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Ordinary to Extraordinary

2 Timothy 2:1-7

24 August 2025

You've heard it said, it only takes a little extra to turn ordinary into extraordinary. But I tell you, it only takes a little extra understanding about an extraordinary God. In other words, the world in their thinking, in their living, thinks about moving from the ordinary to the extraordinary in very different ways than the Christian does.

Guardians of the Gospel

2 Timothy 1:11-18

17 August 2025

A keeper. A protector. Now these are just some of the words that are used to describe who a guardian is. Why and for whom? Well, quite simply, it’s a child or adult with disabilities. They don’t have anyone to look out for them. A guardian is that one who is appointed by the court, a legal representative. He is an advocate fighting for the rights of others.

Conviction Over Cowardice

2 Timothy 1:6-10

10 August 2025

People pleaser or God pleaser? Well, that's a great question. As a Christian, I certainly want to please God in all that I do. But I find myself in the position of wanting to please others. So how do I understand the difference between the two, or some combination of both?

The Treasure We Always Hoped to Find

Matthew 13:44

3 August 2025

So the parable that Corey just read is part of a really large grouping of parables in this chapter of Matthew. There are a lot of parables that Jesus is hitting his disciples with here. Not just his disciples. He had just been preaching to crowds on the Sea of Galilee. And then he was retreating now into Peter’s house—this is really what historians and theologians say is most likely the setting of these parables that he’s giving just to his twelve.

Reasons to Remember

2 Timothy 1:1-5

20 July 2025

Remember when your first child was born? Remember when you got married? Remember when you first learned how to ride a bike? How about when you came to faith? There's something very powerful about remembering the past. It stirs up emotions. It brings about gratitude. But for others, there is pain. I'd rather not think about it. It's just too much.

True Riches

1 Timothy 6:17-21

13 July 2025

There are riches, and then there are true riches. Now, what's the difference between the two? The riches that we accumulate in this life are wealth, property, and possessions. Many live their lives in pursuit of stuff, only to be dissatisfied, wondering: At what point did all my possessions take possession of me?

Fight and Flight

1 Timothy 6:11-16

6 July 2025

In the very unlikely event of an active shooter situation, you have three options: run, hide, fight.A gunman enters, and at that very moment, there are only seconds to respond. The first thing to do is evacuate as quickly and calmly as possible. Go to the building across the street. But if you can’t escape, you got to run and hide. But if you’re unable to lock it down, time to fight...

The Key to Contentment

1 Timothy 6:6-10

29 June 2025

In life, we often face what seem to be many locked doors. If only I can find the right key to the right door, we'll have access to all the treasures of contentment and satisfaction. But not only are there many locked doors, there seem to be many different types of keys...

Christ Conquers Corruption

1 Timothy 6:1-5

22 June 2025

Transparency International defines corruption as the abuse of entrusted power for private gain. This organization ranks the world’s countries with what’s called a corruption perception index. Denmark is apparently the least corrupt. South Sudan the most.

Leadership Matters

1 Timothy 5:17-25

15 June 2025

Recently, I read a story about two church planters, both of which loved the Lord Jesus and sought to help others know Christ for the glory of God. However, the one led with an agenda rather than a vision for the kingdom. He worked hard, constantly trying to convince people that he had the best ideas for how the church should operate.