Sermons from October 2016
Godliness & Contentment
(Click on “Save” above to download this week’s sermon notes) It makes sense that this would lead us to a satisfying lifestyle. But what happens when it’s missing? Patrick explores the reality that this is not just a positive addition to our lives. The absence of godliness with contentment leads to serious consequences. As he opens up 1 Timothy 6:2b-10…
Honor
(Click on “Save” above to download this week’s sermon notes) Honor is sadly lacking in our society yet it is a biblical principle. We are losing the ability to respect people who are different than we are or those who are in authority. As Patrick opens up 1 Timothy 5:17-6:2 you’ll see the profound role that honor plays in relationships and how it…
Building Godly Relationships
Building Godly Relationships in the church is a tough task for everyone, but especially leaders. We are called to love those who are like us and those who are different. This important passage gives us guidelines for speaking and caring for those around us in a world where it is easy to be misunderstood. 1 Timothy 5:1-16 opens the eyes of a young pastor and points him…
Embrace God’s Call for You
Embracing God’s call for you can be an intimidating proposition if you think the task is too big or you are too small. Half way through Paul’s letter, Timothy probably felt that way. Sunday we’ll look at what’s required if you are going to step into service for God in spite of your misgivings and what you need to know if you’re going to be…
Mysterious Simplicity
Mysterious Simplicity Whether we’re thinking about what to look for in leaders or general qualities of godliness in ourselves, we tend to over complicate things and thereby lose sight of the obvious. As we continue with God’s Blueprint for the Church, 1 Timothy 3:14-4:5, gives a solid foundation upon which godliness is built. For everything created by God is…