The Place God Lives
First and Second Timothy are letters written to the apostle Paul's protege, instructing Timothy in leading the church in Ephesus. We'll take several weeks to look at these letters and see what it means for the church to be a place that God lives.
Ephesus: The Rest of the Story
By: Mike Hauser On: 04/10/2022
The church in Ephesus was one of seven churches mentioned in Revelation. There were a lot of good things happening that God affirmed, but there was one problem that overshadowed them all.
The church in Ephesus was one of seven churches mentioned in Revelation. There were a lot of good things happening that God affirmed, but there was one problem that overshadowed them all.
Genuine Faith
By: Scott Hall On: 04/03/2022
We live in an age of skepticism, and age when all that came before gets called into question. But we shouldn't fear this, skepticism and doubt will not tear down or destroy genuine faith, it will strengthen it.
We live in an age of skepticism, and age when all that came before gets called into question. But we shouldn't fear this, skepticism and doubt will not tear down or destroy genuine faith, it will strengthen it.
Experiencing a Clear Conscience
By: Scott Hall On: 03/27/2022
We all live with an innate sense of moral and ethical boundaries. Sometimes this directs our lives, sometimes we ignore it and are left dealing with guilt and shame. We can live a life free of guilt and connected to Christ.
We all live with an innate sense of moral and ethical boundaries. Sometimes this directs our lives, sometimes we ignore it and are left dealing with guilt and shame. We can live a life free of guilt and connected to Christ.
Pursuing a Pure Heart
By: Mike Hauser On: 03/20/2022
Paul tells us that our faith should lead us to love and that love issues from a pure heart, clear conscience, and genuine faith. In this sermon, pastor Mike explores what a pure heart means and how we might can develop a pure heart in our own lives.
Paul tells us that our faith should lead us to love and that love issues from a pure heart, clear conscience, and genuine faith. In this sermon, pastor Mike explores what a pure heart means and how we might can develop a pure heart in our own lives.
Living With Clarity
By: Scott Hall On: 03/13/2022
In Paul's final chapter to Timothy he encourages church leaders and those in the church to live with a clear recognition of Jesus and to allow Jesus to shape and order their lives.
In Paul's final chapter to Timothy he encourages church leaders and those in the church to live with a clear recognition of Jesus and to allow Jesus to shape and order their lives.
Faithful in the Last Days
By: Scott Hall On: 03/06/2022
What does it mean to be living in the "last days" and do we live any differently than any other day? Paul speaks to his protege, Timothy, about how what is most important when living with the end in mind.
What does it mean to be living in the "last days" and do we live any differently than any other day? Paul speaks to his protege, Timothy, about how what is most important when living with the end in mind.
Focused and Gentle
By: Scott Hall On: 02/27/2022
Maintaining our focus on the goal of the gospel takes great effort and great love.
Maintaining our focus on the goal of the gospel takes great effort and great love.
Renewing a Weary Faith
By: Mike Hauser On: 02/20/2022
Life is filled with struggle and sometimes that struggle wears our faith down. That's where we find Timothy and Paul gives much needed encouragement to renew Timothy's faith at this difficult time.
Life is filled with struggle and sometimes that struggle wears our faith down. That's where we find Timothy and Paul gives much needed encouragement to renew Timothy's faith at this difficult time.
P.S. - This Is Important
By: Scott Hall On: 02/13/2022
As Paul wraps up his letter to Timothy, there are a few things he wants to add right at the end.
As Paul wraps up his letter to Timothy, there are a few things he wants to add right at the end.
Caring and Character
By: Scott Hall On: 02/06/2022
The church of Ephesus deals with caring for those in need and reprimands those playing the system.
The church of Ephesus deals with caring for those in need and reprimands those playing the system.
Body and Soul
By: Scott Hall On: 01/30/2022
When we care for our bodies, we do a good thing. We make decisions that are best for our physical well being and we try to stay consistent. We should be doing the same thing for our spiritual well being.
When we care for our bodies, we do a good thing. We make decisions that are best for our physical well being and we try to stay consistent. We should be doing the same thing for our spiritual well being.
Leaders Who Honor Jesus - 1 Timothy 3
By: Scott Hall On: 01/23/2022
The purpose of Paul's writing is to help Timothy develop a place in which God is glorified. This, in large part, comes down to the character of the leaders.
The purpose of Paul's writing is to help Timothy develop a place in which God is glorified. This, in large part, comes down to the character of the leaders.
Worship Without Distraction - 1 Timothy 2
By: Mike Hauser On: 01/16/2022
There were several issues in the Ephesian church that were distracting people from worship. A poor attitude towards others, arguments and debates about meaningless things, emphasis on outward appearance, and power struggles, all things that pulled attention away from God.
There were several issues in the Ephesian church that were distracting people from worship. A poor attitude towards others, arguments and debates about meaningless things, emphasis on outward appearance, and power struggles, all things that pulled attention away from God.
Nurturing Love - 1 Timothy 1
By: Scott Hall On: 01/09/2022
The representation of God here in the world today is His church. 1 Timothy is a letter from the apostle Paul to his protege, Timothy. In it, he discusses how best to lead the church towards being a place God lives, and a people that represent Him well.
The representation of God here in the world today is His church. 1 Timothy is a letter from the apostle Paul to his protege, Timothy. In it, he discusses how best to lead the church towards being a place God lives, and a people that represent Him well.