Southside Church of Christ in Fort Myers

Intro: Go back to where we were this morning. – 1 Timothy 2. 1 Tim 2:1-7 – Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, 2 for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in […]

Intro: This morning we are going to focus our attention on the text of our theme for this month: 1 Timothy 2:8-15–Men and Women Professing Godliness 1 Tim 2:8-15 – 8 I desire therefore that the men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting; 9 in like manner also, that the women […]

Intro: One vital truth that we all recognize without reservation: God is the source of all things. God is the source of life. The biblical description of creation in Genesis is fascinating. The text depicts the most phenomenal transformation imaginable. From nothing to everything; from a formless void to a world teeming with vibrance and […]

Intro: Sometimes people become best known to others by their connection with their brother or sister. It is easy to compare siblings. In college I was known as Mike Schmidt’s little brother. I didn’t resent that. At least I had an identity. What is your perception of Esau? He is not a prominent character of […]

Intro:  What dangers do God’s people face?  Your list might be different from mine. We tend to be concerned about different things.  But when we access God’s answer to the question we would be forced to put false teaching near the top of the list. Of all the dangers facing believers and non-believers alike, false […]

Intro:  What is a speed trap?  Have you ever been caught in one?  I read this week that Sarasota, just north of here, is the most notorious city in the nation for a speed trap.  I remember as a child that my dad would mark them on his map, so my mom could warn him […]

Intro: Let’s take a small poll here: How many of you want to stop sinning? How many of you believe that God wants you to stop sinning? How many of you know what sin is? How many of you know the consequences of sin? How many of you have committed sin? Everybody here wants to […]

Intro:  What is the most annoying question kids ask? (Besides “are we there yet?”)  It might be the question “why?” The time when this question often comes and is especially annoying is in response to a command. Pick up your toys – Why;  Make your bed – Why?  Eat your vegetables – Why? It would […]

Intro:  Conservation is as important as creation.  What profit is gained if what is begun does not last? [your health; your business; your marriage, our nation, – a church or congregation of God’s people.] It is joyful occasion when the gospel is preached, people obey the message, and a church begins in a locality. But […]

Introduction:  If you count the epistle to the Hebrews, Paul is credited with writing 14 books in the N.T.  Of those, Paul wrote 4 letters (epistles) to individuals (Philemon, 1 & 2 Timothy, and Titus).   If the Lord wills, we will be focusing some attention in our sermon lessons on three of those personal letters […]