Sept. 7, 2025 TEXT: II Timothy 1:1-5 I. Encourage them in their relationship with God (v. 1) A. The will of God in our serving B. The promise of God in Christ II. Encourage them in the goodness of God (v. 2) A. The goodness of God in being part of His family B. The…
August 17, 2025 TEXT: ROMANS 1:16-28 I. The Gospel is powerful enough to save the lost (vv. 16-17) A. It is only limited by us not sharing it (v. 16a) B. It can produce salvation to everyone (v. 16b) C. It must be heard to be believed (v. 17; Ephesians 1:11-14) II. God reveals Himself…
August 10, 2025 TEXT: ROMANS 15 I. Think of others not yourself (vs. 1-3) A. Help those who truly need help (v. 1a) B. Please the Lord not just yourself (vs. 1b-2) C. Follow the example of Jesus Christ (v. 3) II. Learning is vital to our life experience (v. 4) A. Information is written…
August 10, 2025 TEXT: JOHN 20 I. First hand testimony is a powerful teacher (vs. 19-23) A. The disciples experienced seeing the resurrected Jesus B. The disciples testified of their experience seeing the resurrected Jesus C. The disciple Thomas did not believe the testimony of the others (Luke 24:9-12, 18:31-34; Matthew 20:18-19; Mark 8:31-32, 9:30-32)…
August 3, 2025 TEXT: I Timothy 6:17-21 Introduction: They that will be rich I Timothy 6:9-10 Them that are rich I Timothy 6:17 I. Challenge those who have bene blessed by God (v. 17) A. To not become proud because of God’s blessings B. To not trust in the blessings but in the blesser C.…
August 3, 2025 TEXT: I Timothy 6:11-16 I. A challenge to accept (vv. 11-12) A. Things to flee from (v. 11a; vv. 9-10, 3-5, earlier chapters) B. Things to follow after (v. 11b) C. Things to fight for (v. 12; I Corinthians 9:25; Colossians 1:29; 4:12; II Timothy 4:7; Romans 10:17) II. A charge to…
July 27, 2025 TEXT: I Timothy 6:6-10 I. Contentment is best achieved in godliness (vv. 6-8) A. Godliness helps us see the value of what we have 1. Worldliness makes us want more (Proverbs 3:31; 14:30; 23:17; 27:4; Psalm37:1; 73:3; Proverbs 24:1, 19) 2. Worldliness makes us a taker or keeper not a giver 3.…
July 27, 2025 TEXT: I Timothy 6:3-5 I. The declaration of false teachers (v. 3) A. It is the same for everyone B. Teaching contrary to the Apostles of Jesus C. Using unwholesome words in their communication D. Preaching inconsistent with the words of Jesus when on earth E. Preaching differently than Bible doctrine that…
July 20, 2025 TEXT: I Timothy 6:1-2 I. Respect positions of authority (v. 1) A. All must choose to honor authority B. All that name God as Father C. All must willingly submit under authority II. Respect the truth of God (v. 1) A. The name of God B. The doctrine of God C. The…
July 20, 2025 TEXT: I Timothy 5:23-25 I. Medicine is not meant for a beverage (v. 23) A. Health issues need to be addressed B. Sometimes medicine is needed C. Medicine is to only be used as needed II. Sin is to be dealt with in the context of it (v. 24) A. Open sin…