If you won the lottery, what would you do with it? How much of it would you save? How much would you give away? How much would you spend? As Paul closes his letter to Timothy, he instructs the wealthy in Ephesus how to handle their money for God's glory. While we haven't won the lottery, like the wealthy in Ephesus, we have more than enough. We don't know how much should be enjoyed, given away or saved. Paul's final words help guide us in wisely using our wealth.


1 Timothy 6:17-21 - How Should A Christian Handle Wealth? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Timothy 6:17-21 - How Should A Christian Handle Wealth? - Manuscript - PDF
1 Timothy 6:17-21 - How Should A Christian Handle Wealth? - Sermon Handout - PDF
1 Timothy 6:17-21 - How Should A Christian Handle Wealth? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
1 Timothy 6:17-21 - How Should A Christian Handle Wealth? - Digging Deeper Sermon Study - PDF

What is a good pastor? Is it his use of humor? Is it the way he programs Sunday services? As Paul closes his letter to Timothy and the church in Ephesus, he charges Timothy to pastor the church of Ephesus well. He details what it will take to him to be a good pastor. What we learn is not just what it takes to be a good pastor but what it takes for anyone in the church leading a ministry to do it well for God's honor and glory.


1 Timothy 6:11-16 - What Is A Good Pastor? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Timothy 6:11-16 - What Is A Good Pastor? - Manuscript - PDF
1 Timothy 6:11-16 - What Is A Good Pastor?- Sermon Handout - PDF
1 Timothy 6:11-16 - What Is A Good Pastor? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
1 Timothy 6:11-16 - What Is A Good Pastor? - Digging Deeper Sermon Study - PDF

TopicsPastoring, Bible, Love, Shepherding

We live in an affluent culture where we are bombarded by pressure to by the latest and the greatest. Advertisers spend a startling amount of money endeavoring to create a need in us to buy their stuff. While having money and the resources to purchase some of the latest technology is not wrong, that burning desire within us where we try to raise our self-worth by raising our net-work can get us into deep spiritual trouble. Join us as we discover the hidden danger of materialism and loving money.


1 Timothy 6:3-10 - What Are The Dangers Of Loving Money? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Timothy 6:3-10 - What Are The Dangers Of Loving Money? - Manuscript - PDF
1 Timothy 6:3-10 - What Are The Dangers Of Loving Money? - Sermon Handout - PDF
1 Timothy 6:3-10 - What Are The Dangers Of Loving Money? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
1 Timothy 6:3-10 - What Are The Dangers Of Loving Money? - Digging Deeper Sermon Study - PDF

TopicsMoney, Materialism, False Teachers, heresy

What is the best way to witness at work? Should we use tracts? How much should we talk about Jesus? The Apostle Paul teaches us that witnessing at work begins with attitude and ethic while at work.


1 Timothy 6:1-2 - How Do I Witness At Work? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Timothy 6:1-2 - How Do I Witness At Work? - Manuscript - PDF
1 Timothy 6:1-2 - How Do I Witness At Work? - Sermon Handout - PDF
1 Timothy 6:1-2 - How Do I Witness At Work? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
1 Timothy 6:1-2 - How Do I Witness At Work? - Digging Deeper Sermon Study - PDF

TopicsWork, Evangelism, Life

When President Trump was running for office, he was invited on the Jimmy Fallon show. At the end of the interview, Jimmy asked if he could put his hand in candidate Trump's perfect hair and mess it up. Commentators from both sides of the aisle and later Jimmy Fallon himself regretted his actions. He showed a lack of respect for what would become one of the most powerful men in the world, the President of the United States. As Christians, we are not just to show respect to our political leaders but a congregation is to also show respect to their church leaders. Join us as we learn importance of honoring leaders in the church.


1 Timothy 5:17-25 - How Should I Treat My Church Leaders? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Timothy 5:17-25 - How Should I Treat My Church Leaders? - Manuscript - PDF
1 Timothy 5:17-25 - How Should I Treat My Church Leaders? - Sermon Handout - PDF
1 Timothy 5:17-25 - How Should I Treat My Church Leaders? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
1 Timothy 5:17-25 - How Should I Treat My Church Leaders? - Digging Deeper Sermon Study - PDF

TopicsLeadership, Gossip, Leadership Pitfalls, Slander, Honor, Finances

Two of the hardest times in a woman's life is when a younger woman discovers she is a single mother either through the death, desertion or divorce from her husband. For older women, one of the hardest times they face is when they are left alone after the death of their husband after their children are moved out of the house and have lives of their own. Join us as we see how to turn those two difficult challenges into positive future that brings glory to Jesus.


