In Eph 4:13-16 Paul explains what is supposed to happen with the members of the body of Christ as a result of the three things in Eph 4:12.  The body of Christ, by design, will be a perfect man and will come to the measure of the stature of the...

In Eph 4:1-7, Paul continues writing about the body of Christ.  In this passage, he emphasizes the need to keep the unity of the Spirit.  If we are going to keep the unity of the Spirit, we must: Walk worthy of our calling – Eph 4:1.  Paul wrote, “that ye...

Christians, young in the Lord, often learn from more mature Christians.  So, mature Christians must be like Paul if they are going to teach a young man like Timothy.  “Timothy” is going to check you out to be sure you are worth following.  In 2 Tim 3:10, Paul wrote, “”But...

Unity is the state of being one.  God is three persons and yet he is one [1 Jn 5:7].   Unity is a thing undivided in itself, but separate from every other thing.  Ps 122:3, “Jerusalem is builded as a city that is compact together.”  When Jesus returns, Jerusalem will...

In 2 Tim 3:16-17, Paul said, “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.” We are going to look further at the words...

Continue Thou in the Things II Tim. 3 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Paul told Timothy to continue in two things: the things that he learned from Paul and the holy scriptures.  Timothy continued in: The things he learned from Paul – 2 Tim 3:14 – Timothy was Paul’s son in the...

Give Attendance To 1 Tim.4:13   Paul tells Timothy to “give attendance to” three things. When you give attendance to something it means that careful application of mind, regard, or attention is required. Have you ever entered a contest where you must “be present to win”? Your attendance is required,...

1 Tim 4 7-16 A Profitable Ministry CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Paul gives Timothy some practical instructions for a profitable ministry that he should follow so “thy profiting may appear to all,” [1 Tim 4:15].  These instructions concern the minister’s: Spiritual and Physical Fitness – 1 Tim 4:7-9 – He should...

Essentials of Spiritual Growth 1 Peter 2:2 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO This sermon should help you with your spiritual growth, whether you have already grown some or you are newly saved. We receive missionary prayer requests every month in which we are asked to pray for the spiritual growth of their...

Sound Doctrine and The Law 1 Tim. 1: 3-11 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In 1 Tim 1:3-11, Paul instructs Timothy on properly teaching sound doctrine and the law.  Paul tells Timothy to “charge some that they teach no other doctrine.”  To charge is to command authoritatively.  It’s like a military command. ...