On Sunday Pastor Dustin preached from 1 Timothy 5:17-25. In this passage the Apostle Paul outlines practical ways the church can love her pastors. The enemy seeks to drive a wedge between church members and leaders. We need to counteract his efforts by loving one another in the ways God graciously prescribes in Scripture.
On Sunday church member Israel Carbajal preached from 2 Corinthians 12:1-10. When we are weak, Christ is our strength. While powerlessness naturally frightens mankind, it is no threat to Christians because we know who is on our side. He graciously lends his strength to those who trust in his grace. Humble, dependent, content Christians find that in every hardship, God provides exactly what they need.
On Sunday church member Dylan Sohie preached from Hebrews 1:1-4. This is the best text for the end of the worst year. In a year when it feels as though our circumstances have ruled us like a tyrant, we need to be reminded of who really reigns. Our Savior is seated in glory overseeing all the affairs of our lives. We have something better than a vague hope for this new year. We have the confidence that the One who loves us is ruling the world.
On Sunday Pastor Eric preached from 1 Timothy 5:3-16. He reminded us that loving Jesus and living to please him are not at odds. Caring for the needy and vulnerable among us is one way we do this. In particular, this passage focuses on widows, godly women with a track record of serving the church who have no family to support them. The church is to meet their needs and equip them for ministry. In this way, we demonstrate our love for Jesus by giving ourselves to religion that pleases him.
On Sunday Pastor Eric preached from 1 Timothy 5:1-2. He reminded us that our church is our family. That’s how Paul instructs Timothy to think of his church, that’s how we are to think of our church. It’s a glorious implication of the gospel that we are an eternal family with God as our Father and Christ as our Brother. We all have different roles in God’s household. The way we relate to one another matters.
On Sunday Pastor Eric preached from 1 Timothy 4:11-16. The Apostle Paul encourages us to make sure that our heart, hands, and tongue agree. Our character and our confession need to match. Who we are is often more persuasive than our words. By God’s grace, may we give attention to what we believe and how we live.
On Sunday Pastor Dustin preached from 1 Timothy 4:6-10. He reminded us that a passion for the gospel produces a passion for godliness. God has forgiven our sins by the sacrifice of his Son and is now preparing us for glory. Our efforts to be like Jesus now are not wasted as he shapes us into his image. The reward he promises for those who persevere is well worth it.
On Sunday Pastor Eric preached from 1 Timothy 4:1-5. Teachings regularly arise in the church that say, “do not handle, do not taste, do not touch” (Col. 2:21). Yet God has given us many good things to enjoy. We honor him by enjoying his gifts. It’s not super spiritual to refrain from enjoying things God has called good. Rather, we should thank God for the legitimate pleasures he offers us in the world.