How To Win The Battle Against Sin

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How To Win The Battle Against Sin

October 13, 2024 • John Hunn • 1 Timothy 6:11–17

I. A Humility that leads to Intensity -vv. 11-15

1. True Salvation - faith, grace, repentance

2. True Sanctification-

3 Intense Greek Imperatives

a. Flee from -

b. Follow after -

c. Fight for -

II. A Holiness that leads to Purity - vv.15-16

1. The Blessed and only Sovereign

2. The King of Kings and Lord of lords

3. Who alone possesses immortality

4. Who alone dwells in unapproachable light -

5. Who is to be Honored

6. Who has Eternal Dominion -

The Grace & Generosity of God

October 27, 2024 • John Hunn • 1 Timothy 6:17–19

I. Those Rich in this present world - v. 17a 1. Don’t be haughty - v. 17b 2. Don’t set your hope on the uncertainty of riches - v. 17c 3. Do set your hope on God bc He richly supplies us with everything to enjoy - v. 17d 4. Do good (with your resources) - v. 18a 5. Be rich in good works - v. 18b 6. Be generous/ready to share - v. 18c (See II Corinthians 9:7) 7. Store up treasure for yourself - v. 19a (See Revelation 14:13) 8. Take hold of that which is life indeed - v. 19b The Lord’s Supper / Communion - II Corinthians 8:9 Read Matthew 26:26-29

The Impact of a High View of God

October 20, 2024 • John Hunn • 1 Timothy 6:15–16

Two Decisions for all Disciples: • Intentionality - • Intensity - I. A Humility that leads to Intensity -vv. 11-15 1. True Salvation - Repent & Believe 2. True Sanctification - a. Flee from - b. Follow after - c. Fight for - II. A Holiness that leads to Purity - vv.15-16 (“in His own time”) 1. The Blessed and only Sovereign - Potentate! 2. The King of Kings and Lord of lords - Revelation 17:14; 19:16 3. Who alone possesses immortality - You want it? You must get it from the Lord! 4. Who alone dwells in unapproachable light (God met Moses in a burning bush; God met Isaiah in a smoke-filled temple; God met Peter in a boat on the sea; God met John on the island of Patmos) John 1; I John 3:1-2; Revelation 1:1; Exodus 33 - 5. Who is to be Honored - Your stated goal? Honor has been a theme in chapters 5 & 6! Honor God @ work; Honor God w/ widows; Honor God w/ pastors; Honor God over money; Honor God! 6. Who has Eternal Dominion - over your sin and over Satan (both now and for all time).

Honoring God at Work

October 6, 2024 • John Hunn • 1 Timothy 6:1–10, Colossians 3:22–25

Leadership in the Lord’s Church Honoring God Part 3 / I Timothy 6:1-10 (The Outcome in Israel & in America) I. Love God @ Work - 6:1-2 1. Unbelieving bosses - 2. Believing bosses - 3. Impact on our Testimony - Protect God’s Name & Protect God’s Word • Colossians 3:22-25 • Ephesians 6:5-9 • I Peter 2:18-25 II. Love God’s Word - 6:3-5 1. “If anyone” - no one gets a pass 2. “sound doctrine” - bones & nets 3. Hymenaeus, Alexander, Demas are mentioned - not everyone in error is a heretic. 4. “depraved in mind” and deprived of the truth” - They don’t know the truth; They don’t want the truth. III. Love God, not Money - 6:6-10 1. The Defenses -humility & contentment 2. The Dangers - 3. The Damages - 4. The Discernment - The remedy/cure (Proverbs 30:7-9)