In this 17th anniversary Sunday sermon, Pastor Jim preaches from 1st Timothy 3:8-15, examining the qualifications and calling of deacons. Drawing on Matthew 20, Philippians 2, and Isaiah 53, he argues that service is the most Christ-like act in Scripture and that we are saved in order that good works might flow from us, not the reverse. The takeaway: those who serve…
In this sermon from 1 Timothy 3, Pastor Jim explores why Paul calls aspiring to church leadership a “trustworthy statement” worthy of the same weight as declarations of Christ’s saving work. Drawing on Matthew 16, where Peter’s confession is followed immediately by his rebuke of Jesus, the message highlights the frailty of leaders and the ever-present danger of the devil’s snares. The…
In this sermon from 1 Timothy 2:8-15, Pastor Jim addresses the instructions of Paul to Timothy on how men and women should conduct themselves in the household of God, set against false teaching in the Ephesian church. Paul calls men to pray with holy hands free from wrath, and women to adorn themselves with good works and receive instruction in submissiveness. The…
Preaching through 1 Timothy, Pastor Jim moves from chapter 1’s warnings against false teaching into 1 Timothy 2:1-7, where Paul declares that prayer for all people, including those in authority, is the believer’s top priority. The message centers on God’s desire that all be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth, and on Christ as the one mediator who gave…
In this sermon on 1 Timothy 1:12-17, Pastor Jim explores Paul’s testimony as a former persecutor shown mercy, centering on the trustworthy statement that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. Drawing on Paul’s encouragement to Timothy and the contrast between the invisible, eternal King and the visible Caesars of the world, the message invites listeners to reject the lie…
Drawing from Philippians 3 and 1 Timothy 1, this message explores the profound contrast between the free grace of God and the human tendency to rely on works. The Apostle Paul warns against false teachers who attempt to add legalistic requirements to the gospel, reminding believers that even his own impressive religious credentials were but “sewage” compared to the righteousness found in…
In this message from Faith Bible Church, pastor Jim walks through 1 Timothy 1:1-4, where Paul charges Timothy to guard the Ephesian church against strange doctrines and endless genealogies in favor of the administration of God which is by faith. Drawing on Matthew 16, the Great Commission, and Paul’s conversion, the sermon explores what the church truly is and why sound doctrine…
In “The Larger Sacred Task,” the pastor explores what true worship looks like, drawing on Genesis 22, Exodus 4, and John 4. He argues that God cares not just that we worship but how we worship, warning against man-centered performances that place people before the Lord. From Jesus’ words to the Samaritan woman, he calls believers to worship in spirit and truth,…
Exploring Jesus’ parable of the unmerciful servant in Matthew 18, this message dives into the radical, limitless nature of kingdom forgiveness. Because Christ canceled an immeasurable debt of sin on our behalf, we are called to extend that very same mercy to our brothers and sisters rather than harboring offenses. Unforgiveness only leads to spiritual imprisonment and bitterness, while grace possesses the…
Drawing from Deuteronomy 26, this message addresses the sensitive and often avoided topic of biblical giving and the “sacred portion”. Rather than viewing stewardship as an unwanted burden or a mere financial transaction, Scripture reveals that honoring God with our resources is a direct reflection of His lavish grace, faithfulness, and redemption in our lives. As God’s treasured possession, believers are called…