Sermons by Brent Smith
The Pursuit That Pays | 1 Timothy 6:1-10 | Brent Smith
In this passage, Paul warns Timothy about the dangers of greed and the pursuit of wealth, contrasting it with the virtues of godliness and contentment. He emphasizes the importance of using wealth rightly and encourages believers to pursue righteousness, faith, love, and gentleness.
Support & Scrutiny: A Balanced Church | 1 Timothy 5:17-25 | Brent Smith
In this passage we see the instruction for church elders/pastors to be counted worthy of financial support but they are also to be held accountable for how they live. If they are in error and sin, they must be confronted and dealt with like anyone else.
Relationships and Responsibilities | 1 Timothy 5:1-16 | Brent Smith
Timothy is called to take care of those in the church and to do so in a caring way. He’s given instructions on how to care for people and who specifically to care for.
The Call To Faithful Living | 1 Timothy 4:10-16 | Brent Smith
Paul charges Timothy (and us) to persevere in ministry by anchoring our labor in hope, living as a godly example, and faithfully stewarding God’s Word and our gift.
From Victory to Vulnerability | 2 Samuel 10-11 | Brent Smith
2 Samuel 10 and 11 sit right next to each other – but they couldn’t be more different. In chapter 10, David is strong, decisive, victorious. In chapter 11, David is passive, compromised, and hiding. Same man. Same king. Just one chapter apart. And it forces us to ask a sobering question: How does a man go from spiritual victory to moral collapse? And so quickly? And can it happen to us?
Staying True In Deceptive Times | 1 Timothy 4:1-9 | Brent Smith
Paul warns Timothy about false teachings that will arise in the last days and calls him to be a faithful minister of the gospel, emphasizing the importance of sound doctrine and godliness.
The Triumph and Tenderness of David | 2 Samuel 8-9 | Brent Smith
As we go through the next couple of chapters tonight, we see God’s increasing blessing upon David. And it’s a reminder that every good and perfect gift is from above and comes down from the Father of Lights (James 1:17). Two times in chapter 8 we read that the Lord preserved David wherever he went (vv. 6, 14). You see this blessing that David is experiencing is not because David is so special or successful in and of himself, it’s…
When The Church Gets It Right | 2 Timothy 3:8-16 | Brent Smith
This passage outlines the qualifications for church deacons and highlights the profound mystery of faith and godliness in Christ that the whole church is to protect and uphold.
The Davidic Covenant | 2 Samuel 7 | Brent Smith
In 2 Samuel 7, King David expresses his desire to build a permanent temple for God, noting that the Ark of the Covenant is housed in a tent. God redirects David, promising instead to build a “house” for David. This covenant promises that David’s descendants will rule, his son will build the temple, and his throne will be established eternally—a prophecy ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ.
What God Requires In A Leader | 1 Timothy 3:1-7 | Brent Smith
This passage outlines the qualifications for church leadership, emphasizing the moral and spiritual integrity required in those who aspire to be overseers or leaders within the church.
A New Beginning for Israel | 2 Samuel 4-6 | Randy Dyck
2 Samuel 4–6 details David’s consolidation of power, becoming king over all Israel, capturing Jerusalem as his capital, and bringing the Ark of the Covenant there. The chapters involve the assassination of his rival Ish-bosheth, victories over the Philistines, and the joyous, yet solemn, arrival of the Ark.
Praying With Purpose and Perspective | 1 Timothy 2:1-7 | Brent Smith
In this passage, Paul instructs Timothy on the vital role of prayer within the church, asserting that prayer should be made for all – including those in authority – thereby linking prayer to God’s broader plan for salvation for all.