Restoring Biblical Eldership
Text: 1 Timothy 5:17-25 Chapters 4-6 of 1 Timothy deal with all of the problems that Paul heard were plaguing the Ephesian church where Timothy served as Pastor. So far, Paul has given instructions on dealing with false teachers, ministerial duties, confronting sin amongst fellow believers, supporting widows, and the requirements to be on the widows list. Now, he takes up the problems that are related to church government—specifically, the Bible’s teaching on elders. We would be naïve to think that our own church, or any others we may be in throughout our life, will never have any problems....
Read MoreThe Care of Widows in Christ’s Church
Text: 1 Timothy 5:3-16 The care of widows and orphans has always been close to God’s own heart. He instructs his people to proactively care for these needy individuals within their midst by adopting children into their own families, and giving support to deserving widows through the ministry of the church (cf. Exodus 22:22-24; Deuteronomy 24:17, 27:19; Psalm 68:5, 146:9; Isaiah 1:16-17). In particular, what kind of encouragement, love, and support should be offered? In this specific passage Paul gives Timothy five essential precepts to follow—show honor, evaluate needs, give support,...
Read MoreConfronting Sin in the Life of Fellow Believers
Text: 1 Timothy 5:1-2 The Bible writers used many colorful metaphors to describe Christ’s Church: “a vine” (John 15:5), “the body” (1 Corinthians 12:12), “a holy temple” (Ephesians 2:20-22), “the assembly” (Hebrews 12:23), “a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession” (1 Peter 2:9), “the flock” (1 Peter 5:2-3), “a kingdom” (Revelation 5:10). But, there is one metaphor which is especially relevant for applying this passage to the Christian life—the Church is “a family” (cf. Galatians 6:10; Ephesians 2:19, 3:15). In order to prosper, every family must...
Read MoreNew Life
Text: Psalm 51 [podcast]http://www.download.covenantfamilychurch.net/2009/mp3/2009_7_26_new_life-v2.mp3[/podcast]...
Read MoreHidden Plans in Hopeless Situations: Part 2
Text: 2 Kings 5:15-27 Many Christians are very familiar with the expression—“your sin will find you out”. Those of us who have lived long enough know that this is true from our own personal experience. Moreover, the Bible clearly teaches this doctrine as well in the following passages: cf. Psalm 32:1-3; Proverbs 28:13; Galatians 6:7-8; 1 John 1:8-10; Revelation 14:13-14. In this particular text (2 Kings 5:15-27) we witness two very different responses to the grace of God—gratitude and greed. Naaman expresses gratitude for his healing from leprosy, and Gehazi indulges his greed when he longs...
Read MoreHidden Plans in Hopeless Situations: Part 1
Text: 2 Kings 5 [podcast]http://www.download.covenantfamilychurch.net/2009/mp3/2009_7_12_hidden_plans_in_hopelss_situations.mp3[/podcast]...
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Covenant Family Church is a conservative, Bible-believing, and elder-governed congregation located in Wentzville, MO which seeks to evangelize the lost and equip those who have been converted to walk worthy of their calling in Christ. 
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