“The Elders of the Church” 1 Timothy 3:1-7 Part 1

The material in this sermon is heavily indebted to several pastors: Mark Dever, Jeramie Rinne & Alexander Strauch.

THE ELDERS OF THE CHURCH

The Household of God

1 Timothy 3:1-7

INTRODUCTION:

1983 – 43 people meet in the home of Jim & Ruth McDowall for the first meeting of what would become Lake Wylie Baptist Church. Jimmy Ezell is affirmed …

“The Men & Women of the Church” 1 Timothy 2:8-15

THE PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH

The Household of God

1 Timothy 2:1-7

INTRODUCTION:

Two Questions.

Question Number One: What do you do when you read something in Scripture and you are certain of what it means, yet at the same time, you’re quite sure you disagree with it?

Do you question the authority of the Scriptures and search online …

“The Prayers of the Church” 1 Timothy 2:1-7

THE PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH

The Household of God

1 Timothy 2:1-7

READ THE TEXT:

First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and …

“The Identity of the Church” 1 Timothy 1:12-17

THE IDENTITY OF THE CHURCH

The Household of God

1 Timothy 1:12-17

INTRODUCTION:

John Dillinger, Charles “Pretty Boy” Floyd, Lester Joseph Gillis (also known as “Baby Face” Nelson), & Alvin Karpis. 

What do they all have in common? They are the only 4 individuals in history given the designation “Public Enemy No. 1” by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. That title was …

“The Doctrine of the Church” 1 Timothy 1:3-11

THE DOCTRINE OF THE CHURCH

The Household of God

1 Timothy 1:3-11

READ THE PASSAGE:

As I urged you when I was going to Macedonia, remain at Ephesus so that you may charge certain persons not to teach any different doctrine, nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculations rather than the stewardship from God that …

“Introducing 1 Timothy” 1 Timothy 1:1-2

INTRODUCING FIRST TIMOTHY

The Household of God

Sermons from 1 Timothy

1 Timothy 1:1-2

INTRODUCTION:

Today we are beginning a sermon series through Paul’s first letter to a young man named Timothy. Each week I’ll stand here and pick up were the text left off last time. We’re going to slow the pace a little for this series. We’ll be in 1 Timothy for …

Christmas Announced – Luke 1:26-38

THE TEXT

The text this morning is from the Gospel of Luke 1:26-38. These are the Words of God:

26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And he came to …

Sermon Manuscript: “What is a Man?” Genesis 1-2

Below you’ll find links both to the sermon audio and manuscript I wrote for this sermon. I pray they will encourage you in your walk with Christ and spur you on to godliness.

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Sermon Manuscript: “What is Gender?” Genesis 1-2

Below you’ll find links both to the sermon audio and manuscript I wrote for this sermon. I pray they will encourage you in your walk with Christ and spur you on to godliness.

Sermon Manuscript: “What is a Human Being?” Genesis 1-2

Below you’ll find links both to the sermon audio and manuscript I wrote for this sermon. I pray they will encourage you in your walk with Christ and spur you on to godliness.