In this compelling finale to Paul's letter, he warns young Timothy not to fall in line with early prosperity preachers, men who proclaimed the truth only for their personal gain.

Everything rises and falls on leadership. Due to the precious nature of the Church being Christ's bride, trustworthy leaders should be joyfully supported, while immoral leaders must be strongly and immediately disciplined.

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.

In this concluding chapter, Paul commands the Christians to turn from their selfish pride and personal desires to instead "think bigger" about their support of God's work around the world; including, missionaries, faithful pastors, and their fellow church members.

Over the last decade, we've seen a staggering number of famous pastors fall out of ministry or be fired from the ministry. In this sermon, we learn the characteristics of a true pastor, and the care he will show his church.