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A new MP3 sermon from Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA) is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: O Man of God Pt. 2 Subtitle: The Pastoral Epistles Speaker: Dr. C. N. Willborn Broadcaster: Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA) Event: Sunday - PM Date: 10/26/2025 Bible: 1 Timothy 6:11-16 Length: 35 min.
1 Timothy 6:6-10, 17-19Let me speak the truth in love right out of the gate this morning. Or put another way, let me address the “pink elephant” before we even get started.”1. This morning's message is about Generosity/Giving. Just giving you a heads up. The topics of stewardship, giving, and generosity are central in Scripture. My convicti tv on: it's spiritual malpractice for pastors NOT to preach/teach on this topic. My story…I received “master class” ministry training when I was in my early twenties from an incredibly gifted Pastor/Mentor who loved to help people develop the gift of GIVING.2. Jami and I are lifelong tithers and givers. So everything I'll share with you today are spiritual disciplines and habits we have practiced for decades in our lives. Truth be known, it's a source of tremendous JOY.3. Stay open to the possibility that God wants you to “put on” a new mindset about Generosity. Meaning: Living from an “abundance” mindset is so much greater than a “scarcity” mindset. I love this wisdom from Proverbs “Give freely and become more wealthy; be stingy and lose everything. The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.” -Proverbs 11:24-25Background/Context1 & 2 Timothy and Titus are Paul's Pastoral Epistles (much of what Paul writes about concerns practical matters of church life and organization).Paul wrote this letter from Macedonia around 64 AD during his 4th missionary journey.Timothy was young (30-35), acting as a liaison of Paul and providing Pastoral leadership to the Church at Ephesus (serving w/ Paul 15 yrs.)This was a big assignment for Timothy, an important church with wealthy members.Paul had previously spent 3 years in Ephesus. This letter is 8 years later…This letter represents the most complete summary in the bible of a Pastor's Ministry and spiritual qualifications.What we read are the affectionate words of a Father in the faith (Paul) to his beloved son/apprentice/liason/pastor in training.A. Foundation (6:6-10)Perspective: Godliness + Contentment=Great gainThe LOVE of money is a root of all kinds of evil-Disordered love. Jesus said: “No one can serve two masters…You cannot serve both God and money.” -Matthew 6:24“Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man's life does not consist in the abundance of possessions.” -Luke 12:15Then Paul gives Timothy a clinic on biblical stewardship:B. Dangers (6:17)1. Arrogance or haughtiness-The challenges of being financially blessed and maintaining a posture of humility.2. Misplaced Hope-If money is your security, then you'll never have enough. “Don't wear yourself out trying to get rich; restrain yourself! Riches disappear in the blink of an eye; wealth sprouts wings and flies off into the wild blue yonder.” -Prov. 23:4-5 (MSG) -God is your security “Every beast of the forest is mine, the cattle on a thousand hills. I know every bird of the mountains, and everything that moves in the field is mine. If I were hungry, I would not tell you; for the world is mine, and all it contains.” -Psalm 50:10-12C. Duties (6:18)1. Do Good-Gk. word ‘agathoergeo' means “to do what is inherently, intrinsically good” “do gooder”2. Be Rich in Good Deeds-Idea is to abundantly furnish (including in this letter your own family, needy widows, leaders of the church, and other believers in need.3. Be Generous and Willing to Share-Idea connotes giving liberally, bountifully even sacrificially from an unrestrained heart.C. Delight (6:19)Delight is in the Present & FutureExperience “the real life” NOW *Stories* Laying up treasure in heaven“The less I spent on myself and the more I gave to others, the fuller of happiness and blessing did my soul become.” -Hudson Taylor“God prospers me not to raise my standard of living, but to raise my standard of giving.” -Randy Alcorn-EROI “Eternal Return on Investment” -Pastor Chris Hodges
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A new MP3 sermon from Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA) is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: O Man of God Subtitle: The Pastoral Epistles Speaker: Dr. C. N. Willborn Broadcaster: Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA) Event: Sunday - AM Date: 10/19/2025 Bible: 1 Timothy 6:11-16 Length: 38 min.
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A new MP3 sermon from Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA) is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Sound Words Produce Godliness Subtitle: The Pastoral Epistles Speaker: Dr. C. N. Willborn Broadcaster: Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA) Event: Sunday - AM Date: 9/28/2025 Bible: 1 Timothy 6:3-10 Length: 30 min.
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God exhorts us to pray for all people – including our leaders – so that all people may live free.
Episode 2.43Building a Faithful ChurchWhat if Paul wrote you a personal letter for how to live, lead, and finish well?In this episode, Zach and Michael unpack the Pastoral Epistles — 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus — as Paul's final, Spirit-inspired words to guide the church. Written to two young pastors in tough environments, these letters lay out what it means to guard sound doctrine, appoint godly leaders, and endure in gospel ministry.Covered in this episode:– Background on Timothy, Titus, and their cities– Major themes: sound doctrine, leadership, and endurance– Snapshots of each letter's structure and purpose– The “Faithful Sayings” and the Christological hymn– Relevance for today: why leadership and doctrine still matterWhether leading a church or living as a faithful Christian, the Pastoral Epistles are a roadmap for staying grounded in truth and finishing the race well.Find our videocast here: https://youtu.be/2AgXYgMYU1MMerch here: https://take-2-podcast.printify.me/Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/reakt-music/deep-stoneLicense code: 2QZOZ2YHZ5UTE7C8Find more Take 2 Theology content at http://www.take2theology.com
John McKee delivers the September 2025 Outreach Israel News update. How much do today's Messianic people really know about the Pastoral Epistles of 1&2 Timothy and Titus?
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A new MP3 sermon from Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA) is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Sound Words are a Premium Subtitle: The Pastoral Epistles Speaker: Dr. C. N. Willborn Broadcaster: Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA) Event: Sunday - AM Date: 9/16/2025 Bible: 1 Timothy 6:3-10 Length: 39 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA) is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: A Well-Behaved Church Pt. 4 Subtitle: The Pastoral Epistles Speaker: Dr. C. N. Willborn Broadcaster: Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA) Event: Sunday - AM Date: 9/7/2025 Bible: 1 Timothy 6:1-2 Length: 34 min.
Lee begins the Pastoral Epistles and reads 1 Timothy chapters 1 to 3.
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In this episode, Bible scholar Dr. James Thompson explores how 1 Timothy is written to a church in transition, and he discusses how this pastoral epistle speaks to the church today.
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In this episode, we tackle one of the most contested questions in New Testament studies: Did the Apostle Paul really write 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, and Titus? While many modern scholars cast doubt on Pauline authorship, we take a closer look at both the internal evidence—style, vocabulary, and theological content—and the external evidence from early church tradition and manuscript testimony.Join me as I challenge the prevailing skepticism and make the case for the traditional view: that the Pastoral Epistles are not pseudonymous works but genuine letters from Paul himself.If you'd like to donate to our ministry or be a monthly partner that receives newsletters and one on one discussions with Dr. Boyce, here's a link: https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=6381a2ee-b82f-42a7-809e-6b733cec05a7 #PaulineAuthorship #PastoralEpistles #NewTestamentStudies #BiblicalScholarship #ApostlePaul #1Timothy #2Timothy #Titus #ChurchHistory #BiblicalCriticism #ChristianApologetics #DefendingTheFaith #EarlyChurch #TheologyPodcast #FACTS
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