Two truths to understand when you're rejected for what you believe: Rejection is normal, God is patient so be patient.

Two characteristics of every genuine Christian

1. Genuine Christians place no value in themselves (3-7)

2. Genuine Christians place all value in Christ (8-11)

Lamenting with Purpose

What does faithful preaching look like? Noah describes two main goals: Preach Christ and Equip the Saints for ministry.

How not to become an ear-tickled church. Noah describes Four fundamentals to practice so that you can listen to sermons well.

Four fundamentals to practice so that you can listen to sermons well.

This week is about faithfully handling God's word in study and in preaching it.

Noah begins a 4 or 5 week topical miniseries about preachers and congregations. In this first installment, he addresses the Prerequisites, Expectations, Threats and Outcomes of a faithful preaching ministry. The main text he uses is 1 Timothy 4:16.

This week we are reminded of our natural tendency of pride and the constant need for humility.

Two lessons to constantly learn while serving in the Savior's mission

1. You can't do anything without Him (37-43a).

2. Therefore, humble yourself under His word (43b-45).