verses of 1 Timothy we see that 1) Paul Provides an Encouraging Example of Faithfulness, and 2) Paul Encourages Timothy with Truths of the Christian Faith.Let's commit to encourage one another to hope in Christ and remember God’s gifts of grace, mercy, and peace.1 Timothy 1:1-2July 27, 2025To watch the video of this message, click here.
- Jul 6, 2025One Way
Jul 6, 2025One WaySeries: GalatiansSince his opening words, Paul has used his letter to the Galatians to try to answer one primary question, “Are people justified simply by faith in Christ or is justification earned by following certain rituals or rules?” He has repeatedly reassured believers that it is faith in Christ Jesus alone which saves us.As Paul takes pen in hand to personally conclude his letter, three points rise to the surface by way of reminder: 1) Beware the Problem of Religious Pride; 2) Boast Only in Christ’s Work on the Cross; and 3) Bear the Blessing of Being a New Creation.We are a new creation through faith in Christ.Galatians 6:11-18July 6, 2025To watch the video of this message, click here.
- Jun 29, 2025God’s Grace is Enough
Jun 29, 2025God’s Grace is EnoughSeries: (All)Life’s struggles can seem overwhelming – we can give in to discouragement, depression and anxiety, worrying about what will or won’t happen. We can find ourselves wondering, “Where is God’s grace now? Will He show me grace even here?”God’s grace is present here and now – it is available to us. A look at 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 helps us to see that God’s grace wasn’t just available and sufficient for Paul, but that it is presently available and sufficient for us as well, no matter what we’re going through. Four points can be discerned in Paul's words to us: God’s Grace is Sufficient for Unsolicited Problems; 2) God’s Grace Should Drive Us to Unrelenting Prayer; 3) God’s Grace Shows Up in Unexpected Provision; and 4) God’s Grace Leaves Us with Undeniable Peace.God’s grace is sufficient to sustain you no matter what you may be suffering.2 Corinthians 12:7-10June 29, 2025To watch the video of this message, click here.
- Jun 22, 2025Opportunity Knocks
Jun 22, 2025Opportunity KnocksSeries: GalatiansThere are opportunities that present themselves in our lives which are always right to take advantage of. For instance, in Galatians 6:6-10, Paul encourages us to take every opportunity to do good to others. Part of what it means to live and walk by the Spirit is to care for the practical needs of others, especially other believers.Paul presents us with 3 challenges in this passage: 1) Take Care of Those Who Teach God’s Word; 2) Consider Carefully How You Will Use All that God has Given You; and 3) Hang In There and Keep Helping Others, Even When it’s Hard.Take every opportunity to do good to others and care for their needs.Galatians 6:6-10June 22, 2025To watch the video of this message, click here.
- Jun 15, 2025Blueprints for Life
Jun 15, 2025Blueprints for LifeSeries: Father's DayWhen it comes to construction, there are certain common elements no matter how big a project may be. You need to understand the plans (or at least have a plan), you need good materials, and you need to be careful as you build.Regardless of your skill with a drill, we are all builders of God’s church. In 1 Cor. 3:10-15, the apostle Paul informs us that we are all in the Christian construction business, and that we all need to be mindful of the work we do in the name of Christ. Paul's blueprints for life include 4 instructions to us: 1) Be Sure to Build Carefully; 2) Build on the Proper Foundation; 3) Use Quality Materials; and 4) Remember the Coming Inspection.Build God's Church by doing your best to honor God with your deeds.1 Corinthians 3:10-15June 15, 2025Father's DayTo watch the video of this message, click here.
- Jun 8, 2025Care, Bear, and Beware
Jun 8, 2025Care, Bear, and BewareSeries: GalatiansIn Galatians 6:1-5, Paul addresses the problem of individual sin by explaining our corporate responsibility – a Christian may sin alone, but his or her sin affects the whole. Our calling is to help one another when we find each other caught in sin. Paul instructs us to do 3 things: 1) Restore the Broken; 2) Relieve the Burdened; and 3) Resist Being Prideful.Be humble as you help fellow sinners and bear each other’s burdens.Galatians 6:1-5June 8, 2025To watch the video of this message, click here.
