Final Words From a Spiritual Father (Video)

The Lord Stood By Me (Video)

November 8, 2020 • Jonathan Parnell

In this video, Pastor Jonathan expounds upon 2 Timothy 4:9–22 and reminds us of the "realness" of Jesus. We see that the Apostle Paul often relied on people, because we as humans need other people, but ultimately Paul knew that Jesus was enough for his. The Lord stood by him and strengthen him. We need people. And Jesus is enough. We make every effort to surround ourselves with people who will help us, but when nobody comes, when we're all alone, we must remember that Jesus is all we really need.

Tell Us What God Has to Say (Video)

November 1, 2020 • David Mathis

In this video, Pastor David Mathis expounds upon 2 Timothy 4:1–8. He points to the urgent reality that what people need most from preachers are the simple truths we see in the Scriptures. People don't need pithy statements, jokes, stories, or social commentary; what they really need to know is what God has to say. Christ's opinion is supreme because he is the judge. This is good news for Paul and Timothy, and us, but terrifying for those who wander away. Christ is coming back, with all authority and sovereign power, and when he does, he will right every wrong. Justice in this age, as much as we work for it, and pray for it, will not be perfect and complete in this life. But one day true justice will be done, finally and fully, once and for all, when the judge returns — and he will get the glory as the final judge. And Jesus will reward his people who have endured. Not just for Paul. He says, "and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing."

Let's Be People of the Book (Video)

October 25, 2020 • Kenneth Ortiz

In this video, Kenneth Ortiz expounds upon 2 Timothy 3:10–17 showing how the Apostle Paul exhorts Timothy to rely on the sacred writings as the means of grace and strength in the face of persecution and suffering. God gives us the Bible, so that we can know him, so that we can be equipped in this life, and so that we can have intimacy with him. The very existence of the Bible shouts to us the kindness of our God. We as Christians ought to be fiercely committed to being people of the book!

Jesus, The Servant of Lord (Video)

October 18, 2020 • Joe Rigney

In this video, Pastor Joe Rigney expounds upon 2 Timothy 3:1–9 showing how the "servant of the Lord" points to the ultimate servant–Christ Jesus himself! Christ was not quarrelsome, but he did fight. He was kind to all, even his opponents. He exposed the hearts of men, he taught well, he stood for righteousness, all while patient with all, even those who opposed him. He was the man of sorrows, acquainted with grief for our transgressions, crushed for our iniquities.

Three Ways to Endure in Faith (Video)

October 11, 2020 • Jonathan Parnell

In this video, Pastor Jonathan Parnell expounds upon 2 Timothy 2:14–19 and reminds us of the simple, yet profound truth, that Jesus Christ is the son of God, took all of our sins and guilt and shame, and the punishment we deserved, and he raised from the dead for us. And because of him and his work, the church is going to make it through, no matter what we face. Christians will make it through and be sanctified to be like him. We will endure!

Jesus, The Offspring of David, Risen from the Dead (Video)

October 4, 2020 • Joshua Foster Sr

In this sermon, Pastor Joshua Foster examines 2 Timothy 2:8-13, pointing us to the most important questions any person could ever ask: 1) Who is Jesus?; 2) What has he done? Jesus is more than just a good teacher, he is the Son of God, who was incarnated and lived among us, descended from King David, the one who had been prophesied for centuries. He also died and rose from the dead, and because this is true is solidifies our communion to him. If we trust in Christ, he will remain committed to us and will never leave us, even in our moments of doubt or folly. However, if any person denies Christ, refusing to believe and trust, then that person remains condemned in their sins. Christ is always faithful to do what he promises—he is who he claimed to be, and he triumphantly accomplished what the Word claims he accomplished.

Pastor, Stick with Paul (Video)

September 27, 2020 • Jonathan Parnell

In this sermon, Pastor Jonathan Parnell examines 2 Timothy 2:1–7 and introduces us to the exhortations and wisdom from the apostle Paul to pastors. The church needs pastors who will stick with Paul's teaching, and think the same way he thought. We need pastors who know that one day they will look at Jesus, and Jesus will look at them — and that moment is going to make all the hardship worth it, and the only way we’re going to make it now is to remember the promise of that moment — we have to remember Jesus Christ, the real person, risen from the dead, the offspring of David, as preached in Paul’s gospel. It’s not easy, but it’s worth it. Pastors, stick with Paul — because Paul points us to Jesus.