Sermon Notes For 1-5-2025
Beware Of The Roaring Lion, During These Roaring 20s The Threequel, Part 1
Now, notice 1st Peter 5: 8. Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 9. Therefore, resist him, steadfast in the Faith, And know that the same sufferings or attacks, are being experienced by your brethren throughout the world. 10. And may The God of all Grace, Who has called us unto His Eternal Glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect you, establish you, strengthen you, and settle you. 11. Unto Him (Christ Jesus) be the Glory and the Dominion forever and ever. Amen!
Now again, notice closely 1st Peter 5: 8. Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. (Stop here)
Now, explain briefly a few things revealed in these verses. Vs. 8. Be sober, be vigilant. •The word ‘Be’ means to take action or now is the time for readiness.
•The word ‘Sober’ means, to be clear-headed, not impaired or unable to function.
•The word ‘Vigilant’ means, being on the alert & watch. Again vs. 8, Be sober, be vigilant. *Why so serious? *Why so urgent? *Why do I have to do this or be like this?
Now, notice this Explanation Clause.
Vs. 8. For or because. your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. (Stop here)
•Notice the word ‘Your’ means, it’s personal! The devil is after you just like you are the only one. You are in The Scope of his crosshairs. You have been targeted for termination.
•Notice the word ‘Adversary’ means, an opponent. An Antagonist. An Enemy. Who is this one that is so against you? The Devil! Also known as Satan, Lucifer, the Evil One, etc.
(Question), What should we compare him to, so we can better understand the threat? He walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. A roaring lion, not just a lion, but a roaring lion! Roaring in this context means, To frighten. To intimidate. To cause anxiety or worry.
Lastly, vs. 8 says, he seeking whom he may devour! •He seeking! *A Relentless Pursuit.
*A Focused Determination. •Whom he may devour! Not just to wound, or to hurt, or to injure! But to swallow whole, to consume. to annihilate, to utterly destroy.
Now vs. 9, Therefore, resist him, steadfast in the Faith, And know that the same sufferings or attacks are being experienced by your brethren throughout the world. You’re not the only one! This is not strange or unique what you’re going through!
But now, notice again vs. 9, Therefore, resist him, HOW? Steadfast in the Faith.
Now, back on 1-12-20, we began a 9-part series that we called Beware Of The Roaring Lion, During These Roaring 20s.
And then 1 year and 2 months later in 2-7-21, we were led by The Lord to return back to this series that we called, Beware Of The Roaring Lion, During These Roaring 20s.
But this time we called it, Beware Of The Roaring Lion, During These Roaring 20s The Sequel!
And now, 4 years later. Today, 1-5-25 we are being led again by The Lord to return back to this series that we called, Beware Of The Roaring Lion, During These Roaring 20s. But this time we will call it, Beware Of The Roaring Lion, During These Roaring 20s The Threequel!
Question, What is your favorite movie Threequel, not a remake but a Threequel? I think mine’s would probably be, “Rocky Three,” which is a part of “The Rocky” movie franchise. But what is a Threequel? A Threequel is the next installment within a series coming after the first sequel.
Now, see 2nd Corinthians 2:11. Lest Satan should take advantage of us; for we are not ignorant of his devices!
Let us not be ignorant of Satan devices, lest he should take advantage of us in the New Year and beyond. Either, with the desire to compromise. Or, with the desire to be uncommitted. Or, with the desire for carnality. Or, with the desire towards covetousness.
Now, See 2nd Corinthians 2:11. Lest Satan should take advantage of us; for we are not ignorant of his devices!
Let us not be ignorant of Satan devices, lest he should take advantage of us in the New Year and beyond, either with the desire to compromise. Or, with the desire to be uncommitted. Or, with the desire for carnality. Or, with the desire towards covetousness.
Now, this Sunday, lets learned about the first device that Satan will uses against us, and therefore, we should not be ignorant of such matters, less the Roaring Lion should take advantage of us in The New Year And Beyond. For our adversary wants to influence us directly or indirectly either by the world, or by our flesh, or by certain relationships.
Which any One of these avenues, or a combination of such things, will bring about the desire to compromise •Our position with God. •Or, our fellowship with God. •Or, our testimony for God. •Or, our desire to be pleasing unto God!
