Tag: Paul
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Paul and the Pastor’s Heart (Part 8)
Last week, I encouraged us to use the right words to share your faith. But what are the right words? 2 Timothy 4:6-8 CSB For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time for my departure is close. [7] I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race,…
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Paul and the Pastor’s Heart (Part 7)

Words Matter. Sarah and I will celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary this year. Nearly 20 years ago, I stood before all of our friends and family and took her hand, looked into her eyes, and said, “I take you to be my wife, to live together after God’s ordinance – in the holy estate of…
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Paul and the Pastor’s Heart (Part 6)

If you’ve been following the blog, we’ve been considering Paul’s heart as a pastor for a few weeks. Last week, we began exploring the profound wisdom found in Paul’s first letter to Timothy. As I stated last week, the purpose of Paul’s letter was to instruct Timothy on leading the church toward health and sound…
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Paul and the Pastor’s Heart (Part 5)

If you’ve been following the blog, we’ve been considering Paul’s heart as a pastor for a few weeks. We have spent the last two weeks in Paul’s letter to the Philippians. Today, we delve into the profound wisdom found in Paul’s first letter to Timothy. Paul, the Apostle, and Timothy, his beloved mentee, shared a…
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Paul and the Pastor’s Heart (Part 4)

This is the third installment of a blog series entitled “Paul and the Pastor’s Heart.” Last week, we looked at Paul’s desire that believers Rejoice in the Lord. Today, Paul doubles down on that message. Philippians4:4-7, “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your graciousness[b] be known to everyone.…
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Paul and the Pastor’s Heart (Part 3)

Philippians 3:1, “In addition, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. To write to you again about this is no trouble for me and is a safeguard for you.” This is the third installment of a blog series entitled “Paul and the Pastor’s Heart.” Today, I want to look at a few verses in…
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Paul and the Pastor’s Heart (Part 1)

This Blog Series is a reformatted version of a previous sermon series, Paul & the Pastor’s Heart. Search me O God and know my heart today Try me O Savior know my thoughts I pray See if there be some wicked way in me Cleanse me from every sin and set me free I praise…