As we continue our journey through 1 Timothy, we come to a topic that was just as vital in the early church as it is today—the role of men and women in the life of the church.
It’s a subject that invites humility, clarity, and a desire to honor God’s design for His people.

Today we begin a new sermon series coming out of 1 Timothy.  We'll look at how this book is calling us to maturity and living on mission.  In today's sermon we hear our love for God should continually grow deeper and motivate us to share the truth of God’s Word with the people who are around us.

God’s Word isn’t just meant to grow in us—it’s meant to move through us. It’s alive, enduring, and expanding. In this episode, we explore how we can be part of that multiplication.

In Acts 11, we see God at work through His scattered followers, spreading the gospel beyond Jewish boundaries. As the gathered crowd in Antioch forms, God brings together a diverse community, united by faith in Jesus. Through unexpected messengers and Spirit-led moments, the early church grows—multicultural, mission-minded, and marked by grace.

From Jonah to Peter, God has always pursued the lost and called His people to share His grace with all nations.  Today, we ask: are 'Holy Blind Spots' holding us back form fully embracing His mission of love and redemption.  

In Acts 9, God chooses Saul—a violent enemy of the Church—to carry His name to the world. After encountering Jesus, Saul becomes Paul, a bold messenger of the gospel. His story shows that God uses sinners, and His mission often includes suffering. Paul's life of hardship wasn’t a mistake—it was part of God’s plan to make His name known.

In today’s podcast, we learn about being sensitive to the Spirit. Just like Philip, who helped the Ethiopian eunuch understand God’s Word and baptized him, we’re reminded that when we listen to the Spirit, our everyday lives can become powerful opportunities to lead others to God.

The resurrection isn’t just about the life to come—it’s about the life you live now.
It’s an invitation to transformation and to experience peace with God, peace with others, and peace within. 

This episode explores the danger of a self-centered faith and the subtle idol of self-importance. True gospel humility isn’t thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less. Learn how forgetting the self and resting in Christ’s finished work frees us to live with joy and focus on others.

In today's podcast we see how Stephen’s deep devotion to Jesus shaped him into a man of wisdom, boldness, and faith. His powerful message cost him his life, but his martyrdom became a spark for the gospel. His story shows that public courage is born from private communion with Christ.

This week, we look at Acts 5:41, where the early believers rejoiced in suffering—not because it was easy, but because it made them more like Jesus. Their boldness in the face of opposition reveals what following Christ truly requires, tests how we view Him, and separates true followers from those sitting on the fence. When suffering happens to the Church, it refines, reveals, and reminds us who we really are.

In Acts 4:34–35, we see a powerful picture of radical generosity—believers freely giving to meet the needs of others. This reminds us that money is more than just currency; it’s a tool to bless others, a test of our trust in God, and a testimony of the gospel at work in our hearts. How we handle our resources reveals what we truly value and who we truly trust.

In today’s podcast, we explore Acts 4, where persecution led the disciples to pray for boldness, shaping their perspective and strengthening their unity. Instead of fear, they responded with faith, growing closer to God and each other as they advanced the gospel.

In Acts 4, Peter and John boldly proclaimed Jesus despite opposition. Their courage, rooted in their deep love for Him, amazed the religious leaders, who recognized they had been with Jesus. This shows that true boldness in our faith comes from a personal relationship with Christ.

Peter’s sermon in Acts 3 teaches that true transformation comes not from our own power or piety, but from faith in Jesus. Repentance leads to the forgiveness of sins and restoration, bringing us into a renewed relationship with God. Piety should always point to Jesus, not ourselves.

Acts 2 marks the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. The evidence—wind and fire—stuns the crowd. Peter’s explanation connects it to prophecy and Jesus’ resurrection. The effects are transformative: bold preaching, conviction, and 3,000 new believers, igniting the church’s mission. Today, we must ask—are we exuding the aroma of the Holy Spirit, drawing others to Christ?

The role of an apostle was never about status—it was about faithful service, sacrifice, and a singular focus on the ultimate reward: Jesus. Though few were called to this office, their obedience and dedication continue to impact us today. Their lives remind us that true fulfillment isn’t found in titles but in pursuing Christ and making Him known.

Acts 1:8 reminds us that we are empowered by the Holy Spirit and entrusted with the mission of being Christ’s witnesses. This isn’t just a calling—it’s a divine equipping to share the gospel boldly, starting where we are and reaching to the ends of the earth. We don’t carry this message in our own strength, but in His, living as faithful witnesses to His truth, love, and power.

Welcome to today’s episode! As followers of Christ, we’re all called to live out the Great Commission, and we do so because His love compels us to limit our liberty and preferences. The blessings of obedience far outweigh the sacrifice, and it’s His love that drives us to go, share, and make disciples.

What does it mean to grow in Maturity?   God's will is for every believer to be spiritual mature.  In today’s podcast we’ll take a look at how maturity is not only head knowledge, but wisdom that impacts the mind, the heart, and our actions.