Eagle's Landing Sermons
Worship gatherings of Eagle's Landing First Baptist Church. The podcast features sermons from the church's services, focusing on Christian teachings and spiritual growth.
Episodes
The Great Commission
“And Jesus came and said to them, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.’”
— Matthew 28:18-20
1. The purpose of man.
“And Jesus
The Great Commandment
“But when the Pharisees heard that he had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together. And one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question to test him. ‘Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?’”
— Matthew 22:34–36
“And he said to him, ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. An
We Are The Movement
The church is a movement of God.
“In the first book, O Theophilus…”
— Acts 1:1a
“…I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, until the day when he was taken up, after he had given commands through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen.”
— Acts 1:1-2
“He [Jesus] presented himself alive to them after his suffering by many proofs, appearing to them during forty d
Filled With The Spirit
The church is a movement of God.
We can’t do God’s work apart from God’s Spirit.
“When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place.”
— Acts 2:1
“And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting.”
— Acts 2:2
“And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them.
The Gospel of King Jesus
God sent the Holy Spirit to send us to proclaim the Gospel of King Jesus.
1. God has fulfilled his promises [Acts 2:14–21]
A Spirit-filled church will be a Word-filled church.
When God’s word is preached, it demands our attention.
Being Spirit-filled results in the gospel being on the tip of your tongue.
2. God’s Son, Jesus, is the reigning King who offers salvation [Acts 2:22–36]
3
A Spirit-Filled Church - Pt. 1
“And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers…
— Acts 2:42
“…praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.”
— Acts 2:47
Undeniable Characteristics of a Spirit-Filled Church:
1. They were intimate with God.
They were intimate with God thr
The Spirit Filled Church - Pt. 2
Characteristics of a Spirit-filled Church
1. They were obsessed with the presence of God.
“And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.”
— Acts 2:42
Are you obsessed with the presence of God?
2. They were filled with the power of God.
“And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done throug
The Miracles and Message in the Movement
Miracles display the power of God for the purpose of verifying and advancing the message of God.
“Now Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. And a man lame from birth was being carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple that is called the Beautiful Gate to ask alms of those entering the temple. Seeing Peter and John about to go into
Yes, God Can Do It Again
When the people of God are filled with the Spirit of God it leads to a movement of God…but the movement will always have opposition.
“By what power or by what name did you do this?”
— Acts 4:7
“Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them…”
— Acts 4:8a
The Holy Spirit empowers us to be bold.
“Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, ‘Rulers of the people and eld
All In
“But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property…”
— Acts 5:1
“For there was not a needy person among them because all those who owned lands or houses sold them, brought the proceeds of what was sold, and laid them at the apostles’ feet. This was then distributed to each person as any had need.”
— Acts 4:34-35
As followers of Jesus, we ought to be the most gene
Deacons Save The Church
“Now in these days when the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint by the Hellenists arose against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution.”
— Acts 6:1
1. The church is experiencing growing pains.
Growth brings a perceived lack of care.
Complaints are the gateway to division.
Growth leads to unrealistic expectations of leadership.
2. Th
Jesus is King
The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.
— Matthew 1:1
32: An Anniversary Celebration
Celebrating 32 years of ministry at Eagle's Landing.
Do You Adore Jesus?
“Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, ‘Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and we have come to worship him.’”
— Matthew 2:1-2
1. Who are the wise men?
“Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise me
A Gift of Grace
Our greatest need is the gift of God’s grace!
“The LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intention of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. And the LORD regretted that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him to his heart. So the LORD said, ‘I will blot out man whom I have created from the face of the land, man and animals and c
A Life of Adoration
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
— Isaiah 9:6
We See The Christmas Story in These Four Names of Jesus:
1. Wonderful Counselor
2. Mighty God
3. Everlasting Father
4. Prince of Peace
Life in Christ
Life change happens best in meaningful relationships.
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.“
— 2 Corinthians 5:17
“All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation…”
— 2 Corinthians 5:18
1. We belong to God.
“You once were not a people, and now you are the
Living in Gospel Community
Living together in gospel-centered community requires commitment.
1. We must be committed to Jesus and his people (vs. 1–2)
“Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and deacons: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.”
— Philippians 1:1-2
Building gospel-centered community that l
Life of Generosity
Life change happens best in meaningful relationships.
“Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions, and give to the needy. Provide yourselves with moneybags that do not grow old, with a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there will your hea
A Life of Service
“So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind.”
— Philippians 2:1-2
“Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not onl
Life on Mission
What does it look like to live life on mission?
1. A life on mission is aware of divine appointments.
“Now when Jesus learned that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John (although Jesus himself did not baptize, but only his disciples), he left Judea and departed again for Galilee. And he had to pass through Samaria.”
— John 4:1-4
Jesus’ pri
Blessed Are The Poor in Spirit
Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, fo
Blessed Are Those Who Mourn
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
— Matthew 5:3
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
— Matthew 5:4
1. We should mourn the sins of others.
My eyes shed streams of tears, because people do not keep your law.
— Psalm 119:136
2. We should mourn the sins of self.
We make much of grace, yet we make little of sin.
Misconceptions About
Blessed Are The Meek
Week 1
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (v. 3)
Week 2
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” (v. 4)
Today
“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” (v. 5)
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you
Blessed Are Those Who Hunger and Thirst
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.”
— Matthew 5:6
“For in much wisdom is much vexation, and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow.”
— Ecclesiastes 1:18
“…much study is a weariness of the flesh.”
— Ecclesiastes 12:12
“And whatever my eyes desired I did not keep from them. I kept my heart from no pleasure, for my heart found ple
Blessed Are The Merciful
“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.”
— Matthew 5:7
“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.”
— Ephesians 2:8–9
Mercy is compassion in action.
Mercy is compassion in action…but it’s directed toward the guilty.
In the process of trying to hurt others, you
The Pure in Heart
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.”
— Matthew 5:8
“Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth; unite my heart to fear your name.”
— Psalm 86:11
Being pure in heart is to be like Jesus.
“There are none righteous, no, not one…”
— Romans 10:10
“The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked/sick; who can understand it?”
— Jeremiah 17:9
Blessed Are The Peacemakers
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.”
— Matthew 5:9
Peace is not found in the absence of conflict; it’s found in the presence of Christ.
“In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.”
— Psalm 4:8
A peacemaker is a fighter who seeks to bring peace.
“God demonstrated His love toward us, in that while we were ye
Blessed Are The Persecuted
“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
— Matthew 5:10
“Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted…”
— 2 Timothy 3:12
“For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.”
— 2 Corinthians 12:10
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Next Steps
“Discretion will watch over you, understanding will guard you….”
— Proverbs 2:11 (ESV)
“Wise choices will watch over you. Understanding will keep you safe.”
— Proverbs 2:11 (NLT)
“I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called…”
— Ephesians 4:1
“So that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith – that you, bein
Connect
Choose today, and every day, to stay connected to Jesus.
“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser.”
—John 15:1
“Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you.”
—John 15:2-3
What’s the Gardner Doing?
He’s removing bra
To Be Generous
Our generosity grows with our grasp of the gospel.
1. Think of others before yourself.
“I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity.”
— Philippians 4:10
2. Learn to be satisfied in Christ.
“Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be
To Connect
“For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith. For as we have many members in one body, but all the members do not have the same function, so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another. Having then
Choose to Share God’s Love
“Wise choices will watch over you. Understanding will keep you safe.”
— Proverbs 2:11 (NLT)
“The driver on the highway is safe not when he knows how to read the signs, but when he obeys them.”
— A.W. Tower
“Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. In this
Graduation Sunday
“Wise choices will watch over you. Understanding will keep you safe. “
— Proverbs 2:11 (NLT)
“Decision making is easy when your values are clear.”
– Roy Disney
Decision #1
Submit to the plans of God.
“After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, the LORD said to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ assistant, ‘Moses my servant is dead. Now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, you and al
Choose to Rest
Things on empty don’t work.
“Wise choices will watch over you. Understanding will keep you safe.”
— Proverbs 2:11 (NLT)
“The apostles returned to Jesus and told him all that they had done and taught. And he said to them, ‘Come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a while.’ For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat. And they went away in the boat to a
Walking In Rhythm with God
“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers,
The Rhythm of Prayer
The key to having your best summer yet is to develop a healthy rhythm of prayer and praise in your life.
“Oh come, let us sing to the LORD; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!”
