Be Wise About Your Fear (Proverbs 1:7)

What does it mean to fear the Lord? Most Christians are unsure. Are we to be afraid of God? Or does fear mean something different than outright fear? It’s used throughout the Bible, but an outsized proportion is found in Proverbs. Join us this week as we kick off our study of Proverbs by looking at how the fear of the Lord is “the beginning of knowledge” (Prov 1:7) and “the beginning of wisdom” (Prov 9:10).

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No No No! – Romans 8

The doctrine of assurance is one of the most important doctrines for each and every Christian. Romans 8 might just be the most comforting passage in the entire Bible. Listen to find out why.

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What to do with your Treasure? (1 Timothy 6:17-21)

Paul concludes his letter to his apostolic assistant by asking him what his treasure is. He gives instruction to the materially rich and the spiritually rich. What is true treasure, and what are we to do with our treasure? Paul actually exposes one of the indicators of maturity—what you do with your wealth and what you do with God’s Word actually expose your genuine level of maturity. Paul will wrap it all up with an encouragement for all of us to depend on Christ alone.

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The Mission and Motivation of the Minister (1 Timothy 6:11-16)

Paul challenges Timothy with the mission and motivation of the minister. What must Christians who seek to impact others flee from, follow after, fight for, and be future-minded about? What motivates your daily life if not the incredible character of God Himself? Chapter 6:11-16 will blow you away with what keeps Paul, Timothy, and all believers motivated to live for Christ.

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The Care and Feeding of Elders (1 Timothy 5:17-25)

Paul instructs Timothy and Ephesus in an area every church member must know. Do elders need special treatment, special care, unique treatment? God says, “Yes!” And you should know what to do concerning the care and feeding of elders. It will open our eyes to spiritual leadership, God’s holiness, and the purity of the church in a whole new way.

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God’s High Calling for Women (1 Timothy 5:9-16)

First Timothy 5 and Paul’s instruction to Timothy and Ephesus on the care and feeding of widows. Why does James 1:27 say, “Pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world”?  Listen and learn just how important it is.

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