Now, see Genesis 1:
26 Then God said Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.
27 So God created man in His own image; in the image of God, He created him male and female He created them.
Now, see Genesis 2:
16 And the Lord God commanded the man saying, Of every tree of the garden you may freely eat;
17 but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die.
Now, see Genesis 3:1. Now, the serpent was more cunning than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made.
Now, see 2nd Corinthians 11:
3 But I fear lest somehow as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, so your minds may be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.
4 For if he or she who comes preaches another Jesus whom we have not preached, Or, if you receive a different spirit which you have not received. Or, a different Gospel which you have not accepted, you may well put up with it? Or why would you put up with it?
Now, see Revelation 12:9. So, the great dragon was cast out, (See later vs.7). But who really is this great dragon?
That serpent of old, Genesis 3: 1-5&14,15. He is also called, the Devil and Satan and Lucifer too. See later Isaiah 14: 12 Thru 14.
Who deceives the whole world, he was cast unto the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. See later Revelation 20: 10.
Now, see again Genesis 3: 1. Now, the serpent was more cunning than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made. And he said unto the woman, Eve, Has God indeed said unto you shall not eat of every tree of the garden?
2 And the woman said unto the serpent, we may eat the fruit of the trees of the garden;
3 but of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, For God has said, You shall not eat it, nor shall you touch it, lest you die!
4 Then the serpent said to the woman, You will not surely die.
5 For God knows that in the day you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God knowing good and evil. (Note) Self Autonomy, no longer under the control of another.
6 So, when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, that it was pleasant to the eyes,
and a tree desirable to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate. She also gave to her husband with her and he ate.
No Sermon Notes for January 12, 2025. Pastor James Joseph ministered.
Sermon Notes For 1-19-25
Now, Let’s Turn To Ephesians Chapter 5.
13 days ago on Tuesday Night January 7, 2025 Thru Thursday, January 9th our region of Southern California experienced a life-changing natural disaster, one of the severest events in California history?
Tornado like winds commonly known as the Santa Ana, blew through our region with wind gust in some places as high as 80, 90, Or 100mph. In addition, These Wild Fires began to brake out in several different places around The Los Angeles Basin.
Now, You May Also Remember that in 2018 in Northern California a small community called “Paradise,” Experienced wild fires, the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California's history until now.
And Then on August 2023, Wildfires broke out on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
The wind-driven fires prompted evacuations and caused widespread damage, killing at least 102 people and leaving two people missing in the town of Lahaina on Maui's northwest coast. Now, There Are At Least 2 Common Questions We Either Ask Or Think Or We Do Both When Trouble, Trials, Testing, Or Tragedy Occurs!
Now, Let’s See Ephesians 5:17 Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what The Will of the Lord is.
Now, Let’s Consider Our First Matter Understanding God’s Will During Times Of Trouble!
Now, See James 1:
2 My brethren count it all joy when you fall into various trials,
3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.
4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.
12 Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
Now, Let’s Consider Our Second Matter Understanding God’s Will During Times Of Trials!
See 2nd Corinthians 12:
7 And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure.
8 Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me.
9 And He said to me, My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness. Therefore, most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
10 Therefore, I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
Now, Let’s Consider Our Third Matter Understanding God’s Will During Times Of Testing!
Now, See 1st Corinthians 10:13. No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; *but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able,
*but with the temptation will also make the way of escape *that you may be able to bear it.
Now, Let’s Consider Our Fourth And Final Matter) Understanding God’s Will During Times Of Or Tragedy!
Now, See Psalms 46:
1 God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.
2 Therefore we will not fear*even though the earth be removed, *And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;
3 *Though it’s waters roar and be troubled, *Though the mountains shake with its swelling. Selah
7 The Lord of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.
10 Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in
the earth!
11 The Lord of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.
Now, Close With 2nd Peter 3:
9 The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.
10 However, the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will melt with fervent heat; both the earth and
the works that are in it will be burned up.
11 Therefore, since all these things will be dissolved, what manner of persons ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness,
12 looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be dissolved being on fire, and the elements will melt with fervent heat?
