1 Timothy 3:8-13 - Qualified to Lead: Deacons

In today's message, we continue to consider how God governs the Body, His Church. In 1 Timothy 3:8-13, Paul describes the character qualities of a deacon. This role of service in the church expresses the compliment of the role of teaching, pointing us to the dual function of the church to instruct and to serve.

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1 Timothy 2:11-15 Culture, Creation and Cradles

This is a difficult passage for many today and Christians in recent generations have been divided as to its application. Despite that, the demeanor and role of women is laid out against the backdrop of the creation account, so that we are to define ourselves and our callings in light of the God who made us for His glory.

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1 Timothy 3:1-7 Qualified to Lead; Elders

In this message we reflect on God’s working in the Church. Christ’s death and resurrection gathers together God’s people to be His Body. That body possesses structure and order, which can be seen among its leaders. In 1 Timothy 3:1-7, the noble task of the overseer is described not by what the leader does, but by what he is to be.

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Mark 12:28-34 - Knowledge vs. Action, Knowing the Right Answer vs. Truly Believing

In today's message, we examine the “Greatest” and “Second Greatest” commandments in Scripture. We are reminded by both that God wants not just our sacrifices and formal worship, but our everything in service to Him and others. Nothing less than all is sufficient. Jesus’ statement of being “not far from the kingdom” reminds us that the daily reality of our service to God and others is less than our all, even when we know that is what He requires. We need to realize in faith that Christ gave His all because we do not.

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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.

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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)

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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.

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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.

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John 3:22-35 - Transitions

In this sermon, we are reminded that our ultimate joy rests in glorifying God, as told through this passage were John the Baptist steps aside from his ministry to point people to Christ.

Guest Preacher: Dan Breed

We welcome Pastor Dan Breed to the pulpit this morning. Dan and his wife, Erin, moved to Wisconsin from Colorado in December to plant a PCA church in the Fox Valley area. In the meantime, Dan is working with Jacob’s Well PCA in Green Bay and building relationships in the Fox Valley. Dan and Erin have three daughters and a fourth child on the way.


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1 Timothy 1:18-20 - The Gospel Trust

Paul, in 1 Timothy 1:18-20, encourages young Timothy to fulfill his responsibilities by holding firm the faith and a good conscience. He likewise warns Timothy that when a good conscience is lost, so also is the faith, the content of what we profess to be true.

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1 Timothy 1:12-17 - The Heart of What We Believe

Paul, in 1 Timothy 1:12-17, describes how God, through the Gospel, transformed his life, taking him from persecutor to preacher.

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1 Timothy 1:8-11 - The Laws of God

1 Timothy 1:8-11 explores the relationship between the Law and the Gospel. Paul says that the law is good only insofar as we use it lawfully, but what is the lawful use of God’s Law? As opposed to those who were speculating and toying with God’s Word, we are to see our fallen condition so that we can hear the good news of Christ’s death and resurrection.

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