Kevin Bentley teaches from 1 Timothy 1:12-17. We will learn that Paul chose to steward the Gospel well, after he was entrusted with it, because of God’s call to serve, and the overflow of God’s Grace in Pauls life.

Additional Scripture References: James 1:17; 1 Timothy 3:15; Ephesians 3:20; Philippians 2:5-11; Romans 8:28.

Today we begin a new series about the essentials of church life from the book of 1 Timothy. The motivation behind this new series is to have a healthy church. A church does not consist of a building, it is the people of God, in whom God dwells within. In today's passages, we will learn how to major in the majors and steer clear from majoring in the minors, when it comes to the church, which is, the house of the Lord.

Additional Scripture References: 1 Timothy 3:15

Kevin Bentley concludes the Summer in the Psalm series by teaching Psalm 125, a Psalm of ascent.

Additional Scripture References: Proverbs 3:5-6; Ephesians 2:8-10; Psalm 56:3&11; Romans 10:17; 1 Corinthians 10:13

Dean Elliott teaches from Psalms 36, 37, and 38. The topic of the evil of mankind connects these three Psalms. The message of these Psalms is suggested to be kept within reach. These Psalms will help believers see how to deal with their sins and the sins of others.

David denHartog continues the Summe in the Psalms series by teaching Psalm 91. We see that today's Psalm is a Psalm of trust. Also important to note, there are three different speakers in this Psalm. This is a Psalm that helps one struggling with fear.

Additional Scripture References: Romans 8:35-39

Kevin Bentley teaches from Psalm 79. Today's passage is a Communal Lament in which the Psalmist cries out to God during a tragic situation, on behalf of the nation of Israel. We will see the four parts of a lament: An address, a complaint, a request for help, and an affirmation of trust in the Lord.

Additional Scripture References: Deuteronomy 4:24; 1 Peter 3; 1 Corinthians 11:28; Proverbs 19:3

Dean Elliott teaches from Psalm 27, which we will see is a faith-building Psalm. David begins the Psalm by praising the Lord, but after being tested he doubts. Yet David hangs onto his faith and experiences victory in the Lord.

Additional Scripture References: Mark 9:14-24; 1 Samuel 30:14

David teaches from Psalm 30. This particular Psalm is an Individual Declarative Praise Psalm meaning it has a pattern of praise, a summary of what God has done, reflection, and praise again. It also gives believers insight into how to respond to suffering, because all believers suffer one way or another whether it's physical, emotional, relational, or even spiritual.

Additional scripture references: James 1:17; 2 Corinthians 4:16-18; 1 Peter 1:3-6