The Church of the Living God

Valley Life Church, Lebanon OR

The Church of the Living God

1st Timothy 3:14-16

February 22, 2015 • Pastor Patrick Bowler

Our families are not superfluous to us, and God’s family, the church, is not superfluous to him. The church of the living God is a pillar and buttress of truth and we must be wary of false teachers who threaten both the gospel and the mission.

Guard The Deposit

June 14, 2015 • Pastor Patrick Bowler

Paul’s closing words to Timothy were quite fitting and they must serve as our marching orders as well. 1 - “Flee…” things like the pursuit of money, false doctrine, sexual immorality, etc. 2 - “Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness.” 3 - “Fight the good fight…” Endure. Persevere. Remember those who have gone before you, like Paul, Timothy, Peter, and others. 4 - “Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called.” In other words, “Guard the deposit.”

Godliness as a Means of Gain, Not A Means of Gain

June 7, 2015 • Pastor Patrick Bowler

The church is to be the pillar and buttress of the truth, not the one that surrenders the truth. If we as a church, or as individuals, move away from the gospel, things begin to unravel and we lose our way. Godliness with contentment, however, is a great means of gain because it has Jesus and not us at the center, and Jesus is the Truth.

What Gospel Are You Wearing?

May 24, 2015 • Pastor Patrick Bowler

Whatever situation you are in, how you conduct yourself matters. Does your conduct promote the Gospel? Does it make Jesus look good? Does it really love people?