Kevin Bentley wraps up the “What to Look for in a Church” series based on the book of 1 Timothy. He teaches from 1 Timothy 6:11-21. According to today’s passage, a follower of Jesus should be a man (or woman) of action. Paul is calling Timothy to be a man of God and a man […]
Dean Elliott teaches from 1 Timothy 6:1-10. In today’s passage, we will learn that a believer’s faith is not leverage to receive one’s hopes, dreams, and goals toward personal happiness. He isn’t as concerned with a believer’s happiness as He is their godliness. Therefore, God uses one’s circumstances to change and transform them into being […]
David denHartog teaches from 1 Timothy 5:17-25. The true issue we face today is nothing more than spiritual. Therefore, the church, especially church leaders, are called to be a light in this dark world. Church leaders must be the first ones setting the example of righteous living for the rest of the church to then […]
Dean Elliott teaches from 1 Timothy 5:1-6. The theme of 1 Timothy is how to act in the household of God, which is not a building but rather God’s people. From today’s passage, we will see that believers are called to care for the vulnerable members of God’s family. Then, others outside of God’s family […]
Kevin Bentley teaches from 1 Timothy 4:6-16. In today’s passage, we will see what it means to be a good servant. Paul has challenged Timothy to be a good servant, especially in response to the false teaching of that time. The Lord Jesus has set an example of being a good servant, by His words […]
David denHartog teaches from 1 Timothy 3:14 through 4:5. The church, which is not a building but rather the people in who the Lord dwells within, is not perfect. Though the church is imperfect, it is still very important, and in today’s passage, we will see at least three reasons why. Additional Scripture References: Genesis […]
Kevin Bentley teaches from 1 Timothy 3:8-13 and Acts 6. When homes are being run under God’s authority things will go well. Homes are run by leaders, just like God’s house is. The passage in 1 Timothy refers to leadership but whether you are in leadership or not, these principles can and should be applied […]
David denHartog teaches from 1 Timothy 3:1-7.
Kevin Bentley teaches from 1 Timothy 2:8-15. Believers doing church together should do it God’s way, respecting His design and order. This is very important in today’s culture where there is much confusion on gender and the roles of men and women. Today’s passage is not a matter of value, as both men and women […]
David denHartog teaches from 1 Timothy 2:1-8. The theme verse of our current series is 1 Timothy 3:15–the conduct of a church, the house of God. In today’s passage, Paul addresses the prayer life of a church as being of first and foremost importance. Additional Scripture References: 1 Timothy 3:15; Acts 2:42; Proverbs 21:1; 1 […]
Kevin Bentley teaches from 1 Timothy 1:12-17. We will learn that Paul chose to steward the Gospel well, after he was entrusted with it, because of God’s call to serve, and the overflow of God’s Grace in Pauls life. Additional Scripture References: James 1:17; 1 Timothy 3:15; Ephesians 3:20; Philippians 2:5-11; Romans 8:28
Today we begin a new series about the essentials of church life from the book of 1 Timothy. The motivation behind this new series is to have a healthy church. A church does not consist of a building, it is the people of God, in whom God dwells within. In today’s passages, we will learn […]
David denHartog completes “The Language of Generosity” series on tithing, stewardship and giving generously. Greed and fear are elements that work against generosity. How do we counter these? Seeing the blessings that come to those that give motivates you to give. What are the blessings of generosity? The Apostle Paul outlines them in II Corinthians […]
David denhartog continues “The Language of Generosity” series on financial stewardship. The Bible has a lot to say about money. Are you off the hook if you tithe? What does Biblical stewardship look like? Psychologically, how are we to see our money? Practically, how are we to handle our money?