Southwest Christian Church

Paul gives us three essential descriptions of every local church: 1). The Church's Authority (v.14-15a) 2). The Church's Assembly (v.15b) 3). The Church's Ambition (v.15c) This sermon was first preached at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA on 06-21-26. For more information, visit us.

Paul gives shows us four critical areas to consider about who should serve as a deacon: 1). His First Ministry (v.12a) 2). His Family Ministry (v.12b) 3). His Faithful Ministry (v.13a) 4). His Fervent Ministry (v.13b) This sermon was first preached at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA on 06-14-26. For more information, visit us.

Paul gives us two critical questions to ask about the qualifications of a deacon: 1). Have They Been Tested? (v.10) 2). Who Can Be Entrusted? (v.11) This sermon was first preached at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA on 06-07-26. For more information, visit us.

Paul gives us two foundational questions to ask about the office of a deacon: 1). What is a Deacon? (v.8a) 2). What Makes a Deacon (v.8b-9) This sermon was first preached at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA on 05-24-26. For more information, visit us.

Paul gives us four cautionary character qualifications for the aspiring pastor: 1). His Spiritual Maturity (v.6a) 2). The Satanic Mishap (v.6b) 3). His Spiritual Marturia (v.7a) 4). The Satanic Method (v.7b) This sermon was first preached at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA on 05-17-26. For more information, visit us.

Paul gives us three household characteristics a man must have if he aspires to the office of a pastor: 1). His Household Management (v.4a) 2). His Household Members (v.4b) 3). His Household Ministering (v.5) This sermon was first preached at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA on 05-10-26. For more information, visit us.

The Portrait of a Pastor, Pt. 1 -- 1 Timothy 3:2-3 Paul provides for us five foundation character assessments of a pastor: 1). His Manner of Life (v.2a) 2). His Marriage Life (v.2b) 3). His Self-Mastered Life (v.2c) 4). His Ministry Life (v.2d) 5). His Moderate Life (v.3) This sermon was first preached at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA on 05-03-26. For more information, visit us.

Paul gives Timothy four vital starting points for those seeking the work of pastoral ministry: 1). The View from Scripture (v.1a) 2). The Aspirations and Scripture (v.1b) 3). The Shepherd of Scripture (v.1c) 4). The Task in Scripture (v.1d) This sermon was first preached at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA on 04-26-26. For more information, visit us.

1. Jesus reveals Himself to the Humble in Spirit 2. From Followers to Brothers 3. Beautiful Scars 4. We Are Sent 5. Jesus Reaches Out to Even Doubters This sermon was first preached at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA on 04-12-26. For more information, visit us.

 In John 11, Jesus' raising of Lazarus from dead teaches us 3 crucial truths about who Jesus is: 1). Jesus the Sovereign (v.17-19) 2). Jesus the Sympathetic (v.20-22, 28-37) 3). Jesus the Savior (v.23-27, 38-44) This sermon was first preached at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA on 04-05-26. For more information, visit us.

This is week ten of our Sunday School class on the Doctrines of Grace taught by Richard LaPorte on 03-29-26. For more information, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠southwestchristianchurch.org

Paul gives us three foundational reasons to answer the question of who has the position of leadership in the local church:1. The Authority in Teaching (v 11-12)2. The Adam in the Beginning (v 13-14)3. The Act of Childbearing (v 15) This sermon was first preached at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA on 03-29-26. For more information, visit us.

This is week nine of our Sunday School class on the Doctrines of Grace taught by Richard LaPorte on 03-22-26. For more information, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠southwestchristianchurch.org

Paul gives us two necessary commands for orderly public worship:1. God's Gift of Order (v 8a)2. God's Gift of Roles (v 8b-10) This sermon was first preached at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA on 03-22-26. For more information, visit us.

This is week eight of our Sunday School class on the Doctrines of Grace taught by Richard LaPorte on 03-15-26. For more information, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠southwestchristianchurch.org

Paul gives us three essential truths necessary in our evangelism: 1. There is One God (v 5a)2. There is One Mediator (v 5b-6)3. There is One Response (v 7) This sermon was first preached on 03-15-26 at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA. For more information, visit us.

This is week eight of our Sunday School class on the Doctrines of Grace taught by Richard LaPorte on 03-08-26. For more information, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠southwestchristianchurch.org

Paul gives us four critical lessons about being a praying church:1. The Priority of Prayer (v la)2. The Petition in Prayer (v 1b)3. The Pleasure of Prayer (v 2-3)4. The Power of Prayer (v 4) This sermon was first preached at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA on 03-08-26. For more information, ⁠visit⁠ us.

This is week eight of our Sunday School class on the Doctrines of Grace taught by Richard LaPorte on 03-01-26. For more information, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠southwestchristianchurch.org

Paul gives us three different pictures to compel us to remain strong in the faith:1. The Picture of a Soldier (v 18)2. The Picture of a Sailor (v 19)3. The Picture of Satan (v 20) This sermon was first preached at Southwest Christian Church on 03-01-26 in Temecula, CA. For more information, visit us.

This is week seven of our Sunday School class on the Doctrines of Grace taught by Richard LaPorte on 02-22-26. For more information, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠southwestchristianchurch.org

Paul teaches us four critical parts of every Christian's testimony to God's grace: 1. Our Gratitude for Christ (v 12)2. Our Guilt Before Christ (v 13-14)3. The Goal of Christ (v 15)4. The Glory of Christ (v 16-17) This sermon was first preached at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA on 02-22-26. For more information, visit us.

This is week six of our Sunday School class on the Doctrines of Grace taught by Richard LaPorte on 02-15-26. For more information, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠southwestchristianchurch.org

Paul tells Timothy the three important focuses of getting the law and the gospel right: 1. God's Law is Good (v 8)2. God's Giving of the Law (v 9-10)3. God's Law and Gospel (v 11) This sermon was first preached at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA on 02-15-26. For more information, visit us.

This is week five of our Sunday School class on the Doctrines of Grace taught by Richard LaPorte on 02-08-26. For more information, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠southwestchristianchurch.org