Paul wrote this first of the “pastoral epistles” to help Timothy as he was leading the Ephesian church back to a right focus and especially right public worship. Paul was concerned that the local church stay right, look like the one they worshi

22009201 Services that Reflect Redemption 1Timothy 2:8-15

Feb 19th, 2021 55m 50s

The message of the bride of Christ is that you can be right with God. You can be restored to an intimate, personal, daily, loving relationship with God the Father through the Lord Jesus Christ. With God is fullness of life. Sin destroys what ma

22009131 Have Three, Maintain Two 1Timothy 1:3-18

Feb 18th, 2021 36m 57s

Are the Scriptures designed to be a smorgasbord for picking and choosing or is it a manual for how to safely operate? “Have three, maintain two.” The Ephesian church was struggling. They were a “good” church. They were well respected. Accordi

22009061 Your Work Matters 1Corinthians 10:31

Feb 17th, 2021 48m 59s

How does God look at life? Is there a difference between secular and sacred work? Is one more valuable? Have I been incredibly blessed to be vocationally in ministry for 35 years? Was my year wasted when I changed from being a pastor to a bus d

22011011 Be an Example Ephesians 4:12

Feb 16th, 2021 44m 28s

Through out the Bible we admonitions to teach: Parents to children, fathers to son, mothers to daughters, older to younger, or teacher to student. By the words we say or don’t say, we teach our children what is or is not important. By our actio

22011151 Take heed to thyself 1Timothy 4:11-16

Feb 15th, 2021 32m 17s

Paul challenges Timothy to “insist on” and teach scriptural truths. The challenge is to never swerve from the Scriptures. Teach and hold fast to the Scriptures. This text reminds believers of the danger of operating on tradition or a popular te

22007011 Where to find wisdom Proverbs 1.7-9

Feb 12th, 2021 20m 6s

Wisdom begins with God and comes through parents.

22007051 What can make America Great? Micah 6:6-8

Feb 11th, 2021 39m 2s

As we think of our nation we must consider God in the history of the United States. We are in troublous times as a nation. We are distracted from what has brought blessing on our nation. We have come to think that speaking of God in public a

2200531 Meeting In The Cloud 1Thessalonians 4.13-18

May 31st, 2020 35m 55s

Paul's message in chapter 4 begins with the reminder that since Jesus is coming, be ready. Live remembering that Satan is defeated and Jesus is coming. Our study explains the relationship of the dead to the return of the Lord and where we wil

22005241 Are You Ready? 1Thessalonians

May 25th, 2020 31m 38s

We are hearing that because of certain events happening today, Jesus is coming back. Are the events we are seeing a sign of the end times? The Thessalonian believers were also living in the reality that Jesus could come in their lifetime. Ever

2200506 The secret of contentment - Philippians 4:10-13

May 17th, 2020 15m 22s

What does it mean, "I can do all things through Christ?" Paul said that he learned he could "do any state" with Christ. How can you handle your world when it is out of your control? Contentment is a word that is rarely even used in our society,

2200513 People that change a nation Proverbs 31:1-9

May 16th, 2020 17m 50s

Who impacts our nation? Lemuel's mom realized that her greatest life purpose would be accomplished through someone else. Her influence on a nation and on the world was through her son. Your life impact is important even when it is not in fro

2200510 Women who make a mark on the world Proverbs 31

May 12th, 2020 49m 57s

This challenge comes from Proverbs 31. It is a thank you and a spotlight on the kind of woman who makes a positive difference in the world every day. Women impact the world and yet their contribution is often overlooked or marginalized. The Scr

22005031 How To Keep From Being Overwhelmed Philippians 4:1-9

May 6th, 2020 31m 5s

In Philippians 4 God teaches us how to keep from being overwhelmed. He gives very specific and easy to follow instructions for how to keep the "keep the water from filling your boat" in the middle of life's storms: Stand fast in the Lord, rej

22004261 Rejoice In The Lord Philippians 3:1-7

Apr 26th, 2020 35m 58s

In Philippians 3 Paul concludes a major doctrine he taught in chapter 2. Knowing that God saved you on purpose, that He has a plan for your life and you are part of God's plan, rejoice in the Lord instead of being distracted with life's disappo

22004191 What Is God Doing? Psalm 44

Apr 22nd, 2020 26m 58s

The Psalms describe how we feel and relate questions we are sometimes afraid to ask. Psalm 44 is a teaching Psalm and addresses the times of our lives when God seems silent and blessings seem to have stopped. "What is God doing?" Psalm 44 tea

22004151 Be Thankful Psalm 107:8

Apr 16th, 2020 22m 35s

Thankfulness is the key to discouragement. We will look at God's gracious command to be thankful, examples of thankfulness and topics for which to be thankful. Look for ways to demonstrate thankfulness.

22004121 "Satisfied" Isaiah 53

Apr 15th, 2020 22m 48s

The prophet Isaiah wrote under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit that God would send the Messiah. The Israelites looked for a liberator from their political enemies, but God had promised much more. God had promised a liberator - a Savior - f

2200408 Responding to the Lamb Mark 15

Apr 9th, 2020 14m 44s

As we celebrate Palm Sunday and Resurrection Sunday, let's remember that everyone must personally respond to the Lamb. Follow along as we see the main characters of the crucifixion and notice their personal choices concerning Jesus Christ, the

22004051 Who is your King? Mark 11:1-19

Apr 5th, 2020 22m 19s

Palm Sunday is the celebration of the Messiah's coronation. In our study from Mark 11 many shouted and cheered the promised one who came at the precise time prophesied in the Old Testament. Not everyone who cheers is truly a follower of Jesus

2200401 God’s Shaping Tool Romans 13:1-2

Apr 2nd, 2020 17m 43s

We are living in a time of emergency and are experiencing pressures and expectations which are not normal. We are being asked to limit our freedoms for a brief time for the sake of others. Sometimes we may not appreciate the authority that is

2200315 Are you in your mind? Philippians 2:12-18

Mar 31st, 2020 30m 48s

For this message we are in Philippians 2. Are you in your right mind? Right thinking is so important to accomplishing your mission. The goal of every believer is to bring glory to God. Paul has been very careful to talk about circumstances

2200311 Penny wise and pound foolish Luke 19:15-27

Mar 30th, 2020 15m 11s

Everyone is given the same opportunities by the Lord. Are you being "penny wise and yet pound foolish?"

22003291 Overcoming Fear Psalm 27

Mar 29th, 2020 21m 31s

Are you feeling any fear right now? Uncertainty of an outcome of a dangerous situation creates natural fear. David was going through difficult times, fearful times. In Psalm 27 David teaches the secret to overcoming fear.

2200308 Equipped to serve Philippians 2:1-11

Mar 29th, 2020 39m 39s

Paul’s letter to the Philippians was a response to their kind gifts sent by one of their church members named Epaphroditus. It was a long trip (605 miles if he flew, 1700 miles by boat) and a big commitment for Epaphroditus to come. Epaphroditu