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Today we are in the final chapter of Paul’s letter to Timothy. In this closing of his letter, we find Paul, knowing his execution was near, giving his final charge to Timothy. He hoped to see Timothy soon, but he put into the letter the charge he wanted to give to Timothy, his spiritual son. Let’s read…

As You Are Going, Preach The title of the message. Introduction - The Will of the Father We will begin in Matthew 9:35-38 35 And Jesus was going around all the towns and the villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and every sickness.…

A Grecian look Having a decent background and set up will help us to appreciate the sermon Paul is going to deliver in Athens. So, let’s call this sermon prep if you may. Paul had been sent away and came to Athens (Act17:13-15) 13 But when the Jews of Thessalonica found out that the word of God had been…

I like to preach in series. I feel like we can stay on a particular topic for several weeks. Last week we just finished a series on Prayer. Next week we will begin a series on Following Jesus. But, I also like to have a single sermon placed in amongst series so that I can give you a lesson that is not…

The other morning my daughter and I was talking on the way to school about when she is called on at school by the teacher to answer a question that she doesn’t know the answer to. Don’t you hate it when you don’t know the answer to a question? I want to let you in on a secret this morning. In our Christian…

God’s Charge to Isaiah “Cry out loudly, don’t hold back! Raise your voice like a trumpet. Tell My people their transgression and the house of Jacob their sins. In chapter 57 there was a warning to bad spiritual leaders. God compared them to a watchman who can’t see, a watchdog who won’t bark, and a shepherd…

We are in week four of our series that is on the Book of Matthew. We are still in the beginning stages of Jesus ministry. Last week we looked at the temptation of Jesus. Today, I want to look at the mission of Jesus. I believe He has a three fold mission on what He came to do. I believe we see a glimpse…

Don’t you remember? Sometimes we have to be prompted to remember things. Things to do, things to get, things that have been discussed, etc. Paul is prompting the Corinthians to remember his preaching. Another example of God’s wisdom In contrast to mankind’s wisdom. Paul’s effective preaching ministry…

Paul begins to speak directly to the Galatians about the issues that false teachers are causing. In verses 6-10 Paul warned against their false teaching and about false teachers. Here we begin to see that not only did these false teacher attack the true Gospel, but they also sought to discredit the Gospel…

Paul Goes to Europe Lots to cover today, so let’s dive right in. Recap: the Holy Spirit led Paul, Silas and Timothy: right past Asia, right past Bithynia, over the sea to Macedonia. To the biggest city in Macedonia: Philippi. (Named after Philip, Alex’s dad (Alexander the Great). So, setting sail from…

The Foolishness of God's Chosen

When I think of this question… really … deep down, what is a God called preacher really about? Paul shows us in his own example to the Thessalonian Church what bold but humble shepherding looks like. You say “Well, I’m not a preacher so this doesn’t apply.” But it does! You have a pastor… here’s the…

Richard Elelu used his Bible frequently. But not how we typically use the Bible. Richard lived in a country dominated by muslims, where Christianity was almost nonexistent. He had been given a Bible by an old faithful missionary couple. And he used it regularly. Again, the way he used it was not what…

Cristo los envia a predicar

“Preach the Word” Introduction: We have all heard Raoul say, “Preach the Word.” But what does that mean exactly? In 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Timothy we have Paul giving Timothy several charges. But the last chapter of last letter is the grand finally in 2 Tim 4:2 to preach the Word. Poor Timothy is fixing to…

HOOK DO NOT FORGET TO UNMUTE It’s the 14th day of January— THURSDAY Yesterday right here at “The Message” we saw another miracle of God through Paul— and this time it happened in Troas where Paul and his travelling companion stayed for seven days before they went back to Jerusalem— during their last…

Preached at the Arapaho Road Baptist Church on the occasion of my elder son’s Ordination to the Christian Ministry, Sunday, November 8, 2009, 5:00 p.m.

(Tell the story of Jesus, even when opposed)

Paul continues to remind Timothy of his need for faithfulness in the times to come, especially in the area of preaching and teaching sound doctrine.

Matthäus 16,24–25 (NLB) 24 Dann sagte Jesus zu den Jüngern: »Wer von euch mir nachfolgen will, muss sich selbst verleugnen und sein Kreuz auf sich nehmen und mir nachfolgen. 25 Wer versucht, sein Leben zu behalten, wird es verlieren. Doch wer sein Leben für mich aufgibt, wird das wahre Leben finden.…

The Installation of a Pastor

Preaching has a central place among God’s people and is vital to their life and growth. It is authorised by God, empowered by the Holy Spirit and expressed supremely by Jesus Christ.

1 Por esta causa yo Pablo, prisionero de Cristo Jesús por vosotros los gentiles; 2 si es que habéis oído de la administración de la gracia de Dios que me fue dada para con vosotros; 3 que por revelación me fue declarado el misterio, como antes lo he escrito brevemente, 4 leyendo lo cual podéis entender…

Introduction It is amazing to consider how many people ask the same questions concerning, God, His plan, and the current state of affairs. Three types of questions Why If and When - Why does God allow sin to run wild, why does God allow sinners to prosper, why does God allow Satan and his demons to deceive…