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Serve Well

March 3, 2024 • Andrew Cullen • 1 Timothy 3:8–13

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The early church began to feel the effects of the apostles being stretched too thin. They had too much to do and not enough time. They had too many people to lead and not enough leaders. The apostles could not be involved in every decision, respond to every problem, and serve in every ministry. And so, the apostles delegated responsibility to qualified individuals so that they could prioritize what only they could do. In the same way, elders of a church can delegate responsibility to qualified individuals so they can prioritize what only they can do. These individuals as called deacons. Deacons lighten the load of the elders. Because deacons report to the elders, work alongside the elders, and are delegated responsibilities by the elders, deacons must demonstrate similar qualities as elders.

Grace Be With You

May 26, 2024 • Andrew Cullen • 1 Timothy 6:17–21

In a city like Ephesus, the third largest city in the Roman Empire, and the primary port of the rich province of Asia, there was much wealth. The magnificent Temple of Artemis/Diana, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, was a symbol of the city’s prosperity. The reason that Paul talked about being content and not letting the desire to be rich become the end in life is because this was especially relevant in Ephesus. But Timothy had an even more valuable deposit entrusted to him. Timothy was entrusted with the gospel. The gospel that Timothy was entrusted with is all about grace and all by grace.

Until His Appearing

May 19, 2024 • Andrew Cullen • 1 Timothy 6:11–16

When Paul talks about the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ, he is pointing to the glorious moment when Jesus returns to take us to be with Him. This moment is what Timothy, as well as we, move forward toward. This is what we pursue. This appearing is what we fight for. This hope is what we take hold of. This promise is what have confidence in. Our confidence is not in our ability to flee from what is evil and pursue what is good. Nor is our confidence in our ability to fight the good fight. Our confidence is in the good confession: that Jesus is the Messiah, the Christ, the King, the Son of the Living God who is seated at the right hand of God the Father. We rest in this confession until His appearing.

Grace Be With You

May 26, 2024 • Andrew Cullen • 1 Timothy 6:17–21

Until His Appearing

May 19, 2024 • Andrew Cullen • 1 Timothy 6:11–16

Godliness is Gain

May 12, 2024 • Jason Hilgeman • 1 Timothy 6:3–10