You cannot hold on to two things at the same time. The hands that grasp eternal life must release everything else.

This final message in our series through 1 Timothy closes the letter the way it opened: with a charge to fight. Paul's word for "fight" is agon, the root of "agony," a brutal, painful struggle, like an athlete driving toward the finish or a soldier locked in combat. But this fight isn't for a temporal crown. It's for what is eternal.

Paul shows us what that fight looks like: receiving eternal life by releasing everything competing for first place in our hearts, embodying the gospel the way Jesus did before Pontius Pilate, confessing truth without holding back, giving generously instead of chasing the false security of wealth, and guarding the gospel entrusted to us with everything we have. And underneath it all, one truth: we don't fight for victory, we fight from victory already won.

What are you holding onto that's keeping you from taking hold of eternal life?

Continuing our series in 1 Timothy, Dilip Aaron preaches from 1 Timothy 6:3–10 on the connection between godliness and contentment. Paul warns the church about false teaching—especially teaching that uses faith as a means to pursue wealth, division, or personal gain—and points believers toward a radically different definition of true wealth: godliness with contentment.

Dilip explores how we can recognize false teaching, why knowing God’s Word matters, and how the pursuit of money and worldly success can quietly shape our desires. Instead, he invites us to find our identity, security, and satisfaction in Christ, declaring that Jesus is enough.

Through practical practices such as generosity, fasting and self-denial, gratitude, and guarding what we allow to shape our desires, Dilip challenges us to examine where we are placing our worth and hope. He closes by sharing the story of his friendship with an international student whose understanding of success was transformed by hearing that true success is found in loving Jesus—not in money or achievement.

In this sixth message of The Good Fight: Trained for Godliness, Andrea Gorriti teaches from 1 Timothy 5:3–16 on what it means to honor and love others, especially those who are vulnerable and in need.

Paul’s instructions about caring for widows reveal that Christian love is more than an emotion or a sense of duty—it is a tangible expression of God’s character. As Andrea explores the biblical meaning of honor, she invites us to consider how we value people, how families and the church are called to care for one another, and how we can respond to the needs around us with both wisdom and compassion.

Ultimately, caring for others is not simply a matter of doing more. It is a matter of discipleship: becoming people who reflect the heart of God. As followers of Jesus, we are called to imitate God’s character, extending His love and mercy even when it is inconvenient, costly, or offers nothing in return.

Andrea also shares personal stories from her family’s experience serving at an orphanage in Peru and from a season of vocational transition, reflecting on what it means to love others without trying to fix every problem.

In the fifth sermon of our 1 Timothy series, The Good Fight: Trained for Godliness, Jingyang walks through 1 Timothy 4:11–16 and 2 Timothy 1:3–7, encouraging us to consider what it means to live faithfully and persevere in the Christian life.

Paul tells Timothy not to let his youth become a reason for others to dismiss him, but instead to set an example in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity. Jingyang explores how Christian faith is often formed not only through what we are taught, but through what we see modeled in the lives of others. Our everyday faithfulness, service, relationships, and commitment to Christian community can become a living example for those around us.

Jingyang also reminds us not to neglect the gifts God has given us, but to “fan into flame” those gifts for the sake of the church and the gospel. Ultimately, following Jesus is not a short-term commitment or a one-time spiritual achievement—it is a life of perseverance. Through community, faithful practice, and patient endurance, we encourage one another to remain rooted in Christ and faithful to the end.

What shapes the way we live? According to Paul, we are always being formed by something. The question is whether our lives are being shaped by the truth of Christ or by the competing voices that promise fulfillment apart from Him.

In this fourth sermon of The Good Fight: Trained for Godliness series, Pastor Piero Gorriti explores 1 Timothy 4:1–10, where Paul calls Timothy to "train yourself for godliness." Drawing on the imagery of elite athletes, this message shows that spiritual formation is not passive—it requires intentional rhythms of Scripture, prayer, and life with God. Yet this discipline is never about earning God's favor. True godliness flows from a life rooted in the gospel, shaped by Jesus, and empowered by His grace.

Discover why the Christian life is both a gift of grace and a lifelong pursuit, why the prize is far greater than anything this world can offer, and how fixing our hope on the living God transforms the way we live today and for eternity.

In the third message of our series through 1 Timothy, pastor Piero Gorriti explores Paul's vision for the church as the household of God—a family where our identity in Christ shapes how we live, serve, and love one another.

Walking through 1 Timothy 3, we discover that godliness isn't behavior modification or religious performance. It's the outward expression of an inward relationship with Jesus. As members of God's family, our private faithfulness flows into public faithfulness, transforming our homes, our service in the church, and our witness to the world.

This message invites us to see the church not as an institution, but as a family united by the gospel, called to uphold the truth together, and empowered by the living Christ—the true source of all godliness.

In the second message of our series through 1 Timothy, Koob Vang explores Paul's call for the church to make prayer its first response rather than its last resort.

Walking through 1 Timothy 2:1–7, Koob reminds us that prayer is more than bringing our requests to God in moments of crisis—it's the foundation of a life shaped by relationship with Him. From praying for neighbors and strangers to interceding for leaders we may disagree with, Paul calls the church to reflect God's heart for all people.

Grounded in the truth that there is one God and one mediator, Jesus Christ, this message invites us to cultivate a rhythm of prayer that transforms how we live, love, and participate in God's mission to reach the nations.

In the opening message of our new series through 1 Timothy, Piero Gorriti explores Paul’s charge to Timothy to fight the good fight, not from fear, performance, or self-reliance, but from a gospel-centered identity rooted in God’s grace.

Through 1 Timothy 1, we discover that the aim of sound doctrine is not winning arguments but cultivating sacrificial love that flows from a pure heart, a good conscience, and sincere faith. As Paul reflects on his own story as the “chief of sinners,” we are reminded that God’s grace not only forgives and heals, but also calls and equips ordinary people for His mission.

Whether you’re wrestling with cultural pressures, religious performance, or questions of identity, this message invites you to anchor your life in what God has already spoken over you and to fight the good fight from the confidence of the gospel.

What does it mean to fight the good fight in a culture full of competing voices? And what does biblical godliness actually look like?

In this introductory message to our new series through 1 Timothy, we explore the historical, cultural, and theological background of Paul’s letter to Timothy. From the influential city of Ephesus to the rise of false teaching in the early church, this message lays the foundation for understanding why Paul wrote this pastoral letter and why its message remains so relevant today.

Together we’ll discover that godliness is far more than outward morality or private spirituality. It is a life transformed by the gospel from the inside out, where deep intimacy with Christ is reflected in faithful everyday living.

As we begin this journey through 1 Timothy, may God train us to stand firm in the truth, embody the gospel, and faithfully fight the good fight.

Have you ever wondered what it means to truly recognize the voice of God in a world filled with competing voices?

In this message on Psalm 23, Dilip Aaron invites us to rediscover one of Scripture’s most beloved passages through the lens of Jesus, the Good Shepherd. Exploring the connection between Psalms 22 and 23, he shows how Christ’s sacrifice makes it possible for us to know God personally and confidently declare, “The Lord is my Shepherd.”

Drawing from the imagery of sheep and their shepherd, personal stories of God’s faithfulness, and the promises found throughout Psalm 23, this sermon reminds us that the Shepherd’s voice is not only meant to be discovered—it is meant to be followed daily. As we spend time with God, we learn to trust Him through seasons of rest, uncertainty, and even the darkest valleys, knowing He is always present with us.

Whether you’re exploring faith for the first time or longing to draw closer to Jesus, this message is an invitation to make room for the Good Shepherd, hear His voice, and experience His faithful presence every day.