We are bombarded daily with things that cause us to be discontent. In these verses, the Apostle Paul has some powerful words for us to consider in regard to being content. He also has some serious dangers for us to look out for as well.

Have you ever felt like you don't have what it takes to make a difference in this world? So did many other heroes of the faith. Bu,t the Holy Spirit empowers us to do amazing things when we TRUST in the Lord and follow His lead!

In this teaching we'll look at Paul's instructions to Timothy regarding elders. Paul walks through specific directions in how elders should be honored, protected, and rebuked. He also explains carefully appointing elders within the local church....

In this teaching, we’ll see how people should conduct themselves in several different ways. First, we’ll look at relationships in general. Then, we’ll specifically look at: widows, pastors, work relationships, and the rich. In the Bible the...

Being an incredible leader begins with being an incredible follower! All of our reactions, reconciliations, desires, ambitions, talents, weaknesses (and the effect these things have upon our lives and the lives of others) are rightly framed by...

In Chapter Four, Paul seeks to encourage Timothy to stand fast in the midst of the pressures facing him. He knows Timothy needs to fight the heresies of his day; he needs to give directives on how to help train and shepherd Christians in their faith....

Starting in chapter four, Paul tells us that the "last days" (the period of time between Christ's first and second coming) will be marked by increasing apostasy. Apostasy is defined as the abandoning or denying of one's faith in Jesus after...

As we approach the middle of 1Timothy, we find him stressing the importance for the church to remember who they are and what they believe. These verses are just as important for us today; we, too, are called to be living pillars of the truth of the...

As our Empowered Series continues, we tackle the subject of Authority and Submission. God has called us, as Believers, to submit to a variety of authorities. This teaching will “unpack" what it practically means to be a woman under Authority.

Having just given specific character-based qualifications for men who were to lead the church as elders (pastors/overseers), Paul now lays out the qualifications for another critical church office: The Biblical deacon. In this message we will answer...