A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from 1 Timothy 6:3-10. We live in a world that says contentment is always one purchase, promotion, or prayer away. But we often bring that mindset into our walk with Christ, treating godliness as a way to get blessings, rather than seeing godliness itself as the blessing. Big Idea: A healthy church teaches Christ-centered truth that results in Christ-sufficient contentment. Avoid Christless Doctrine that Fails to Produce Godliness (3-5) Adopt Christ-Sufficient Contentment that Flows from Godliness (6-10)

A sermon by Pastor Mike Trofimenko from 1 Timothy 6:1-2. In this passage, Paul speaks to Christian slaves, a situation far removed from our modern experience. While we can’t fully relate to their circumstances, we can still learn from the principles he gives. This text challenges us to examine our attitude and effort in the way we serve, both in our workplaces and in how we respond to those in authority over us. Big Idea: Christians are to serve those in authority with honor so that God’s name is exalted and fellow believers are blessed. Honor Unbelieving Authority – Uphold the Name of God (1) Honor Believing Authority – Bless the Family of God (2)

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from 1 Timothy 5:17-25. How should the church care for its pastors? That’s an interesting question, because we’re often far more focused on the care pastors give to the sheep, and rightly so. But today, God calls us to consider the other side. ‍Big Idea: The church preserves its health and witness by honoring faithful pastors, confronting fallen pastors, and appointing qualified pastors with care. Faithful Pastors: Honor and Support for Effective Ministry (17-18) Fallen Pastors: Confront and Expose for Church’s Purity (19-21) Future Pastors: Take Time and Examine for Qualified Leadership (22-25)

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from 1 Timothy 5:3-16. We might be surprised by how much space Paul devotes to the subject of widows, but when we consider the heart of God, it’s not surprising at all. Throughout the Bible, God makes it abundantly clear that He sees, cares for, and loves widows and orphans. And the church, built upon the blueprint of His Sos, is called to support widows as well. Big Idea: Because God cares for the vulnerable, the church must reflect His heart by supporting widows according to His Word. Family Widows: Support Them Within Their Own Households (3-4, 7-8, 16) True Widows: Support Them Within God’s Household (5-6, 9-10) Young Widows: Safeguard Them Within Their God-Give Role (11-15)

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from 1 Timothy 5:1-2. If the Gospel truly saves—and it does—the church will be filled with men and women of all ages, backgrounds, experiences, and personalities. But this beautiful reality also brings relational and theological challenges that must be addressed, so Paul instructs Timothy on how to navigate them with each group. Big Idea: Correction in the church must aim for restoration with respect toward age and gender. Command: Don’t Strike, But Strengthen (1a) Congregation: Don’t Strike Recklessly, but Strengthen Relationally (1b-2)

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from 1 Timothy 4:11-16. In chapter 3, Paul listed the qualifications of a pastor—the kind of man he must be to serve. But in chapter 4, Paul shifts from qualifications to preoccupations—the things a pastor must continually give himself to once he’s in the role. ‍Big Idea: The pastor’s focus must remain on self, the saints, and salvation. Self: Cultivate Your Character (12, 15-16a) Saints: Proclaim the Word to the Church (11, 13-14, 16a) Salvation: Keep the Goal in View (16b)

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from 1 Timothy 4:6-10. In a church threatened by false teaching, Paul urged Timothy to stand firm and fulfill his calling—not just as a pastor, but as a servant of Christ. But what makes a faithful servant of Jesus? Though these words were written to Timothy in his pastoral role, their principles apply to every follower of Christ. Big Idea: A good servant of Christ feeds on good doctrine and trains in godly discipline because of hope in a glorious Deliverer. A Good Doctrine (6) A Godly Discipline (7-9) A Glorious Deliverer (10)

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from 1 Timothy 4:1-5. We don’t often hear the word apostasy today, especially outside the church. The cultural buzzword is deconstruction. The vocabulary may have changed, but the reality remains the same. That’s exactly what Paul warned Timothy about in Ephesus, and it’s exactly what we need to hear today. Big Idea: While some in the church will abandon the faith, the church must stand firm on God’s truth and enjoy His good gifts with gratitude. Expect Apostasy in the Church (1a) Expose Apostasy for What It Is (1b-3) Equip Yourself Against Apostasy (2, 3b-5)

A sermon by preacher Andrey Zabolotnyy from 1 John 1:5-10. Big Idea: Christians are called to examine their relationship with God based on their tests of fellowship, holiness, and confession.‍ Test of Fellowship (6-7) Test of Holiness (8) Test of Confession (9-10)

