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Watch the Devotion Based on 1 Timothy 6:11-16 Fight the Good Fight   What are you willing to fight for? When you signed the dotted line, you said to the country, “I am willing to fight for you, for justice, for freedom; I am willing to fight against all enemies foreign and domestic.” And I thank you for that.   Take that same willingness and apply it to your spiritual life. What are you willing to fight for? In a letter to another pastor the apostle Paul commands Timothy, “Fight the good fight of the faith.” The faith, the trust, and belief in the truth that Jesus Christ is God and man, the faith in the truth that he lived a righteous life, that he truly died, that he rose from the dead—the faith that he did this for you, so that you, by believing, by having faith in this truth, might “take hold of the eternal life” (1 Timothy 6:12).    How is your faith fight? Whether you perceive it or not, you are engaged in a fight, a wrestling match, combat if you will, every single day of your life. This fracas is against the lie from Satan that it is just not worth your time or effort, the lie that you can get after it later, the lie that it is not as important as all the other things you have going on in your life, as relationships, your wealth and finances, your physical health, what you do on leave or liberty. The truth is that all those things suffer when we don't fight the good fight of the faith.   The apostle Paul reassures Pastor Timothy and you, where you and I have become apathetic or disinterested in our fight, Jesus fought the good fight for us. Paul points us to a skirmish that shows Jesus' persistence. “While testifying before Pontius Pilate [Jesus] made the good confession” (1 Timothy 6:13).   My fellow fighters, when the battle is long, when you are weary, when you have lapsed, flee to Christ and see your failures pardoned in Christ's persistent faith.   Then stand on your feet and get ready to “pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness” (1 Timothy 6:11). Fight the good fight of the faith until Jesus appears and you may rest from your struggle.   Prayer: Lord Jesus, the fight for my faith in you is fierce and I am often weary. Sometimes I am lazy. Forgive me. Restore me by the strength of your forgiveness. Renew in me the desire to daily put on the armor of God so that I might fight against the lies of the devil with the truths you have taught me. Cause me to stand firm so that I might help others fight the good fight of the faith in you. Amen.   Written and recorded by Rev. Paul Horn, WELS National Civilian Chaplain to the Military, San Diego, California. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. Note: Scripture reading footnotes are clickable only in the web version.

What do we do when God's plan does not make sense, our prayers seem unanswered, and the circumstances around us begin to shake our faith? Pastor Timothy walks through the book of Habakkuk, one of the most honest and relatable prophets in Scripture. Habakkuk looked at the violence, injustice, and corruption surrounding him and cried out, “How long, O Lord?” God answered—but His answer was not what Habakkuk expected. Through this powerful conversation between the prophet and God, we learn that the Lord is not intimidated by our honest questions. When our faith feels unsteady, we are invited to stand our watch, seek God's perspective, and cling tightly to Him. Habakkuk's name means “to embrace,” “to cling,” or “one who wrestles.” His journey reminds us that wrestling with God can ultimately teach us to hold onto Him more firmly. Even when everything appears to be falling apart, the believer can confidently declare: “Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation.” —Habakkuk 3:18 The circumstances may not immediately change, but God can strengthen our feet like those of a deer, enabling us to stand securely and walk faithfully through difficult and uncertain places. Key Scriptures: • Habakkuk 1–3 • Habakkuk 2:4 — “The just shall live by faith.” • Habakkuk 3:17–19 • Psalm 73 • Romans 1:17 • Galatians 3:11 • Hebrews 10:38 No matter what burden, disappointment, loss, or unanswered question you are facing, steady yourself on Christ. Stand, watch, listen, and trust that God is still working—even when His ways are beyond what we can currently understand. Guest Speaker: Pastor Timothy Bachleitner Date:7/12/2026 ComeToFreedom.com

Secrets are almost impossible to keep. But God kept one — the biggest one in history — hidden in his heart before the world began, and revealed it at exactly the right time.In this message from our summer series through Ephesians, we uncover “the secret of all secrets”: that Jews and Gentiles, insiders and outsiders, every background and every nation, are equal heirs of Christ's grace. And we discover why knowing this secret doesn't just save us — it sustains us when suffering comes, by recentering our identity and redefining our purpose.Whatever you're carrying right now — a diagnosis, a hard season, a label you didn't choose — this message is a reminder that it doesn't get the final word on who you are.

