Unashamed | 2 Timothy 1:8-18 | Brent Smith
This passage emphasizes the call to endure suffering for the gospel and to bear witness to the truth of Christ, encouraging believers to remain steadfast and unashamed of their faith.
Stir Up the Gift of God | 2 Timothy 1:1-7 | Jeff Thompson
2 Timothy Is the last letter that Paul wrote that is included in the cannon of scripture and is one of three letters written by Paul that are known as the “Pastoral Epistles” These are 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy & Titus. Paul’s other epistles are written to entire churches while these three letters are written specifically to the pastors that are leading the churches, in Timothy’s case, in Ephesus, and for Titus, he was leading the church that Paul had…
Flee, Fight and Finish Well | 1 Timothy 6:11-21 | Brent Smith
This passage calls us to live as people of God – fleeing what destroys, pursuing what reflects Christ, enduring in the fight of faith, and investing our lives in what will last forever.
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?
Spiritual Maturity | Hebrews 5:7-14 | Marcus Quintero
Hebrews 5:7-14 bridges the discussion of Jesus’s role as our ultimate High Priest with a stern warning for believers to mature. It reveals that even Christ willingly suffered in reverent submission to God, and contrasts spiritually mature believers, who can digest deep teachings, with infants who remain stuck on basic principles.
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…
Beyond Pride | Joe Dallas
Joe Dallas is an author, conference speaker, and ordained pastoral counselor. He directs a Biblical counseling ministry for those dealing with sexual and relational problems, and with their families as well. He received his Master’s Degree in Christian Counseling from Vision University, San Diego, CA and is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors. He is also the author of the daily blog Joe Dallas Online.