In Praying Beyond Ourselves from 1 Timothy 2, we’re reminded that the church is called to lift our eyes beyond our own concerns and pray for all people—even those we may disagree with or struggle to understand. Paul shows us that prayer and worship are not private acts but powerful witnesses, shaping how the world sees Jesus through His church.

This passage challenges us to examine both who we pray for and how we live, asking whether our lives amplify the gospel or distract from it. As we learn to pray broadly and worship faithfully, we discover what it truly means to pass the torch of faith to the next generation.

In today’s sermon, we look at 1 Timothy 1:12–20 and consider what it means when God entrusts us with responsibility. Paul reflects on the mercy he received through Christ and how that grace shaped his calling and faithfulness. This passage reminds us that the gospel doesn’t just rescue us—it forms us and calls us to live faithfully in response. This message is part of our Passing the Torch series through 1 and 2 Timothy.

In the opening message of our new series Passing the Torch: Faith Handed Down, we begin our journey through 1 Timothy by looking at Paul’s charge to Timothy in 1 Timothy 1:1–11.

Paul writes not to win theological debates, but to protect the health of the church and the clarity of the gospel. This sermon explores why sound doctrine matters, how the law is meant to reveal our need for grace, and why faith in Jesus, not performance, is what makes us right with God.

As we start this series, we’re invited to reflect on what kind of faith we are carrying—and what kind of faith we are passing on to others.