What happens when you pray for your country? The Apostle Paul tells young Pastor Timothy what God desires for every nation and how believers should respond. As America marks its 250th Anniversary of Independence, this message explores the biblical call to pray for one another, for leaders, and for the nation in which God has […]

Pastor Timothy shows The apostles’ one, unchanging gospel, centered on Jesus, was affirmed in Jerusalem and defended in Antioch, displaying God’s design to unite Jews and Gentiles as one people.

Pastor Timothy proves Paul’s transformation testifies that the gospel originates from God, reveals his Son, and transforms sinners for God’s glory.

View this sermon (with video and/or audio recording) on our website: https://www.lordoflords.org/sermons/fight-the-good-fight-of-faith/Watch this sermon directly on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFap-OcDgGgThere was great religious division in Germany in the early 16th century between the Lutherans and the Catholics. The lands controlled by the Emperor were divided among Lutherans and Catholics. They disagreed on doctrine and did not get along with one another. Charles V, the Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, called for a meeting between the Pope's theologians and the Lutheran reformers because he wanted to put this "silly" religious disagreement behind him, so he could get on with the important matter of the day -- uniting the empire for a military battle against the Muslim Turks.Charles called a diet -- a meeting -- in the German city of Augsburg. The night before the Lutherans were to present their confession of faith, Emperor Charles and his brother Ferdinand, the King of Austria, met privately with the Lutheran princes. They ordered the Lutheran princes to forbid any Lutheran preaching in Augsburg during the meeting. They also commanded the Lutherans to attend the Catholic Corpus Christi -- the Body of Christ -- festival the next day with the Emperor.George, Margrave of Brandenburg, spoke boldly for the Lutherans. He refused to concede to Charles' demands, saying, "Before I let anyone take from me the Word of God and ask me to deny my God, I will kneel and let them strike off my head."The Emperor was clearly taken aback by George's boldness. Charles sputtered in broken German, "Not cut off head, dear prince. Not cut off head." (Introduction to the Augsburg Confession, Book of Concord, p. 25).On June 25, 1530, a group of faithful Lutheran princes and electors met in Augsburg, Germany, to present the confession of their faith to the Emperor. This was a time in the Roman Catholic Church when the Papacy was a superpower, and dissent was handled at the stake or at the rack. All the efforts of reform by previous reformers had fallen on deaf ears or resulted in death. But, by the grace of God, this Lutheran Reformation was turning out differently.The Emperor and the Pope had the power to arrest and kill anyone who disagreed with them. The Lutherans decided there was only one thing to do -- confess. These were not theologians that were standing before the Emperor. They were courageous Lutheran laymen -- like yourselves. They confessed their faith and told the Emperor and the Roman Church what they believed, taught, and confessed. They relied on the promise of God's Word, as contained in Psalm 119:46, "Then I will speak of your testimonies before kings, and I will not be put to shame." The Augsburg Confession was presented as a statement of biblical truth and a proposal for true unity in the Christian faith. It has never been withdrawn or found in error.This confession caused a stir as soon as it was read. The Bishop of Augsburg, who was faithful to the Pope and in whose palace it was read, said that it was all true and could not be denied. One of the princes who was loyal to the Pope asked the Pope's head theologian if it could be refuted. Dr. Eck replied: "I can't refute it using only Scripture." The prince was stunned and asked: "Do you mean to say that these Lutherans sit inside Scripture, and we outside?"All of us -- pastors and people -- are to make bold confessions of our faith. St. Paul puts it this way, "Fight the good fight of faith" (1 Timothy 6:11). Faith alone makes us