13 Nevertheless we according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells. Sermon Notes For 1-26-25 Part 2. Beware Of The Roaring Lion, During These Roaring 20s, The Threequel
Now, let’s turn to 1st Peter Chapter. Now, 100 years ago in the United States this country by the end of 1925 was 5 years into a unique & exuberant decade that became known as, “The Roaring 20’s.”And for many the decade of the 1920’s was a time as nation to reject or abandon the traditional moral standards and Biblical family values of that time, so in order that they could embrace, •Extravagance. •Self-Indulgence. •Immorality. •Self-Centeredness.
•And worst of all, many would embrace an atheistic or agnostic world view. Interestingly, during this period from 1920 to 1929 in most of the northern cities of United States, they saw a economic boom which was due to a robust manufacturing sector. •for example, certain major companies were dealt with, *oil wells. *Or steal mills. *Or mining production. • Other major companies were dealt with, the newly formed automotive industries like, Ford & GM. •Still other companies were dealt with the Railroad industries like, the Cross Country Southern Pacific Railroads. • Or some dealing with the Maritime Shipping Industries who were exporting or importing around the world. •And finally, some companies were dealing with the investment industries like, the New York Stock Exchange. As they handling the many savvy Investors from around the world at that time, who wanting a piece of the pie that was taking place at this time in the United States.
But unfortunately, in October of 1929 and for the next 10years, there would be a great economic collapse that was called, “The Great Depression!” And for most Americans of every racial group during this time they faced various challenges and hardships which affected millions of people across the Country, especially those who lived in the South or the Midwest part of the United States were hit hard.
Now, let’s notice 1st Peter 5: 8. Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.9. Therefore, resist him, steadfast in the Faith, and know that the same sufferings or attacks, are being experienced by your brethren throughout the world.
Now, again notice closely 1st Peter 5: 8. Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. (Stop here)
Now, let’s see 2nd Corinthians 2:1.1 Lest Satan should take advantage of us; for we are not ignorant of his devices or schemes! •Compromise. •Uncommitted. •Carnality. •Covetousness.
Compromise! We did on the first Sunday, January 5, 2025. Now, this Sunday, let’s expose another device that Satan will uses against us, and therefore we should not be ignorant of such matters, less The Roaring Lion should take advantage of us in this new year and beyond.
Listen, our adversary wants to influence us directly or indirectly either by, •the world, •or by our flesh, •or by certain relationships which we choose to have.
And again, any one of these are, •the world, •our flesh, •or certain relationships which we choose to have, or a combination of such things, could bring about the desire to be “Uncommitted,” •In our position With God. •Or In our fellowship with God. •Or regarding our testimony for God. •Or, regarding our desire to be pleasing unto god!
Now, see Luke 9 57 Now, it happened as they journeyed on the road that someone said unto Jesus, Lord I will follow You wherever You go! 58 But Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head. 59 Then Jesus said unto another person, Follow Me. But they said to Jesus, Lord let me first go and bury my father. 60 But Jesus said unto them, Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and preach the kingdom of God. 61 Lastly, another person also said unto Jesus, Lord I will follow You, but let me first go and bid them farewell unto those who are of my household! 62 But Jesus said unto them, No one having put his hand to the plow and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.
In fact, see Matthew 10: 34. Do not think that I came to bring peace on earth. I did not come to bring peace but a sword. 35 For I have come to set a man against his father. •A daughter against her mother. •And a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law! 36 And a man's enemies will be those of his own household. 37 Therefore, the one who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me. And the one who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me. 38 And the one who does not take their cross and follow after Me, they are not worthy of Me. 39 The one who finds their life will lose it! But the one who loses their life for My sake will find it!
Now, let’s see Luke 9 23 Then our Lord Jesus said unto them all, If anyone desires to come after Me, follow me! *Let them deny themselves, *and take up their cross daily,*and follow Me. 24 For or because, whoever desires to save their life will lose it! But whoever loses their life for My sake will save it 25 For what does it profit a person if they gain the whole world, and then they themselves are destroyed or perish, Or they are lost?
Sermon Notes For 2-05-25 Part 3. Beware Of The Roaring Lion, During These Roaring 20s, The Threequel
Now, let’s turn to 1st Peter Chapter 5.
