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'Faithful to the Gospel" pt.5
Speaker: Ben Anderson
VIDEO SERMON BELOW
DATE: Sunday February 1st,2026
VERSE(s)OF THE WEEK:
2 Timothy 3:10-17
Godlessness in the Last Days
.All Scripture Is Breathed Out by God
10 You, however, have followed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness, 11 my persecutions and sufferings that happened to me at Antioch, at Iconium, and at Lystra—which persecutions I endured; yet from them all the Lord rescued me. 12 Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, 13 while evil people and impostors will go on from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived. 14 But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom[a] you learned it 15 and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 that the man of God[b] may be complete, equipped for every good work.
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Devotional
Faithful to the Gospel
2 Timothy 2
Paul begins the second chapter of his second letter to Timothy by calling him “my son,” repeating his warm, paternal greeting at the front of the letter (2 Timothy 2:1; see 1:2). Second Timothy was written during Paul’s final imprisonment (4:6), and reading it in light of the apostle’s previous letters helps illuminate his affectionate friendship with his young colleague.
First meeting in Timothy’s hometown of Lystra (Acts 16), Timothy joined Paul on his missionary journeys throughout the Mediterranean region and must’ve quickly become a trusted coworker and friend. Paul sent important letters by Timothy (1 Corinthians 4:17), Timothy helped coauthor some of Paul’s other letters (Colossians 1:1; 1 Thessalonians 1:1), and Paul even told the church in Philippi, “I have no one else like him” (Philippians 2:20).
Commissioned to Correct Error
To this closest of companions in the gospel, Paul writes his final and most personal letter. As in his first letter to Timothy, Paul’s main concern is clear: faithfulness to the gospel of Jesus, and therefore correction of false teaching in the church in Ephesus, where Paul sent Timothy to serve (1 Timothy 1:3; 2 Timothy 2:2, 8). Addressing specific problems in a specific community of believers, Paul calls out Hymenaeus and Philetus, two teachers at Ephesus who were distorting the gospel (2 Timothy 2:17). They taught that the resurrection had “already taken place” (v. 18), perhaps teaching either that they had already achieved perfect resurrected bodies or that there would be no future bodily resurrection at all. They also engaged in quarrels and “foolish and stupid arguments” that distracted from the true work of sharing the good news of Jesus (vv. 14, 23).
Paul doesn’t commission Timothy to carry out this work of church leadership and theological reeducation by himself, however. He tells Timothy to raise up other “reliable people” who can teach the truth of the gospel alongside him (v. 2). Ultimately, they are even to try to reclaim the false teachers themselves: “Opponents must be gently instructed” and winsomely corrected with kindness and peace (vv. 22, 24–25).
Never shy of a rhetorical flourish, Paul encourages Timothy to this challenging work with not one but three metaphors. Timothy is to follow Jesus like a “good soldier,” a competing “athlete,” and a “hardworking farmer” (vv. 3–6). Like a soldier, Timothy must not get distracted with “civilian affairs” but stay focused on the work of teaching the gospel. Like an athlete, he must compete “according to the rules”—not compromising on the truths of Jesus’s life and teaching. And like a farmer, he “should be the first to receive a share of the crops,” bringing in a harvest of fellow believers who understand what it means to follow Jesus and can invite others to follow him.
Motivated by Faithfulness
For Paul, all this effort to correct false teaching isn’t merely about making sure Christians in Ephesus know the facts about Jesus; rather, good theology flows from a fidelity to Jesus himself. “Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David,” Paul writes. “This is my gospel” (v. 8). In the first chapter, Paul has already laid out who Jesus is and what he has done. He has “saved us and called us to a holy life,” having “destroyed death and...brought life and immortality to light through the gospel” (vv. 9, 10).
In response to this most wonderous gift, Paul encourages Timothy to serve Jesus boldly, not “being ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner” (v. 8). While others have abandoned Paul because of the stigma of his incarceration (see 2:9) and his countercultural teaching, Timothy can show his faithfulness to Jesus by working to correct the misguided, divisive teaching in Ephesus.
Unsurprisingly, Paul points to Jesus himself as the best and truest example of faithfulness. Interrupting his own commission to Timothy, Paul breaks out in a “trustworthy saying”—perhaps a poem or baptismal hymn well-loved by early Christians:
If we died with him,
we will also live with him;
if we endure,
we will also reign with him.
If we disown him,
he will disown us;
if we are faithless,
he remains faithful,
for he cannot disown himself. (vv. 11–13)
In light of Jesus’s great faithfulness, even in the face of human faithlessness, Timothy should remain faithful to the gospel, not ashamed of the truth but teaching it boldly to those who have misunderstood or distorted Jesus’s good news.
