Leadership in the Lord's Church
Setting the Example for God’s Flock
Making Prayer a Passionate and Powerful Priority
March 24, 2024 • John Hunn • 1 Timothy 2:1–7
I. The Priority of Prayer - 1. Prayers of Exaltation (to God) - Matthew 6:9-10 2. Prayers of Encouragement (to believers) - John 17:15-19 3. Prayers of Evangelism (to unbelievers) - Matthew 9:37-38; I Timothy 2:6 • Prayers for Revival - for the saved (COME BACK!) • Prayers of Resurrection / Redemption - for the lost (COME FOR THE FIRST TIME) II. The Passion for Prayer - 1. First of all - 2:1a 2. For all men - 2:1b (leave no one out of your prayers - This mindset is devastating to the Great Commission - to our evangelism) 3. For all in authority - 2:2a 4. For all godliness - 2:2b (Paul set the example - Acts 9:19-15; Acts 22 & 26 - 2 governors & 1 king) 5. For all men to be saved - 2:3-4 (Matthew 28:18-20, 3x “all”) III. The Person of Prayer - 2:5-6 1. There is one God - 2:5a 2. There is one Mediator - 2:5b 3. There is one ransom - 2:6
The Salvation & Strength of the Savior
March 3, 2024 • John Hunn • 1 Timothy 1:12–17
I. A Transforming Testimony (Paul) 1. A New Lord - Romans 10:9-10 2. A New Heart - Ezekiel 36:26 3. A New Mind - I Cor. 3:16 4. A New Direction - Luke 9:23 5. A New Devotion - Mt. 22:36-38 6. A New Destiny - John 3:16 7. A New Song - Psalm 40:3 8. A New Name - Rev. 2:17/Isa 62:2 II. A Timeless Testimony (Paul) - I Timothy 1:12-17 Acts 22 & Acts 26 Philippians 3:1-14 Galatians 1:11-24
The Grace of God & The God of Grace
February 25, 2024 • John Hunn • 1 Timothy 1:12–17
I. The Gospel Testimony of Paul A Testimony of Gratitude - 1:12 A Testimony of Depravity - 1:13a A Testimony of Mercy (To Paul) - 1:13b A Testimony of Grace - 1:14-15 A Testimony of Mercy (To us) - 1:16 A Testimony of Worship - 1:17
The Signs of a False Teacher
February 18, 2024 • John Hunn • 1 Timothy 1:8–17
I. The Signs of a False Teacher They have a DESIRE w/out discipleship - v. 7a They have a CALLING w/out Character & Content - v. 7b They have the PRIDE of Position and Prominence They PRIORITIZE the Externals bc they lack the Internals - They want to BE SERVED rather than Be Servants They see God’s Sheep as RESOURCES for riches - They love money and use people They LACK a Love for God’s Law - 1:5-6-11 They LACK a Christ-Centered Testimony of Humility - 12-15 They LACK a High View of God - 16-17 They MUST BE silenced & removed The Purpose of the Law & The Parallel of Paul’s Testimony! (The Law does not save us - cannot save; The Law can and does sanctify us - Obedience is what makes our saving faith grow - Matthew 7:24-27; James 1:22) II. The Law is: Notice the adoration of the Law - the action of the Law - the attitude we should have of the Law! good - 1:8 not for the just - 1:9a f or the ungodly- 1:9b bad news part of the gospel - 1:11 hushes the self-righteous - Romans 3:19-20 holy - Romans 7:12 helpful - Galatians 3:24-25 delightful (full of) - Psalm 1:2 perfect - Psalm 19:7a restorative - Psalm 19:7b wonderful (full of) - Ps. 119:18 truthful (full of) - Ps. 119:29, 42 obeyed - Psalm 119:34, 44 derided - Psalm 119:51, 61 bothersome - Psalm 119:54 valuable - Psalm 119:72 merciful (full of) - Ps. 119:77 lovable - Psalm 119:97a contemplative - Psalm 119:97b straightforward - Ps. 119:113 emotional - Psalm 119:136 anchoring - Psalm 119:153 peaceful (full of) - Ps. 119:165
A Spiritual Father Writing to His Sons
February 4, 2024 • John Hunn • 1 Timothy 1:1–2
Leadership in the Lord’s Church “A Spiritual Father Writing to His Sons” – I Timothy 1:1-2 / Feb. 4th, 2024 (Setting the Example for God’s Flock) I. The BIG IDEA of I Timothy – 3:14-16 1. The Character in God’s House / Church – vv. 1-13 2. The Conduct in God’s House / Church – vv. 14-15 3. The Content in God’s House / Church – v. 16 II. The MAIN CHARACTERS of I Timothy – 1:1 1. Paul/Saul 2. Timothy – 1:2 (Acts 16:1-3; 3. Christ Jesus (God the Son) – 1:1-2 – OUR Hope; OUR Lord! 4. God OUR Savior (God the Father) – III. The PASSING of the Baton to Timothy – 1:2a 1. My TRUE SON in the Faith 2. The Strengths & Weaknesses of Timothy (We all have both) a. His Strengths – I Corinthians 4:14-17; Philippians 2:19-24 b. His Weaknesses – He was relatively young (I Tim. 4:12); He was physically sick (I Tim. 5:23); he would become spiritually timid (II Tim. 1:7) IV. The REALITY of God’s Redemption (It is ongoing) – 1:2b 1. The Grace of God – 2. The Mercy of God – 3. The Peace of God – All come “FROM GOD” not from Paul!