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Part 15

July 3, 2011 • Michael McCracken

By design, family is supposed to take care of family, so when, for instance, true widows are found in the church, we are to take care of them like family.

Additional Scripture References:

Ephesians 4:2, 1 timothy 1:5, Matthew 7:3-5, Luke 15:11-32, Proverbs 14:12

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Part 20

August 7, 2011 • Michael McCracken

Fighting the good fight means our lives will never come to a place of total completion if we are still alive. Additional Scripture References: Romans 8:29

Part 19

July 31, 2011 • Michael McCracken

Paul reminds Timothy to teach his people to desire to be content with whatever God has given them. Additional Scripture References: Philippians 4:11, Proverbs 30:8-9, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Isaiah 41:10, Hebrews 13:5-6, Exodus 21:16, 1 Timothy 1:10, Luke 7:1-10, Romans 1:30, Colossians 3:22-23, James 1:27, Proverbs 3:5

Part 18

July 24, 2011 • Michael McCracken

Patience in the process of selecting leadership in the church allows sin and good works to come to light, which, in a sense, is a large part of the selection process itself. Additional Scripture References: John 5:19-20, Psalm 127:1, Hebrews 1:5, 1 Corinthians 1:26-31, 1 Chronicles 16:24, Ephesians 4:11, Mark 10:43-45, Philippians 2:3