—Joel Armstrong
Reflect & Pray
Dear Father, help me to be faithful in my service to You. Thank You for the strength You provide to help me persevere through suffering.
God’s love does not keep us from trials, but sees us through them.
**Courtesy of: Our Daily Bread Ministries
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Let's Pray,
Dear Heavenly Father, grant us the wisdom to trust you with our lives, and to expect nothing less than your love and kindness towards we your children. Lord we ask that you strengthen our hearts in the Christian Hope, the Christian Hope and Freedom that only comes in and through Jesus Christ!
Amen!
Elders
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Dave Johnson
Darren Edwards
Deacons
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Scott Stickney
September Johnson
Robin Ludeman
Statement of Faith
WE BELIEVE:
1. WE BELIEVE The scripture of the Holy Bible, both old and new testaments, to be the inspired Word of GOD, without error in the original autographs, the complete revelation of his will for the salvation of all persons and the Divine and final authority for Christian faith and life.
2. We BELIEVE In one GOD of all things seen and unseen, Divine originator of all principalities, powers and authorities, infinitely perfect and eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
3. WE BELIEVE That Jesus of Nazareth is the Christ, Fully God and Fully Man, having been conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He lived a sinless life and was crucified to death on a Roman Cross as a sacrifice for the sins of all mankind, fulfilling the prophecies concerning the messiah in the scriptures. Further, He rose from the dead, ascended into heaven where at the right hand of God He is now our High Priest and Advocate.
4. WE BELIEVE That the ministry of the Holy Spirit is to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ and during this age, to convict man, regenerate the living sinner, and indwell, instruct and empower the believer for Godly living and service, guiding all believers to walk in Truth, Love, and Obedience.
5. WE BELIEVE That man was created in the image of God but fell into sin and is therefore separated from God and lost, and only through regeneration by the Holy Spirit can salvation and spiritual life be restored.
6. WE BELIEVE That the shed blood of Jesus Christ and His Resurrection provide the ONLY grounds for salvation and justification for all who believe, and only those who receive Jesus Christ as Savior and Sovereign Lord are born of the Holy Spirit, thus becoming children of God, which is a permanent condition.
7. WE BELIEVE That water baptism and the Lord's Supper (Communion) are sacraments to be observed and commemorated collectively be the church during the present age of grace. They are not, however, to be regarded as a means of salvation.
8. WE BELIEVE That the true church is composed of all persons who through saving faith in Jesus Christ have been regenerated by the Holy Spirit and are united together in the Body of Christ, His bride preserved for Him at his second coming, which is His Church of which He is the Head.
9. WE BELIEVE That only those who are members of that true church are eligible for membership in this local church body.
10. WE BELIEVE That Jesus Christ is the Lord and Head of this church body and every local church has the responsibility and right, under Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit, to make decisions governing it's own affairs without interference.
11. WE BELIEVE In the imminent coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. This hope has a vital bearing on every aspect of the lives of each believer that should bear fruit worthy of their calling, abilities, and spiritual gifts.
12. WE BELIEVE In the bodily resurrection of believers from the grave, of the believer's everlasting and permanent joy in the presence of God; of the unbeliever's
The Church, the Bride of Christ, and the Biblical Marriage, is the Gospel in Reality
Darren Edwards
How do we actually live like God is Enough??
1. Start with DAILY SURRENDER!!
2. Employ morning gratitude listing specific ways God has been sufficient
3. Do "REGULAR CONTENTMENT CHECKS" throughout the day
4. Intentional "DOWNSIZING" of life's excesses
5. Dwelling Daily into scripture
6. Journal God's sufficiency EXAMPLE: 1. PROTECTION 2. PROVISION
7. Apply sufficiency in real life challenges by acknowledging the struggle
8. Lean into other Christians ... 2 Corinthians 12:9
Authored by: C. Edwards
Baptism-dead to sin - ALIVE to CHRIST
Baptism-dead to sin - ALIVE to CHRIST
Baptism-dead to sin - ALIVE to CHRIST
Baptism is an important step of obedience and public declaration of faith.
Now when all the people were baptized, and when Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, the heavens were opened, and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form, like a dove; and a voice came from heaven, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.”
On hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. And when Paul had laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they began speaking in tongues and prophesying.
Find Hope and Healing
Baptism-dead to sin - ALIVE to CHRIST
Baptism-dead to sin - ALIVE to CHRIST
Psalm 147:3
He heals the brokenhearted
And binds up their wounds.
Jeremiah 17:14
Heal me, O Lord, and I will be healed;
Save me and I will be saved,
For You are my praise.
He sent out his word and healed them,
and delivered them from their destruction.
Missionary Work in Kenya and Romania
Our Missions in Romania
Summer Macsim
Donations can be through: http:/rememberromania.org
Missionary to Romania since 2005.