Christians. Confession alone marks us as Christians. St. Paul describes the relationship between believing and confessing, "Certainly, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with the heart a person believes, resulting in righteousness, and it is with the mouth that a person confesses, resulting in salvation" (Romans 10:9-10).Jesus also says, "Everyone who confesses me before others, I will also confess before my Father who is in heaven" (Matthew 10:32). Our confession of sins may be private, but there is no such thing as a private confession of faith. Our confession of the Christian faith is public for the whole world to hear.In our Epistle lesson, St. Paul gives four clear charges of confession for the battlefield to young Pastor Timothy and all Christians -- Flee. Pursue. Fight. Seize.First, we flee. St. Paul encourages, "But you, O man of God, flee from these things" (1 Timothy 6:11). What are these things we to flee from? Paul tells us in the previous verses, "Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and many foolish and harmful desires, which plunge them into complete destruction and utter ruin. For the love of money is a root of all sorts of evils. By striving for money, some have wandered away from the faith and have pierced themselves with many pains" (1 Timothy 6:9-10).Spiritual warfare is not fight or flight; it is fight and flight. We do battle with temptation, but we also do our best to avoid temptation altogether. Paul warns that we are too often distracted by the want of more money. It's a trap that we easily fall into. We feel we need two incomes, our kids need to be in every expensive sport, and our family needs all the latest toys, gadgets, and vehicles. All these things can cause us to wander away from the church, personal Bible reading, and family prayer. We end up squandering our Christian faith.Paul says elsewhere, "Do not give any thought to satisfying the desires of your sinful flesh" (Romans 13:14). Jesus says that, if necessary, we are to cut off our hand our gouge out our eye if the offending body part is causing us to sin (Matthew 5:29-30). This means we go to extraordinary lengths to flee the sin we know would ruin us.Spiritual warfare, however, is not only fight and flight, but also pursuit. "Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness" (1 Timothy 6:11). These virtues directly counteract the greed and pride we are to flee from. Righteousness, godliness, and faith focus on our relationship with God. Love and gentleness are putting our faith into action. Perseverance is endurance under pressure.Fellow reformers, are you pursuing faith in Jesus -- not just keeping faith, but pursuing faith? Are you making time each day to be alone with God in his Word? Are you weaving prayer into the unique rhythms of your life? Are you committed to Lord of Lords, and intentionally looking for ways to grow and serve here? Are you asking God to show you other creative ways you might pursue these Christian virtues?Third, we fight. "Fight the good fight of the faith" (1 Timothy 6:12). Whom or what are we fighting? Too often we get caught up fighting with each other over politics, sports or culture. Satan loves to pit us against each other. Those are all silly temporal things. The fight is not against people, but against sin, unbelief, false doctrine, paganism, Satan and his demons.How can a fight be good? Usually, fighting is bad. We encourage our kids not to fight. Just as there are "Just Wars," so there are times for righteous fighting. We are fighting God's enemies who are coming after us, our families, and our churches.Fight the good fight. You cannot change the world by being complacent. The only way to be in shape to fight is by daily training. But we like to sit on our couches binging Netflix and playing on our phones. That's not fighting the good fight. That's not even getting training for the fight. The good fight of faith is the constant battle in this world between God and Satan, between truth and falsehood, between the new nature and the sinful flesh.Fourth, we seize the new life God has given us. "Take hold of eternal life, to which you were called and about which you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses" (1 Timothy 