1 Timothy 5:9-16 - What Does The Bible Say To Older Widows And Single Mothers? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Timothy 5:9-16 - What Does The Bible Say To Older Widows And Single Mothers? - Manuscript - PDF
1 Timothy 5:9-16 - What Does The Bible Say To Older Widows And Single Mothers? - Sermon Handout - PDF
1 Timothy 5:9-16 - What Does The Bible Say To Older Widows And Single Mothers? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
1 Timothy 5:9-16 - What Does The Bible Say To Older Widows And Single Mothers? - Digging Deeper Sermon Study - PDF

TopicsWidow, Single Mother, Marriage, Remarriage, Divorce, Death

Do you feel lonely? Estimates say 1 in every 5 people in the United States struggle with it. Loneliness is particularly prevalent in the elderly. One study in Britain discovered that half a million people over 60 go for an entire week without seeing anyone. A million over the age of 60 only see someone once every 5 or 6 days. The research is clear. Many of us struggle with loneliness but it is rampant among the elderly. Join us as we discover God's answer to loneliness.


1 Timothy 5:1-8 - What Are God's Cures For Loneliness And Vulnerability? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Timothy 5:1-8 - What Are God's Cures For Loneliness And Vulnerability? - Manuscript - PDF
1 Timothy 5:1-8 - What Are God's Cures For Loneliness And Vulnerability? - Sermon Handout - PDF
1 Timothy 5:1-8 - What Are God's Cures For Loneliness And Vulnerability? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
1 Timothy 5:1-8 - What Are God's Cures For Loneliness And Vulnerability? - Digging Deeper Sermon Study - PDF

TopicsLoneliness, Vulnerability, Parenting, Family

If you were looking for a good pastor, what would you look for? Is a good pastor just someone that makes you laugh with his jokes and amazes you with his care? In this passage, Paul shows Timothy what it looks like for him to serve as a good pastor in the church of Ephesus, in spite of his youth. In the process, we learn how to look for and find a good shepherd for our souls.


1 Timothy 4:8-16 - What Is A Good Pastor? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Timothy 4:8-16 - What Is A Good Pastor? - Manuscript - PDF
1 Timothy 4:8-16 - What Is A Good Pastor? - Sermon Handout - PDF
1 Timothy 4:8-16 - What Is A Good Pastor? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
1 Timothy 4:8-16 - What Is A Good Pastor? - Digging Deeper Sermon Study - PDF

TopicsPastoring, Shepherding, Leadership, Preaching

Timex surveyed Americans and found that 73 percent exercise one or more times per week. Up to 29 percent of Americans exercise between 30 to 60 minutes multiple times a week. More Americans understand the benefits of exercise and eating right. Just like physical fitness, spiritual fitness is important for our life with Christ. Join us as we look at spiritual fitness and how to develop an exercise plan to live a fruitful Christian life.


1 Timothy 4:6-8 - Get Fit For Jesus - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Timothy 4:6-8 - Get Fit For Jesus - Manuscript - PDF
1 Timothy 4:6-8 - Get Fit For Jesus - Sermon Handout - PDF
1 Timothy 4:6-8 - Get Fit For Jesus - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
1 Timothy 4:6-8 - Get Fit For Jesus - Digging Deeper Sermon Study - PDF

TopicsDiscipline

When God gives you a better car than you expected or you find yourself with a nicer home than you planned, do you feel guilty? Do you wonder if you are enjoying too much pleasure and not living with a wartime spiritual mindset like a good follower of Christ? In this study we learn why God is more glorified when we enjoy the gifts he provides rather than abstain.


1 Timothy 4:1-5 - Why Must I Savor Earthly Pleasures? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Timothy 4:1-5 - Why Must I Savor Earthly Pleasures? - Manuscript - PDF
1 Timothy 4:1-5 - Why Must I Savor Earthly Pleasures? - Sermon Handout - PDF
1 Timothy 4:1-5 - Why Must I Savor Earthly Pleasures? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
1 Timothy 4:1-5 - Why Must I Savor Earthly Pleasures? - Digging Deeper Sermon Study - PDF

TopicsJoy, Happiness, Thanksgiving

People travel on weekends more frequently than in the past. With the advent of the Internet, anyone can turn into some of the best preachers and worship teams in the nation right from their smart phone. With ease of access to these successful ministries, why spend the time to get involved in a local church? What does the local church offer than podcasting and streaming can not? Join us as we discover the answer.


1 Timothy 3:14-16 - Why Does The Local Church Matter? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Timothy 3:14-16 - Why Does The Local Church Matter? - Manuscript - PDF
1 Timothy 3:14-16 - Why Does The Local Church Matter? - Sermon Handout - PDF
1 Timothy 3:14-16 - Why Does The Local Church Matter? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
1 Timothy 3:14-16 - Why Does The Local Church Matter? - Digging Deeper Sermon Study - PDF

TopicsChurch

The early church talks about two kinds of leaders in the church. They are overseers/elders and deacons. Who are deacons? What do they do? Why are they important? Join us as we look into this important but neglected church office.