— Psalm 95:1-2
“For the LORD is a great God, and a great King above all gods. In his
A Rhythm of Worship
Having your best summer yet will depend on your willingness to worship God with an undivided heart.
“This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me; in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.”
— Matthew 15:8-9
1. Authentic worship requires a proper view of God.
What Does Honoring God Look Like?
Honoring God is ascribing glory to Hi
A Rhythm of Proclaiming Jesus
To develop a rhythm of proclaiming Jesus in your life, you must be convinced that it is God’s way of saving the lost.
1. You must be convinced of the promise of proclaiming Jesus.
“For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
— Romans 10:13
2. You must be convinced of necessity of proclaiming Jesus.
“How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? A
Freedom
Best Summer Yet: Freedom
Freedom begins when we respond to God’s call to love and obey.
If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.
-- John 8:36
For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.
-- Galatians 5:1
We are free to love.
For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke
Trusting God in Prayer
“Asa had an army of three hundred thousand men from Judah, equipped with large shields and with spears, and two hundred and eighty thousand from Benjamin, armed with small shields and with bows. All these were brave fighting men. Zerah the Cushite marched out against them with an army of thousands upon thousands and three hundred chariots, and came as far as Mareshah. Asa went out to meet
Worth It: The Mission Is Making Jesus Look Wonderful
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth….”
— Acts 1:8
In light of what Jesus died for, what will you give your life for?
“You yourselves know how I lived among you the whole time from the first day that I set foot in Asia, serving the Lord with all humility an
Destroying Strongholds
“I, Paul, myself entreat you, by the meekness and gentleness of Christ—I who am humble when face to face with you, but bold toward you when I am away!— I beg of you that when I am present I may not have to show boldness with such confidence as I count on showing against some who suspect us of walking according to the flesh. For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according
Avoiding Apathy
There is nothing more dangerous to our spiritual vitality than spiritual apathy.
Spiritual apathy is growing numb towards Jesus and His church.
“But when they had gazed, they became full, they were filled, and their heart was lifted up; therefore they forgot me.”
— Hosea 13:6
“So whoever knows what to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin.”
— James 4:17
7 Warning Signs of Apathy
1.
Day of Champions
David Pollack, a former University of Georgia football player and football analyst on ESPN's College Gameday for 12 years, shares his faith story and journey.
What’s Keeping Us From Loving God?
“That you…may have the strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.”
— Ephesians 3:18–19
Love is not merely what God does, it’s who God is.
“For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one wi
What’s Keeping Us From Loving The Church?
“Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word…”
— Ephesians 5:25–26
What’s Keeping Us From Loving The Church?
1. We’re disappointed.
Our spiritual letdowns lead to our spiritual meltdowns.
If you’ve been hurt by the church:
- “Let it go!”
- Re-envision how valuab
What’s Keeping Us From Loving The City?
You can live for God in a city that has turned against Him.
“These are the words of the letter that Jeremiah the prophet sent from Jerusalem to the surviving elders of the exiles, and to the priests, the prophets, and all the people, whom Nebuchadnezzar had taken into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon. This was after King Jeconiah and the queen mother, the eunuchs, the officials of Judah a
A Church That Loves the World
We have been blessed in Christ for the benefit of the world.
1. We have been blessed so the world may know God. (vs. 1–2)
“May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us, that your way may be known on earth, your saving power among all nations.”
— Psalm 67:1–2
What’s keeping us from making God known among the world?
We forget our own need for grace.
We hija
David and God
1. He is a God of Amazing Grace
“Now when the king lived in his house and the LORD had given him rest from all his surrounding enemies, the king said to Nathan the prophet, “See now, I dwell in a house of cedar, but the ark of God dwells in a tent.”
— 2 Samuel 7:1-2
“Go, do all that is in your heart, for the LORD is with you.”
— 2 Samuel 7:3
“But that same night the word of the LORD ca
David and Samuel
“The eyes of the LORD are searching the whole earth, looking for those whose heart is fully committed to him…”
— 2 Chronicles 16:9
God does improbable things through improbable people so His purposes are achieved.
The LORD said to Samuel, “How long will you grieve over Saul, since I have rejected him from being king over Israel?”
