The Mountain Church

n the concluding part of the Apostle Paul's first letter to Timothy we find some final instructions. Timothy is instructed to fight the good fight of faith, teach the rich to use their money to do good, and to guard what has been entrusted to him. From the text, 1 Timothy 6:11-21, we are encouraged to run from unrighteousness and run to godliness and Christlike virtue. We are called to fight the f...

In this sermon, we continue in our study through the Apostle Paul's first letter to Timothy looking at 1 Timothy 6:2b-10. Paul gives Timothy instructions about false teachers, godliness, and contentment. Peter Jovanovich encourages us that we've been given a great gift in godliness and contentment which allows us to live our lives satisfied by Jesus rather than seeking to store up treasure here on...

This week we continue in our study through Paul's first letter to Timothy. As we consider 1 Timothy 5-6:2a, we see Paul give instructions to Timothy in the support of widows, honoring elders, and bondservants. "In its essence, grace is God providing the spiritual rescue we cannot provide for ourselves. This care for those who truly cannot provide for themselves demonstrates the principles of the g...

After instructing Timothy that some will depart from the faith, the Apostle Paul encourages Timothy to discipline himself for godliness. He's called to set the believers an example and devote himself to the public reading of Scripture and to preaching and teaching. He's to keep a close watch on his life and teaching. 1 Timothy 4:1-16 includes many instructions and applications

In this sermon, we continue in our study through 1 Timothy exploring 1 Timothy 3:1-16. The Apostle Paul describes qualifications for elders and deacons. We see Paul list character traits for godly leaders as well as the mystery of godliness. "The call to godly conduct is not a challenge to pursue a self-generated “bootstrap” godliness. Rather, it is a call to live out the dizzying realities of the...

In this sermon, we continue in our study through Paul's first letter to Timothy. In the text we see specific instructions given to men and women. After instructing men to pray, Paul makes some comments to women, that are controversial to say the least. Silence, submission, and saved through childbearing? We pray you are encouraged in the grace of Jesus as we consider these instructions.

Today we explore Paul's instructions to Timothy to pray for all people. In 1 Timothy 2:1-7 we see Paul give three reasons why the church is to pray for everyone. We also see that we are to lead a life that is described as peaceful, quiet, godly, and dignified. Jesus gives His people new hearts that leads to changed conduct and behavior.

In this sermon, as we continue through our study through the first letter of Paul to Timothy, we consider 1 Timothy 1:12-20. In this passage we see the Apostle Paul share his story of God's grace in his life and his charge to Timothy to continue to fight well. We also find a great summary of the gospel message as well as a response of thanksgiving and praise to God in light of His grace, mercy, an...

This morning we begin a new study through the first letter of Paul to Timothy. Our sermon text today is 1 Timothy 1:1-11. The Apostle Paul urges Timothy, his true child in the faith, to correct false teaching and not allow any different doctrines in the church. Paul wants the church to grow in love that comes from a pure heart, good conscience, and sincere faith, and not wonder away into vain disc...

As we continue in our study through Colossians, Ben Swarner will lead us through Colossians 4:2-6. In our text we'll see Paul's call to experience our union with Christ through steadfast prayer and to share that experience with others through mission. We apologize for the reverb affect on Ben's voice at the beginning of the sermon. It's taken out after about the minute and a half.

As we continue in our study through Colossians, this week we consider Colossians 3:18-4:1. The Apostle Paul gives instructions for what it looks like for Jesus to be Lord over the household. Paul lists out specifics commands for wives and husbands, fathers and children, masters and bondservants. The centrality of Jesus is to work it self out in the dyanmics of how we relate to one another in our p...

In this sermon, we continue in our study through the Apostle Paul's letter to the Colossians. This week, we consider Colossians 3:1-17. In the text we find a call to seek the things above, setting our minds on where Christ is. Living the new life as a Christians means treating our earthly body as dead to sin and alive to God. We have put off the old ways of living and put on the new

This week we continue in our study of Colossians, looking at Colossians 2:16-23. From the text we see the Apostle Paul encourage the Colossians, "Let no one pass judgment on you...Let no one disqualify you." Growth in the Christian faith is not about following human rules and regulations, but holding fast to Jesus Christ. The church has its life in Jesus, from whom the whole body, supported, and h...

Happy Easter! Today as we celebrate Jesus' life, death, and resurrection we consider Colossians 2:6-15. Today we explore the proper response to the realities we celebrate at Easter. We respond to Jesus' resurrection with seeking to grow and give thanks.

For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and for those at Laodicea and for all who have not seen me face to face, that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge of God's mystery, which is Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. I say this in order that no...

This week we examine Colossians 1:24-29. In the text we see Paul describe his ministry to the church. 1) He's rejoicing in suffering for their sake 2) He's proclaiming Christ that everyone may be mature in Christ 3) He's work hard, struggling with all the energy that Christ powerfully works within him We mature in Christ as we explore, understand, and apply the comprehensive claims of the gospel o...

This morning, as we continue in our study through Colossians, Peter Jovanovich guides us through Colossians 1:15-23. In the passage we see Paul elevate the preeminence and centrality of Christ. We are encouraged from the passage to not shift from the hope of the gospel.

Today we begin a new study through the Apostle Paul's letter to the Colossians. This morning we look at the opening of the letter, Colossians 1:1-14. We see what Paul gives thanks for and what he continues to pray for in the lives of the Colossians. Hope in the Christian faith is rooted in what Christ has accomplished in the gospel.

This week, for our second worship gathering at our new space, we'll be talking about how the gospel shapes our prayers. Daniel will be teaching from the gospel according to Luke 11:1-13 as Jesus responds to his disciples, "Lord, teach us to pray."