June 27, 2021

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• 1st Timothy 1: 1-2
• Pastor Steve gives us an introduction to Paul's letter to Timothy and the context of why he wrote it. 

• 1st Timothy 1: 8-11
• Pastor Steve gives us insight why the law is good. It reveals how great the grace of God is and that Jesus came to fulfill the law and not to abolish it. 

• 1st Timothy 1: 12-16
•  Pastor Steve's message points:
• We need to reflect on what we were before we had Christ as Lord and Savior
• God's grace should move our hearts to an attitude of gratitude
• We realize we are in need of God's grace as we look at our own sin
• The Apostle Paul uses his life as an example of how he was in need of God's grace
• We need to acknowledge our own sin and understand our brokenness

• 1st Timothy 1:17
• Pastor Steve's message tells us why we are to be in awe of God.

• 1st Timothy 2:1-3
• Pastor Steve's message teaches us how important prayer is as well as who and what we should be praying for. Prayer is the lifeline of the Chuch.

• 1st Timothy 2:3-7
• Pastor Steve's message points:
• We are to take the Gospel to all people.
• There is only one way for salvation.
• The apostle Paul realized that if even he can be saved, salvation can be for anyone.
• We must proclaim our need for a Savior because of our sin.

• 1st Timothy 2:11-15
• Pastor Steve's message points:
• There is disagreement about this passage of  scripture.
• These verses are about roles in the worship setting.
• God has established order in the Church.
• Characteristics of a Christian woman.
• Do we submit to God's word or don't we?

• 1st Timothy 3:4-7
• Pastor Steve's message points:
• How one leads their household shows how they will lead in the church.
• Elders should be men of maturity not based on age, but by how they conduct themselves.
• These men should have their spiritual foundation established.
• They must be seen as a Godly man within the church as well as the broader community.
• Must always be a faithful testimony that lives in sharp contrast to the world.

• 1st Timothy 3:14-16
• Pastor Steve's message points:
• 5 foundational teachings from the reformation
• Proper conduct in God's church
• Hold up God's truth
• Confess Jesus Christ
• Declare God's truth

• 1st Timothy 4:1-5
• Pastor Steve's message points:
• History of apostasy in the church
• Apostasy begins within the church when false teaching is mixed with truth
• When Christ is being replaced, false teachers must establish new laws
• We are to receive God's good gifts with joy
• The statement "Thus saith the Lord" doesn't have the same meaning to apostates as it should

• 1st Timothy 4:6-10
• Pastor Steve's message points:
• Pastors must know God's word so they can stand against what is not biblical.
• Believers are to continually be in training for Godliness and focus on eternity.
• Godliness without Christ is useless
• Being busy is not an excuse for us failing us to pursue God's word

• 1st Timothy 4:11-16
• Pastor Steve's message points:
• Things that WOKE Preachers are proclaiming
• Preachers are called to use God's word to correct false teachers
• A faithful Preacher is given authority from God's word
• Pastors are to have a clear focus on issues affecting the church and take a stand against false teaching
• Being faithful begins with submission to God's word

1st Timothy 5:9-16

• Pastor Steve's message points:
• Guiding principles
• Godly characteristics
• Ungodly characteristics
• Value motherhood
• Living for God

1st Timothy 5:17-22

• Pastor Steves message points:
• A double honor vs.17-18
• Careful discipline vs. 19-21
• Protect the church vs. 22
• Justice for all

1st Timothy 5:23-6:2a

• Pastor Steves message points:
• What is this text about?
• Take care of yourself
• Time will tell
• Faithful service
• Conclusion- Trust God

1st Timothy 6:11-14

• Pastor Steves message points:
• Finishing well
• A contrast to the unfaithful
• Remain faithful
• Fight the good fight

1st Timothy 6:13-16

• Pastor Steves message points:
• The attributes of God
• The true God
• Declare who our God is

   1st Timothy 6:17-21

• Having the proper attitude
• Earthly wealth
• Heavenly wealth
• Guarding God's truth
• Value the things of God

Psalm 2:1-12

• A messianic psalm
• A full-blown rebellion
• God mocks the rebels
• The Son will rule
• Two sides of the Gospel

Psalm 5:1-12

• In the midst of the battle
• Coming before the Lord
• Rejected by God
• Hope in a dark day