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Palm Sunday - Why the Cross? 1 Cor, 1:17-25

Family & 5 Widows 1 Timothy 5:1-16 Journey Church is a Bible Teaching Church in Westerville. Ohio. Pastor Chris completed his undergraduate work in Christian Religion, then went on to a Masters of Divinity and was Ordained to preach and teach in the local Church. Each study in this series stands alone. If you are encouraged by one passage, please continue to study with us at: JourneyWesterville.org ---====--- 1 Timothy 5:1-16 Intro. FAMILY Many Metaphors in scripture for the Church. Body /Eph. 5:23 Flock /John 10:1-11 Vine /John 15 Bride /Rev. 21 Assembly (Ekklesia) /Matt.16:18 Temple/Priesthood /1 Peter 2:5 --Family! 1 Timothy 5:1-2 Treat "parents" with little harsh correction (rebuke) and more encouragement (Exhortation). The church is the "Family of God." -- Paul knows / Romans 16:13 --The Lord has always cared for widows. Psalm 68:5 / Exodus 22:22-24 / James 1:27 --First ministry in the Church, Acts 6:1-7 5 Widows. 1. Real (Genuine) Widow. 1 Tim. 5:3,5,16. Luke 2:36-38 Anna 2. Widow has children (family). 1 Tim. 5:4,8,16 Luke 7:11-16 1 Kings 17:22-24 3. Self-Indulgent Widow (Party Granny!) 1 Tim. 5:6-7 4. THE LIST! 1 Tim. 5:9-10 Age, Attitude, Appetite. 5. Younger Widows. 1 Tim. 5:11-15 -Still May Marry. -Premature retirement may result in bad habits.

Daily Devotion Matters 1 Timothy 4:12-16 Journey Church is a Bible Teaching Church in Westerville. Ohio. Pastor Chris completed his undergraduate work in Christian Religion, then went on to a Masters of Divinity and was Ordained to preach and teach in the local Church. Each study in this series stands alone. If you are encouraged by one passage, please continue to study with us at: JourneyWesterville.org ---====--- Notes: Scriptures & Examples Mentioned in this Study. 5 Things to be consistent in, from 1 Timothy 4:12-16 1. Example. V12 1. Speech. Eph 4:15 Eph 5:4 2. Conduct. 3. Love. 4. Faith. 5. Purity. 1 Peter 1:15-16 2. Attention. V13 1. Reading. God's Word. 2. Exhortation. From God's Word. 3. Teaching. God's Word. Romans 15:4 Luke 24:27 (Road to Emmaus) 3. Gift. V14 Gift's Given By the Lord. 1. Holy Spirit. (To Believers) 2. Faith. 3. Forgive(ness). 4. Church/Monistry. 5. Heaven/Eternal Life. 4. Practice. V14 Progress: Military term for, marching forward. Gaining Ground. 5. Personal. V16 1. Your Life. HOW YOU LIVE. 2. Your Teaching. TEACH SOUND DOCTRINE. ***Close. Consistency leads to... 2 Timothy 2:15 15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who doesn’t need to be ashamed, correctly teaching the word of truth. ---====---

Run the Course! 1 Timothy 4:6-11 Journey Church is a Bible Teaching Church in Westerville. Ohio. Pastor Chris completed his undergraduate work in Christian Religion, then went on to a Masters of Divinity and was Ordained to preach and teach in the local Church. Each study in this series stands alone. If you are encouraged by one passage, please continue to study with us at: JourneyWesterville.org ---====--- Notes: Scriptures & Examples Mentioned in this Study. 7 Standards from 1 Timothy 4:6-11 1. Point. V6a 6 If you point these things out to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, 2. Be Nourished. V6b (2 Timothy 3:16) nourished by the words of the faith and the good teaching that you have followed. 3. Stay Out! V7a (Philippians 4:8) 7 But have nothing to do with irreverent and silly myths. 4. Train. V7b-8a Rather, train yourself in godliness, 8 for the training of the body has a limited benefit, 5. Lasting Value. V8b but godliness is beneficial in every way, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. 6. The Cost. V9-10 (Ephesians 4:11-12) 9 This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance. 10 In fact, we labor and strive for this, because we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of everyone, especially of those who believe. 7. Stand. V11 (Authoritative & Compassionate.) 11 Command and teach these things. ***Close. James 1:12 12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial; because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him. Eagles, The Long Run. I used to hurry a lot I used to worry a lot I used to stay out 'til the break of day Oh, that didn't get it It was high time I quit it I just couldn't carry on that way Oh, I did some damage I know it's true Didn't know I was so lonely 'til I found you You can go the distance We'll find out in the long run (In the long run) We can handle some resistance If our love is a strong one (Is a strong one) The Lord can go the distance. Keep Going! ---====---

