This Sunday we will dig into chapter 5 of 1 Timothy, and talk about "Life in the Body" from 1 Timothy 5:1-25. This is a chapter in which Paul is addressing a number of topics with Timothy, all of which impact the health of the Body of Christ, the church. I'm excited about mining these treasures with you! It has been a great Fall here at FBC. Wasn't it great to see over a...

This week, as we continue walking through1 Timothy, we will look at 1 Timothy 4:11-16 and talk about "Marks of Faithful Ministry." This passage has special application forpastors, but it contains tons of gold for all of us. All of us are examples to others. This text tells us about how to set the right example. This passage also contains a word tocongregations about the ...

This Sunday, as we continue in our series,1 Timothy: Fight the Good Fight, we willdig into 1 Timothy 4:1-10. The title of themessage will be "Flight and Pursuit,"because Paul is instructing Timothy (and us!) about some things to flee from and some things to run to. I hope you'll be in your natural place on the Lord's Day, and that is in corporate worship. How badly we nee...

This Sunday we will dig into 1 Timothy 3:14-16 and talk about "The Pillar And Foundation Of The Truth." This is the church of the Lord Jesus Christ. This passage is one of the most important and beautiful ones in this letter. It gives us a majestic portrait of the church, its identity and its message. Read over it, pray over it, and take it in. Then come prepared to dig in...

This Sunday, as we look at 1 Timothy 3:1-13, we'll talk about "Aspirational Leadership." This section is about pastors and deacons, but it is really about all of us. With the exception of two qualities "able to teach" and "not a new convert" every single character qualification for pastors and deacons is also something that is commanded of every Christian! So we will t...

This Sunday, as we continue to walk through1 Timothy, we will look at 1 Timothy 2:1-15 and talk about "Worship in Spirit and Truth." The hub of a worshipping community is itsworship service on the Lord's Day. It is no surprise that Paul wants Timothy to help the Ephesian church get back to healthy practices in regard to this, so chapter two containsseveral instructions ab...

This week as we continue in our Fall series, Fight The Good Fight, we'll dig into1 Timothy 1:18-20, and talk about "Fighting WellAvoiding Shipwrecks." How do we fight the good fight? How do we avoid crashing on the rocks? How can the church be a beacon of light in thisbroken and chaotic world? Read over the text. Pray over it. Pray for God to move inpower. Pray for saved...

This Sunday, as we continue in our Fall series, 1Timothy: Fight the Good Fight, we will dig into 1 Timothy 1:12-17, where Paul shares his testimony. It is a testimony of "Overflowing Grace." Let me encourage you to dig into this text and let the river of His grace overflow. Be praying for this Sunday, that the Spirit will flow like rivers of living water. Is there a fri...

As I write these words, my heart is somewhat heavy, but at the same time rejoicing. Early this morning (Tuesday), Melissa's mother,Mary West, passed away. On the one hand, our hearts are grieving. We have a close,loving family, and she will be missed. Please pray for my precious wife, Melissa, who has honored her mom in countless ways, and who loved her dearly. Pray for Ma...

This Sunday is the first Sunday of September, and we are going to kick off Fall with abrand-new series: 1 Timothy: Fight The Good Fight. For months, I have been marinating in 1-2Timothy. We will do 1 Timothy in the Fall, and 2 Timothy in the winter and early spring. These are incredibly important books for Christians to know deeply, especially in these times we live in, w...