Sunday, February 26, 2012

1 Timothy 2:8-11 - Self Control

In today's sermon, we consider what God has to say about self-control in 1 Timothy 2:8-11. Paul addresses men and women differently in this area, commanding men to moderate their anger and women to moderate their dress. Godly deportment is a heart issue that spills out into our lives by how we present ourselves.

Read online: 1 Timothy 2:8-11

Sunday, February 19, 2012

1 Timothy 2:5-7 - Exclusive Faith, Inclusive Mission

We continue our study in 1 Timothy as Paul points the early church, and God continues to direct us, to pray for our world (2:1-4) because the God of Creation has but one mediator, Jesus Christ (2:5-7). Our exclusive faith (there is one God, and no other) leads necessarily to our inclusive mission (the one God wants all men to be saved) (from John Stott’s Guard the Gospel, p67)

Read Online: 1 Timothy 2:5-7

Sunday, February 12, 2012

Mark 11:12-19 - True Worship

In our passage this morning, Jesus condemns the Pharisees for appearing spiritual on the outside, but really being fruitless on the inside. The issue that Jesus condemns is the Pharisees’ self-centered worship. This serves as reminder to us that true worship is focused on God and affects the way we view those around us.

Read Online: Mark 11:12-19

Sunday, February 5, 2012

1 Timothy 2:1-4 - Pray for All People

Paul commands prayer be made for all people, especially for those in authority. In this election year, making prayer a priority for those in authority is still a very critical component to church life.

Read Online: 1 Timothy 2:1-4