In order to help Timothy respond to the alarming apostasy of Ephesus, Paul details the internal and external qualities of a minister who perseveres to protect the church of Christ.

Far too many evangelicals follow a pastor based on his popularity, magnetism, humor, business acumen, or political ties. But Paul says it is not these external characteristics that Christians should desire in a leader at all. Rather, as we will see in this sermon, they should follow leaders based on 15-traits of spiritual ministry set forth by God.

After leaving young Timothy to pastor in Ephesus, Paul heard of men teaching falsely and creating strife. In response, he sends a letter to his young son in the faith demanding he uphold the crystalline truths of the Gospel and protect the church from error.

The Corinthians pursued showy gifts and ministry roles, turning their church into a display of human power, rather than a symphony of holy harmony led by the Spirit. In this message, we study Paul's warning to have the right attitude in relation to our spiritual gift, and how we use that gift to bless the body of Christ.

Over the past 30-years "faith healing" movements have mainstreamed in the evangelical church. In this message, we analyze the claims of these so-called healers, holding their ministry and teaching up against the New Testament.