Every believer knows the sound of the inner critic. It tells you that you are too small, too inexperienced, too broken, or too tired for what God has called you to do. In this message from 1 Timothy 6:11 through 16, Pastor Steve shows how God speaks a stronger word than the voice inside us. Paul calls Timothy a man of God at a moment when Timothy likely felt anything but strong. That single name becomes a doorway into a much larger story.

This sermon brings your struggles, fears, and hidden battles into the light of God’s character. He is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings, the one who holds life itself. When He names you, the inner critic loses its authority. Come hear how the Lord calls you to flee what harms your soul, pursue what strengthens it, and fight the good fight with the strength that He provides.

The gospel does far more than save us. It reshapes the way we work, the way we pursue godliness, and the way we think about wealth. In this message, Pastor Steve walks through one of the most practical and confronting passages in 1 Timothy. Paul speaks directly into places where our hearts are most tender, like our jobs, our ambitions, our longings for control, and our quiet battles with comparison.

If you have ever wrestled with the feeling that work drains you, or that your heart is pulled toward wanting more, or that faith sometimes feels thin, this passage brings clarity and hope. The light of Christ reaches into real life and shows us a better way. Come hear how the gospel frees us from self-reliance and draws us into rest, joy, and purpose in the presence of Jesus.

What does it mean to lead in a way that honors God? In 1 Timothy 5:17–25, Paul gives practical wisdom for how the church should honor faithful leaders, confront sin in leadership, and discern character with patience and care.

In this message, Pastor Steve addresses the hard questions people often ask about church leadership. Should pastors be paid? What happens when a leader fails? How should accountability work in God’s house? This passage reminds us that honor and humility go hand in hand, and that the health of the church depends on both.

What does godliness look like in real life? In this message from 1 Timothy 5, Pastor Steve shows that faith is not limited to quiet moments of prayer or worship. True godliness shows up in how we speak to one another, care for our families, and live with compassion in everyday life.

Paul calls the church to be a household where people treat each other like family. Older men are honored as fathers, younger men as brothers, older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters. Godliness is not theory but truth lived out through love. When the church lives this way, the world sees what grace really looks like.

How do you train for godliness? In 1 Timothy 4:1–16, Paul shows that spiritual health is not built by willpower but by grace. Pastor Steve unpacks God’s plan for a healthy soul through three rhythms that mirror our physical life: exercise, rest, and nutrition.

This message exposes counterfeit forms of spirituality that look impressive but leave the soul empty, and it reminds us that true godliness begins with resting in what Jesus has already finished. Through Scripture, prayer, and everyday obedience, God invites us into His training plan that strengthens faith for this life and the next.

The church in Ephesus stood in the shadow of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Temple of Artemis. It was massive, beautiful, and filled with idols. Yet Paul reminded Timothy that the true wonder of the world was not made of stone but of people.

In this message, Gene Coleman, an elder at CrossPointe, teaches from 1 Timothy 3:14–16, showing that the church is the household of God, the gathering of the living God, and the pillar and foundation of the truth. The world may build temples of pride and self-worship, but God is building a family that displays His truth through godly conduct, gospel identity, and the mystery of Christ.

When people think of deacons, they often picture board meetings or budget spreadsheets. But in Scripture, deacons are not administrators of an organization. They are lead servants who reflect the heart of Jesus.

In this message from 1 Timothy 3:8–13, Pastor Steve shows how the gospel shapes every part of the church, including those called to serve. Deacons are not secondary leaders but living pictures of the gospel in action. Their work joins the proclamation of the Word with the demonstration of mercy. This passage reminds us that when the church is filled with servants shaped by grace, the gospel is both heard and experienced.

Trust in church leaders has been shaken in our generation, leaving many people wounded and wary of returning. In this message from 1 Timothy 3:1–8, Pastor Steve shows how the Gospel offers a better way. God’s design for leadership is not built on charisma or success but on character that has been shaped by grace.

This passage lifts the curtain on what kind of men God calls to guide His people—men who lead with humility, steadiness, and care. The call to shepherd God’s people is weighty, but when the Gospel shapes a leader’s heart, it also brings healing to a hurting church.

Few passages in the New Testament are as debated as 1 Timothy 2:8–15. Paul speaks about men raising holy hands in prayer, women adorning themselves with godliness rather than appearance, and even the hard line about women not teaching or having authority over men. These verses have sparked centuries of discussion, confusion, and sometimes division.

In this sermon, Pastor Steve leans in with humility and clarity, showing that God’s design is not oppressive but life-giving. The church is called to be a peculiar people who reflect God’s wisdom and beauty in a culture that prizes power, appearance, and self-promotion. This is a passage that may make you pause, but it also holds surprising hope.

What powers the mission of the church? It is not strategy, programs, or polished leadership. It is prayer. In 1 Timothy 2, Paul urges the church to be a praying people, lifting up petitions, intercessions, and thanksgiving for all people, even leaders and enemies.

In this message, Pastor Steve calls us back to the heart of the mission: prayer that fuels gospel proclamation. Prayer reminds us that salvation belongs to God, that Jesus is the one mediator, and that His desire is for all people to be saved. If you have ever wondered where to begin in living on mission, this is it: on your knees, asking God to do what only He can do.