Now, let’s notice again this Sunday, 1st Peter 5: 8, Be sober, Be vigilant; Because your Adversary the devil, walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. (Stop here)
Now, let’s also see 2nd Corinthians 2:11. Lest Satan should take advantage of us; for we are not or we must not be ignorant of his devices or schemes!
Now remember, in this Decade of the 20’s, our Adversary will attempt to influence you and I regularly in the areas of, •Compromise. •Uncommitted. •Carnality. •Covetousness.
And last Sunday, we saw this matter regarding how our Adversary will attempt to influence you and I in the area of being Uncommitted! Carnality.
Now, this Sunday, let’s expose another device that Satan will use against us, and therefore we should not be ignorant of such matters, less the roaring lion should take advantage of us in this new year and beyond.
Listen. aur Adversary wants to influence us directly or indirectly either by, •the world, •or by our flesh, •or by certain relationships which we choose to have.
And again, any one of these have •the world, •our flesh, •or certain relationships which we choose to have, or a combination of such things could bring about “ Carnality.”
Now, see 1st Corinthians 3:1 And I brethren could not speak to you as to spiritual people but as to carnal, as to babes in Christ. 2 I fed you with milk and not with solid food; for until now you were not able to receive it, and even now you are still not able; 3 for you are still carnal. For where there are envy, strife, and divisions among you, are you not carnal and behaving like mere men?
Now, see Romans 8: 5 For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh,but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. 6 For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. 7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, nor indeed can be. 8 So then, those who are in the flesh cannot please God.
Now, see 2nd Timothy 4: 9. Be diligent to come unto me quickly; 10. For Demas has forsaken me, (Why?) Having loved this present world and has departed for Thessalonia. Crescens for Galatia. Titus for Dal-ma-tia. (Who Is Demas?)
(Note) Philemon 1: 23 Epaphras my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus greets you, 24 As do Mark, Aris-tar-chus, Demas, And Luke, my fellow laborers.
Now, see Luke 8: 11 Now the parable is this: (See later Luke8: 4 -8. The seed is the word of God. 12 Those by the wayside are the ones who hear; then the devil comes and takes away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved. 13 But the ones on the rock are those who, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, who believe for a while, but in times of temptation fall away. 14 Now, the ones that fell among thorns are those who, when they have heard, go out and are choked with cares, riches, and pleasures of life, and bring no fruit to maturity. 15 But the ones that fell on the good ground are those who, having heard the word with a noble and good heart, keep it and bear fruit with patience.
Now, see Galatians 5: 16 I say then walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish.18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.19 Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness,20 idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies,21 envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long suffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,23 gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.24 And those who are Christ's have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.
Sermon Notes 2-9-25 Part 4 Beware Of The Roaring Lion, During These Roaring 20s, The Threequel
Now, let’s turn to 1st Peter Chapter 5.
Now, let’s notice again this Sunday 1st Peter 5: 8. Be sober, be vigilant; Because your adversary the devil, walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. (Stop here)
Now, let’s also see 2nd Corinthians 2:11. Lest Satan should take advantage of us; for we are not, or we must not be Ignorant of his devices or schemes!
Now, remember In this decade of the 20’s, our adversary will attempt to influence you and I regularly in the areas of, Compromise. Uncommitted. Carnality. Covetousness.
Now, last Sunday we saw how our adversary will attempt to influence you and I in the area of Carnality!
Now, Let’s turn to Colossians Chapter 3.
Now, this Sunday, let’s expose another potential scheme that Satan will use against us, and therefore we should not be ignorant of such matters less the Roaring Lion should take advantage of us in this new year and beyond.
For our adversary wants to influence us directly or indirectly either by, •the world system,
•or by our fleshy nature, •or by certain relationships which we choose to have. And any one of these avenues, •the world, •our flesh, •or certain relationships which we choose to have, or a combination of such things could bring about “Covetousness.”
Now, let’s notice Colossians 3: 5. Therefore, put to death your members which are upon the earth: (Stop here)
Now, see Galatians 5:
24. And those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.
25. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.
