1. Passive leaders will allow their followers to walk into destruction 2. Inviting a Holy God into an unrepentant life will not produce salvation 3. Who is able to stand before a Holy God?

1. God was silent then, but don’t say God is silent now when your Bible is closed 2. All you need is an open Bible, consistency, an open heart, and prayer 3. God ultimately speaks through Jesus

The Progression of Sinful and Godly Leaders   1. A Lack of Contentment - Contentment in Serving God 2. A Hardened Heart - Favor with Lord 3. Public Awareness of Sin - Public Awareness of the Gospel

1. God is in control; therefore, I rejoice 2. God humbles and exalts; therefore, do not be arrogant or discouraged Pursuing Holy Spirit enabled, Jesus centered humility: Whose sin am I focused on? Where do I find my comfort, joy, peace, and security? Who is the first to be served? 3. God gave us the Gospel through Jesus the King; therefore, we worship

1. God gives to us struggles so that: He might draw our heartsExact His will 2. God gives to us gifts so that: We might share His giftsWe might participate in His will

1. What’s one thing you can do to increase your enjoyment of God? 2. What’s the single biggest time-waster (distraction) in your life, and how can you redeem the time? 3. What’s the most helpful way you could strengthen your church? 4. What’s one thing you could do to improve your prayer life? 5. For whose salvation will you pray fervently and frequently?

1. Your value has nothing to do with your net worth Two dangers: money can make us proud money is uncertain 2. Put your hope in Christ 3. The Gospel is our most valuable possession

To persevere, the man of God has to: 1. Flee worldliness 2. Pursue righteousness 3. Will fight for the faith 4. Take hold of eternal life   Motivators: 1. God’s presence 2. Christ’s coming 3. God’s sovereignty   Some questions to consider: - Is proper theology and sound doctrine important and practical to you? - What need do you have, what problem do you face, that cannot be met by getting a bigger vision of the Almighty God? - Is your goal to live a life of integrity, but you’re feeling pressure to compromise your testimony?

Belief in alternate doctrines produces:   1. A conceited mind 2. Parasitic treatment of others 3. A love of money   The antidote is found in sound doctrine, embracing Godliness, and contentment.

1. It’s better to appoint no one than to appoint the wrong one 2. True character is revealed in time 3. Selective obedience is not obedience 4. Disrespectful Christians dishonor the Gospel 5. Good works open the door for the good news of the Gospel and people are saved

1. How should we treat leaders that do well? - Honor the leader - Follow the leader   2. How should we treat leaders that have fallen? - 2 errors that churches make: intentional ignorance & overreaction - We rebuke persistent and unrepentant sin   3. Follow the Leader, the Good Shepard Jesus Christ

You can unfriend someone, but you can’t unfamily someone.   We are family:   - We spend time together - We don’t give up on each other - We take care of one another - The real widows - You are never too old to honor your parents - The widows with family - The young widows

1. Live a life that people look up to 2. Devote yourself to God’s Word 3. Following Jesus takes time 4. The salvation of many is on the line

Instruct believers in Godliness, avoid myths, train in faith, and strive for eternal hope through Jesus Christ.

1. Godliness is not a competition to see who can sacrifice the most 2. Godliness starts by responding to God with gratitude 3. Jesus is the mystery of Godliness

You don't have to be an elder, deacon, or have any position in the church to be able to do ministry.

Proper Prayer for All People is accomplished through:   1. Holy Hands 2. Good works 3. Proper submission

We pray because:   1. For the Good of the church , which is for the Good of all: so that we may freely adorn the Gospel through our lives so as to reveal the personal and societal redemption that is available in christ . 2. The Fathers Love : God desires all to be saved 3. Our inability, Christs exclusivity and sufficiency: there is one mediator and one ransom for all men.

1. God erases your sins, but not your story 2. If Jesus can save Paul, then Jesus can save you 3. If Jesus can save you, then Jesus can save your enemy

1. An overall picture of 1st Timothy 2. How to recognize false teachers   Famous Heresies: - Jesus was just a good guy - Don’t take the Bible too literally - God will be good to everyone in the end - Good people go to heaven - Christians will be healthy and wealthy   Criteria for teachers (v5): Are they helping me love God and others more? Does the teaching lead to a pure heart? Does the teaching lead to a good conscience? Are they strengthening my faith?   3. Spread the Gospel of Glory