1st Timothy

1. Now Unto the King!

Now unto the King eternal (September 29, 2019) – Elder Bryce Lowrance begins preaching from 1st Timothy chapter 1. He begins by considering the command to “teach no other doctrine” and the succeeding statements from Paul on what not to teach or allow. He looks at how Paul re-affirms charity’s role and what the law shows us. Brother Bryce then turns to the testimony of the Apostle Paul and how Paul affirms the only way we are in Christ is by grace and that it’s all about what Christ did, ultimately considering just what we should take away from Paul’s declaration in verse 17 “Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.”

2. The End of the Commandment

The end of the commandment & This charge (October 6, 2019) – Elder Bryce Lowrance considers the charge given by Paul to Timothy to “war a good warfare” in 1st Timothy 1:18. Brother Bryce then backs up to the “end of the commandment” in verse five, looking at how we can war a good warfare while doing so in charity, against the right enemy, and to the right end.

3. Prayer

Prayer (October 13, 2019) – Elder Bryce Lowrance continues a series of messages from 1st Timothy chapter two, focusing on the first eight verses and a study of prayer. He explains the “all men” referenced in verse one, as well how we ought to pray, why we should pray, and the kinds of prayers that can be made to God.

4. The Role of Women in the Church

The role of women in the church (1st Timothy series) – Elder Bryce Lowrance continues a series of messages concerning the book of 1st Timothy. He focuses on just what exactly the Apostle Paul meant in chapter two when he describes the role of women.

5. Titles (Supporting Material for Sermon 6)

Titles (November 3, 2019) – Elder Bryce Lowrance preaches about the subject of titles. He considers the reasons why Primitive Baptists use the term “elder” as a title for preachers of the gospel. He then considers various titles we are commanded not to use (and why), as well as other good titles like pastor, servants, and saints.

6. Requirements of an Elder

Requirements of the office of an elder (November 10, 2019) – Elder Bryce Lowrance continues a series of messages in the book of 1st Timothy, specifically the requirements of the “office of a bishop” referenced in chapter three.

7. Requirements of a Deacon

Requirements of the office of deacon (November 17, 2019) – Elder Bryce Lowrance continues a series of messages in the book of 1st Timothy, specifically the requirements of the deacon referenced in chapter three.

8. Absolute Truth

Absolute Truth (December 1, 2019) – Elder Bryce Lowrance continues a series of sermons concerning the book of 1st Timothy, looking at the importance of church. He goes to chapter three verse 15 to look at the significance of the statement that the church is “the pillar and ground of the truth.”

9. Six Things Without Controversy

Six things without controversy (December 8, 2019) – Elder Bryce Lowrance continues a series of sermons concerning the book of 1st Timothy. He goes to chapter three verse 16 to expound upon six things we are told concerning the mystery of godliness.

10. The Spirit Speaketh Expressly

The Spirit speaketh expressly (December 15, 2019) – Elder Bryce Lowrance preaches from the first six verses of 1st Timothy chapter 4. He looks at how the Holy Spirit speaks expressly regarding how some children of God will depart from the faith and how. He then turns to the “good minister of Jesus Christ” mentioned in verse six and what things a good minister should put the brethren in remembrance of.

11. Conditional Time Salvation

Conditional Time Salvation (January 12, 2020) – Elder Bryce Lowrance examines the “save thyself, and them that hear thee” statement that concludes 1st Timothy chapter 4. After reminding us that eternal salvation is of the Lord only (Isaiah 43:11), he shows how the “save thyself” is not about eternal salvation at all, but rather a conditional time salvation. Brother Bryce then turns to the verses leading up to that statement to fully explain just what the Apostle Paul meant and why a distinction has to be drawn between eternal salvation and a salvation here in time.

12. Church Family

Church Family – (January 19, 2020) – Elder Bryce Lowrance examines the Apostle Paul’s 1st letter to Timothy, specifically the beginning of chapter 5. He looks at how our church family is much like our earthly family. What does God’s word say about how we should respect our parents and raise our children? How do we show respect to one another and why do we?

13. Windows Indeed

Widows indeed (January 26, 2020) – Elder Bryce Lowrance examines the subject of caring for the widows indeed as mentioned in 1st Timothy chapter 5, exploring the Bible’s references and the Lord’s love and care for widows. He adds that that example sets the tone for how much we should care for one another, noting that the widows indeed truly had no one to care for them. He finally considers just how helpless we are without our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

14. Elders and the Church

Elders and the church (February 9, 2020) – Elder Bryce Lowrance considers the instruction received in 1st Timothy chapter 5 concerning the subject of elders, starting in verse 17. He explains what is meant by the Apostle Paul in each verse, making sure that we consider the Bible’s instruction through the Holy Spirit regarding elders, not what the world and other religious orders have to say about elders.

15. Servitude

Servitude (February 23, 2020) – Elder Bryce Lowrance considers the subject of servitude within the context of the first two verses of 1st Timothy chapter six, discussing the verses’ application today. He establishes that the Bible condemns slavery and that the Apostle Paul was laying the groundwork to deal with even the bond servant relationship under consideration in the 1st Timothy chapter six. He then looks to the book of Philemon to see what we can learn from Onesimus and how the Apostle Paul handled his message to Philemon, as well as to what end.

16. Wholesome Words

Wholesome words (March 1, 2020) – Elder Bryce Lowrance considers the “wholesome words” spoken of in the book of 1st Timothy chapter six. He looks to the Apostle Paul’s instruction to establish the importance of making sure someone speaks wholesome words and doctrine. What happens when wholesome words aren’t being spoken? Do we know and appreciate the lengths to which our Lord has gone to provide us His wholesome words?

17. True Prosperity

True Prosperity (March 8, 2020) – Elder Bryce Lowrance concludes a series of messages on the book of 1st Timothy. He asks how do we define prosperity? Are we concerning ourselves today with being successful or being faithful? Brother Bryce considers what is “godliness with contentment” mentioned in verse six and the lessons Timothy is reminded of by the Apostle Paul throughout the rest of the chapter.