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Because it is the teaching of Christ that brings life and health to the church, we must reject the arrogance of false teachers who stir up controversy and bring division by their attempts to promote themselves and their opinions that are contrary to Christ and His Word I. The Content of False Teaching vv 2b-3 II. The Character of False Teachers vv 4-5a III. The Corruption of False Teaching vv 5-6

Because Christ is Lord of all and we represent Him, believers must serve our earthly masters (bosses) well, even when we do not like our jobs, and especially when the boss is a Christian. I. If You've Got a Bad Boss*, Treat Him/Her with Intentional Honor 1a II. Do Everything for the Glory of God and the Good Reputation of His Gospel v 1b III. If You Have a Christian Boss, Work Even Harder Because Your Service Benefits a Brother v 2a

Conflict can feel like an out-of-body experience. You watch it unfold but feel helpless to do anything. When it's over, you've got a mess, an ulcer, and a big question: "Where'd that come from?" James has an answer – but we may not like it. The problem lies within. There's conflict among us because there's conflict in us. Conflict exposes our hearts as unsettled, unsatisfied, and unsubmitted. In doing so, it shows us our need for the grace our Father so generously gives.

Because the church and it's witness matter, it is imperative that sin in a leader be dealt with no matter who he is or how popular, or how difficult it is to do. I. When a Elder Sins, the Church Must Act to Insure the Integrity of It's Leadership. vv 21-22 II. Church Leaders Must Act When There's Sin, No Matter How Hard It is! v 23 III .We Must Act with Discernment Because We Know All Sin Will Be Revealed. vv 24-25

Because elders are called to the hard work of leading the church and preaching the word, those who give themselves to this task faithfully must be supported adequately, protected from false accusation and publicly corrected if they fall into sin.

"Show up," we are responsible to meet with God's people and, as part of his body, to help each other in our sanctification. "Speak up," let the word of Christ dwell in you richly and speak it into the lives of others, for their good and edification. "Man up" in the face of all the objections that you can think of for not obeying God, don't willingly sin! It's a terrible thing to fall into the hands of the living God!

As we watch faithful Barnabas encouraging others, we can learn to adopt the grace and practice of encouragement toward others. This is the final sermon in our Family Camp 2026 series.

In this message we see Scripture's testimony of John Mark's perseverance through failure, how the Lord cleansed, restored, and used him for ministry. This is the fifth message in our Family Camp 2026 series

In this passage about the Apostle Paul's young nephew, we see that God uses ordinary means, even a young boy, to work out His sovereign will. He uses ordinary means of Grace to prepare such boys. This is the fourth message in our Family Camp 2026 series

God's work in Tabitha shows us the reality of resurrection life in Christ as well as the heart, work, and result of a disciple who loves the Lord will all her heart and loves her neighbor as herself. The third message in our Family Camp 2026 series

Timothy, together with his mother, Eunice, and his grandma, Lois, show us a compelling picture of the shaping power of Scripture. As disciples of Jesus, we follow him by loving His Word - treasuring it in our hearts, teaching it to our kids, and commending it with our lives. The second message in our Family Camp 2026 series

Faithful service bears fruit, trusting Christ in His gospel work empowers and emboldens us to action on behalf of His people. This is the first message in our Family Camp 2026 series.

Because mature widows have much to contribute to the life and ministry of the church, we should encourage them to use their gifts, even as we encourage younger women to remain faithful in their calling as wives and mothers in this season of life. I. The Call to Enlist Women in the Widow Core vv 9-10 II. The Better Priorities for Younger Widows in the Church vv 11-15 III. Don't Forget to Take Care for the Widows in Your Life who have needs v 16

Because God is the Protector of Widows who provides care for those in need, we likewise as a church and as individuals must provide for those who are truly in need, and yet use discernment so that we don't prop up those who only want to live self-centered lives of luxury. I. As God's People We Are Called to Follow Him in Caring for Widows in Need v 3 II. We are to care for widows, but we must do so with wisdom in faithfulness to Christ vv 4-6 (1) Each Family has an obligation to care for its own widows (2) The Church has an obligation to care for those who are genuinely in need (3) The Church has no obligation to care for those who live to waste their lives III. We are Commanded to Care Because of our Faith in Christ! vv 7-8

The paths of three desperate people converge with Jesus. He transform them with tenderness, willingness and power.