Category Archives: Sermon

Praise the Lamb

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Revelation seems mysterious and just plain weird at times.  Yet as we saw last week, sometimes John is only using a title or phrase to connect his imagery to a rich trove of Hebrew prophecy.  The Lamb who prevailed to earn the right to judge the earth is culminating that dirty job with justice to those who have rebelled against God, cheated Him of His deserved gratitude and love, and murdered those who worship God.  And heaven rejoices that the work in almost done and the victory celebration can soon begin.

Revelation 19:1-10

Taught Sunday morning, December 14, 2025 by Brad D Harris

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New Covenant King

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One of the important promises from God is elaborated by the Holy Spirit through Isaiah the prophet as the “Son of David” is shown to be so much more than a better king for Israel. He is a world-changing ruler who brings violence and oppression to an end. And other prophets picked up that theme when describing Jesus and His unfinished business.

Isaiah 11:1-10 and Revelation 5

Taught Sunday morning, December 7, 2025 by Brad D Harris

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Lord’s Supper of Passover

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Jesus used the Passover before His impending death to teach the significance His sacrificial death would have for those who trust in Him for eternal salvation. Thus, this simple symbolic meal becomes rich in meaning for Christians until He comes again.

Luke 22:7-23

Taught Sunday morning, November 23, 2025 by Brad D Harris

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Man of God

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Timothy is to be a man of God who represents the Lord well – flee temptations and pursue righteousness. There will be opposition and challenges but he is to persevere with his eyes on eternity, following the example of Christ – the Man of God and more.

1 Timothy 6:11-16

Taught Sunday morning, November 16, 2025 by Brad D Harris

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Contentment and Generosity

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Paul’s instructions to Timothy for the church and church leaders now discuss money and our heart.  Money is a gift from God and useful servant for His kingdom.  But when our heart makes money our God and our master, then we are in trouble.  The teachings of Jesus help guide us through Paul’s instructions.

1 Timothy 6:6-10, 17-19

Taught Sunday morning, November 9, 2025 by Brad D Harris

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Serve as a Witness

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Our best witness may be how well we serve others, especially in our jobs. And as it gets harder to do that, the more powerful that may be. Yet let us remember that we can serve today because our future is longer and better than what it may cost us today. Do not grow weary in doing good for in due season we shall reap the reward if we do not lose heart. (see Galatians 6:9-10)

1 Timothy 6:1-5

Taught Sunday morning, November 2, 2025 by Brad D Harris

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Discerning Elders

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Timothy is instructed to select pastors who will represent the church and Christ. It takes discernment to find respectable leaders for the church.

1 Timothy 5:17-25

Taught Sunday morning, October 26, 2025 by Brad D Harris

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Church as Family

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Becoming a Christian brings us into new relationships that we may not have anticipated. We have a heavenly Father, greater than any earthly father. We gain brothers and sisters who also have the same Father with us. And we can experience that in church … if we act as Christians should in being family as we should. Paul tells Timothy some of what that looks like.

1 Timothy 5:1-16

Taught Sunday morning, October 19, 2025 by Brad D Harris

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Charge to Ministers

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We met outside on a pleasant fall Sunday morning to rehearse how God has been faithful to meet with His people when they gather for worship.  And that worship would be together as they sang, prayers, and heard the word of God read to them, explained, and applied to their life by the Spirit through the preaching.  This is God’s charge to those who lead the church through Paul’s charge to Timothy.

1 Timothy 4:12-16

Taught Sunday morning, October 12, 2025 by Brad D Harris

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Be an Example

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A quick thought on Paul’s exhortation to be an example of what it means to be a follower of Jesus the Messiah. Be an example in all the aspects of life in order to be a credible character witness of the Kingdom of God.

1 Timothy 4:12

Taught Sunday morning, October 5, 2025 by Brad D Harris

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