Did you ApostaSay Something? 1 Timothy 4:1-5 Journey Church is a Bible Teaching Church in Westerville. Ohio. Pastor Chris completed his undergraduate work in Christian Religion, then went on to a Masters of Divinity and was Ordained to preach and teach in the local Church. Each study in this series stands alone. If you are encouraged by one passage, please continue to study with us at: JourneyWesterville.org ---====--- Notes: Scriptures & Examples Mentioned in this Study. I. Open. Depart from the faith. Lit. Apostate Apostasy: Willful opposition to established system of authority. Abandoning spiritual truth. II. Body. 1. Surprised: V1A (Don't be!) Deuteronomy 13:1-5 Moses. 2 Chronicles 26:16-21 King Uzziah. John 6:63-68 Jesus. Acts 4 Luke. 1 John 2:18-19 John. 2 John 1:7-11 2 Peter 2:1-3 Peter. 1 Timothy 1:19-20 Paul. 2. Source: V1B (Evil Demons) a. Leviticus 18:21 b. Deuteronomy 32:17-18 c. 1 Corinthians 10:20-21 3. Seared: V2 Cauterize: To deaden to feelings and moral scruples. 4. Substitute: V4 a. Forbid marriage. b. Abstain from eating meat. Asceticism: The belief that self denial releases the soul from bondage to the body & brings us closer to the divine is NOT a Christian belief. We are saved fully from the bondage of sin by the work of Jesus on the cross & not by our actions regarding the self denial of the blessings of God's creation & design for us. 5. SMILE: V5 God created marriage & food. For us to enjoy! a. Marriage: Genesis 2:18 Genesis 2:24 Proverbs 19:14 Hebrews 13:4 Proverbs 18:22 1 Corinthians 7:2-3,5 b. Food: 1 Corinthians 10:25-26 III. Close. *Don't be surprised when people fall away. Some always have. Remember the source of temptation is the Evil one. They are dead to feelings & do not care for others. They substitute human action for the salvation offered by Christ & deny people the blessings of God. Smile, because the Lord loves you & has good gifts for His people! ---====---

The Little Things 1 Timothy 3:8-16 Journey Church is a Bible Teaching Church in Westerville. Ohio. Pastor Chris completed his undergraduate work in Christian Religion, then went on to a Masters of Divinity and was Ordained to preach and teach in the local Church. Each study in this series stands alone. If you are encouraged by one passage, please continue to study with us at: JourneyWesterville.org ---====--- Notes: The Church is. 1. Biblically Ordered, Properly Behaved. (V 8-13) 2. Unique and has an Exclusive task. (V 14-15) Ephesians 2:19-20 - We are the building for Worship. 1 Corinthians 3:11 - Jesus is the foundation. 3. The Priceless Truth we Guard. (V 16) 2 Corinthians 2:14-17 - Through us spreads the aroma of Christ. ---====---

From Character to Conduct 1 Timothy 3:3-7 Journey Church is a Bible Teaching Church in Westerville. Ohio. Pastor Chris completed his undergraduate work in Christian Religion, then went on to a Masters of Divinity and was Ordained to preach and teach in the local Church. Each study in this series stands alone. If you are encouraged by one passage, please continue to study with us at: JourneyWesterville.org ---====--- Notes: Scriptures & Examples Mentioned in this Study. I. Open. Why is a Koala not considered a Bear? -He doesn't have the Koalifications. (Are Marsupials) II. Body. 1. Temperance: Proverbs 23:29-35 / 1 Timothy 5:23 2. Temperament: James 1:26 & 3:1-12 / 1 Peter 3:10 3. Temptation: Proverbs 28:22-26 4. Tribe: 1 Peter 5:3 / Ephesians 6:4 5. Time: Don't let what happened to Satan, happen to you. There is no way to hurry spiritual maturity. 6. Testimony: Be the same inside and out! III. Close. Faith should mean something. These are the practical basics for living out the Christian life. ---====---

