Southwest Christian Church

Paul teaches us three discerning questions to test a false teacher: 1). Is His Teaching Sound? (v.3-5) 2). Is His God Satisfying? (v.6-8) 3). Is His Desire Snaring? (v.9-10) This sermon was first preached at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA on 09-20-26. For more information, visit us.

Paul gives us three foundational realities for Christian employees in the workplace: 1). The Master You Work For (v.1a) 2). The Name You Care About (v.1b) 3). The Brother You Work With (v.2) This sermon was first preached at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA on 09-13-26. For more information, visit us.

Paul gives us three crucial truths we must remember to care for the church of God: 1). The Presence of God (v.21) 2). The Patience in Eldership (v.22-23) 3). The Perception of Time (v.24-25) This sermon was first preached at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA on 09-06-26. For more information, visit us.

Paul gives us three ways that churches can minister to their elders: 1). Receiving the Elder's Preaching (v.17) 2). Providing the Elder's Compensation (v.18) 3). Caring for the Elder's Holiness (v.19-20) This sermon was first preached on 08-30-26 at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA. For more information, visit us.

Paul gives us clarity on local church care with three different categories of widows: 1). God's Prescribed Provision (v.3-8) 2). God's Prized Servant (v.9-10) 3). God's Providential Blessings (v.11-16) This sermon was first preached on 08-23-26 at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA. For more information, visit us.

Paul gives us three categories for how to treat the family of God: 1). The Family Christ Purchased (v.1-2) 2). The Family Christ Sustains (v.3, 5) 3). The Family Christ Created (v.4, 6-8) This sermon was first preached at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA on 08-16-26. For more information, visit us.

Paul gives young pastor Timothy five essential marks of godliness: 1). Pastors Know Their Authority (v.11) 2). Pastors Lead by Example (v.12) 3). Pastors Prioritize the Scriptures (v.13) 4). Pastors Exercise Their Gifts (v.14) 5). Pastors Save Their Hearers (v.15-16) This sermon was first preached at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA on 08-09-26. For more information, visit us.

Paul shows us three important pursuits about what makes a good minister of Christ: 1). The Minister's Sound Doctrine (v.6) 2). The Minister's Spiritual Fitness (v.7-9) 3). The Minister's Saving God (v.10) This sermon was first preached at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA on 08-02-26. For more information, visit us.

Paul teaches us three crucial realities about true holiness and living in the world: 1). The Holy Spirit's Warning (v.1a) 2). The Demonic Teacher's Words (v.1b-3a) 3). The Lord's Created World (v.3b-5) This sermon was first preached at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA on 07-26-26. For more information, visit us.

1. The World's Rebellion Against the Kingship of Jesus Christ 2. Jesus is the King Who Has All Authority 3. Jesus is King Over All Creation 4. Jesus is the King Who Conquered the Cross This sermon was first preached by Randy Taylor at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA on 07-19-26. For more information, visit us.

Three aspects of Jesus' high priestly perfection: 1. His Position 2. His Sympathetic Heart 3. His Righteousness This sermon was first preached by Richard LaPorte on 07-12-26 at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA. For more information, visit us.

1. The Fulfillment of the Promise - Jesus the Final Prophet 2. Dimensions of Christ's Prophetic Ministry 3. The Authority of Jesus as Prophet This sermon was preached by Randy Taylor on 07-05-26 at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA. For more information, visit us.

Paul shows us five essential truths of the Christian faith: 1). The Confession (v.16a) 2). The Incarnation (v.16b) 3). The Resurrection (v.16c) 4). The Observation (v.16d) 5). The Exaltation (v.16e) This sermon was first preached at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA on 06-28-26. For more information, visit us.

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.