6:12). "Taking hold of eternal life" means living in the present reality of our future inheritance. It's gripping Christ's promises so tightly that the temporary distractions of this world lose their grip on us. We live every day as God's confident saints. We know the prize of eternal life is already ours. Christ has already won it for us. Now we're just finishing the contest of this life. We live never being afraid to witness or live righteously or oppose evil because we know we're the winners. The unbelievers who are teasing, trashing, and taunting us are all losers!Paul writes, "I charge you in the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who made a good confession as a witness before Pontius Pilate" (1 Timothy 6:13). Why bring up Pilate here? As the Roman governor, Pilate held earthly power of life and death, yet Jesus boldly confessed the truth of his kingdom. Paul reminds us that facing hostile cultural or political authorities is the standard setting for Christ's servants. Jesus is the example of making a bold confession as he faced death. More than that, Jesus' bold confession covers over our weak, feeble, or non-existent confessions.Paul anchors this charge to "the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ" (1 Timothy 6:14). Christ's second coming on Judgment Day provides eternal perspective. Daily frustrations, lack of visible results, and criticism shrink in significance when compared to the fast-approaching day of Christ's return. When we feel beaten down and lowly, we need to remember that Jesus Christ is going to be returning in all power, majesty, and glory.Moses and the prophets, the apostles and early Christians, Luther and his fellow reformers, knew that Jesus' words would come true, "Do not think that I came to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword." (Matthew 10:34). We as twenty-first century Christians and modern-age reformers certainly do not go looking for trouble -- enough trouble will find us. It's been said that where Christ builds a church, the Devil builds a chapel. Wherever the gospel is proclaimed, Satan must attack. Wherever we soldiers of Christ lift high the cross, Satan's minions inflict pain and pressure. Wherever Christ reigns as King, this world's prince still scowls.We may not fear beheading, loss of property, imprisonment, or death like other Christians in centuries past or Christians suffering presently around the world. We don't fear a den of lions or a fiery furnace, but persecution abounds when we're faithful to the Word. We lose relationships because of a Biblical belief that honors the sanctity of marriage. We lose promotions because of worship priorities. We lose friendships because we won't join in sinful talking or walking. Jesus says we will lose family relationships because of our connection to him, "I came to turn a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. A man's enemies will be the members of his own household" (Matthew 10:35-36).Don't be fooled into faintheartedness. Don't be coerced into cowardice. Don't be scared into silence. As you allow the Holy Spirit to reform your former sinful way of life, expect derision and insults. As you work with God's Word to reform the world, expect hatred and persecution.Also expect help from your gracious Lord, the Shepherd of helpless and hapless sheep. Even as we stand on trial for our beliefs, we are witnesses to our enemies. Even as we are arrested and persecuted, the Holy Spirit is giving us the boldness to speak clearly. Luther concludes his Battle Hymn of the Reformation: "And do what they will -- hate, steal, hurt or kill -- though all may be gone, our victory is won; the kingdom's ours forever!"There is nothing to fear. Yes, there will be kings, emperors, and popes who will join together against the Lord. But St. John also assures us that these kings, rulers, and governing authorities "will wage war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will overcome them, because he is Lord of Lords and King of Kings" (Revelation 17:14). Flee. Pursue. Fight. Seize. Be like those early reformers who stood up to an emperor with the Augsburg Confession. Boldly confess Christ before kings, courts, and councils. "Fight the good fight of faith." Amen.

