Acts 2:36-41 NIV

1 Timothy 6:13-16 Immortal Invisible Summary: Today as we listen to God speak in His Word, we get to hear amazing and beautiful truths about who God is. Listen for words like

Romans 6:4 NIV & Luke 22:19-20 NIV

1 Timothy 6:11-12 Fight the Good Fight Summary: Sometimes the Christian life is described in the Bible as a battle, fighting against sin. Other times it is talked about like a race we run. Sometimes we have to flee from danger, other times we have no choice but to stand and fight. Listen for all these word pictures today as Paul tells us about the Christian life: Outline: A time to RUN: The pursuit of holiness A time to FIGHT: The pursuit of truth A time to GRASP: take hold of eternal life Verse: 1 Timothy 6:12a Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called... Discussion questions: 1. When Paul describes the Christian life, what do we flee from and what do we pursue? 2. What does Paul mean when he says

2 Timothy 3:10-17 NIV

1 Timothy 6:3-10 The Great Gain of Godliness Summary: Do you struggle to be content with what you have? Or do you always find yourself wanting more? Paul talks about this today in 1 Timothy 6, and tells us about the dangers of loving money and the things it can buy too much. Let's think about it: Outline: 1. How to spot a false teacher 2. Why godliness is the greatest gain Verse: 1 Timothy 6:6-7 6 But godliness with contentment is great gain, 7 for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. Discussion Questions: 1. What are the sure signs of false teachers according to Paul? Why might they believe that godliness is a means of gain? 2. Why and how, according to Paul is godliness actually a means of great gain? What does he mean? 3. How might Paul's statement be applied to us:

1 Timothy 6:1-2 A Witness to Those Above Today we're going to hear about a hard topic known as

Ephesians 3:14-21 NIV

1 Timothy 5:17-25 The Church and Her Leaders, Revisited Summary: Part of our life together as God's people includes choosing and caring for our leaders. God gave elders and pastors to the church, but they are people just like us. They are sinners who need grace! God also calls us to honor and care for their needs, but also to choose them wisely. Let's listen carefully to God's word to us: Outline: How do we care for our elders? What do we do when an elder sins? How do we choose an elder? Verse: John 10:11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. Discussion questions: 1. Verse 17 tells us that elders

Philippians 4:4-7 NIV

1 Timothy 5:9-16 Mercy, Part 2 Summary: Did you know that God has given our church many good gifts? One of them is the gift of people who serve in different ways. Today let's listen to God's Word as it describes how widows (ladies whose husbands have died) can serve in powerful ways in God's kingdom. Outline: 1. The qualifications of a widow who serves God's church 2. The ministry of a widow who serves God's church 3. The power of a widow's service to God's church Verse: Psalm 146:9 The Lord watches over the alien and sustains the fatherless and the widow... Discussion Questions: 1. Why does Paul give these qualifications for a widow to be

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1 Corinthians 12:1-7 NIV

Psalm 30 Rejoicing in Our God Who Saves Summary: God saves us from our enemies, our troubles, and ourselves. Because of this we rejoice and give thanks to our merciful God and Savior. Verse: Psalm 30:4 Sing praises to the LORD, O you His saints, and give thanks to His holy name.

1 Timothy 5:1-8 Mercy, Part 1 Summary: God has a special love and care for those who are unprotected, like the fatherless and the widow (a widow is someone whose husband has died). God is a loving guardian for those who are in need! The Bible shows us that we are to reflect God's love, and care for the widows among us. Let's think about it: Outline: 1. Behold our God, the Protector of widows 2. Care for the widow in your family 3. Be a church committed to merciful care of widows Verse: Psalm 68:5 (ESV) 5 Father of the fatherless and protector of widows is God in his holy habitation. Discussion Questions: 1. How does Paul describe each family's responsibility to care for their parents/grandparents? Why (biblically) should it begin there? 2. What is the state of our own contemporary culture regarding the care of the aging? What are your own thoughts or plans regarding your parents? 3. Since God has a particular love for the fatherless and the widow, how should that be reflected in our church?

1 Peter 2:9-12 NIV

David Nutting 11:14 AM (7 hours ago) to me, irene Hey ladies - Here is my sermon info for this week: 1 Timothy 4:11-16 The Minister's Self-Watch Summary: Did you know that you can have a godly influence on other people, even adults? Today, listen as Paul tells young Timothy that he can be an influence on those who are older, even though he is a younger pastor. He says

As Christians we worship the one true God who created the universe and everything in it. Long ago people made up gods to worship in an attempt to explain things in the world that they did not understand. The ancient Greek and Roman Gods were examples of gods made up by people. Most of the Greek gods and goddesses were adopted by the ancient Romans, although in most cases there was a change of name. This word search contains some of the most well known gods and goddesses that the Greeks and Romans made up.

Even though King Saul has been hunting David to kill him, David showed mercy to Saul by not killing him when he had the chance, leaving the timing of Saul's death in God's hands. 1 Samuel 26:5-25

1 Timothy 4:11-16 The Best Workout Plan Summary: Do you like to exercise or play sports? Anyone who wants to be good at a sport needs to train and exercise to get better. But did you know that we need spiritual exercise and training also? Paul tells us that this is even more valuable for us to grow in godliness! Let's think about it more: Outline: What do we need to grow in grace? 1. Good teaching 2. Godly training 3. A great hope Verse: 1 Timothy 4:7b-8a Rather train yourself for godliness; 8 for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way... Discussion/study questions: 1. Outline the passage. What some main themes and the structure for these verses? How does it relate to what Paul has already said in this letter? 2. How does Paul describe the value of physical training vs. spiritual training? Why might each be important? 3. How is Jesus the Savior of all men? 4. What steps can you take to be trained in good doctrine? To discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness?