The love of money can destroy the church, but God has a better way. "But godliness with contentment is great gain." 1 Timothy 6:6

First 15 study guide, week 3

Chapter 3 in 1 Timothy presents two layers of leadership for the church, elders and deacons. This message looks at their respective roles and finds that both need to provide selfless leadership in order for the church to last. 

First 15 Guide: Week 3

Chapter 3 in 1 Timothy presents two layers of leadership for the church, elders and deacons. This message looks at their respective roles and finds that both need to provide selfless leadership in order for the church to last.

Setting aside all the things that distract, the church should keep its focus on the Gospel. In 1 Timothy 1:15, Paul writes: "Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst." To be a church that lasts we need to keep this good news, the Gospel, in full view.  

First 15 Guide: Made to Last Week Two

Setting aside all the things that distract, the church should keep its focus on the Gospel. In 1 Timothy 1:15, Paul writes: "Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst." To be a church that lasts we need to keep this good news, the Gospel, in full view.

God has carefully and beautifully crafted His church. He has entrusted us with the work, and too often we lose sight of His design. The series "Made to Last" looks at guidance Paul gave the early church in the pastoral letters (1& 2 Timothy and Titus) in order to understand how we can best be part of a church that endures.  

In "Wrong Focus," Paul instructs the early church to not to get caught up in arguments and division related to matters less important than the Gospel.

First 15 Guide:  Made to Last Week 1

God has carefully and beautifully crafted His church. He has entrusted us with the work, and too often we lose sight of His design. In "Wrong Focus," we look at how Paul instructs the early church to not to get caught up in arguments and division related to matters less important than the Gospel.

In the parable of the bags of gold, Jesus explains what we must do while we wait for his return.