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Building Healthy Churches

The letter of 1 Timothy is one of the pastoral epistles, written by Paul, as a mentor to a younger protégé Timothy, a pastor and significant part of his first century itinerate ministry. This book provides us with a holistic vision for the church, it is concerned with what the church believes, how it is led, and seeks to shape how it lives in public. This letter teaches us about commendable Christian leadership and how the church should be known for how we are concerned for those less fortunate as it seeks to follow Jesus. This epistle is helpful in the building of healthy churches and it inspires us to collectively fight the good fight of faith. 

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Fight The Good Fight | 1 Timothy 6:11-16; 20-21 | Pastor Bob Erbig

July 13, 2025
What does it mean to “fight the good fight of the faith,” and why is it vital for the future of the Church? In this passionate conclusion to our Divine...
2025 Divine Blueprint

Why We’re Baptists | Convictions That Shape Our Church | Pastor Dave Hentschel

July 6, 2025
What does it really mean to be a Baptist, and why does it matter? In this powerful message from our Divine Blueprint series, we explore the distinct convictions that have...
2025 Divine Blueprint

How To Avoid Money Love | 1 Timothy 6:3-10 | Pastor Bob Erbig

June 29, 2025
Does Money Make Us Happy? In a world driven by wealth, we often chase financial security, early retirement, and material comfort. But what if the deeper issue isn’t money itself,...
2025 Divine Blueprint

Practical Wisdom for Building Healthy Churches | 1 Tim 5:17-25; 6:1-2

June 15, 2025
When leaders fall, entire communities feel the shockwaves. In this sobering yet hope-filled message from 1 Timothy 5:17–6:2, we confront the importance of integrity in spiritual leadership, especially in light...
2025 Divine Blueprint

Guidelines for God’s Family | 1 Timothy 5:1-16

June 8, 2025
Can the Church Cure Loneliness? Loneliness is a growing epidemic, but what if the local church holds the cure? In this sermon from 1 Timothy 5:1–16, we explore how God’s...
2025 Divine Blueprint

The Shepherds Charge | 1 Timothy 4:1-16

June 1, 2025
As we continue exploring what makes a healthy church, we would be remiss if we didn't cover the leader of the church, the pastor. In this sermon, Pastor Dave walks...
2025 Divine Blueprint

Beautiful Design: God’s Order for Women and Leadership in Worship | 1 Timothy 2:8-15

May 18, 2025
Pastor Dave delivers an important sermon teaching on God's design for women and men in the church.
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A Healthy Church is a Praying Church | 1 Timothy 2:1-7

May 16, 2025
Pastor Bob continues our 1 Timothy sermon series on mothers day, teaching on why it is important for a healthy church to be in prayer.
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The Foundation of a Healthy Church | 1 Timothy 1:12-20

May 4, 2025
Pastor Bob continues our new sermon series looking at what Paul says on what we should build a healthy church on.
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This is a Church: Rediscovering God’s Original Design for His People | 1 Timothy 1:1-11

April 29, 2025
"The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and good conscience and a sincere faith." 1 Timothy 1:5 Pastor Dave gives the introductory message of...
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