Ashland Grace Church Sermons

"God's Incredible Design for the Church"

1 Timothy 3:14-16

Who are we?

1. Family of God

2. Pillar of truth

3. Proclaimer of the gospel

"Deacons: Serving Christ and His Church"

1 Timothy 3:8-13

A deacon's charge

A deacon's character

A deacon's confidence

A Christian's calling

"The Timeless Necessity of Godly Leaders"

1 Timothy 3:1-7

What is an Elder?

What is an Elder like?

• Above reproach
• The husband of one wife
• Sober-minded
• Self-controlled
• Respectable
• Hospitable
• Not a drunkard
• Not violent but gentle
• Not quarrelsome
• Manage his household well
• Not a recent convert
• Well thought of by outsiders
• Able to teach
• 
  

What is our response to our Elders?

1. Pray for your Elders

2. Submit to your Elders

3. Imitate your Elders

"God's Design for Men and Women in the Church"
1 Timothy 2:8-15

Understanding the text:

Applying the text:

1. Embrace the good authority of God's Word

2. Embrace the good design for men and women

3. Embrace the good contributions of women in our church

4. Embrace the good news of Christ the Savior

"A Praying Church"

1 Timothy 2:1-7

Main point: Those who know the life-transforming gospel of Jesus Christ will pray like it.

1. Prayer should be most important

2. Prayer should be others-centered

3. Prayer should be gospel-motivated

How can we grow as a praying church?

1. Ask people, "how can I pray for you?"
2. Prioritize prayer gatherings
3. Use prayer prompts to guide you
4. Remind yourself of the gospel

"A Shipwrecked Faith"

1 Timothy 1:18-20

How to spot a shipwreck

How to handle a shipwreck

How to avoid a shipwreck

1. Don't give in to complacency

2. Don't give in to false teaching

3. Don't give in to sin

"A great Savior for great sinners"

1 Timothy 1:12-17

Main point: "If God can save me, He can save anyone!"

Paul, the greatest of sinners

Jesus, the Savior of sinners

Is your life defined by the grace of Christ?

1. Thank God for His grace!

2. Tell others about God's grace!

"Dangers that can Destroy a Church"

1 Timothy 1:1-11

The dangers of drifting

1. Beware the danger of wrong leaders

2. Beware the danger of wrong teaching

3. Beware the danger of wrong focus

Clarity of focus helps prevent mission drift

We exist to make disciples who delight in Jesus and declare his gospel

Core values:

1. Pre-eminence of Jesus

2. Gospel centered

3. Authority of the Bible

4. Deep discipleship

5. Grace-filled community

6. Bold prayer

7. Reaching our world

“Get Outdoors and See!!”

Psalm 104

When you think about God…

“What comes into our minds when we think about God

is the most important thing about us.”

--A.W. Tozer

1. What do you see?

-Romans 1:18-25

2. What are you meditating on?

“May my meditation be pleasing to him…” (vs. 34)

…Does your soul need to get outdoors and see?

"Jesus, My King and Priest"

Psalm 110

1. The ________________ of Jesus my King

2. The ________________ of Jesus my King

3. The ________________ of Jesus my King

4. The ________________ of Jesus my Priest

5. The ________________ of Jesus my Priest

6. The ________________ of Jesus my Priest