Paul outlines the 4 essentials a pastor needs to watch over his people and watch out for false teaching. How often do you look deep into who you are?

Stop Trying and Start Training. So many "hope" for the vest or "wish" they could grow deeper, stronger, more mature. We are to train. How much of your walk with Christ is a hope and a prayer versus a process and plan.

False Teaching...

1. Separates us from God

2. Causes divisions

3. Preoccupies us with self.

What do we want for our children? Our goal for our children is for them to be: gracious, spirit-directed, faithful to God, stewards who are humbly correctable before the Lord. Are you parenting off the world's map or Go

How do you follow God into the unknown? How is your walk? Are you trusting? Are you obeying?

Are you a good citizen?

When things seem out of control:

Remain committed to the mission.

Remain confident in Christ.

Remain confident in the Church.

Remain focused on two convictions.

5 Essentials for those who follow Christ in the face of evil.

1. Trust God.

2. Love Your Neighbor.

3.Listen to and comfort the hurting.

4. Be wise and careful if you feel led to engage in public debate. The gospel

Why do "you" worship?

What should the church be?