The Essential Church

Never Give Up

March 15, 2024 • Dr. Josh Moody • 2 Timothy 4:9–22

Paul sets an extraordinary example for Timothy of his faithfulness to the end. We'll learn how and why not to give up as we close out this series.

This One Thing, Part 2

March 14, 2024 • Dr. Josh Moody • 2 Timothy 4:1–5

If you ever ask yourself why there is a particular kind of false teaching in a particular place—the answer is that it's what people want. They have "itching ears"—a curiosity for spicy, novel information.

This One Thing, Part 1

March 13, 2024 • Dr. Josh Moody • 2 Timothy 4:1–5

Sometimes when we go to churches today or read advice on how to be spiritual and get to know God, we just get confused. What is the truth anymore?

Do It by the Book, Part 2

March 12, 2024 • Dr. Josh Moody • 2 Timothy 3:10–17

We so often think that suffering, difficulties, and persecution are a sign that God has forgotten us. But Paul teaches Timothy that persecution is a sign that God has forgiven us and that we are following the way of the cross.

Do It by the Book, Part 1

March 11, 2024 • Dr. Josh Moody • 2 Timothy 3:10–17

Even though Timothy is facing challenges, some from within the church, Paul tells him not to be discouraged. He encourages Timothy to follow the model of his own life, including how he taught the Word.

The Essential Church: Get Real, Part 2

March 8, 2024 • Dr. Josh Moody • 2 Timothy 3:1–9

Part of the opposition Timothy faced was right under his nose—false teaching. Here Paul teaches how false teaching reveals itself and and therefore what to do about it.

Get Real, Part 1

March 7, 2024 • Dr. Josh Moody • 2 Timothy 3:1–9

When we look around at the world and politics and our society today, we wonder what's going on. Nothing has changed from Timothy's day. But we have hope because the gospel is so powerful, and it shows us how to be faithfully effective in our church and our world today.

Follow the House Rules

March 6, 2024 • Dr. Josh Moody • 2 Timothy 2:20–26

Maybe you feel that the task you've been called to is a little too big for you, as it might have been for Timothy. You may have a difficult family situation or a physical illness, and yet God wants you to do something. How can you do it?

Worth Dying For, Part 2

March 5, 2024 • Dr. Josh Moody • 2 Timothy 1:1–7

We need a "big God" theology. God is guarding your career, your life, and your family. It is this "big God" theology that Timothy needed—and that you need.

Worth Dying For, Part 1

March 4, 2024 • Dr. Josh Moody • 2 Timothy 1:8–12

If you don't have something worth dying for, you don't have something worth living for. This message shows us the purpose we were made for.

We're in This Together

March 1, 2024 • Dr. Josh Moody • 2 Timothy 1:1–7

The Gospel is essential, but so is the Church. We are not individualistic as Christians; we are part of the body of Christ. Today that is so important to reaffirm with everything going on in our world. The Church is not a social club or a source of entertainment; we need each other.

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