Posts made in September, 2009

The Characteristics of a Spirtual Leader (Part 1)

Posted by on Sep 27, 2009 in Rev. Serven

Text: 1 Timothy 6:11-12 Throughout the Old Testament there are several individuals who are referred to by the noble title “Man of God”—Moses, David, Elijah, Elisha, and various lesser known prophets (e.g. 1 Kings 13:1-26). Thus, when Paul uses this same term to refer to Timothy it communicates his very high regard for the young pastor. Paul, though, is not trying to flatter Timothy, instead he trying to exhort and encourage him to persevere in his pursuit of “godliness”. This same word of exhortation and encouragement could surely be given to all disciples of Jesus Christ regardless of...

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The Danger of Loving Money

Posted by on Sep 20, 2009 in Rev. Serven

Text: 1st Timothy 6:6-10 What should the attitude of the Christian be towards money? Well, it is certainly one of the necessary things of life that is used to purchase food, clothing, transportation, shelter, and services of various kinds. It is also used to bless others by meeting their needs. Moreover, we are commanded by God to regularly bring our tithe into the Lord’s house and thereby receive his blessing. Yet, we should also know that money can be a temptation, and snare and a pathway that leads to our own destruction. Jesus warned his disciples “No one can serve two...

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I Lift Up My Eyes

Posted by on Sep 13, 2009 in Rev. Serven

Text: Psalm 121:1-8 Every year each Israelite male was required by the Lord to make three pilgrimages to Jerusalem; for Passover, Pentecost, and Tabernacles (see Exodus 23:14-17, 34:22-24; and Deuteronomy 16:16-17). As Israel’s borders grew it became very difficult to make these lengthy journeys, and so it was customary for the people from the outlying areas to go Jerusalem only once a year. The Law did not require women and children to make this arduous trip, however in many devout households all family members would go. You may remember that the Lord Jesus went on one of these pilgrimages...

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The Marks of a False Teacher

Posted by on Sep 6, 2009 in Rev. Serven

1 Timothy 6:3-5 If you know your Bible well, then you can spot a false teacher by his doctrinal aberrations and irregularities (cf. Deuteronomy 18:20-22; Matthew 7:15-20; 2 Corinthians 11:13-15; Galatians 1:8-9; 1 John 4:1-6; 2 Peter 2:1-22; and Jude 4, 8-16). But what sort of marks does the false teacher manifest in his character? Apparently, the Apostle Paul was concerned that Timothy, the young pastor, and the church in Ephesus might not be able to spot a false teacher until it was too late and the damage had already been done! In this particular passage Paul identifies certain marks in a...

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Calvin on the Word

Posted by on Sep 4, 2009 in Rev. Serven

[podcast]http://www.download.covenantfamilychurch.net/2009/mp3/2009_10_4_calvin_on_the_word.mp3[/podcast] Guest Preacher: Pastor Conrad Cheatham...

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