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Perilous Times 2 Timothy 3:1-9 2 Timothy 3:1–9 “But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal,…

Homer’s Odyssey- The Sirens’ Song On voyage home from Trojan Wars Odysseus must pass the Isle of the Sirens . The beautiful song of the Sirens drew in unsuspecting mariners to their doom on the rocks. Odysseus ordered his shipmates to plug their ears with wax and then to tie him to the mast so he alone…

The Christian Character described in 2 Timothy 2 1. A Son - τέκνον teknon Jesus and sons - A Family Business since 33 A.D. 2 Timothy 2:1 “You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.” “Be strong in grace” - the life of the Christian must be a life of grace. Exercising in grace,…

Salvation, Sanctification, Rewards This is a faithful saying 1 Timothy 1:15 “ This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.” 1 Timothy 3:1 “ This is a faithful saying : If a man desires the position of a bishop, he desires…

Titus 2:11-12 Titus 2:11–12 “For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age,” The Accusation Satan promotes the misinterpreting of grace to be a “license to…

Key Verse Ephesians 4:12–13 “for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ;” Three lists of…

Sound Doctrine Opposite to Wandering 1 Timothy 1:10 “for fornicators, for sodomites, for kidnappers, for liars, for perjurers, and if there is any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine ,” 1 Timothy 4:6 “If you instruct the brethren in these things, you will be a good minister of Jesus Christ,…

Timothy and Titus Sons in the faith - a relationship to Paul that was personal in Christ. Follow Me Jesus came to earth and gathered followers. His first command was a request for some to “follow Him” - Enter a relationship of a disciple and follower. “Follow Me,” Jesus said. He didn’t say, “Take a course…

Why is Christmas a big deal? There are many in the world who do not see the birth of Christ as a cause for joy. But the New Testament makes a big deal about it. We have quite detailed descriptions of Jesus’ birth in Luke’s and Matthew’s gospel. The first chapter of John’s gospel give a more theological/philosophical…

Learning to Lean on Jesus Cast your cares - 1 Peter 5:6-11 “Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a…

Paul left Timothy in charge at Ephesus to oversee the strengthening of that church and its ministry. If you were put in charge of a congregation what would you say your most important duty would be? There are many tasks placed on Christian leaders, and it’s easy to get caught up in the most immediate…

If the biblical evidence argues for a congregational polity, that is- the evidence in the NT shows the church as a whole, or the congregation making all the decisions in the church, then were does that leave the authority of the pastor? How can a pastor lead or shepherd the flock, if the flock is the…

THE FACETS OF MAN I. THE NATURE OF MAN THE NATURE OF MAN THE NATURE OF MAN Ryrie, C. C. (1999). Basic Theology: A Popular Systematic Guide to Understanding Biblical Truth (p. 224). Chicago, IL: Moody Press. I. THE NATURE OF MAN A. BIPARTITE UNITY A. Bipartite Unity When God created Adam, He took the…

“ ‘And I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding. Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching. We ask you, brothers, to respect those who labor among you and are over you…

FAITH’S JOURNEY Joshua 2:1-21 It is amazing to watch what faith can do in people’s lives. It is not often the path we would choose or would have thought of, but it is nevertheless a path that is truly amazing and is often unusual. Our Faith takes us to unexpected places, unforeseen circumstances. The…

This is the last Sunday I will be sharing my heart concerning the things God really laid on my heart and challenged me with over my sabbatical. While away I definitely had my concerns for those I shepherd, I prayed faithfully for you, but God gave a peace as well. He is the One ultimately in control,…

Psalm 23 in the NKJV A Psalm of David. 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. 3 He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow…

Thank You From the depths of our hearts we want to thank you as a Church, the Elders, Pastor Caleb, for allowing us this opportunity to take this sabbatical. This has been an amazing time of growth for me as your pastor, and I am encouraged with the church as well, our men who preached from God’s Word…

Following God by Faith 1 Now the Lord had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will shew thee: 2 And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: 3 And I…

Last week we looked at God’s desire to be close as He described Himself as a shepherd, and we looked at our tendency to roam off and stray. In our passage today, Paul addresses our need to draw close and know our Savior Intimately! Consider Paul’s words as we read Philippians 3 7-14 7 But whatever things…

Are Woman Pastors or Preachers Biblical? For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God. Base on that Scripture how much of the Word of God should a preacher preach. How many of the doctrines and teachings should he teach. Are any Scriptures less important than others in their authority?…

Verses 37-42 Notice that Jesus doesn’t call him Peter, He calls him Simon as He refers to the old fleshly nature of Simon... It was Jesus who first told Simon that His new name would be Peter, and now He is reminding him of who he is without Christ... 42 He brought him to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and…

This Week’s Theme: “Following God’s Leaders” Memory Verse: Hebrews 13:7 “Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken the word of God to you, whose faith follow, considering the outcome of their conduct.” Word of the Week: Shepherd - A man employed in tending, feeding, and guarding sheep in a pasture.…

Immanuel - Pastor Sven Frantzen 2023-04-22 Theme Text: Exodus 25:8 "And let them make Me a sanctuary, that I may dwell among them." The sanctuary means that God is with us. We are called to “Love like Jesus Loves.” Is this the Gospel? #LoveLikeJesus #Love #Service #Jesus #Sanctification #Walk #Gospel #Poor #Needy #immanuel Welcome to the Lacey Seventh-day Adventist Church where our mission is sharing the love of God that brings hope, healing, and peace, through Jesus Christ. Whether you're a regular member, a returning visitor, or this is your first time with us, we are so glad you joined us for worship today! CCLI License # 948343; CCLI Live Stream # 20889989

THE BIBLICAL DOCTRINE OF INSPIRATION Although those holding many theological viewpoints would be willing to say the Bible is inspired, one finds little uniformity as to what is meant by inspiration. Some focus it on the writers; others, on the writings; still others, on the readers. Some relate it to…