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Following the Call: The Journey of Discipleship Bible Passage: John 1:35–39 , John 1:43 , Matthew 4:18–22 , John 15:15 Summary: This sermon explores the stages of discipleship, highlighting the initial call to follow Jesus, the journey of growing deeper in relationship with Him, and the eventual invitation…

We believe the Bible, God’s powerful, unchanging truth, guides and equips all who receive and obey it. Therefore, we will unleash the Word of God personally and with those we encounter. But you have carefully followed my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, perseverance, persecutions,…

As a contrast to the false teachers, Paul describes the training and teaching of a "good servant of Christ Jesus"

Intro De-holifying the word “Ministry”. Let us dispose of the idea that one enters “ministry” when one gets paid. Personal charges to Timothy, relevant to all Church leaders, and good for all of us to follow in our own context. Good Servants Speak Truth v6 Paul is going to make a string of commands to…

Jeremiah 1 Good evening church! We are backing up a book from Lamentations that we completed last week, to see the reason why the sad and sorrowful book of Lamentations. The book of Jeremiah is the back story to that. A prophet of God, really a priest, in the role of prophet, from the line of Aaron,…

Introduction Over the last couple of weeks we have been looking at the 5 different areas of Timothy’s life that Paul instructed him to be an example for the believers. These were areas that he was to exhibit in his own personal life in his service to the Lord and in his leading of the church in Ephesus.…

Introduction The last couple of weeks we have been looking at one of my favorite verses 1 Timothy 4:12 . Paul tells Timothy to not let anyone look down on him because of his youth but to set an example for the believers. This is not the typical way that a person would deal with those that look down on…

What are the gifts? Major Point #1: The Holy Spirit is THE Gift Major Point #2: The gifts of the Spirit are manifestations of the Spirit for the common good! The HS making himself known through believers for the good of the body! I want to challenge our western thinking a bit when it comes to the gifts……

Intro Paul’s First Letter to Timothy Paul is an apostle, responsible for taking the Gospel to the gentiles, including to a place called Ephesus (now on the western coast of Turkye) Timothy is something of a protege to Paul, a younger church leader who has been sent to Ephesus to get things in good order…

Went on elder retreat... Things I observed: Every one of us feels and carries the full weight of responsibility for the church. We each unique giftings and abilities and we deeply respect and submit to one another. Maturity Colossians 1:28 (ESV) [Christ] we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone…

Introduction The church is called to care for the entire flock. Churches today seem to care a lot about children and their programming is oftentimes geared toward children and youth. It is absolutely imperative that we do care for the next generation and that our hearts should be set on training them…

Do not rebuke an older man but encourage him as you would a father, younger men as brothers, older women as mothers, younger women as sisters, in all purity. Honor widows who are truly widows. But if a widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn to show godliness to their own household…

Order of Service Welcome Hymn - CHRIST, FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW (593) Psalm Reading I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you. You who have made me see many troubles and calamities will revive me again; from the depths of the earth you will…

Introduction This letter is a letter written from one man to another. From a mentor to a student. In many ways like a father to a son. 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope: 2 To Timothy, my true son in the faith. Grace, mercy, and peace from…

Review Map of the Journey in the Wilderness Picture of the Priesthood of Zadok Zaddik - Sons of Levi/ Priesthood Genealogy Picture nazir Nazareth nṣr Picture of the Branch of Righteousness Picture of the two fig trees and the menorah Send / Inspect Picture/ Shelach/ Picture of Search Out / Hepor Picture…

Introduction: We gather to worship. Recap our mission, the Great Commission. Now if you're new to us or it's your first time joining us online, I normally preach straight through books of the Bible expository. But for a few weeks here in Summer of 2024, we are covering the mission and vision, the why's…

Introduction We are going to continue in verse 12 of the fourth chapter of 1st Timothy today. Feel free to turn there while we take a short look at the whole of chapter 4. Paul is encouraging Timothy to lead the church against the false teachers and the effects of those teachers. He instructed Timothy…

Introduction Today we are going to continue looking at the encouragement that Paul gives Timothy about how he is to live his life as and example to the believers. He has been charged with addressing the false teaching that has found its way into the church community and is now causing the conduct of…

Introduction Today we continue in the book of 1st Timothy. A letter written from the Apostle Paul to his trusted student and Pastor Timothy. Last week we examined Paul’s encouragement to Timothy to be a good servant of Jesus. He told him to be nourished and built up by the word of faith that he had been…

Exodus 20:12 Ephesians 6:1-3 When we began this study we looked at the time when Jesus was asked by one of the Scribes what is the greatest commandment. 36 Master, which is the great commandment in the law? 37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy…

Paul So we know who this letter is being written from. Apostle He is a sent one. When Paul writes, He carries the authority of Jesus Christ. The apostles were the ones whom God used to lay the foundation for His church. There are no longer apostles. The foundation has already been laid. We are now building…

Opening Prayer: Heavenly Father, As we gather here today, we come before You with hearts open and minds ready to receive Your truth. We thank You for the privilege of worshiping You in spirit and in truth. Guide us as we delve into Your Word and help us to grow closer to You through our worship. In Jesus'…

Introduction: Pastoral burnout is at an all-time high in our nation. When asked by Barna Research whether they had given real, serious consideration to quitting full-time ministry within the last year, 42% said yes in March of 2022 while 29% had said yes in January of 2021. This is a marked increase…

Salvation is offered to all equally, but circumstance like gender, age, family, and role DO impact the ways we relate to each other.

Intro; Today all across the country, people are celebrating the graduation of seniors from high school and college. Most churches today are doing like we are in worship, recognizing our high school seniors and encouraging them in the next step of life. [ Present seniors and give bibles ] Carleigh Knowles,…