The True Gain of Godliness
A message from 1 Timothy 6:3-10 exploring the danger of using faith for personal gain, the power of godliness with contentment, and how the pursuit of money can lead us away from God.
An Announcement That Demands a Response
The resurrection of Jesus is not just good news—it’s life-changing news that demands a response. The question is not just “Did it happen?” but “What will you do because it happened?”
Good Friday 2026
A look at Matthew 27:32-44, exploring how Jesus endured mockery and suffering on the cross, revealing His true kingship through sacrifice and love.
The Colt, The Crowd & The Christ
Explore Mark 11:1–10 in this powerful message, “The Colt, The Crowd, and The Christ.” Discover transformation, true worship, and Christ’s obedient love as He enters Jerusalem.
Serving Christ Under Authority
In 1 Timothy 6:1-2, Paul instructs believers to serve with a Christlike attitude, honoring those in authority while working diligently. Our respect and faithful actions reflect God’s character and uphold the integrity of His Word.
Appointing Elders in the Church
In 1 Timothy 5:22-25, Paul teaches that we are to affirm elders carefully in the local church. True character is revealed over time, as both sin and virtue eventually come to light. Therefore, we are to wait and assess the character of men before affirming them to leadership in the Church.
Honoring and Disciplining Elders
In 1 Timothy 5:17-21 Paul teaches us of the importance of honoring faithful pastor-elders by respecting and supporting them. However, if leaders are unfaithful and fall into serious sin, they must be disciplined. This reminds us of the seriousness of sin and the importance of holiness in the church. We are the household of the Holy One who has purchased us by His own blood.
Family Matters: Caring for the Family of God
Paul instructs Timothy to treat older men as fathers, younger men as brothers, older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters, with absolute purity. The tone we use matters because the relationships matter. He then addresses the care of widows, teaching the church that compassion must be paired with wisdom.
Prove It: Progressing in Godliness
In 1 Timothy 4:11-16, the Apostle Paul closes chapter 4 by explaining to Timothy that godly ministry is patterned by godly character — via five areas in particular. Paul also instructs his protege to wholeheartedly progress as a believer & minister of the Gospel by reading, teaching, and exhorting God’s Word. If we are to progress in OUR Christian walk (and truly live out our faith), we must prove it by persistently watching ourselves and our doctrine closely.
The Path to Pursuing Godliness
In 1 Timothy 4:6-10 we see Paul highlighting the importance of godliness. Christians are to pursue godliness by nourishing themselves with God’s Word, diligently striving to obey its commands, and recognizing the benefit of Godliness. This is all done with our hope set on the living God who has saved us in Christ Jesus.