October 2019
The Good Fight
Paul closes his first letter to Timothy with a charge to fight the good fight. To do that, it is necessary to flee the sin that holds us back and pursue the good that God intends for us.
Contentment
It seems like we are always wanting more. Society tries to convince us that there is just one more thing to buy to bring happiness. True contentment is only found in God and His promises.
Beneath the Surface
Both sin and good works may stay secret for a time, but eventually what is beneath the surface will come to light.
September 2019
Young and Old
In the church people of different generations work together as family. Paul’s instructions to Timothy emphasize the need for young and old to respect and care for each other and our responsibility as family.
Practice
The life of a Christian parallels the life of an athlete in many ways. The second half of 1 Timothy 4 shows us that daily life is just as important as the big moments. This week we’re talking about practice.
First Things First
People will walk away from faith for a number of reasons. In 1 Timothy 4, Paul warns Timothy about some of those reasons and how continuing to grow in faith can help guard against them.
A Noble Task
In the midst of Paul’s instructions about how we should interact within the church, he gives the description of what elders should be. It comes as no surprise that shepherds should model themselves after the Good Shepherd.
August 2019
Prayer and Peace
Throughout scripture God brings order out of chaos. In 1 Timothy 2, Paul writes to Timothy about order in the church, the prayer that should surround it and the peace that can come as a result.
Why?
From the time we are children, one of the questions we ask most frequently is, “Why?” In the second half of 1 Timothy 1, Paul explains the answer to that question for himself, Timothy and Jesus. What is your why?
Love and Law
This week we begin a new series about the pastoral epistles. The old law served a purpose for the people of God, but what does it mean for followers of Christ who have been freed from sin?