Pastor Timothy shows that:”A distorted “gospel” leads people to desert the Lord”

View this sermon (with video and/or audio recording) on our website: https://www.lordoflords.org/sermons/stick-with-sound-doctrine/Watch this sermon directly on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMjikAmZAAwTwo Saturdays ago, was our last men's Bible study on Nehemiah. Ten minutes into the lesson, a stranger walked into the church with his Bible. I thought, "Fantastic!" I introduced myself as Pastor Zarling. He introduced himself as Karan. For a while during the class, he called me "Pastor Darling", which I was fine with. During the discussion, Karan mentioned that he's a street preacher passing through Casper on his way to the state of Washington.Everything was polite and respectful during the lesson ... until the lesson was over. Then the mood and the conversation changed. It became less than fantastic. Matt, Steve, and Chuck left. Jon stayed with me in Karan. Jon later said that he stayed because he felt something was off.You can usually find differences between denominations on two specific topics -- the nature of Jesus and the Sacraments. The Sacraments are what set Karan off. He started talking about Transubstantiation. Transubstantiation is where the Catholics believe that the bread and wine change substance into Christ's body and blood. The elements look and taste like bread and wine, but now they're only body and blood. I told Karan that Lutherans believe the Bible teaches Real Presence in the sacrament. We believe that Christ's body and blood are really present in, with, and under the bread and wine in the Lord's Supper.I quoted Jesus instituting the Lord's Supper. He said, "'Take, eat, this is my body.' Then he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, 'Drink from it all of you, for this is my blood of the new testament, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins'" (Matthew 26:26-28). I said that "is" an only and ever mean "is." It can never ever mean "symbolize" or "represent." Then I quoted where St. Paul discusses that we receive four things in the Lord's Supper -- bread and wine, body and blood. "The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a communion of the blood of Christ? The bread that we break, is it not a communion of the body of Christ" (1 Corinthians 10:16)?Karan disagreed ... vehemently. He started to raise his voice.But I really set him off when we discussed Baptism. He's like most Reformed and non-denominational Christians that don't believe in God's gifts in the Sacraments. He insisted that we are saved by faith alone and not Baptism. I agreed that we are saved by grace alone and faith alone. I added that Baptism saves. I then quoted St. Peter, "Baptism now saves you" (1 Peter 3:21).Karan disagreed ... vehemently. He raised his voice again. He started calling me to repent for what I was teaching. The conversation was no longer beneficial to either of us. I know what Scripture teaches on the Sacraments. He refused to listen. Instead, Jon and I ushered toward the door. Karan kept shouting loudly, "Repent! Repent! You need to repent!"While everything was cordial during the Bible study, Karan had mentioned that we should be more like Nehemiah with no divisions or denominations. Except, he later proved why there are divisions and denominations. There are currently over 45,000 different Christian denominations around the world. There are about 70 different churches in Casper, each with its own unique teachings. So, if there is only one Lord and only one Bible, where is why is there so much variety?Pastor Paul answers that question in his letter to young Pastor Timothy. These are some of his last words before he died a martyr's death. These words are meant specifically for pastors, but they can also be applied to lay Christians. He encourages all of us to stick with sound doctrine.During the lesson on Nehemiah, I had mentioned catechesis and confirmation. Karan asked what those were. I explained the Catechism, youth confirmation classes, and adult instruction classes. When I later reflected and re-told the story to the guys who had left before the fireworks began, I mentioned that I should have paused the conversation to get my Catechism. The Catechism wonderfully lays out the Scriptures on the saving power of Baptism and the Real Presence of the Lord's Supper. The Catechism helps us stick with sound doctrine.Paul begins, "I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and Christ Jesus, who is going to judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom: Preach the word. Be ready whether it is convenient or not. Correct, rebuke, and encourage, with all patience and teaching" (2 Timothy 4:1-2). Paul solemnly charges Christians to preach the Word -- both in formal settings when we're surrounded by like-minded confessional Lutherans and when we're in informal and uncomfortable settings. He says this is a "solemn charge" -- one that we don't take lightly. For Lutheran pastors, preaching is a divine mandate, not a mere career choice.At one time or another, all of us have probably felt like the prophet Jeremiah. Those who opposed God's truths tried to stop him from preaching. Passhur, the chief officer of the temple, heard Jeremiah preaching and had him beaten and put in a stocks. Jeremiah says that he wished he would have been able to stop preaching, but he couldn't. He could not hold in the Word. It was like a fire in his heart that had to pour forth from his mouth. "Whenever I speak, I cry out. I cry out, 'Violence and destruction!' But the word of the Lord has brought scorn on me. I am mocked all day long. If I say, 'I will not mention him or speak in his name anymore,' then there is a burning fire in my heart, shut up in my bones, and I am weary of holding it in. I cannot" (Jeremiah 20:8-9)!We are to preach this Word, "whether it is convenient or not." Always be ready to preach the truths of God's Word, even when these truths are not popular or acceptable in society. Perhaps you've heard about Major League Baseball disciplining