Sunday, November 1
When you preach the gospel to yourself, the Lord strengthens your faith and your witness to others.
Sunday, October 25
Paul's final charge to Timothy frames the Christian life as a fierce, noble fight: fleeing what destroys you, running hard after righteousness, and holding on to eternal life all the way to Christ's return. The strength to keep fighting comes from who God is.
Sunday, October 18
The Lord wants his people to work faithfully, pursue godliness with contentment, refuse to let money carry the weight only God can carry, and hold what they have with open hands.
Sunday, October 4
Paul shows Timothy how the church, as God's family, should speak to one another across age and sex, and how families and the church together should honor and care for widows.
Sunday, September 27
Paul gives Timothy a string of commands about ministry, and behind all of them is one picture: a faithful servant is nourished on sound doctrine, trained for godliness, and watches his life and teaching closely so the gospel is not undercut by the person carrying it.
Sunday, September 20
Paul warns the whole church that some will drift from the faith by listening to deceptive teaching, so believers stay alert by holding Scripture and prayer over what they take in and give thanks for.
Sunday, September 13
Paul lays out the character qualifications for deacons, deacons' wives, and every believer in the household of God, all so the church can serve as the pillar and support of the truth and lift up Jesus.
Sunday, September 6
The congregation is responsible for identifying, encouraging, and electing men who desire the noble work of overseer and whose character matches Scripture's qualifications.
Sunday, August 30
Paul gives Timothy four commands for how a divided church should gather: everyone prays for all people, men pray without wrath, women dress with modesty and good works, and women learn quietly under God's created order. The goal is a church whose worship honors God and clears the path for the gospel.