Tag Archives: Timothy

Pillar of Truth

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The household of God is the church. And Paul says that the church as the united people of the Bible is the pillar of truth. And the greatest truth the church has is the gospel of Jesus Christ. We cannot afford to be distracted or deceived from the proclamation of Jesus.

1 Timothy 3:14 4:5

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

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How We Serve

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While they are not called “deacons” in the book of Acts, the apostles instruct the church to appoint men to help them focus on the ministry of the word and to take care of the material needs of the church body. Yet the characteristics that these men should have are much like the characteristics that we saw Paul give Timothy – to be of good reputation and walking in the Spirit.

Acts 6:1-7

Taught Sunday morning, August 17, 2025 by Brad D Harris

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God’s Charge to Serve

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Likewise, Paul continues God’s instruction regarding the character of servant-leaders in the church. We know them as deacons. But we may not know what they are supposed to look like or what they are supposed to do. So let’s see what the Bible says regarding these servants of the Lord.

1 Timothy 3:8-13

Taught Sunday morning, August 10, 2025 by Brad D Harris

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God’s Charge to Pastors

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Jesus the Son of God is the only human who lived the perfect life in God’s eyes. Yet the Word still gives us these characteristics to be seen in pastors and elders. While we may feel inadequate at times, the bigger concern would be if we aren’t humbled by this challenge. Pride is the most deadly sin.

1 Timothy 3:1-7

Taught Sunday morning, August 3, 2025 by Brad D Harris

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A Charge to Pray

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Paul sometimes challenges us with doctrines that don’t make as much sense to us as they did in his context. But the instruction is always applicable to us. We need to pray, pray for those who don’t know Jesus as Savior, and we need to make sure we are not a distraction for others knowing him.

1 Timothy 2

Taught Sunday morning, July 27, 2025 by Brad D Harris

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Paul’s Charge to Timothy

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Paul’s past made him grateful for God’s mercy. Paul used his present to show his appreciation for being saved by remaining faithful to the gospel message and teaching others to do the same. One of the products of the apostle’s work was young Timothy. His charge to Timothy was to remain faithful, keep a good conscience, and keep teaching the true gospel. What will we do with what we have been given?

1 Timothy 1:12-20

Taught Sunday morning, July 20, 2025 by Brad D Harris

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