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from 1 Thessalonians 2:8-12. We commit to one another in the body of Christ for many reasons: wisdom, correction, encouragement, and care. Yet one of our central callings is to give — to give ourselves to one another for His sake. In 1 Thessalonians 2, we look to Paul’s example as a model for how our Life Groups can live out this ministry together. Big Idea: Life Group is a place to give our lives for the glory of God and the growth of His people. A Place to Give Yourself (8) A Place to Provide Selfless Service (9) A Place to Model Genuine Faith (10) A Place to Offer Personal Encouragement (11-12)

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Proverbs. We live in the most connected generation in history—yet we’re lonelier than ever. Friendship is supposed to bring joy, but many of us know the pain of betrayal, distance, or shallow connections that leave us empty. Proverbs shows us what wise friendship really is—and why we can’t live without it. Big Idea: Wise friendship is believers, united in Christ, pursuing one another with faithfulness and truthfulness, to glorify the One who made them His friends. Wise Friendship is Formed by God and Flows from Our Unity in Christ Wise Friendship is Forged by Faithfulness and Truthfulness Wise Friendship is Fueled by the Unfailing Work of Christ

A sermon by guest preacher David Truesdell from Romans 8:31-39. Big Idea: Seven reasons to rejoice in the love of Christ. For the believer, the love of Christ: Guards Provides Cleanses Intercedes Sustains Prepares Assures

A sermon by Pastor Mike Trofimenko from John 13:1-17. Much of our love is tied to what brings us pleasure, comfort, or fulfillment. But the love of God in Christ is entirely different—selfless, sacrificial, and poured out for the good of others. Big Idea: Christ, in his divine love, cleanses His own and calls us to imitate Him in service. The Sovereign Constancy of Love (1–3) The Humble Service of Love (4–5) The Cleansing Necessity of Love (6–11) The Imitative Call of Love (12–17)

A sermon by guest preacher Tony Sanelli from Psalm 46. Psalm 46 was written by those who had lived through a crisis or calamity and discovered firsthand that God truly is the Living God—always present when you need Him most. God's Abiding Presence is Our Source of Safety in Times of Upheaval God's Abiding Presence is Our Source of Joy and Protection God's Abiding Presence is Ours to Experience by Faith

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from 1 Timothy 3:14-16. Every church is shaped by something—some by tradition, others by strong personalities, and still others by the surrounding culture. But in the middle of his letter, Paul gives Timothy three vivid metaphors that cast a different vision: a church shaped not by convenience or trend, but by the gospel itself. Big Idea: A gospel-shaped church lives out her new identity and life in response to the truth of the gospel. The Household of God: Defined by Her New Identity in Christ (14-15a) The Assembly of the Living God: Directed by Her New Life in Christ (15b) The Pillar and Support of the Truth: Devoted to the Gospel Truth of Christ (15c-16)

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from 1 Timothy 3:8-13. The office of deacon is often misunderstood. Some view it as a janitorial role; others see it as a stepping stone—“one day I’ll grow up to be a pastor.” But who are deacons, and how are they called to serve in that office? Big Idea: Deacons are gifted men or women, officially set apart to serve Christ’s church with Christlike character and manner. Official in Their Service (8a) Competent in Their Character (8b-12) Tested Before They’re Tasked (10) Mindful of Their Reward (13)

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from 1 Timothy 3:1-7. What qualities does God desire in the pastors of His church? When selecting or evaluating elders, what should be the criteria? This text gives us clear answers. Big Idea: The pastors of the church must be men who are spiritually, morally, and relationally fit to lead Christ’s church. Fit in His Desire (1) Fit in His Maturity (2a-3, 6-7) Fit in His Ability (2c, 4-5)

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from 1 Timothy 2:9-15. Although men and women are equal in personhood, they are distinct in their roles. They function differently in the home and in the church. This difference is not defined by society—which shifts from generation to generation and place to place—but is rooted in God’s good design. Big Idea: God calls women in the church to cultivate godly attitudes and embrace their God-given assignments. Godly Attitudes: How Women Are to Fashion Themselves in the Church (9-10) God-Given Assignments: How Women Are to Function in the Church (11-15)

A sermon by Pastor Mike Trofimenko from 1 Timothy 2:8. The church can engage in all kinds of ministries, but without prayer, there will be no lasting fruit. Prayer is not just one ministry among many—it is the lifeline of every ministry. It is the means by which all other ministries function. And men must take the lead in prayer. Big Idea: God calls men of the local church to lead in prayer while striving to live holy lives. The Place of Prayer The Person of Prayer The Posture of Prayer

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from 1 Timothy 2:1-7. As Paul transitions to the second part of the letter, he begins instructing Timothy on how to order the life of the church. As he guides him regarding the church’s worship, gender roles, and leadership, the first thing he urges the Ephesian church to do is pray. Big Idea: The church’s gospel witness begins in prayer and is sustained by God’s desire to save all through one Mediator. Pray for All (1-2) Because God Desires All (3-4) And Only Jesus Saves All (5-6) So Proclaim to All (7)