16. I say then walk in The Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.
19. Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness,
20. idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, (jealousies), outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies,
21. envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom
of God.
Now, let’s notice again Colossians 3: 5. Therefore, put to death your members which are upon the earth: •fornication, •uncleanness, •passion, •evil desire, •and Covetousness, which is idolatry. (Stop here)
(Note) Idolatry is, the placing of someone or something as a replacement for another (God)
to whom we are supposed to be committed unto.
Now, let’s see Exodus 20: 17. You shall not covet your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, nor his male servant, nor his female servant, nor his ox, nor his donkey,
nor anything that is your neighbor’s!
Covet, Covetous, Covetousness is an intense craving, an obsession, or a uncontrollable desire,
to possess, to have, to want something or someone, especially when it belongs to someone else.
Such things as, fame, wealth, material possessions, physical beauty, physical attractiveness,
Athletic abilities, skills talents, Other abilities, popularity, position, power, Authority.
Now, see Isaiah 14:
12. How you are fallen from heaven O Lucifer, son of the morning! How you are cut down to the ground you who weakened the nations!
13. For you have said in your heart: I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God; I will also sit on the mount of the congregation on the farthest sides of the north;
14. I will ascend above the heights of the clouds I will be like the Most High.
(Quote Genesis 3:)
5. The serpent is speaking to Eve said, For God knows that in the day you eat of it your eyes will be opened and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.
6. So, when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, that it was pleasant to the eyes,
and it was a tree desirable to make one wise. she took of its fruit and ate. She also gave to her husband with her, and he ate.
Now, let’s see The Gospel of Mark 7:
21. For from within out of the heart of men proceed, •evil thoughts, •adulteries, •fornications, •murders,
22. •thefts, •Covetousness, •wickedness, •deceit, •lewdness, •an evil eye, •blasphemy, •pride,
•foolishness.
23. And all these evil things come from Within and defile a man or a woman.
Now, See Luke 12: 15. And Jesus said unto them, Take heed and beware of Covetousness,
(WHY) For One’s life does not consist in the abundance of the things he or she possesses.
Joshua 7:
19 Now Joshua said to Achan My son, I beg you, give glory to the Lord God of Israel, and make confession to Him, and tell me now what you have done; do not hide it from me.
*20 And Achan answered Joshua and said, Indeed I have sinned against the Lord God of Israel, and this is what I have done:
*21 When I saw among the spoils a beautiful Babylonian garment, two hundred shekels of silver, and a wedge of gold weighing fifty shekels, And I coveted them and took them. And there they are, hidden in the ground in the midst of my tent, with the silver under it.
22 So Joshua sent messengers, and they ran to the tent; and there it was, hidden in his tent, with the silver under it.
23 And they took them from the midst of the tent, brought them to Joshua and to all the children of Israel, and laid them out before the Lord.
24 Then Joshua and all Israel with him, took Achan the son of Zerah, the silver, the garment, the wedge of gold, his sons, his daughters, his oxen, his donkeys, his sheep, his tent, and all that he had, and they brought them to the Valley of Achor.
25 And Joshua said, Why have you troubled us? The Lord will trouble you this day. So, all Israel stoned him with stones; and they burned them with fire after they had stoned them with stones.
26 Then they raised over him a great heap of stones, still there to this day. So, the Lord turned from the fierceness of His anger. Therefore, the name of that place has been called the Valley of Achor to this day.
Now, see 2nd Kings 5: 1-27
15 And Naaman returned to the man of God, he and all his aides, and came and stood before him; and he said Indeed, now I know that there is no God in all the earth, except in Israel;
now therefore, please take a gift from your servant.
16 But Elisha said, As the Lord lives, before whom I stand, I will receive nothing. And Naaman urged Elisha to take it, but Elisha refused.
17 So Naaman said, Then, if not, please let your servant be given two mule-loads of earth; for your servant will no longer offer either burnt offering or sacrifice to other gods, but to the Lord.
21 So Gehazi pursued Naaman, and when Naaman saw him running after him, Naaman got down from the chariot and said, Is all well?
