Good Morning “All Who Are Training for Godliness.”  Today we take a look at 1 Timothy 4Timothy begins this chapter by hitting the false teaching that was rampant at that time.  He acknowledges where this false teaching is coming from.  “The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. Such teachings come through hypoc...  Read More

Good Morning "Ducks in a Row."  Today we dig into 1 Timothy 3.  Paul continues to give Timothy instructions for dialing in the church in Ephesus.  Here Paul begins to speak regarding Overseers and Deacons.  Its clear expectation is high.  He expects them to be squared away, dialed, to "have their ducks in a row."Maybe you don't find yourself overseeing a ministry or activity within the church.  Ma...  Read More

Good Morning “Holy Hands Lifted Prayer Warriors.”  Today we get some instructions on worship from 1 Timothy 2.  Paul gives Timothy some instructions for the church, some for men and some for women.  Remember the church in Ephesus was twisted up… Paul’s giving Timothy instructions to get them back on track.  Check it out it all starts with prayer.  “I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, praye...  Read More

Good Morning “Recognizers of False Teaching.”  Today we begin 1 Timothy with Chapter 1.This distorting the Truth thing was wide spread - as it is today.  The leaders of the Ephesian Church were distorting, twisting, and adding to the True Gospel Paul had preached.  Paul sends Timothy in to clean it up.  This is Paul’s 1st letter to Timothy while he is there.  He gets right to it…“As I urged you wh...  Read More

Good Morning “Producers”.  Today we finish 2 Thessalonians with chapter 3.Paul closes with a warning - stay away from any believer who is idle and disruptive.  The NASB says “every brother who leads an unruly life…”. The King James Version says “walketh disorderly”.  What is Paul talking about?  Is he talking about those that simply aren’t serious about life?  Partying it up?  Stirring up trouble?...  Read More

Good Morning “Restrainers”.  Today we are in 2 Thessalonians 2.Remember after Paul taught the Thessalonians about the Rapture and the 2nd Coming (The Day of The Lord),  some were saying Paul taught that the Rapture had already happened.  Paul is addressing those false teachings with this 2nd letter.  You see, the Thessalonians were suffering so much that they believed they had missed the Rapture a...  Read More

Good Morning “Marvel-ers” - and I’m not talking Marvel Comics.  Today we look at 2 Thessalonians 1.We ended 1 Thessalonians talking about the Rapture of The Church.  Shortly after Paul’s 1st letter he had to write a 2nd to correct a false report.  Some were teaching the “Day of The Lord” (the 2nd coming) had already come.  This was especially depressing for them as they were in the midst of seriou...  Read More

Good Morning “Children of the Light”.   Today we wrap up 1 Thessalonians with chapter 5.  Yesterday we read about the day Jesus will return in the clouds to gather up believers.  We can see from Scripture that the stage is set, but we can’t know EXACTLY when.“for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying, “Peace and safety,” destructio...  Read More

Good Morning “Informed”.  Today we are in 1 Thessalonians 4.  In this chapter Paul lays out some reminders for how we as believers should be living.  Be sanctified… which literally means grow up - like Jesus.  Control you body.  No immorality.  Love each other, which we know is impossible to do well, apart from Loving God. It’s His Love flowing through us.  Staying connected to Him through His Wor...  Read More

Good Morning “Ready for Trials”.  Today we are in 1 Thessalonians 3.But, Pastor Jason - I tried the whole religion thing.  Nothing changed.  My life still stinks.  We are NEVER promised a perfect life with Jesus.  What we are promised is that with Jesus and His Holy Spirit living in us we can face and endure whatever comes our way with Love, Peace and Perfect Joy.Remember Paul’s letter to the Thes...  Read More

Good Morning “Praise of God Seekers.”  Today - 1 Thessalonians 2.How about a moment of honesty?  Not with me, but just personal reflection with the Lord?  Why do you do the things you do? Are you an excellent musician, singer, athlete, a gifted speaker, or over achiever in some way?  Are you an intellectual, a philosopher?  Do you work out, stay in shape, perfect your body in some way or another? ...  Read More

Good Morning “Hope Inspired, Joy Filled Followers”.  Today we start 1 Thessalonians Chapter 1.Paul, Silas and Timothy traveled to Thessalonica to tell them about Jesus, and many became Christians.  However because they were preaching about another King named Jesus, a riot broke out.  They had one king - Caesar.  The guys barely escaped with their lives.   Later, concerned the Thessalonians might f...  Read More