Mature & On Mission: How To Be A Servant of Jesus Christ
Release Date: 06/22/2025
Mature & On Mission: How To Be A Servant of Jesus Christ
Onward Community Church
In 1 Timothy 4, Paul reminds us that being a good servant of Christ Jesus means staying anchored in truth, consistently training in godliness, and faithfully teaching others. This passage calls us to spiritual discipline and devotion that leads to lasting impact. Scripture: 1 Timothy 4
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Mature & On Mission: Elders
Onward Community Church
1 Timothy 3 outlines the character and qualifications required of elders, emphasizing integrity, self-control, and spiritual maturity. Elders are called to lead by example, managing their households well and demonstrating a deep commitment to the gospel. Paul highlights that this role is not about status but about serving with humility and responsibility. These leaders must be trustworthy stewards of God’s church. Scriptures: 1 Timothy 3: 1-7
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Mature & On Mission: The Role of Men and Women
Onward Community Church
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. Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8-14
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Maturity & On Mission: Love From A Pure Heart
Onward Community Church
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. Scriptures: 1 Timothy 1: 1-14
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Empowered & Entrusted: Unstoppable But Not Automatic
Onward Community Church
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. Scriptures: Acts 12:20-24
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Empowered & Entrusted: A Great Church
Onward Community Church
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. Scriptures: Acts 11
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Empowered & Entrusted: Holy Blind Spots
Onward Community Church
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. Scriptures: Acts 10:11-18
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Empowered & Entrusted: Carry My Name
Onward Community Church
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. Scriptures: Acts 9: 1-18, 2 Timothy 3:12, 2 Corinthians 11:23-28
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Empowered & Entrusted: Sensitive to the Spirit
Onward Community Church
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. Scripture: Acts 1:8, Acts 8:26-29, Luke 24:44-45, Acts 8: 36-38, Matthew 7: 24-27
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Easter - Peace Be With You
Onward Community Church
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. Let’s explore what that means in today's podcast. Scripture: John 20: 26-31, Romans 5:1, Colossians 1:20, Ephesians 2:14-16, John 14:27, Phillipians 4:7, Romans 5:10A, Romans 5:8, Romans 5:1
info_outlineIn 1 Timothy 4, Paul reminds us that being a good servant of Christ Jesus means staying anchored in truth, consistently training in godliness, and faithfully teaching others. This passage calls us to spiritual discipline and devotion that leads to lasting impact.
Scripture: 1 Timothy 4