Today Pastor John will be talking about marks of a good minister, but also sharing how they relate to any follower of Christ! You may not have been called to be a leader, but you have been called to something. God has given you specific abilities, and He has a plan for their use! If you’re not sure what those gifts are, take some time to pray and consult others. When you do discover your calling, don’t neglect it! Pastor John reminds you that you need to use the gifts the Lord has  given to you!

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of 1 Timothy chapter 4 as he continues his message Marks of a Good Minister.

Today’s teaching will cover specific instructions for Timothy in his role as a leader. You may be tempted, as Pastor John says, to think you can’t learn from this portion of Scripture if you’re not in a similar role. That’s not true! Pastor John will keep reminding you throughout today’s study that the Bible is for everyone, and every believer can and should learn from the entire book! Today’s passage holds valuable information for you as you model your life after Jesus and serve the world around you.

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of 1 Timothy chapter 4 as he begins his message Marks of a Good Minister.

Christians have a specific set of beliefs – basic facts presented in the Bible that make up the foundation of faith. However, other religions in the world try to twist these facts. Today Pastor John will share the discrepancies between the lies and the truth and tell you how to spot and avoid the false religions. The best way to guard against lies is to know the truth – spend time regularly in Scripture! The more you understand who God is and what He says is right, the more aware you’ll be when Satan tries to deceive you!

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of 1 Timothy chapter 4 as he continues his message Last Days Apostasy.

Sometimes it’s hard to tell who’s a true follower of Jesus and who isn’t. Those who claim to have faith but eventually fall away are called apostates, and Pastor John will explain this term in- depth in today’s message. Pastor John will also share with you today the facts of faith, the basic principles that every true Christian should agree over. If you are holding fast to these beliefs, you won’t be in danger of falling away from your relationship with Christ!

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of 1 Timothy chapter 4 as he begins his message Last Days Apostasy.

How can you find truth in the world? Everyone seems to have their preference and opinion on what’s right and wrong. Today, Pastor John will tell you exactly where truth should be found – in the church! And that truth is based on the foundation of the church – Jesus Christ. His story and His purpose originate in the pages of Scripture. And, as His body, we must be diligent about learning from the Bible. You need to know the truth of good and evil to be able to share it with others!

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of 1 Timothy chapter 3 as he continues his message A Checklist for Choosing Deacons.

You’ve seen the books in the stores – every opinion you could ever want on leadership, and the church is available to be read! Today’s message with Pastor John will take you to the best book for learning about that, though – God’s Word! Pastor John will share the role a Deacon plays in the church family by sharing from the book of 1 Timothy. God knows how things will run best in the church and your life, so why not consult His instruction manual?

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of 1 Timothy chapter 3 as he begins his message A Checklist for Choosing Deacons.

Today Pastor John shared some key details on how a Pastor of a church should conduct himself – both in the church and in society. This leaders’ job doesn’t end when the service does – a Pastor is a model of Christ’s life and love every day! As you’ll learn today, though, Pastor’s aren’t perfect. They’re human, just like all of us, but they are held to a different standard by God. You’ll learn more today about that standard and how you can support your church leaders!

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of 1 Timothy chapter 3 as he continues his message A Checklist for Choosing a Pastor.

What is the church, from your perspective? Is it a brick and mortar building, a place with bells and a steeple? Maybe it’s a specific denomination or a group of people belonging to a Pastor. In today’s message, Pastor John will share that the church is technically none of these! It’s the people of Christ, the body that gathers and is shepherded by a God-appointed leader. The church belongs to Jesus – He is the head and the leader, and He has written His guidelines for it in a book – the Bible!

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of 1 Timothy chapter 3 as he begins his message A Checklist for Choosing a Pastor.

The world changes. Popular habits and morals change. That’s really the only constant – change! But there is one thing that has remained steadfast through centuries – God’s Word! It hasn’t been revised to fit current standards, nor will it ever be. Pastor John reminds you today that the Bible is the authority and the standard that everyone needs to be living by – even though few do. It contains the answers everyone seeks and holds the hope of Salvation within its pages.

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of 1 Timothy chapter 2 as he continues his message Women in the Church.

Society today puts much emphasis on what’s best for yourself. How can you get ahead, and how can you be satisfied with your own life? This viewpoint from the world doesn’t line up with Biblical truth, however, and in today’s message, Pastor John will explain why. The Bible has given the church and its members clearly defined roles to follow. These aren’t popular in the general public, but they are God’s guidelines – they’re the way He knows the church should be best run!

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of 1 Timothy chapter 2 as he begins his message Women in the Church.