Sermon Media & Review
1 Timothy 2:8-15
- Category: The Pastoral Epistles: 1 Timothy
- September 20, 2015
Balanced, Spirit-filled Order in the Church Provides Stability and Growth.
Women have God-ordained value in the local church. The church does not function well with just men. God designed this institution to work with members of both genders.
1 Timothy 2:3-7
- Category: The Pastoral Epistles: 1 Timothy
- September 13, 2015
Prayer for the Lost in Authority.
The best way to develop a burden for the lost is to pray for them. Christ himself gave us an example of this in John 17:20-26. Evangelism is a key part of disciple-making living, which governs every part of our lives as Christians. Without this eternal purpose, life would be pretty mundane!
Sometimes, Bible verses like Proverbs 1:14-19, James 4:4, and 1 Peter 3:15 are mistakenly used to deter Christians from forming friendships with unsaved people. But we must have friendships of integrity in order to be a testimony in a dark world. A burden for the lost helps keep the church pure.
1 Timothy 2:1-2
- Category: The Pastoral Epistles: 1 Timothy
- September 6, 2015
Prayer for the Lost in Authority.
In 1 Timothy 2, Paul moves from philosophy to practical instruction for Timothy and the Ephesian churches. What would you say is the most important thing for a new church? Paul says the number-one priority for the church is prayer, with a primarily evangelistic focus. Our responsibility to the state is to pray for the salvation of our leaders.
Psalm 44
- Category: Sermons
- August 30, 2015
Pastor Kent Hobi: What Should I Do When I Do Right and God Does Not Bless?
Every true worshiper feels this tension at some point: We are doing the right thing as best we can, yet instead of blessing us, God allows difficult and even harmful things into our lives. Why does God allow bad things to happen to people who are trying to be faithful? God's people have struggled with this question through the ages. The book of Job and Psalm 44 are two examples of wrestling with the circumstances God has allowed.
What can possibly settle our hearts when God does not act as we expect? This question cannot be worked out in academic theological discussion. The only safe place to approach it is humbly bowed before God in prayer.
1 Timothy 1:18-20
- Category: The Pastoral Epistles: 1 Timothy
- August 23, 2015
Your Personal Role in the Spiritual Protection of Our Church Family.
1 Timothy 1 is all about ministry balance. Paul emphasizes three things necessary for Timothy's ministry and every local church:
- teaching sound doctrine,
- maintaining an evangelistic heart, and
- defending the faith.
Every member must take responsibility for all three. A congregation that only teaches sound doctrine or only evangelizes will know success for a while, but a flock where each saint embraces the challenge of learning to defend the body of faith entrusted to them will know the eternal blessing of God.
1 Timothy 1:12-17, Part 2
- Category: The Pastoral Epistles: 1 Timothy
- August 16, 2015
The Protective Value of a Genuine Testimony.
New birth is the best defense against unbelief. A simple salvation testimony and evidence of a changed life shows that Jesus is enough. No rule or creative idea can change a person's life. Legalism and pragmatism simply do not agree with the Gospel.
1 Timothy 1:12-17
- Category: The Pastoral Epistles: 1 Timothy
- August 9, 2015
The Protective Value of a Genuine Testimony.
Every believer has been born again of a supernatural cause. Paul gives his testimony in the first chapter of his letter to Timothy to remind him that spiritual new birth is what keeps the church revived, refreshed, and protected. A healthy church is one that sees people being saved, discipled, and serving. This is the natural progression that God uses to build His church. One person who walks with the Lord can have a spiritual influence so great that only the Lord knows its true extent.
Luke 9
- Category: Sermons
- August 2, 2015
Who Comes First?
A disciple is simply someone who follows Christ. Luke 9:57-62 and a parallel passage in Matthew 8:18-22 tell of Jesus' interaction with three different disciples. It is easy to follow Jesus when doing so is popular, but many disciples leave when things become difficult (John 6:66). Jesus' response to each disciple highlights the question of who they will follow first. Each one's heart attitude is revealed in what the Lord says to him.
Psalm 33
- Category: Sermons
- July 26, 2015
What is True Beauty in the Eyes of God?
From $426 billion spent annually on beauty products to the prevalence of child beauty pageants, Americans are infatuated with what makes a beautiful appearance. Many people have varying opinions on what makes a person beautiful. If "beauty is in the eye of the beholder," whose gaze should we concern ourselves with? God is the final judge of whether or not a person is beautiful.
1 Timothy 1:3-11, Part 2
- Category: The Pastoral Epistles: 1 Timothy
- July 19, 2015
Pursuing Ministry Nobility Rather than Religious Pragmatism.
We don't want one family member left behind at special events. The family picture should not be missing anyone! Similarly, we don't want anyone left behind in a church. We seek to protect each member so all can enjoy spiritual unity and progress.
