Bible Study

Sermon Genesis 1:26-31 & 1 Timothy 1:12-17 The Printed Image By Richard Niell Donovan In Latin, the phrase is Imago Dei, “In the Image of God,” and you will the Latin words recited in literature and chiseled above doors. Imago Dei: the words have thundered down through the centuries with great power, because they recite … Continue reading “1 Timothy 1:12-17 The Printed Image (Donovan) – Bible study”

Sermon 1 Timothy 2:1-4 Praying for All People By Pastor Vince Gerhardy In the middle of the fourth century lived a young man by the name of Augustine. His mother, Monica was a devout Christian; his father a pagan until his conversion to Christianity just prior his death. Augustine received a Christian education but was … Continue reading “1 Timothy 2:1-4 Praying for All the People (Gerhardy) – Bible study”

Sermon 1 Timothy 2:1-7 Fear God. Honor the Emperor. By Dr. Philip W. McLarty We celebrated our nation’s 238th birthday Friday. I trust you enjoyed the festivities. By comparison to some countries, we’re a young pup. The origins of Ethiopia go all the back to 980 B. C.; India, to 322 B. C.; the People’s … Continue reading “1 Timothy 2:1-7 Fear God. Honor the Emperor (McLarty) – Bible study”

Sermon 1 Timothy 2:1-7 Praying For Others By Dr. Philip W. McLarty As you can see, the topic of the sermon is praying for others, and that’s what I’d like for us to think about this morning. But, before we do, let’s take a minute to go over what we know. First, what is prayer? … Continue reading “1 Timothy 2:1-7 Praying for Others (McLarty) – Bible study”

Sermon 1 Timothy 6:6-19 True Wealth By Dr. Philip W. McLarty Heads up: The sermon this morning is about money. Don’t blame me. It’s the lectionary reading of the day, and the Spirit says, “Stick with the text.” So, buckle your seat beats, as we explore the nature of money and its place in a … Continue reading “1 Timothy 6:6-19 True Wealth (McLarty) – Bible study”

Sermon 1 Timothy 6:11-16 The Patience of Perseverance By Dr. Gilbert W. Bowen Have we not become a quick fix culture? Whatever we need, whatever we do, of prime importance is speed. Jiffy Lube. Fast food. Instant oatmeal. One hour photo service. One day cleaners. Speed reading clinics. Now, I admit that I am pretty … Continue reading “1 Timothy 6:11-19 The Patience of Perseverance (Bowen) – Bible study”

Sermon 1 Timothy 6:17-19 God Is Depending on You By Pastor Vince Gerhardy As Miriam and I traveled through eastern Europe earlier this year we saw some amazing things villages, castles and churches that have stood for centuries, mountains, forests, lakes, breathtaking scenery, and very interesting and friendly people. We also visited a number of … Continue reading “1 Timothy 6:17-19 God Is Depending on You (Gerhardy) – Bible study”

Sermon 1 Timothy 6:11-12 Patient Living By Dr. Gilbert W. Bowen Have we not become a quick fix culture? Whatever we need, whatever we do, of prime importance is speed. Jiffy Lube. Fast food. Instant oatmeal. One hour photo service. One day cleaners. Speed reading clinics. And we all have microwave ovens. Why? Only one … Continue reading “1 Timothy 6:11-12 Patient Living (Bowen) – Bible study”

Sermon 2 Timothy I:1-14 Fathering the Future By Dr. Gilbert W. Bowen Is there anything other than national security and health care that we care about more than schooling? Especially in this age where school work has become so related to career prospects. I doubt that the vast majority of young go to college to … Continue reading “2 Timothy 1:1-14 Fathering the Future (Bowen) – Bible study”

Sermon 2 Timothy 1:1-10 The Essential Mother By Dr. Gilbert W. Bowen Being a mother has certainly changed from what it was for my mother. I was reminded of this by an essay written by Sandra Tsing Loh in a recent issue of Atlantic Monthly. The story began with the simple wish that their daughter … Continue reading “2 Timothy 1:1-10 The Essential Mother (Bowen) – Bible study”