Sermons on 1 Timothy
Eternal King, Endless Praise
We delve into the apostle Paul’s doxologies in 1 Timothy 1:17 and 6:15-16, where he erupts in praise for God’s sovereign kingship, immortality, invisibility, and holiness. Exploring these divine attributes, we uncover their profound practicality for Christian living, as they ignite gratitude, fuel delight, evoke worship, provide purpose, galvanize endurance, drive obedience, and reset perspective. By meditating on the greatness of the eternal King, we are equipped to live vibrant, God-honoring lives that reflect his glory and grace. Passage: 1…
The Useful Law: The Political Use
In this sermon, Pastor Tim presents the political use of the law. The law of God is the standard of morality in every society and is useful to restrain evil and promote the gospel of Jesus Christ. This is an oft-neglected truth that needs to be recovered for today’s church in today’s confused culture. Passage: 1 Timothy 1:8-11
Jesus Came to Save Sinners
This message was preached on Christmas Eve 2018. It reminds us that Jesus coming was for a reason. He came to save sinners. He did not come for the righteous or good, but for sinners.
Elders in the Local Church
We look at the qualifications for elders (also called overseers, bishops or pastors) from this text in 1 Timothy. What we see is three main qualifications (a desire for the ministry of oversight; godly character; and the ability to lead and to teach). These qualities must be found in a man if he is to join other godly men in leading the household of God.