22 And Gehazi said, All is well. But my master Elisha has sent me to say unto you, indeed just now two young men of the sons of the prophets have come to me from the mountains of Ephraim. Please give them a talent of silver and two changes of garments.
23 So Naaman said, Please take two talents. And he urged him, and bound two talents of silver in two bags, with two changes of garments and handed them to two of his servants; and they carried them on ahead of him.
24 When he came to the citadel, he took them from their hand and stored them away in the house; then he let the men go, and they departed.
25 Now he went in and stood before his master. Elisha said to him, Where did you go, Gehazi?"
And he said, Your servant did not go anywhere.
26 Then he said to him, "Did not my heart go with you when the man turned back from his chariot to meet you? Is it time to receive money and to receive clothing, olive groves and vineyards, sheep and oxen, male and female servants?
27 Therefore the leprosy of Naaman shall cling to you and your descendants forever. And he went out from his presence leprous, as white as snow.
Now, see The Gospel of John 12:
3 Then Mary took a pound of very costly oil of spikenard, And She anointed the feet of Jesus,
and wiped His feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the oil.
4 Then one of Jesus own disciples, Judas Iscariot Simon's son, who would betray Jesus said,
5 Why was this fragrant oil not sold for three hundred denarii and given unto the poor?
6 But this Judas said not because that he cared for the poor, but because Judas was a thief!
And Judas had the money box or container, and Judas used to take what was put in it.
Now, let’s see 1st Timothy 6:
6 Now godliness with contentment is great gain.
7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
8 And having food and clothing with these things we shall be content.
9 But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition.
10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
Sermon Notes For 2-16-25 For 1st Timothy 3: 2-13, Part 4.
Now, let’s turn to 1st Timothy Chapter 3 and let’s come back to our series that we entitled in 2024, “Becoming That Person Who Is Regularly Involved In Discipling, Or Spiritually Mentoring Another For Christ. Amen!
Now, as we continue in this new year of 2025 and beyond, let’s remember that our objective is still the same even though from time to time as The Lord would lead us, we will break away from this particular topic in order to focus upon a different topic or subject that the lord would have us to know.
For example, in the month of April of 2025, we will return back to our ongoing series regarding The Bodily Resurrection Of Our Lord Jesus Christ From The Dead And Why It So Important To Know What You Believe And Why?
But today, with God’s help, we are returning back to another important matter revealed unto us here in 1st Timothy Chapter 3, and verses 2 thru 13, where we are faced with an important question that someone will have when it comes to this section of 1st Timothy Chapter 3, and verses 2 thru 13. (Stop Here)
(Question) Are these Godly character traits that are mentioned here in 1st Timothy Chapter 3, and verses 2 thru 13. Should such things be evident for both males and females in the ministry, or, for both males and females who serve within a local Church Ministry. So that we as God’s people we should expect, and require and see in operation within their lives first even before they start ministering or serving, or does it really matter? (Repeat)
Now, let’s notice (NKJV) 1st Timothy 3:
2 A Bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, temperate, sober-minded,
of good behavior, hospitable, able to teach;
3 Not given unto wine, not violent, not greedy for money, but gentle, not quarrelsome, not covetous;
4 One who rules his own house well, having his children in submission with all reverence.
5 for or because if a man does not know how to rule his own house, how will he take care of the church of God?
6 not a novice, lest being puffed up with pride he falls into the same condemnation as the devil.
7 Moreover he must have a good testimony among Those who are outside the Church. Lest he falls into reproach and the snare of the devil.
8 Likewise deacons must be reverent, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy for money,
9 holding the mystery of the faith with a pure conscience.
10 But let These Deacons also be tested first. Then let them serve as Deacons being found blameless.
11 Likewise their wives must be reverent, not slanderers, but temperate, faithful in all things.
12 Let Deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.
13 For those who have served well as deacons obtain for themselves a good standing and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus. (Stop here)
Unfortunately, today, most Christians value or highly esteem a person who as talents or skills,
more than the person who has character and integrity.
Most Christians value or highly esteem a person who is attractive and well dressed, more than the person who has character and integrity.
Most Christians value or highly esteem a person who has achieved academically and has much experience, more than the person who has character and integrity.
