As we jump back into the book of 2 Timothy, Pastor Brad shares that offering our lives as an act of worship to God is the most rewarding way to live. But now, how are we to run the race set before us as we live a life of worship?  We train, and then, as Paul says, “I fought the good fight,” we engage!  Do not be fearful to train, and then engage in the battle.   As we engage, we need to be sure to choose the right fight!  Not every fight is a good fight. “Is what I am engaging in making progress in the Kingdom of God, making me more like Jesus, promoting good around the world?” Choose the right fight! Don’t give up. Endure to the end, run like you’re trying to WIN … finish your race well. Endure to the end, and remember the trailblazer - Christ has gone before us and is waiting there! Ask yourself these questions this week:  Is my life is an act of worship to God?  Where do I need to give my focus? Training, Engaging, Choosing, Enduring? Do I really love Jesus?

This sermon is from 4/12/2026

Easter Sunday, Pastor Brad breaks down what Paul meant in 1 Corinthians when he tells the church to be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.  Christ’s work on the cross was done in order that Jesus could WIN, so that we can be steadfast no matter the storm, immovable no matter who tries to shake us, and overflowing in doing good. Because Jesus won, EVERYTHING IS MEANINGFUL.

This sermon is from 4/5/2026

This Sunday, Pastor Brad shared with us from the apostle Paul what our ministry should be. As evangelists, we should personally share and preach the word.  We need to preach the word because God is too awesome to keep to ourselves, and Jesus is alive & real & present! We should preach the Word when we feel like doing it, and even when we don’t!  We should preach the word with courage and care!  We should preach the Word when people don’t want to hear the truth that it brings. In 2 Timothy 4:5, Paul calls Timothy, and thereby even us, to “exercise self-control in everything, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.”  As we continue through our weeks, where can you personally share the Gospel?  Fulfill your ministry by maturing & multiplying for the sake of the Gospel!!  

This sermon is from 3/29/2026

We continue this week in 2 Timothy, following last week's warning, with some encouragement about endurance in the word. As we strive to continue, we model Christlikeness and are equipped in the word of God. How do we model Christlikeness?  We suffer well. We suffer in ways that will ultimately bring Gllory to God, and help others along the way. We are equipped by God’s word for salvation, through faith, in Jesus Christ, and then we will also be equipped for everything else!  Scripture is God-breathed - Holy inspiration!  The inspiration of the word tells us when we are wrong, how to get it right, and how to LIVE.  What suffering are you running from this week that God wants to use to EQUIP you to be more like Jesus?  What is your next step in God’s word to become further equipped? Get in the word this week, Park Church!

Be thinking about your ONE, and who you can invite to church this Easter! 

This sermon is from 3/22/2026

As we live each new day closer to the coming of Christ, Pastor Bard shares with us a warning from Paul about the end times. Through this letter from Paul, we learn about whom we should avoid. People who promote themselves, who are filled with counterfeit Godliness, people who intentionally deceive others, and those whose influence will be short-lived. As we learn to live, we need to be on guard against ourselves, making sure we do not love ourselves more than we love Jesus. Ask yourself, is there someone in our life right now that we need to avoid?This sermon is from 3/15/2026

This week, Pastor Brad teaches from 2 Timothy 2:20-26. In this passage, Paul gives Timothy powerful instructions about the kind of life God uses. Many people have gifts and abilities, but usefulness in God’s kingdom is not built on talent alone—it’s built on purity and Christlikeness. This week, as we learn to live, remember these questions: What do I need to flee that is keeping me from purity? Who in my life can I pursue purity with?Is there a place in my life where I am speaking truth but not being gentle?This message is from 3/8/26

This week, we welcomed guest pastor Ryan Johnston. He continued working through 2 Timothy with us and encouraged us to be diligent in presenting ourselves as one approved by God, to guard ourselves against deception, and to stand firm in the faith.
He shared with us what it means to be an approved worker who needs not be ashamed. Ryan also shares that this passage in 2 Timothy warns against irreverent and empty speech and how such untruth can spread and damage the body of a church. Finally, Ryan encouraged us to stand firm in the faith. He reminded us to call on the Lord and turn from wickedness by saying two things. 1. I love you, Lord, and 2. I don’t want to sin against you.

This sermon is from 3/1/2026

Continuing through Paul’s letter to Timothy, we find Paul reminding Timothy of more truth. From Pastor Brad, we are reminded of this week’s big truth: to endure hardship, we must remember that we have hope.  As Paul reminds Timothy, we must also remember that Jesus has won, scripture is unstoppable, and God is faithful. As we learn to live, remind yourself of the truth.  What truth from the sermon will you apply to a specific situation this week?  Who can you share this hope with?  As you consider this, also continue to think through “who’s your one” and pray for opportunities to share this hope with them this week. Lord, open doors, open hearts, and open our mouths.

This sermon is from 2/22/2026

As we continue reading 2 Timothy, we learn more about what Paul is encouraging Timothy to do and how he’s instructing him specifically. We take all this into consideration as Paul’s words still encourage us in our own relationships with Christ. Our big truth this week is that God’s mission compels me to give my all. Firstly, God’s mission compels me to give my all, even in hardship. His mission compels us to give our all by eliminating distractions, eliminating shortcuts, and eliminating laziness. What distractions do you need to eliminate from your life?  In what area are you shortcutting your relationship with God? What laziness do you need to eliminate from your life? 

God’s mission compels me to give my all, because the reward is GREAT! 

This sermon is from 2/15/2026

This week, as we continue in 2 Timothy, we see Paul encouraging Timothy to be a disciple-maker.  We see him instruct Timothy to follow and teach the bible with faith & love, and to rely on the Holy Spirit to guard the gospel from error.  We also see Paul remind Timothy to understand the risk of ministry, as well as to appreciate the refreshing moments. Finally, Paul brings it home by reminding Timothy from whom his strength comes, and urging him to entrust the gospel to others. The big truth this week was that the gospel was given to be given away. This is what Paul is encouraging Timothy and us to do.  To guard the gospel, as we entrust it to others.  As we move into this week, consider whether you are a disciple, what kind of disciples you are making, and who you might be able to refresh as you work together in ministry. 

This sermon is from 2/8/2026