three San Francisco Giants' pitchers. It was Pride night at the Giants' stadium. All the players were to be wearing rainbow baseball caps. These three players wore the caps, but they wrote Genesis 9:12-16 next to the rainbow. Genesis 9 is where God gives the reason for the rainbow. The rainbow was given as a sign of God's promise to never again destroy the earth with a worldwide flood in his righteous judgment. But the rainbow has been co-opted by those who want to celebrate their degenerate and deviant sexuality, thereby calling God's righteous judgment down on them.It wasn't convenient for those players to stand up for the truth, but they did it. Now they are facing backlash for it from pagans, idolators, and even weak, misguided Christians. You probably have similar issues in your workplace, in the Casper community, or in your own family. It's easy to shut our mouths, keep our heads down, compromise and equivocate to the bullies. Christians have been doing this for far too long in America. We are much more willing to offend God than offend our idolatrous culture or adulterous family member.Follower of Christ, it's time for you to stand up and stand out. Be bold. Proclaim God's truths, whether it is popular and convenient or countercultural, inconvenient, and dangerous. True Christianity remains faithful regardless of trends.Perhaps we are dealing with so much filth and foolishness today because pastors and people have stopped preaching God's Word into the pagan culture. We're afraid. We've become risk adverse. We count the cost ... and it's too much. But every time we remain silent, the Devil keeps talking, he keeps gaining ground, while the Christian Church keeps losing ground.Paul gives the reason why paganism abounds, Pride Month is celebrated, and so many denominations exist. "For there will come a time when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, because they have itching ears, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in line with their own desires. They will also turn their ears away from the truth and will turn aside to myths" (2 Timothy 4:3-4). People won't put up with sound doctrine. Many people only want to hear things that make them feel good. They'll avoid topics of God's Law that will make them feel guilty. They want to hear false teaching out of the mouth of Satan that confirms their sexual sins. Unbelief avoids the truth.There's a difference between what people want to hear and what they need to hear. They need to hear sound doctrine. The pure teaching of the divinely inspired and inerrant word of God. Unfortunately, many people are looking for preachers and teachers who will tell them what their itching ears want to hear, even if it contradicts the truth of the Bible.Thankfully, Paul doesn't just describe the problem; he also gives the solution. "Preach the word. Be ready whether it is convenient or not." Stick with the Bible's sound doctrine, not only when it's popular but especially when it isn't.Paul commands pastors and people to "Correct, rebuke, and encourage, with all patience and teaching." Rebuking and correcting are using God's Law to expose sin and pride. True love for the sinner means you show them they are lost and condemned creatures who deserve God's punishment now and forever. This is never fun or easy or convenient, but it is always necessary. If you ignore their sin, then they will too. If they have no sin, they have no need for a Savior. When you point out their sin, that's correcting and rebuking.Then you can share the good news of the gospel to encourage them. You tell them how Jesus has taken on God's punishment, so they can now be reconciled with God now and forever. You tell them how Jesus humbled himself for their sinful pride. How he as God in human flesh died for the way they make their flesh their gods. How he is the truth to remove all their false beliefs. He is the one who cares when they change their bodies, minds, and sexualities because they don't feel loved by anyone else.Jesus promises "Are not two sparrows sold for a small coin? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground without the knowledge and consent of your Father. And even the hairs of your head are all numbered. So do not be afraid. You are worth more than many sparrows." (Matthew 10:29-31). This is pure Gospel! A copper coin was worth almost nothing, yet God closely monitors every single sparrow. If God cares for inexpensive birds, how much more does he care for you---his blood-bought child? Jesus knows you so well that he even knows how many hairs you have in your head. Admittedly, some of you make it easier on him than others.Jesus knows what it's like to be unpopular for speaking the truth -- he was crucified for it! He gave his life as a sacrifice for sins, and you are forgiven when you avoid the truth, ignore the truth, and forget the truth.That's the key: When God has spoken it, it is the truth. He promises to bless all his words that come from your mouth. When you speak the Word with great patience, you won't always tell people what they want to hear, but you will always tell them what they need to hear. Stick with the sound doctrine that prepares you for your eternal home.Going back to the conversation with Karan, I was smiling, confident, and confessional. With the words given to me by the Holy Spirit, I stuck to sound doctrine. I have the Bible, and the Catechism and Confessions to explain the doctrines of the Bible. You have the same tools. You will be confronted. Jesus promises his disciples of all ages that these confrontations will come. But you have the Bible, Catechism, and Confessions. Be bold and confident when you make your confession. Jesus promises that when you confess him to others, he will confess you before his heavenly Father. "Everyone who confesses me before others, I will also confess before my Father who is in heaven. But whoever denies me before others, I will also deny before my Father who is in heaven" (Matthew 10:32-33). You can confidently confess because you continue to stick with sound doctrine. Amen.