We started Light & Hope as we saw the need to help the poor with not just a “hand-out” but rather a “hand-up”. Many Romanians continue to live in poverty and we believe that education and the love of Christ can bring CHANGE in a post-communist country.
We offer food, clothing, shoes and school supplies to children living in poverty, along with equipping them for school and helping them with needs to stay in school. This is one of the keys to stopping the cycle of poverty generated by illiterate parents. We are located in Hunedoara, Romania, one of the poorest cities in Romania.
From this outreach work it has opened the door for bible studies, salvation, baptisms, and so much more. It is our mission to not forget the poor of Romania.
PROVERBS by SCOTT STICKNEY
Proverbs of Solomon
Proverbs 31:17-24
The Woman Who Fears the Lord
17 She dresses herself[a] with strength
and makes her arms strong.
18 She perceives that her merchandise is profitable.
Her lamp does not go out at night.
19 She puts her hands to the distaff,
and her hands hold the spindle.
20 She opens her hand to the poor
and reaches out her hands to the needy.
21 She is not afraid of snow for her household,
for all her household are clothed in scarlet.[b]
22 She makes bed coverings for herself;
her clothing is fine linen and purple.
23 Her husband is known in the gates
when he sits among the elders of the land.
24 She makes linen garments and sells them;
she delivers sashes to the merchant.
Proverbs this week:
Week of Feb.1st, 2026
LADIES BIBLE STUDY by SEPTEMBER JOHNSON
The Book of Acts
Ladies Bible Study Thursdays @11am
What does Acts chapter 3 mean?
Jesus has ascended (Acts 1:9) and His followers have received the promised Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1–4). They are in the beginning stages of their mission: being Jesus' witnesses in Jerusalem (Acts 1:8). They have already spoken to a group of Jews from around the Roman Empire (Acts 2:14–41). Their group of 120 people quickly grew to about three thousand (Acts 1:15; 2:41). In Acts 3, Peter and John live their lives as Jewish Christ-followers and respond to their environment accordingly.
As good Jews who are staying in Jerusalem, they go to the temple to pray. While there, they see a lame beggar who asks for alms. They want to help, but they don't have any money. As Christ-followers, and specially empowered by the Holy Spirit, they have the ability to provide help beyond what the other worshipers can provide. In Jesus' name, they can heal the man and cause him to walk. The man is a familiar figure in the area, and the people quickly notice (Acts 3:1–10).
A crowd gathers around Peter and John, wanting to know how the man was healed. Peter ties in what the people see to the power and purpose of Jesus. He immediately rejects any idea that the healing was performed by his own power. It is Jesus' power and authority who healed the man—the same Jesus whom the Jewish nation rejected and traded for a murderer. Peter's faith in Jesus' name healed the man (Acts 3:11–16).
Peter goes on to outline how the Jewish people have continually rejected Jesus. They killed Him. They ignored the writings of the prophets that would have told them Jesus was their Savior. They even ignored Moses, who wrote the very law they were at the temple to fulfill. They were blind to the fact that this Jesus is the fulfillment of God's initial promise to their first patriarch: Abraham. The fact that all these things are in the Jewish Scriptures should have alerted the Jews to who Jesus is. Fortunately, there's still time to accept Him (Acts 3:17–25).
Since the time of John the Baptist, the message has always been "repentance for the forgiveness of sins" (Mark 1:4). With repentance will come refreshment and restoration. The Jews will be blessed—not by finding freedom from Roman rule—but freedom from their own wickedness (Acts 3:26).
Peter's message to the Jews on the Temple Mount follows the style found elsewhere in Acts. His sermon on Pentecost took the people's confusion about the disciples speaking in different languages and showed them how this is a sign of the Messiah (Acts 2). Stephen turns a charge of wanting to destroy the temple (Acts 6:13–14) into an accusation that the Jews crucified Jesus unjustly (Acts 7). Paul spent time in Athens and was able to show how the Greek gods suggested the existence of the Creator God who would one day judge the world (Acts 17:16–34). None of these sermons are non-sequiturs—they are not random or chaotic responses. They all take the situation at hand and show how it applies to Jesus.
Join Our Ladies Bible Study Group
Our Ladies Bible study group is a great way to deepen your understanding of scripture and connect with others in our community. We (LADIES) meet every Thursday @ 11am and we welcome ALL LADIES who are interested in learning and growing in their faith.
News & Events
CONGRATULATIONS TO: BEN ANDERSON, WHO WAS VOTED IN ON FEB. 1st, 2026 AS THE NEW INTERIM PASTOR OF RICE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH.
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2 Timothy 3:10-11
10 You, however, have followed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness, 11 my persecutions and sufferings that happened to me at Antioch, at Iconium, and at Lystra—which persecutions I endured; yet from them all the Lord rescued me.