Preacher: Scott Hollingshead

Big Idea: Warning! Beware of the influence and effects of apostasy.    

1. The danger of apostasy (v. 1a)

2. The descent to apostasy (vv. 1b-2)

3. The doctrine of apostasy (v. 3)  

4. The defense against apostasy (vv. 4-5)

Preacher: Scott Hollingshead

Big Idea: Our identity in Christ informs our activity as the church.  

1. The church as God’s family 

2. The church as God’s assembly 

3. The church as the pillar and foundation of the truth

Preacher: Scott Hollingshead

Big Idea: God wants His church properly ordered with the office of deacon occupied by qualified individuals.

1. Deacons must have consistent character (v. 8-9)  

2. Deacons must be tested and proven (v. 10)

3. Female deacons must have corresponding character (v. 11)

4. Male deacons must be faithful family managers (v. 12)

5. Deacons must be mindful of the reward (v. 13)

Preacher: Scott Hollingshead

Big Idea: God wants His church overseen by a plurality of elder qualified men.

Elder qualified men have...

1. A well-meaning aspiration (v. 1)

2. A well-demonstrated maturity (vv. 2-3)

3. A well-managed home (vv. 4-5)

4. A well-seasoned faith (v. 6)   

5. A well-respected reputation (v. 7)  

Preacher: Zak Graves

Big Idea: We are invigorated to work hard for the God of the Gospel when we remember the Gospel.

Part 1: Depiction of Invigorated Gospel Work (vv. 1-7)

Command: Take action, being dedicated to the cause of Christ.

Example 1: Solider = Focused on the mission.

Example 2: Athlete = Committed to the rules.

Example 3: Farmer = Gives a full effort.

Part 2: Motivation and Foundation for Gospel Work (vv. 8-13)

Motivation: The Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Foundation: Jesus is forever faithful, even when we are faithless.

Preacher: Scott Hollingshead

Big Idea: Gospel women embrace God’s good design as it is to be expressed in the church. 

1. Women and their wardrobe (vv. 9-10)  

2. Women in the worship gathering (vv. 11-12)

3. Women and God’s good design (vv. 13-14)  

4. Women and good works (v. 15)

Preacher: Scott Hollingshead

Big Idea: A 'must' for men in the church...

1. What must men do?

2. Where must men pray?    

3. How must men pray?

Preacher: Scott Hollingshead

Big Idea: Salvation is for all since there is one God and one Mediator who gave Himself as a ransom for all. 

1. Resolve to pray for all (vv. 1-2)

2. Recall God’s desire is for all (vv. 3-4)

3. Remember Christ’s death was a ransom for all (vv. 5-6)  

4. Reach those who make up the ‘all’ (v. 7) 

Preacher: Scott Hollingshead

Big Idea: A spiritual battle wages. God’s servant must take the right things with them. 

1. A confidence in their calling (v. 18)   

2. A close watch on their orthodoxy and obedience (v. 19)  

3. A commitment to church discipline (v. 20)

Preacher: Scott Hollingshead

1. Don’t underestimate the power of grace (vv. 12-14)  

2. Don’t overlook the prototype of Paul (vv. 15-16)

3. Don’t hold back the praise of God (v. 17)