— 1 Samuel 16:1a
1. It’s the natural response to pain an
David and Goliath
“Now the Philistines gathered their armies for battle.”
— 1 Samuel 17:1
“And the Philistines stood on the mountain on the one side, and Israel stood on the mountain on the other side, with a valley between them.”
— 1 Samuel 17:3
“And there came out from the camp of the Philistines a champion named Goliath of Gath, whose height was six cubits and a span.”
— 1 Samuel 17:4
“He had a helme
David and Michal
How do you respond when life troubles you?
“Saul was afraid of David because the Lord was with him but had departed from Saul.”
— 1 Samuel 18:12
“But all Israel and Judah loved David, for he went out and came in before them.”
— 1 Samuel 18:16
“Then Saul said to David, ‘Here is my elder daughter Merab. I will give her to you for a wife. Only be valiant for me and fight the LORD's battle
Real Friendship
What does real, biblical friendship look like?
“As soon as he had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.”
— 1 Samuel 18:1
“And Saul took him that day and would not let him return to his father’s house. Then Jonathan made a covenant with David, because he loved him as his own soul. And Jonathan stripped himse
A Waiting Heart
“Then Saul took three thousand chosen men out of all Israel and went to seek David and his men in front of the Wildgoats' Rocks. And he came to the sheepfolds by the way, where there was a cave, and Saul went in to relieve himself. Now David and his men were sitting in the innermost parts of the cave.”
— 1 Samuel 24:2-3
“…the men of David said to him, ‘Here is the day of which the LORD s
What Rules Your Heart?
Sin originates in the heart.
“Out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks.”
— Matthew 12:34
“For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false witness, slander.”
— Matthew 15:19
What rules your heart?
1. A heart not ruled by God.
- Saul (NOT ON SCREEN)
“Now the Philistines were fighting against Israel, and the men of Israel fled before
How to Respond to Our Enemies
1. David’s Request (vs. 1–8)
“Now Samuel died. And all Israel assembled and mourned for him, and they buried him in his house at Ramah. Then David rose and went down to the wilderness of Paran. And there was a man in Maon whose business was in Carmel. The man was very rich; he had three thousand sheep and a thousand goats. He was shearing his sheep in Carmel. Now the name of the man was
33rd Anniversary Celebration
What do you value most in life?
“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up.”— Matthew 13:44
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls, who, on finding one pearl of great value, went and sold all that he had and bought it.”— Matthew 13:45-46
1. Is Jesus our greatest treasure?
If Jesus is our greatest treas
A Warning to Us
“There was a long war between the house of Saul and the house of David. And David grew stronger and stronger, while the house of Saul became weaker and weaker.”
— 2 Samuel 3:1
1. Abner: A picture of the sin of selfishness.
“While there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner was making himself strong in the house of Saul.”
— 2 Samuel 3:6
We cannot live for the K
What Does a Good King Look Like?
“And it was told King David, “The LORD has blessed the household of Obed-edom & all that belongs to him, because of the ark of God.” So David went & brought up the ark of God from the house of Obed-edom to the city of David with rejoicing. And when those who bore the ark of the LORD had gone six steps, he sacrificed an ox & a fattened animal. And David danced before the LORD w
The Danger of Sexual Sin
“In the spring of the year, the time when kings go out to battle, David sent Joab and his servants with him, and all Israel. And they ravaged the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah. But David remained at Jerusalem.”
— 2 Samuel 11:1
1. David is blessed.
2. David is bored.
Why is sexual sin enticing in moments of blessing?
“… let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall.”
— 1
David’s Final Words
We will not always understand what God is doing.
Don’t chase a God you can explain; chase a God you can exalt.
“When David’s time to die drew near he commanded Solomon his son, saying, ‘I am about to go the way of all the earth.’”
— 1 Kings 2:1-2
1. Be a man.
You must have thick skin and a soft heart.
2. Be obedient.
“…and keep the charge of the LORD your God, walking in his ways an
Connecting David and Jesus
In the story of David we see…
1. We see the brokenness of the world.
2. We see the brokenness in us.
3. We see Jesus.
Matthew 1:1
“The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.”
1. Our Sovereign God is in absolute control.
2. Our Sovereign God is faithful.
2 Samuel 7:16
“And your house and your kingdom shall be made sure forever before me. Your thro
God With Us
Why does the humanity of Jesus matter?
