Strive Lawfully, 2 Tim 2:5
You and I must strive lawfully if we hope to be crowned at the judgment seat of Christ [2 Tim 2:5]. One of the crowns available is the incorruptible crown [1 Cor 9:25]. To be crowned with that one, we must keep our bodies in subjection [1 Cor 9:26-27]. You and I are supposed to […]
Ministry Helpers, Phil 2:19-25 – May 31, 2026
There are two men in Phil 2:19-25 who were excellent helpers to Paul in his ministry. When Paul wrote about them, he included remarks about their qualities. We should identify these qualities because these are the kinds of things you will need to be ministry helpers. Timothy was: Likeminded – Phil 2:20. A good helper in […]
When Thou Art Converted – March 29, 2026
When Thou Art Converted In Lk 22:32 Jesus said to Peter, “When thou art converted…”. Peter still had to change. And this change was going to involve a sifting process. There was something in him that had to go. By reading the context Lk 22:24-34 we can see what “this” was. The Lord had to get these things out […]
Be Humble, Phil 2:1-8
Be Humble This is the seventh message in the series on the spiritual qualities that are essential in the lives of people who minister to others in the words of God. We must be godly, faithful, diligent, teachable, Spirit-filled, charitable, and humble. Tonight we’re going to study the need to be humble. In Phil 2:1-8 […]
Hand of God and Man, Phil 2:12-13
Hand of God and Man We have a relationship with the Lord when it comes to doing his will in our lives, Phil 2:12-13. On the one hand, God’s doing something in our lives. But on the other hand, we must work out on the outside what he’s doing on the inside. Fulfilling God’s will […]
Be Charitable, 2 Pet 1:4-7
Be Charitable We have been discussing the character qualities that should be in those who desire to minister to others. Tonight we will discuss the need to be charitable. According to 2 Pet 1:4-7 we can have charity because we are partakers of the divine nature. To brotherly kindness we add charity. If you imagine […]
Be Teachable, Jn 8:28
Teachable We’ve been discussing, on Wednesday nights, some of the qualities that should be in church members who are helping in the ministry. We’ve already seen that you must be faithful, godly, and Spirit-filled. God uses people who are here regularly, who are growing in godliness, and who are filled with the Spirit. Today, we […]
Be Spirit-filled
Being Spirit-filled is another necessary quality of those whom God chooses to help in the ministry of local churches. In Ex 28:3 “All that are wise hearted whom I have filled with the spirit of wisdom”. These are the men and women who made all of things for the tabernacle. In Ex 31:2-6 God filled […]
Ministry Is Work, Acts 13:1-3 – Tim Haveman
Ministry is Work Acts 13:2, “Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the WORK whereunto I have called them”. The work takes grace – Acts 14:26. The gospel of grace, the word of grace, and the sufficiency of grace. The work takes preparation – Prov 24:27. Prepare is to fit or adapt for a particular purpose. […]
A Time To Heal, Ecc 3:3
A Time to Heal 2024-11-13 Eccl WEDClick link to download audio Ecc 3:3 says that there is “a time to heal”. It takes time for injuries and wounds to heal. I’m doing PT on my shoulder. This takes time, and at first it’s very painful. But I’m getting better and I can feel it. I […]