Finally, most Christians value or highly esteem a person who is successful and affluent, more than the person who has character and integrity. And by the way, what do i mean by the character of someone? What is character all about?
Maybe this would help. Character has been defined as, the moral qualities and the ethical traits that mark a person. Such As, empathy, courage, fortitude, honesty, and loyalty.
Character is the moral qualities and the ethical traits that determine in a person’s life
a right response regardless of the situation, or circumstances.
Now, turn to Romans Chapter 5.
Now, let’s see Romans 5:
3 And not only that, but we also glory or rejoice in Tribulations, WHY? Knowing that tribulation produces perseverance or resilience;
4 And perseverance or resilience, experience or character; and character, hope.
5 Now, hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by The Holy Spirit who was given unto us. (Stop here)
Now, let’s go back to 1st Timothy Chapter 3.
(Question) Are these Godly character traits that are mentioned here in 1st Timothy Chapter 3, and verses 2 thru 13. Should such things be evident for both males and females in the ministry, or, for both males and females who serve within a local Church Ministry. So that we as God’s people we should expect, and require and see in operation within their lives first, even before they start ministering or serving, or does it really matter? (Repeat)
Now, let’s notice 1st Timothy 3:2. A Bishop then must be blameless, (Stop here)
Now, you might recall starting in the middle of November 2024 to the first Sunday in December 2024. For 3 Sundays in a row with Gods help, we learn together about 1st Timothy 3:1.
Now, notice 1st Timothy 3:1. This is a faithful saying, if a man desires the position or office of a Bishop, he desires a good work. (Stop here)
Also, see Titus 1:
5 For this reason I left you in Crete, that you should set in order the things that are lacking, and appoint Elders in every city as I commanded you
6 If a man is blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of dissipation or insubordination.
7 For a bishop must be blameless, as a steward of God, not self-willed, not quick-tempered,
not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for money. (Stop Here)
Now, see Ephesians 4:
8 Therefore, He says when He ascended on high, He led captivity captive, and gave gifts
unto men.
11 And He Himself gave some to be, Apostles, some to be Prophets, some to be Evangelists,
and some to be pastors and teachers, (Stop here)
Now, let’s notice again 1st Timothy 3:2. A Bishop then must be blameless above reproach.
In what ways does he show himself blameless, above reproach?
First in the area of his marriage with his spouse and with his children, because he is a genuine family man, an authentic family guy. Show you what I mean.
2 A Bishop then must be blameless above reproach, the husband of one wife, or the husband to one wife!
4 One who rules his own house well, having his children in submission with all reverence.
5 for or because if a man does not know how to rule his own house, how will he take care of the church of God?
Now, also see 1st Timothy 3:12. Let Deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well. (Stop here)
2 A Bishop then must be blameless above reproach, the husband of one wife, or the husband to one wife! (Stop here) He is not to be, •A Polygamist, think of Solomon! •An Adulterer, think of David! •A Womanizer, think of Samson!
Now, let’s see Ephesians 5:
25 Husbands love your wives just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her,
26 that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word,
27 that He might present her to Himself a Glorious Church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish.
28 So husbands ought to love their own wives as their own bodies; he who loves his wife loves himself.
29 For no one ever hated his own flesh but nourishes and cherishes it just as the Lord does the church.
30 For we are members of His body, of His flesh and of His bones.
31 For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.
32 This is a great mystery that I speak concerning Christ and the church.
Now, see 1st Peter 3:7. Husbands likewise, dwell with them your wives with understanding.
Giving honor unto the wife as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered.
Now, see again 1st Timothy 3:
2 A Bishop then must be blameless above reproach, the husband of one wife, or the husband to one wife!
4 One who rules his own house well, or give leadership to, having his children in submission with all reverence.
5 for or, because if a man does not know how to rule give leadership to his own house or home, how will he take care of the church of God?
Now, see again, 1st Timothy 3:4. One who rules his own house well, or give leadership to,
having his children in submission with all reverence.
Now, see Ephesians 6:4. And you fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of The Lord.
Now, see Malachi 4:
5 Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord.
6 And he will turn the hearts of the fathers unto the children, and the hearts of the children unto their fathers, lest I come and strike the earth with a curse.