Digressions, Diversions, and Distractions If you want to stay on course with Christ, you've got to keep the "main thing" the main thing. Keep the focus on Christ. Keep the key truths of the Gospel out front. That's why Paul wrote what he did in 2...

Paul's goal in 2 Timothy is to encourage young Timothy in his Christian life and calling. That's perfect, because we each need a good dose of encouragement too. So here we are, listening in on this conversation between Paul and Timothy. That was God's...

Gospel RelayWhen you stop to think about it, it's really quite amazing. The Apostle Paul is alone, languishing in a prison cell in Rome, facing certain death. Although a prisoner now, he will soon be a martyr. But with his execution looming, what is...

"When you pick coffee, you must use two hands. What one hand cannot reach, the other canreach. This is why Africa New Life Ministries focuses on two things—acts of compassion and the proclamation of God's Word. If you have only one hand, you are...

It's About the GospelLast week we learned that the focus in 2 Timothy isn't just Timothy himself, or even Paul's love and care for Timothy; the ultimate focus is the Gospel. Paul encourages (and pushes) Timothy to a life that is fully...

In the End, it's All About the GospelThe deep father-son kind of relationship shared between Paul and Timothy is beautiful. It's personal,emotional, loving, supportive, and encouraging. But there's something at the core of theirrelationship that goes...

Extraordinary Things Through Ordinary LivesGod used Timothy in extraordinary ways. This is especially encouraging to us, because Timothywasn't a natural leader, or powerful personality. The record shows that Timothy was a timid, insecure, and frail...

Now, It's Your Turn To Step Up!2 Timothy is Paul's last word. He writes from prison knowing he will be executed any day. His finalthoughts aren't about himself, but about Timothy, a young man who became like his own son in thefaith. Paul tells Timothy...

The Incredible Story of Paul and TimothyOver the next several months we will study the book of 2 Timothy. But we will do more than study abook. We will dive deep into a story – the incredible story of Paul the Apostle and a young mannamed...

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It's All About the GospelIf you have been around River West Church at all, you've probably noticed that we constantly talkabout the Gospel. This is not accidental. We believe that the good news (i.e. Gospel) about Jesusis...