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3 As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine, 4 Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do . 5 Now the end of the commandment…

To prepare, to equip The Christian has many tools provided to them to prepare them and to equip them for the works of service. This morning we are looking at one of the greatest tools, the scripture, all scripture. Elders in Ephesus were prepared through the word of God’s grace (Act20:28-32) It is always…

Belief, we all have it! This series is to challenge us to know, understand and be able to explain what we believe and why we believe it. We introduced the series and why do I believe in God last week. Belief we all have it. (Expand on each of them below, briefly) We believe when growing up that we can…

Take responsibility In this world we know it is hard for people to take responsibility for many things. Timothy specifically, and the church through implication are told to take responsibility. Commissioning and encouraging words to Timothy ( 2Tim4:5 ) 5 But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship,…

3 As I urged you when I was going to Macedonia, remain at Ephesus so that you may charge certain persons not to teach any different doctrine, 4 nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculations rather than the stewardship from God that is by faith. 5 The aim of our…

Put off, put on, flee from and to pursue When we became a Christian we die to self and are raised as a new creation ( 2Cor5:17 ) and then as little children of God we learn to follow the commands ( Mt28:20 ) so to have proper conduct as the church ( 1Tim3:15 ). This morning we will be looking at a great…

Follow Me Jesus did not just speak, teach for knowledge, for education but for application. To be a disciple means to be a follower (to adhere) to a teacher. Jesus calls people to action then and to action today. Jesus had been feeding (the 5000), Jesus had been teaching about the foundation of the church…

Today we are in 2 Timothy 1:15-18 . While you are turning to this passage, I have a question. I was wondering this week how history will remember this time in which we are living. Have you ever wondered that? How will all that is going on be remembered? How will we be remembered? What will they remember…

Were part of a family Yep, as a church we are part of a family that’s been born again. What we do as family members and how we treat one another as family matters. (insert: Family-matters picture here) An illustration I read from Eugene Peterson, it is good, focus on the family not the theology of the…

Some Background needed It is important to understand the setting so can understand the story, the situation, the scripture and there is much to see, learn about this mostly Gentile church located in Antioch of Syria. The church had been persecuted and scattered (Act8:1) 1 Saul was in hearty agreement…

Providence Providence is more than the capital of Rhode Island, so much more. If, we, as disciples of Jesus Christ are to grow together we need God’s providence. So a few words on providence. When you think of the word providence what do you think of, what does it mean? Providence: (Noun) 1. divine guidance…

Christian Home Essentials! There are duties, responsibilities of the members of a Christian home, things that are essential (necessary). We have looked at a couple of things thus far in this series. Christian home starts with a Christian marriage God’s plan was for marriage from the beginning, God created…

Powerful Word! The word is living, powerful and sharp (Heb4:12); it is Go breathed and is profitable and equipping (2Tim3:16-17). So, we are simply Christians studying God’s Word together. Today we are looking at the ministry of the Word in the heart of the believer, and helps us to grow to the fulness…

God’s provision in Paul’s appeal We have much ground to cover, or sea to cover tonight so this intro will be short. Previously Paul appealed to Caesar (Act25:11) Paul stood before the king (Act25:13-26:32) Tonight Paul’s journey continues (Act27:1-44) So in trying to get though this tonight, here is…

A godly example We have talked about the value of good godly examples in our lives. Paul offers himself up to Timothy as a good godly example in our passage using his history then gives good godly instructions. (Insert Bible Study picture here) Did you respond to the gospel the first time you heard it?…

Thoughts The need for encouragements is at the same time self-evident and ongoing. It’s self-evident because we inherently know that we need it. That need is not something external - being told we need it, it’s internal - we know it from personal experience. Introduction new series topical on encouragement…

Discernment needed Discernment is needed to know sin (evil) to be freed from sin and to do good. We have previously looked at understanding the development of sin, helps us have discernment about sin preventing sin from developing in our lives. God wants to always help us to discern when it comes to…

Text: Joshua 4 Series: Encouraged: Taking God at His Word Title: Remembering the Faithfulness of God Introduction There is nothing like the smell of breakfast cooking. Walk into a house. Smell bacon. Smell sausage. Maybe the sweet aroma of pancake syrup. Oh my goodness. There is nothing like it. The…

We live in a negative world. We are consistently bombarded by voices of discouragement. It’s not just about global, political, or economic issues either. Kids at school get made fun of for not being the smartest in the class, not being the most popular, or simply being different. The internet is filled…

Illustrations: letter regarding VCR purchase 7 Things Christians should tell themselves every day God is my Father Christ is my Savior Heaven is my home Scripture is my guide Every believer is my family The gospel is my message God’s glory is my goal There are many goals of encouragement in our everyday…

I am not ashamed! Paul says “I am not ashamed of the gospel” (see Rom1:16) and if we are honest we may not be ashamed of it, but feel ill-prepared to proclaim, share the gospel. But statistically speaking, we can grow in preparation and proclamation. (Statistical facts picture inserted here) Barna Institute…

The Joy of singing Do you find joy in singing? Do you sing in the assembly? How about in private? Singing in an act of worship that is pleasing and acceptable to God(Heb13:15). Today in looking at a closer walk, we will walk, by discussing singing as an act of worship. (Joy of singing slide here) We…

Post Christian Culture Biblical Christianity is loosing its primacy in many cultures! The church is changing with the world instead of changing the world. The bible is not the centerpiece of the home and even in some church assemblies. How can we be a shining light in the midst of a crooked and perverse…

Introduction How does a sinful man approach a Holy God? The Perfect Sacrifice 1 Since the law has only a shadow of the good things to come, and not the reality itself of those things, it can never perfect the worshipers by the same sacrifices they continually offer year after year. The Law. Given by…

With a little help from a friend. . . We get by with a little help from a friend. David Brown picture here Let me share a story with you about David Brown. Sprinter, 100 meters, less than 11 seconds. He holds a worlds record. (the story) He is blind, he runs in the Paralympics. David has to use a guide…