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1 Timothy 1:3-11

September 23, 2021 • Jeff Cramer

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Timothy was a young man at this point… (27 – 30) years old. He was a passive & non-confrontational guy and apparently… he had some type of a stomach problem. History tells us that Paul founded the church in Ephesus around (AD 52) and now Timothy was taking it over about 13-yrs later (AD 65). Timothy is right in the middle of a transition process of assuming leadership of the church. After Paul left to Macedonia (The northern region where Berea / Thessalonica / & Philippi are) he urged Timothy to hold the course in Ephesus. But he wanted to quit because of the pressure and Satanic opposition against him.

I Believe In You

September 16, 2021 • Jeff Cramer

In our time, “The pastor is expected to be a walking encyclopedia of Bible knowledge, an expert on all the latest theological trends, a flawless public speaker, an inspiring executive leader, a servant-hearted shepherd, a gifted counselor, an authority on children and youth, and a caretaker of the aged, sick, dying, and grieving – as well as a dedicated husband and a faithful family man!” (Charles Swindoll, Living Insights, 2014) First Timothy is an Epistle that strips away the cultural expectations and lays bare what the Lord expects from: - The pastor - Individual people in the church - And the congregation as a whole Please understand, that according to (Eph. 4:12) NKJV, the purpose of the church is to edify / equip / & build-up the saints FOR the work of ministry! It’s NOT to evangelize the world.

Marching Orders

October 6, 2021 • Jeff Cramer • 1 Timothy 1:12–20

Never forget this: your personal testimony of God’s grace! In (Col. 1:25) NKJV Paul said, “… I became a minister according to the stewardship from God...” & here in (v.13). Paul describes himself as a bad man: - Blasphemer – Spoke ill of Jesus - Persecutor – He put some of God’s people to death - Insolent man – Lit. rude and arrogant Take note of the lesson. He's teaching us that God’s Grace overcomes two major problems in our lives : -Our sinful past. -Our present shortcomings. Here's the reminder...

Don't Be A Renegade

November 4, 2021 • Jeff Cramer • 1 Timothy 2:2–6

Chapter 2 opened with a core message about prayer (2:1). We saw FOUR ways the Christian is to pray: 1) Supplications - Specific prayers that implore Gods aid in a particular matter. 2) Prayer - Calling upon God in a general way for others. 3) Intercession - A technical term for approaching a king (i.e.) make a formal request for another person’s salvation. 4) Giving thanks - Thanking God IN an act of worship. Tonight we put these instructions into action! In verses 2-6 we’re looking at using prayer for freeing people to respond to the Gospel message. It’s ongoing congregation-wide prayer for the salvation and well-being of others – including those opposed to the Church!