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Description:   What does it mean when we pray this and what part do you play in the Kingdom? Key Verse: Matthew 6:10; Colossians 3:2; 2 Corinthians 3:18; Philippians 3:20; Matthew 6:33; Acts 1:6-8; and others

Description: What is the Kingdom of God? Key Verse: Matthew 6:10, 4:23; many others

Description: The Lord’s Prayer contains 6 specific petitions or requests, but Jesus directs us to begin our prayers by expressing our concern for the Glory of God. Why is this important and what does it look like? Key Verse: Matthew 6:9, and others

Description:  Today we begin a study of the Lord’s teaching on How to Pray. The core of what we call ‘The Lord’s Prayer’ appears twice in the Gospels. This model prayer contains everything we need to know about prayer. We will also discuss what we don’t find in it. Key Verse: Matthew 6:9-13; Luke 11:2-4

Description:  To be a Biblical church, living the Word means verse by verse we submit and reshape our imaginations to the Holy Scriptures. Key Verse: 1 Timothy 6:1-10; Genesis 4:7; Matthew 6:16, 19-21

Description: When it comes to remembering, we might get by with letting some things slide, but there are other things that we must not forget. The apostle Peter reminds his fellow Christians of some wonderful ways in which God has blessed us and also admonishes us as to our need to grow spiritually and what can happen if we fail to grow. Key Verse: 2 Peter 1:12-15; various passages throughout 1st...

Description: A church’s ability to fulfill this calling is dependent on the quality of its leadership. Much of 1 Timothy is devoted to the qualifications and functions of church leaders, but today Paul is clearly speaking to the broader audience of the whole church. This text tells us how we are all to treat the church leaders God has placed in authority over us.   Now these principles have applic...

Description: Paul gives us 4 principles on how we as a congregation are to do ministry in the local church. Key Verse: 1 Timothy 5:1-16 (ESV); Matthew 28:19-20; 2 Timothy 3:16; James 1:27; Galatians 6:10

Description: Paul instructs Timothy in what makes a good pastor. Pastors should be people of discipline, constantly growing in God’s Word, developing their calling, and working hard at it. All of us as servants and followers of Christ should do the same. Key Verse: 1 Timothy 4:6-16 (ESV)

Description: In today’s scripture, Paul begins with a warning about trusting the wrong authority in your life. This warning from the Holy Spirit is for us today also.  We are living in the end times. Key Verse: 1 Timothy 4:1-5; 1 John 2:18; 1 Peter 1:20; Hebrews 1:2; others

Description: From the very beginning, God has been trying to teach us authentic leadership. We are going to look at the ideals found in Timothy through the lens of some Biblical narratives that, when taught side by side, illustrate the ingredients of authentic leadership. There are four ingredients that capture all the characteristics on Paul’s Deacon list. Key Verse: 1 Timothy 3:8-13; Genesis 38...

Description: Of the qualifications for elders in 1 Timothy 3:1-7, fourteen of them are related to character, only one of them is related to giftedness. Let’s examine these requirements. Key Verse: 1 Timothy 3:1-7; Acts 14:23; Titus 1:5; 1 Peter 5:1-2

Description: Independence Day - As we celebrate America’s birthday, every American should be grateful and feel blessed that we call ourselves Americans. Let’s look at the good and bad that we face as a nation. Key Verse: Psalm 44 (ESV); Acts 17:30; 2 Chronicles 7:14

Description: Paul lays out 3 universal commands to all truly “godly women.” Key Verse: 1 Timothy 2:9-15; 1 Timothy 3:15

Description:  Fathers Day - Although in Christ Jesus we are all equal, Paul has different instructions for men and women in the Church.  Men and women are uniquely gifted for different functions in the body of Christ. Today, we are going to focus on the problem of men in the church and then offer a path for men in the church. Key Verse: 1 Timothy 2:1-8; Galatians 3:28

Description:  Paul gives a charge to Timothy…to teach sound doctrine, preach the glorious gospel, and defend the faith.  The Christian life is a battleground and we are to fight the good fight. Have you heard God’s charge to you? Key Verse: 1 Timothy 1:18-20; 1 Timothy 1:3; 1 Thessalonians 2:4; 2 Timothy 4:3-4; 2 Corinthians 1:12; Romans 16:17; several others.

Description: The apostle Paul opens his soul about his past and the difference Christ made in his life.  What is your story?  What difference has God made in your life? Key Verse: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Description: Today we look at Paul’s goals for Timothy and truths about false teachers. Key Verse: 1 Timothy 1:3-11; 2 Timothy 4:3-4; & many others

Description: Today we will look at the objectives for this study, the occasion of this epistle, why we are taking the time to piece together the story of a once great church, and the opening of this epistle. Key Verse: 1 Timothy 3:14-15; 2 Timothy 2:2; 3:14-16; Acts 20:29-30; Revelation 2:4-5; 1 Timothy 1:1-2

Description: From Hannah, we can learn valuable lessons about raising children and committing our children to God. Key Verse: 1 Samuel 1:1-28; Psalm 127:3-5; Luke 12:15; Proverbs 1:7; 1 Samuel 16:7; Matthew 16:26 (‘84 NIV)

Description: You and I were put on this earth with gifts, talents and relationships that are waiting to fulfill God’s purpose. The story of Nehemiah suggests 3 actions that we need to take to answer the question…“What is the purpose of my life?” Key Verse: Nehemiah 1:1-11, 6:1-2; Ecclesiastes 3:11 (NLT)

Description: There are things that are within our control to break free from and start fresh again.  And, if we are going to do it the right way, we may need to take some drastic measures. Elisha is a good example of this. Key Verse: 1 Kings 19:19-21; Romans 13:14; Colossians 3:5-10; Romans 8:7

Sermon Series: Philippians (verse by verse study) Description: Why should Christian people be generous?  Why should citizens of heaven be concerned with managing earthly resources? Why should you regularly, sacrificially and, of course, cheerfully give to the Lord’s work?  Paul gives us 3 huge reasons. Key Verse: Philippians 4:10-19; John 15:1-8; Matthew 6:21; 2 Corinthians 9:6; Acts 20:35 (‘84 NI...

Sermon Series: Philippians (verse by verse study) Description: Paul had a secret, the secret of being content. Contentment is the foundation for the generous spirit that the Holy Spirit wants to reproduce in each of us.  Being content is a choice of character we can learn and cultivate. Key Verse: Philippians 4:10-13; Hebrews 13:5; 1 Timothy 6:6-8; Matthew 6:25-26; 2 Corinthians 9:11, 12:9; Philip...

Description: Jesus has defeated death—that is the full message of the Gospel. Let’s look at 5 basic truths established by the resurrection. Key Verse:  Matthew 28:6; Mark 16:6; Luke 24:6 (NIV); many others