“The Church Playbook” is our journey through the book of 1 Timothy.Paul urges young Pastor Timothy to view the people in his congregation as family members, treating older saints as fathers and mothers and the rest as brothers and sisters. This familial view of the church is pervasive throughout scripture, reminding us that we are children of God with a good Heavenly Father.If you made the decision to trust Jesus, or God challenged you in a specific way during this sermon, please let us know by contacting us at hello@newheightswv.com, so that we can celebrate and pray with you! We Are Family | THE CHURCH PLAYBOOK Will Basham Download

Pastor Timothy shows us “God’s gospel delivers sinners into God’s grace and peace through Jesus, leading them to glorify God”

Pastor Timothy shows: God estabilishes rhythms of wordhip (remembrance, trust, obedience, and devotion) so that his people will live with him at the center of every part of their lives.

Do you have a 2am friend? You know the one — the person whose name you'd dial at 2 in the morning when you're stranded on the side of the road, and you already know they'll show up. If you can't think of a name, this message is for you.Here's a startling truth: Americans have never been more connected — and friendship bankruptcy has never been worse. Nearly 1 in 4 young adults between 20 and 24 have zero close friends. Among Gen Z, it's 27%. We're lonely, and most of us won't even admit it.In week two of Adulting with Jesus, Pastor Timothy digs into one of the most breathtaking friendships in all of Scripture — Jonathan and David — to pull out timeless, practical wisdom on how to forge forever friendships.You'll discover:* Why God designed you with a human-shaped void that only relationships can fill* Why you literally become like the five people closest to you* What Jonathan's radical act of "binding his soul" to David teaches us about open-hearted devotion* A simple IVT framework: Intention, Vulnerability, and Time* What a covenant friendship actually looks like — and why it costs something* And ultimately — the friend who tied himself to you first, at the crossYou are the friend of Jesus. Start there — and you'll find everything you need to go love others the way he loved you.

Pastor Timothy shows God creates a holy people who worship him through surrendered bodies, love for neighbor, and life under his great and holy rule.

Eudaimonia Discipleship School Class with Pastor Timothy

Pastor Timothy shows that through God’s Mediator, God forgives and removes our sins, restoring us– and ultimately all creation– to dwell in his presence.

Pastor Timothy shows that “Thorigh God’s mediator, The Defilement of Death is Cleansed, and the unclean are brought near to dwell in His presence.

Get your pen and paper out, and get ready to take some good notes. This is a message by Pastor Timothy Aadland, youth pastor at Christian Worship Center, about David's faith and how it can apply to your life today, even right now!

In Timothy 4:1–5, Paul the Apostle warns Pastor Timothy that false teaching won't always look dangerous—it often sounds spiritual, disciplined, and even wise. Some will drift from the faith, not by rejecting truth outright, but by embracing ideas shaped more by culture than by God. These teachings can dull conviction, add unnecessary rules, and subtly redefine what is true and good. Paul reminds us that God's creation—including things like food and marriage—is good, as rooted in Book of Genesis, and meant to be received with gratitude. The danger lies in both extremes: adding rules God never gave or living without boundaries altogether. True spiritual maturity is found in discernment—staying grounded in God's Word, rejecting distortion, and learning to receive everyday life as a gift shaped by truth and thanksgiving.