Like a Good Neighbor... 1 Timothy 3:1-2 Journey Church is a Bible Teaching Church in Westerville. Ohio. Pastor Chris completed his undergraduate work in Christian Religion, then went on to a Masters of Divinity and was Ordained to preach and teach in the local Church. Each study in this series stands alone. If you are encouraged by one passage, please continue to study with us at: JourneyWesterville.org ---====--- Notes: Scriptures Mentioned in this Study 1. Passion: Luke 10:25-37 2. Blameless: Colossians 1:22 / Titus 2:11-12 3. Faithful: Mark 10:1-12 4. Temperate: James 1:19-20 / Proverbs 29:11 5. Sensible: Proverbs 25:16 / 1 Peter 1:13 6. Respectable: Ephesians 4:2-3 / James 1:8 7. Hospitable: 1 Peter 4:9 8. Able Teacher: 1 Peter 3:15-17 / John 15:18-21 ---====---

Prima Donna or a Team Player? 1 Timothy 2:9-15 Journey Church is a Bible Teaching Church in Westerville. Ohio. Pastor Chris completed his undergraduate work in Christian Religion, then went on to a Masters of Divinity and was Ordained to preach and teach in the local Church. Each study in this series stands alone. If you are encouraged by one passage, please continue to study with us at: JourneyWesterville.org ---====--- Notes: The Entrance (v9) An Attitude (v10) A Responsibility (v11-12) The Intention (v13-14) The Greatest Gift (v15) John 4 Ephesians 4:15-16

The Priority of Prayer 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Journey Church is a Bible Teaching Church in Westerville. Ohio. Pastor Chris completed his undergraduate work in Christian Religion, then went on to a Masters of Divinity and was Ordained to preach and teach in the local Church. Each study in this series stands alone. If you are encouraged by one passage, please continue to study with us at: JourneyWesterville.org ---Below are some lists & examples referenced in this message--- The 1. Priority (v1a) 2. Purpose (1b) a) Petitions b) Prayers c) Intercessions d) Thanksgiving (For Everyone) 3. Pleasure (v2-3) - Peace to worship. 4. Passion (v4-6) - Of Christ. 5. Presence (v7-8) - You make our hands holy. Of Prayer Matthew 7:7-14 Jesus teaching this. An Example of Prayer. The 5 Finger Prayer Thumb - People closest to you. Pointer - Mentors and Teachers. Middle - Tallest, political and community leaders. Ring - Weakest finger. Those sick and struggling the most. Pinky - You. Last and now in proper perspective.

Strength for Real Change: 1 Timothy 1:12-20 Journey Church is a Bible Teaching Church in Westerville. Ohio. Pastor Chris completed his undergraduate work in Christian Religion, then went on to a Masters of Divinity and was Ordained to preach and teach in the local Church. Each study in this series stands alone. If you are encouraged by one passage, please continue to study with us at: JourneyWesterville.org ---Below are some passages referenced in this message--- How bad is Paul? Acts 8:1-3 Acts 9:1-4 Acts 22:1-5 Acts 26:4-11 --===-- Change Rom. 12:2 Conformed to this world or Transformed by Jesus? Mark 5:9 Legion, wild to seated. Mark 5:40 Jairus' Daughter, Dead to lunch. Mark 5:25 Woman with issue of blood. 12 yrs. Luke 13:10 Woman crooked 18 yrs. (Free animals to drink on sabbath, but not her?) Luke 18:35 Blind man by road. Luke 19 Zacchaeus, Chief tax collector, now generous. Matt 9 Paralyzed man lowered through roof by 4 friends. John 4 Woman at well. John 5 Man at colonades, Bethesda, 38 years, wanted in water. John 9 Man born blind, sent to pool to wash mud out. John 11 Lazarus, come forth. Grave. Disciples -(Simon) Peter & Andrew, from fishermen to fishers of men. -Levi to Matthew from Tax collector to Disciple. Jesus changed lives forever. Simon to Peter Levi to Matthew Saul to Paul From the least likely at the worst times and places to the blest! They all had an encounter with the Lord Jesus. Have you?

