What We Believe Shapes How We Live

RECAPPING OUR SERMON SERIES IN 1 TIM

We just completed a 5 month study of the NT book of 1 Timothy. A letter from one 1st century pastor to another which teaches the church in every age that: nothing shapes the life the church lives more than what the church believes. We learned that the church is the very household of God, a pillar and buttress of the truth of the gospel. Week after week, we were challenged to confront the bad beliefs which could threaten to misshape, disrupt, and upset our lives in the house. Believing that as we hold fast to what is true, God will cause us to be a happy, healthy, and ever-expanding household. Standing strong, standing long, and welcoming our neighbors into the warmth of Christ’s embrace for the next 100 years - and beyond.

LISTEN AGAIN OR CATCH UP ON WHAT YOU MISSED

Be fueled to fight the good fight of faith by going back and listening to a sermon or two or checking out the additional resources linked below.

  • 1 Tim 1:1-2 - Series Introduction. Nothing shapes the lives we live more than what we believe.

  • 1 Tim 1:3-11 - Our believing roots always bear moral fruits. Refuting the beliefs of the false teachers in Ephesus.

    • Learn more about how to use the law “lawfully” here

  • 1 Tim 1:12-17 - What do you believe about yourself? Paul’s daily affirmation: “I am the foremost of sinners!”

  • 1 Tim 1:18-20 -  Contrary to popular belief, it’s simply not loving to allow one another to continue in error. It’s not Christlike to never challenge one another with the truth. Learn about the proper place of church discipline & how to speak the truth in love to one another.

  • 1 Tim 2:1-7 - There’s no person too far off for God to reach. There’s no place too dirty, dark, or off limits for God to work. As a church, we must pray for all kinds of people because God desires to save all kinds of people through the person of Jesus Christ.

  • 1 Tim 2:8-15 - What does it mean to be a man or a woman? How do these differences play out in the church and in our homes?

    • Learn more about God’s good design for gender and sexuality here

  • 1 Tim 3:1-7 - What is a pastor? What does he do? What kind of man should he be?

  • 1 Tim 3:8-13 - What are deacons? What do they do? What kind of men and women should they be?

  • 1 Tim 3:14-16 - What should the church believe about herself?

    • Learn more about what it means for the church to be “a pillar and buttress of the truth” here

  • 1 Tim 4:1-5 - What should we do with the things of earth? How can we glorify God by enjoying what he’s made?

    • Resources to help you enjoy the good gifts of God here

  • 1 Tim 4:6-16 - Watching your life and doctrine is a matter of life and death.

  • 1 Tim 5:1-2 - How are we shaped into the likeness of Christ? Through a process called discipleship.

    • Two practical ways to pursue discipleship relationships here

  • 1 Tim 5:3-16 - Are we our brother’s (and sister’s) keeper? Yes. We should feel responsible for the needs of those around us.

    • Find resources to help our neighbors in need here

  • 1 Tim 5:17-25 - How should people relate to their pastors? By realizing that: people need pastors, pastors need people, and we all need Jesus!

  • 1 Tim 6:1-2 - How does the gospel shape our view of work?

  • 1 Tim 6:2-10 - How does the gospel shape our view of wealth?

  • 1 Tim 6:11-16 - How do we fight the good fight of faith?

  • 1 Tim 6:17-21 - What do we believe life “in this present age” is all about? What’s the winning strategy for the Christian life?

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