1 Timothy 3:8-13 - The Qualifications Of Deacons - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Timothy 3:8-13 - The Qualifications Of Deacons - Manuscript - PDF
1 Timothy 3:8-13 - The Qualifications Of Deacons - Sermon Handout - PDF
1 Timothy 3:8-13 - The Qualifications Of Deacons - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
1 Timothy 3:8-13 - The Qualifications Of Deacons - Digging Deeper Sermon Study - PDF

TopicsDeacons, Serving

The quality of a church's leaders is seen by the quality of the church they lead. Quality church leaders don't just make a great church, but the sin of church leaders is the fastest way to sink a church. Join us as we learn the essential qualities church leaders should strive to develop and possess.


1 Timothy 3:1-7 - The Qualifications Of Elders - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Timothy 3:1-7 - The Qualifications Of Elders - Manuscript - PDF
1 Timothy 3:1-7 - The Qualifications Of Elders - Sermon Handout - PDF
1 Timothy 3:1-7 - The Qualifications Of Elders - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
1 Timothy 3:1-7 - The Qualifications Of Elders - Digging Deeper Sermon Study - PDF

TopicsElders

1 Timothy 2:11-15 are some of the most disagreed upon verses in the book of 1 Timothy. Paul explicitly says women are not to be in a state of authority over men in the church. What does Paul mean when he says this? Why would he say something so sexist? What does this have to do with the spread of the gospel? Join us as we learn what Paul means by his words and why they are crucial to follow.


1 Timothy 2:11-15 - The Role Of Women In The Church - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Timothy 2:11-15 - The Role Of Women In The Church - Manuscript - PDF
1 Timothy 2:11-15 - The Role Of Women In The Church - Sermon Handout - PDF
1 Timothy 2:11-15 - The Role Of Women In The Church - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
1 Timothy 2:11-15 - The Role Of Women In The Church - Digging Deeper Sermon Study - PDF

TopicsWoman, Womanhood, Mothers

In the church, there are way our life can bring honor to Jesus through our prayer and there are ways we can take that honor away through the way we live. Join us as we learn how to bring more honor to Jesus through our life.


1 Timothy 2:1-10 - Praying And Living For The Honor Of Jesus - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Timothy 2:1-10 - Praying And Living For The Honor Of Jesus - Manuscript - PDF
1 Timothy 2:1-10 - Praying And Living For The Honor Of Jesus - Sermon Handout - PDF
1 Timothy 2:1-10 - Praying And Living For The Honor Of Jesus - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
1 Timothy 2:1-10 - Praying And Living For The Honor Of Jesus - Digging Deeper Sermon Study - PDF

TopicsWoman, Work, World Religions, Election, Worldliness, Missions, Men

Is there a time in life when we are beyond hope? Is there a time when our life is ruined beyond repair? In this study, we learn that no matter what we have done, there is always hope and a future through Jesus. When it comes to hope for the future what matters is not the size of our sin but what we do with Jesus, our savior.


1 Timothy 1:12-20 - Jesus Changes Lives - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Timothy 1:12-20 - Jesus Changes Lives - Manuscript - PDF
1 Timothy 1:12-20 - Jesus Changes Lives - Sermon Handout - PDF
1 Timothy 1:12-20 - Jesus Changes Lives - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
1 Timothy 1:12-20 - Jesus Changes Lives - Digging Deeper Sermon Study - PDF

TopicsSalvation, Born Again, Repentance, Character

What is the latest popular Christian book you read? Was it The Four Blood Moons? Was it Heaven is For Real by Todd Burpo? While these types of books are engaging, they lead us toward speculation instead of Jesus. In the opening verses of Paul's letter to Timothy, he warns Timothy—and us—about the danger of becoming captivated by theological fantasies and being distracted from Jesus.


1 Timothy 1:1-11 - Don't Take Your Eyes Off Jesus - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Timothy 1:1-11 - Don't Take Your Eyes Off Jesus - Manuscript - PDF
1 Timothy 1:1-11 - Don't Take Your Eyes Off Jesus - Sermon Handout - PDF
1 Timothy 1:1-11 - Don't Take Your Eyes Off Jesus - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
1 Timothy 1:1-11 - Don't Take Your Eyes Off Jesus - Digging Deeper Sermon Study - PDF

TopicsJesus, heresy, False Teachers, Love

Before we jump into 1 Timothy, join us as we take some time to meet Timothy, the church he pastored and the problems he faced.


1 Timothy - Meet Timothy - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Timothy - Meet Timothy - Manuscript - PDF
1 Timothy - Meet Timothy - Sermon Handout - PDF
1 Timothy - Meet Timothy - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
1 Timothy - Meet Timothy - Digging Deeper Sermon Study - PDF

TopicsSatan, Witchcraft