Matthew 1:18–25
“Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. But as he considered these things, behold
The Foundation of Christmas
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God.”
— John 1:1–2
The Word was with God.
The Word was God.
Why does the deity of Jesus matter?
“I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; He shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.”
— Genesis 3:15
1. Because Jesu
Fear Not
No matter what is behind you or what is before you, Jesus is still reigning over you.
1. Jesus’ presence should comfort you (vs. 9–13)
“I, John, your brother and partner in the tribulation and the kingdom and the patient endurance that are in Jesus, was on the island called Patmos on account of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus. I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s day, and I hear
Pursuing God, Together
Unity is not easy for the church, but it’s a necessity for the blessings of God.
We bring great delight to the domain of hell when we allow discord to exist between us and our brothers in Christ.
Psalm 133:1-3
“Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity! It is like the precious oil on the head, running down on the beard, on the beard of Aaron, running down on the c
Brought Together
By his death, Jesus brought us into a new life together.
What did Jesus do to bring us together?
What does that mean for our life together?
1. Jesus brought us close (vs. 11–13)
“Therefore remember that at one time you Gentiles in the flesh, called “the uncircumcision” by what is called the circumcision, which is made in the flesh by hands— remember that you were at that time separate
On Mission Together
We glorify God together, when we live in unity with each other.
“I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called…”
— Ephesians 4:1
“…eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”
— Ephesians 4:3
“Unity is kept not created.”
— Dr. Daniel Akin
“…with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bear
A Warning Against False Teachers
A healthy church guards against false teachers.
“Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope, To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.”
— 1 Timothy 1:1–2
1. The threat of false teachers.
“As I urged you when I was going to Macedonia, remain at Ephesus so that you may ch
This Is My Story
A healthy church is overwhelmed by the grace of God.
1. The grace of God for the present: Service
“I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, appointing me to his service…”
— 1 Timothy 1:12
Serving God is a great privilege.
“…fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I wil
Prayer
A healthy church prays fervently for gospel advancement.
“Then Jesus said to his disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.’"
— Matthew 9:37–38
1. We must prioritize praying for our neighbors and the nations.
“First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessi
The Household of God - Part 1
“I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these things to you so that, if I delay, you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, a pillar and buttress of the truth.”
— 1 Timothy 3:14-15
Healthy churches must have healthy pastors.
“Let a woman learn quietly with all submissiveness. I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise
The Household of God - Part 2
Healthy churches must have humble servants.
“Now in these days when the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint by the Hellenists arose against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution. And the twelve summoned the full number of the disciples and said, ‘It is not right that we should give up preaching the word of God to serve tables. Theref
Making and Maturing Disciples
A healthy church is committed to making and maturing disciples.
1. Cling to Jesus and reject false teaching.
“Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons…”
— 1 Timothy 4:1
“…through the insincerity of liars whose consciences are seared, who forbid marriage and require abstinence fr
A Household of Honor
In a healthy church, the members are committed to honoring one another.
1. We must honor our older and younger members as family (5:1-2)
“Do not rebuke an older man but encourage him as you would a father, younger men as brothers, older women as mothers, younger women as sisters, in all purity.”
— 1 Timothy 5:1–2
a) Older Men as Fathers
b) Older Women as Mothers
c) Younger Men as Broth
True Contentment
Healthy churches find true contentment in their pursuit of godliness.
1. Pursue godliness.
“If anyone teaches a different doctrine…”
— 1 Timothy 6:3
“...he is puffed up with conceit and understands nothing. He has an unhealthy craving for controversy and for quarrels about words, which produce envy, dissension, slander, evil suspicions, and constant friction among people who are deprav
Never Quit
Healthy churches never quit fighting for the faith.
1. Flee.
“But as for you, O man of God, flee these things.”
— 1 Timothy 6:11a
2. Pursue
“Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness.”
— 1 Timothy 6:11b
Separation without consecration leads to isolation.
3. Fight
“Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called
Easter 2024
“It’s not that I’m afraid of dying, I just don’t want to be there when it happens.”
— Woody Allen, Actor
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?”
— John 11:25-26
1. The Problem: Sickness and death.
2. The Tension: The delay.
“Now Jes
