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Introduction Last week we started the 1 Timothy the letter written from Paul to his younger friend and brother in Christ. We looked the background of the relationship of the Apostle Paul and his Son in the faith as he calls him. These two men were very familiar with each other as they traveled on foot…

Intro In the last few weeks I have spoken to three different churches who are looking for pastors. As we well know, finding men with the right character, abilities and experience for Eldership is a hard job. If I only had the men, I would deploy three of them to these forward bases tomorrow. Or to one…

Introduction: I am excited to start this new book of 1 Timothy. 1 Timothy starts off the first of three books that are called the Pastoral Epistles - which includes 1 and 2 Timothy as well as Titus. These three books are all about how the church should be run and managed. These are books about church…

Introduction We come today to gather before the truth of God’s word, to hear his voice an his will in our lives. Let us Pray If you would open you bible to 1 Timothy chapter 1. While you are turning there after a little introduction. Today we start to explore what is commonly know as one of the Pastoral…

I write these things to you, hoping to come to you soon. But if I should be delayed, I have written so that you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth. And most certainly, the mystery of godliness…

A City on a hill looks different than the surrounding valley

Welcome... Introduce Self... Pray... Let all who are under a yoke as bondservants regard their own masters as worthy of all honor, so that the name of God and the teaching may not be reviled. Those who have believing masters must not be disrespectful on the ground that they are brothers; rather they…

I Timothy 1:1-11 Scripture reader: Bethany Callison Introduction: Good morning once again. It's good to be back with you. Today we are diving head first into our series through the book of I Timothy. This should take us about 10 or 11 weeks and lead right up till the Advent season. Today's sermon is…

Morning 7 May 2023

1 Timothy 1:1-11 This morning we begin a new book and it is a bit of a transition for us. We have gone from covering several letters that the Apostle Paul had written to the churches and now we are moving to a series of letters written to people. 1 Timothy is one of what they call the pastoral epistles,…

We are reminded that Christ has graciously removed the burden of the Law. We are encouraged to seek out pure, sound doctrine.

I. We Must Fight A. Because of the Command 18 This command I entrust to you, Timothy, my son, in accordance with the prophecies previously made concerning you, that by them you fight the good fight, military command. An order to be carried out. He is obligated by his commanding officer who is the Lord…

Introduction I hope we’re all scandalized by the words in v. 2 in our gospel lesson. And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying, “This man receives sinners and eats with them.” We tend to think of the Pharisees and scribes as the bad guys until we take a deep look and realize that we, or at least…

Introduction Torah Portion This Torah Portion goes from Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17 In our previous Torah portion we talked about consequences- Because; the heel - representing the walk; the difference between keeping and doing and the significance of numbers 2, 40 and the covenants of God - tablets We discussed…

Show Map City of Ephesus Founded by the Amazons about 2000 B.C Ephesus was once the capital of Asia Minor state of the Roman Empire. Ephesus means desirable 3rd largest Library (Library of Celus) in Ancient World (SHOW PIC) Ephesus derived its greatness from two sources, commercial trade (sea-port city)…

Introduction We are stepping into a new chapter of the history of FBC Bagdad. My personal chapters at this church have been marked by ~four year periods of time: Rooting/Repenting/Revitalizing/Reforming. For the next few weeks (Probably six weeks), we will be placing our attention on Acts 20:17-38 to…

Introduction: Do you think that it really matters what we believe about the Bible? Today, the lines have been drawn between those who believe that doctrine matters and those who believe that we should just love one another. The latter group is winning the day with people because they think it is more…

Introduction What happens when we accept Jesus Christ into our life? What changes about us? Some may say Some things changed Most things changed Everything changed In reality only one thing changed. We have a new Identity. 4 But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved…

Timothy is called Paul’s son Introduction To be in Spiritual Leadership Timothy had to know that It is a life under examination It is a life of Sacrifice It is a Life to be desired There is something empowering about Knowing who you in Christ and the purpose of your life. An Acquired Understanding Saul…

3 As I urged you when I was going to Macedonia, remain at Ephesus so that you may charge certain persons not to teach any different doctrine, 4 nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculations rather than the stewardship from God that is by faith. 5 The aim of our…

3 As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine, 4 Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do . 5 Now the end of the commandment…

Sincerity over Speculation Sincerity over Speculation We all long for sincerity but even sincerity can be sincerely wrong. The basis of our sincerity is what matters. Are my convictions built on truth or a lie. I can sincerely believe that I can fly and go outside jump into the air and find that one…

Keeping the commandment Jesus said “if you love Me, keep My commandments.” Commandment keeping is not a popular subject and not a popular or even easy application. Today we are looking at keeping the commandment, not commandments, but commandment as given to Timothy by Paul. How do you look at commandment…

Conduct One of the major purposes for the book of 1 Timothy is how are we to conduct ourselves as the church. So, as we start our study of the book beyond the introduction last week may we learn and apply. Purpose of book: To be a guide of conduct as the church , as the house of God (1Tim3:14-15) 14…

Introduction Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the commandment of God our Savior and the Lord Jesus Christ, our hope, To Timothy, a true son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord. As I urged you when I went into Macedonia—remain in Ephesus that you may…