Remain & Focus 1 Timothy 1:3-11 Journey Church is a Bible Teaching Church in Westerville. Ohio. Pastor Chris completed his undergraduate work in Christian Religion, then went on to a Masters of Divinity and was Ordained to preach and teach in the local Church. Each study in this series stands alone. If you are encouraged by one passage, please continue to study with us at: JourneyWesterville.org

Backstory Matters: 1 Timothy 1:1-2 An introduction to our series in 1 Timothy. Journey Church is a Bible Teaching Church in Westerville. Ohio. Pastor Chris completed his undergraduate work in Christian Religion, then went on to a Masters of Divinity and was Ordained to preach and teach in the local Church. Each study in this series stands alone. If you are encouraged by one passage, please continue to study with us at: JourneyWesterville.org

Happy New Year 2023 - It's Our Turn to Run - Hebrews 12:1-3 Run your best race in 2023!

John 1:1-14, Making it home for Christmas.

A Stable Christmas: A Stable Worship! Luke 2:8-20, Luke 2:25-38 & Matthew 2:1-12 Message 2 in a series of 4 Christmas messages titled, "A Stable Christmas." This Message starts with those we find at the first Christmas, worshipping the Lord. Were they perfect, no. But were they stable? YES. What made them Stable worshippers and how can we have this stability in our lives too? In this message I lay out the scriptures and invite you to see that amid the chaos of life, we all can find stability at Christmas.

A Stable Christmas: A Stable Family! Luke 1:26-38 & Matt 1:18-25 Message 1 in a series of 4 Christmas messages titled, "A Stable Christmas." This Message starts with the family we find at the first Christmas. Were they perfect, no. But were they stable? YES. What made them a Stable Family and how can we have stability in our lives too? In this message I lay out the scriptures and invite you to see that amid the chaos of life, we all can find stability at Christmas.

Christmas Cards - Romans 16 Paul's Closing Words. A study through Romans. Journey Church is a Bible Teaching Church in Westerville. Ohio. Pastor Chris completed his undergraduate work in Christian Religion, then went on to a Masters of Divinity and was Ordained to preach and teach in the local Church. Each study in this series stands alone. If you are encouraged by this passage, please continue to study with us.

Thanksgiving - Romans 15:14-33 A study through Romans. Journey Church is a Bible Teaching Church in Westerville. Ohio. Pastor Chris completed his undergraduate work in Christian Religion, then went on to a Masters of Divinity and was Ordained to preach and teach in the local Church. Each study in this series stands alone. If you are encouraged by this passage, please continue to study with us.

Be Like Jesus - Romans 15:1-13 A study through Romans. Journey Church is a Bible Teaching Church in Westerville. Ohio. Pastor Chris completed his undergraduate work in Christian Religion, then went on to a Masters of Divinity and was Ordained to preach and teach in the local Church. Each study in this series stands alone. If you are encouraged by this passage, please continue to study with us.

How God Unites and we Divide - Romans 14 A study through Romans. Journey Church is a Bible Teaching Church in Westerville. Ohio. Pastor Chris completed his undergraduate work in Christian Religion, then went on to a Masters of Divinity and was Ordained to preach and teach in the local Church. Each study in this series stands alone. If you are encouraged by this passage, please continue to study with us.

In Debt to Love - Romans 13:8-14 A study through Romans. Journey Church is a Bible Teaching Church in Westerville. Ohio. Pastor Chris completed his undergraduate work in Christian Religion, then went on to a Masters of Divinity and was Ordained to preach and teach in the local Church. Each study in this series stands alone. If you are encouraged by this passage, please continue to study with us.

Romans 13:1-7 Dealing With Government. A study through Romans. Journey Church is a Bible Teaching Church in Westerville. Ohio. Pastor Chris completed his undergraduate work in Christian Religion, then went on to a Masters of Divinity and was Ordained to preach and teach in the local Church. Each study in this series stands alone. If you are encouraged by this passage, please continue to study with us.

Romans 12:14-21 When People Hate You. A study through Romans. Journey Church is a Bible Teaching Church in Westerville. Ohio. Pastor Chris completed his undergraduate work in Christian Religion, then went on to a Masters of Divinity and was Ordained to preach and teach in the local Church. Each study in this series stands alone. If you are encouraged by this passage, please continue to study with us.

Romans 12:9-21 Believer Bahavior A study through Romans. Journey Church is a Bible Teaching Church in Westerville. Ohio. Pastor Chris completed his undergraduate work in Christian Religion, then went on to a Masters of Divinity and was Ordained to preach and teach in the local Church. Each study in this series stands alone. If you are encouraged by this passage, please continue to study with us.