Lectio Continua: 1 Timothy 1 - Effective Leadership in the Kingdom of God

In this opening sermon from 1 Timothy, Pastor Chris Gordon explores what Scripture says makes for the most effective leaders and servants in the kingdom of God. Using Paul's threefold perspective in 1 Timothy 1:12–17 — his view of all service, of himself, and of the purpose of ministry — Gordon argues that the heart of every church office must be rooted in a personal astonishment that God would appoint anyone to his service at all.

Chapters:

00:00 - Scripture Reading — 1 Timothy 1:12–20
01:55 - Introduction and Sermon Theme
03:00 - The Goal of Church Office
06:15 - Paul's Perspective on Ministry
09:40 - Astonishment as the Starting Point
13:10 - The Privilege of Being Appointed
17:45 - What Produces a Thankful Heart
19:35 - Paul's Testimony as a Persecutor
27:00 - Christ Jesus Came to Save Sinners
29:42 - Faith and Love in Christ Jesus
32:00 - The Purpose — Displaying God's Patience
34:35 - Closing Application and Prayer

Mentions:

- The Apostle Paul
- Timothy
- Stephen (Acts — stoning reference)
- Isaiah (referenced re: strength to the powerless)
- Psalm 84 (doorkeeper in the house of the Lord)
- Psalm 51 (I know my transgressions)
- The Pastoral Epistles (1 & 2 Timothy)