Pastor Timothy shows ; In destroying death, Jesus’ resurrection destroys fear and produces enduring hope.

Pastor Timothy raises the question; “Have you joined in the praise of the King of Outcasts?”

Pastor Timothy challenges us to remember Jesus saves both the oppressed and the oppressor, the duped and the liars, victims and their perpetrators. Any who come to Him may be saved, none are too far gone for Christ to reach. Featuring the story of St Patrick returning to the land of his enslavement to evangelize. […]

In this powerful midweek message, we explore the profound meaning of sacrifice and the life-changing promises found at Calvary. Drawing from the heart-wrenching account of a Vietnam veteran at the 1986 Chicago Welcome Home Parade, we are reminded of the importance of never growing "dull" to the sacrifices made on our behalf,,.Tracing the Three Crosses Using Luke 23:32-43 as our guide, we look at the three distinct crosses on the "hill of the skull" and the promises they represent,:* The Cross of Absolute Tragedy: We examine the choice of the impenitent thief who, despite being inches away from the Savior, chose to leave this life in unbelief,. This serves as a sobering reminder of the reality of hell for those who reject God's grace.* The Cross of Unbelievable Victory: We witness the "11th-hour rescue" of the penitent thief. In a moment of "buzzer-beating victory," this man recognized his own sin, acknowledged Jesus' holiness, and was promised a place in paradise through grace alone,,.* The Cross of Finished Redemption: Finally, we fix our eyes on the middle cross, where Jesus Christ offered the greatest sacrifice of all. Here, He kept the promise of a finished redemption, ensuring that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life,.Are you living a life of profound gratitude for the one who gave His life for you? This sermon challenges us to look closely at our own hearts and the hearts of those we love, urging us to "be the gospel and share the gospel" while there is still time,."I've been looking through the book, and legally it says you don't have to go.". Through Christ's sacrifice, heaven and forgiveness are yours.

Is it possible to amaze the Creator of the universe?. In the third installment of the "Truth Bombs" series, we dive into Luke 7:1–10 to witness a rare moment where a human being "steals the breath away" from Jesus. While love often makes amazement difficult due to rising expectations—what psychologists call the "hedonic treadmill"—the Gospel reveals that we can live with a faith that causes God himself to marvel.By examining the story of a Roman Centurion—a "manly middleman" with unlimited power and wealth who chose radical humility—we discover the four pillars of a marvelous faith:* An Informed Faith: A faith that is built on hearing the Word of God and witnessing His wonders.* A Dependent Faith: The moment we stop being self-reliant and become completely God-reliant, recognizing that His resources begin where ours end.* A Humble Faith: A grace-based relationship that understands we are not worthy of His favor, yet trusts in His infinite mercy.* An Anchored Faith: An unshakable confidence in the authoritative Word of Jesus. Like the Centurion, we must believe that if the "Emperor of all emperors" says it, it is done—regardless of distance or circumstance.From stories of a rusted 1975 Plymouth "Green Monster" to the profound deathbed faith of a 92-year-old woman, this message explores how to move beyond "dusty traditions" and embrace a faith that acknowledges Jesus' absolute authority.When the Savior speaks a promise, do you have the faith to simply say, "Just say the word"?

Pastor Timothy shows; Delight fuels joyful duty.

Pastor Timothy encourages us; As we anticipate Jesus’ future coming, abide in God’s love by building one another up in the faith and praying in the Spirit.

Pastor Timothy warns us; remember in these days, there are worldly people with ungodly passions that produce scoffing, leading to division.

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Pastor Timothy warns ;The Ungodliness of heart, actions,and words will be exposed and condemned by the Lord.

Pastor Timothy challenges us to, Contend for the faith tradition, honoring Truth, being tethered to Jesus.

Pastor Timothy shows Judes’ main message is to contend for the faith, resisting false teachers.

Pastor Timothy shows why we need to go back to the basics.