Tag Archives: 1 Timothy

The Glorious Gospel

Tuesday March 21, 2023 1 Timothy 1:15 This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief. Do you see that spirit yonder—foremost among the … Continue reading

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Pleasing God Through Obedience

Finally then, brethren, we urge and exhort in the Lord Jesus that you should abound more and more, just as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God; for you know what commandments we gave … Continue reading

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The Necessity of Holiness – 3

John Charles Ryle (May 10, 1816 – June 10, 1900) was an evangelical Anglican clergyman and first Bishop of Liverpool. He was renowned for his powerful preaching and extensive tracts. John C. Ryle was a big man, physically, intellectually, scripturally … Continue reading

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Psalm 119 – Vau

Scripture Text – Psalm 119 The emphasis in this the longest psalm, and the basic theme, is on the vital ministry and practical use of the Word of God in the inner spiritual life of God’s children. It describes how … Continue reading

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Curing Me-First-Ism

For Saturday February 4, 2023 1 Timothy 3:6 [An elder must not be] a novice, lest being puffed up with pride he fall into the same condemnation as the devil. The late theologian Francis Schaeffer wrote that when we violate … Continue reading

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Illustrated Message 1/20/2023

2 Timothy 3:16-17 All scripture The Greek phrase used here, pasa graphē, may refer to the totality of Scripture or to every passage of Scripture. Inspired by God Paul uses the Greek term theopneustos here (meaning “God-breathed”) to assure Timothy … Continue reading

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Illustrated Message 1/11/2023

1 Timothy 1:15 Trustworthy and worthy of all acceptance Variations of this formulaic expression occur five times throughout the Pastoral Letters (1 Timothy 3:1; 4:9; 2 Timothy 2:11; Titus 3:8). This phrase serves to introduce or conclude a quotation of … Continue reading

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1 Timothy 6:6

Friday January 6, 2023 1 Timothy 6:6 Now godliness with contentment is great gain. The stress of economic difficulty darkens many a home. I am not now thinking of the fact that many people are poor and live in very … Continue reading

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Pray For All Mankind

Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and … Continue reading

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Responsibility and Accountability – 3

Scripture Text – Ezekiel 18-21 Responsibility is one of the major themes of these four chapters. By dealing with the subject of personal and national responsibility, Ezekiel was able to answer the frequent complaints of the people that the Lord … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving Verse 11/30/2022

HAVE A BLESSED AND JOYOUS TIME OF THANKSGIVING! There is one thing I have learned from trying to serve the Lord all these years; it doesn’t matter the situation or circumstances we find ourselves in, since our Heavenly Father is … Continue reading

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The Peoples of Christ’s Kingdom – 2

Scripture Text – Matthew 5:1-16 Please read the Scripture text to get a background on the subject. You can click on the link for a NKJV reading.. His follower’s character (Matthew 5:1-12) – continued. These qualities, referred to as “the … Continue reading

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1 Timothy 6:12

Friday October 28, 2022 1 Timothy 6:12 Fight the good fight of faith. To believe requires practice. For faith is an art. The highest of all the arts in life. And the practice consists among other things in distinguishing between … Continue reading

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Where Is Your Pleasure Found?

“Finally then, brethren, we urge and exhort in the Lord Jesus that you should abound more and more, just as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God; for you know what commandments we gave … Continue reading

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Faith In/Is Action – 1

Scripture Text – James 2:14-26 Faith is not just a key doctrine in the Christian life, but an important aspect of any true Christian lifestyle. The sinner is saved by faith (Ephesians 2:8–9), and the believer must walk by faith … Continue reading

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Questions On Bible Prophecy – 2

*Pastor’s Note: We will continue, in no particular order questions posed from the excellent book by Mark Hitchcock entitled, The Complete Book of Bible Prophecy. My hope and prayer is that it will give some insight into much of the … Continue reading

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The Power of Speech – 3

Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving; meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains, that … Continue reading

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Sin Is a Choice

Pastor’s Note: This is a new category that will consist of short commentaries on some of the practicalities of this life we live. Hopefully they will help stimulate your thoughts and maybe help you to meditate on some of the … Continue reading

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Sowing Seeds 8/11/2022

*Pastor’s Note: The harvest is plentiful and the laborers are few, so we will keep sowing seed for the Glory of  the Lord! Sowing Seeds of Righteousness for 8-11-2022

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1 Timothy 6:12 – Ole Hallesby

For Friday August 5, 2022: 1 TIMOTHY 6:12 1 Timothy 6:12 (NKJV) Fight the good fight of faith. Luther says somewhere that faith lives only as long as it strives. He had in mind this very fight of faith to … Continue reading

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