Sep 14, 2025
9/14/25-Our Responsibility With The TRUTH – Susan Allen
By: Susan Allen
Series: This Month
Our Responsibility with the TRUTH 9/14/25 Susan Allen 1 Tim 3:14-ESV  I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these things to you so that, 15 if I delay, you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, a pillar and buttress of the truth. 16 Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of godliness: He was manifested in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the nations, believed on in the world, taken up in glory. chp 4 Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons, 2 through the insincerity of liars whose consciences are seared, 3 who forbid marriage and require abstinence from foods that God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth. 4 For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, 5 for it is made holy by the word of God and prayer.6 If you put these things before the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, being trained in the words of the faith and of the good doctrine that you have followed. 7 Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness; 8 for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. 9 The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance. 10 For to this end we toil and strive, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe.11 Command and teach these things. 12 Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. 13 Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching. 14 Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by prophecy when the council of elders laid their hands on you. 15 Practice these things, immerse yourself in them, so that all may see your progress. 16 Keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching. Persist in this, for by so doing you will save both yourself and your hearers.
  1. The church is the household of THE LIVING GOD, a pillar and ground of THE TRUTH
  2. We need to train ourselves for godliness
  3. Be an example in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity
  4. Devote ourselves to the reading of Scripture
  5. Practice what you learn, immerse yourself in them
  6. Keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching
Col 4:2-AMP  Be earnest and unwearied and steadfast in your prayer [life], being [both] alert and intent in [your praying] with thanksgiving. 3 And at the same time pray for us also, that God may open a door to us for the Word (the Gospel), to proclaim the mystery concerning Christ (the Messiah) on account of which I am in prison; 4 That I may proclaim it fully and make it clear [speak boldly and unfold that mystery], as is my duty. 5 Behave yourselves wisely [living prudently and with discretion] in your relations with those of the outside world (the non-Christians), making the very most of the time and seizing (buying up) the opportunity. 6 Let your speech at all times be gracious (pleasant and winsome), seasoned [as it were] with salt, [so that you may never be at a loss] to know how you ought to answer anyone [who puts a question to you].
  1. Prayer life is crucial
  2. Pray for open doors to minister the Truth of Christ
  3. Pray that you would proclaim the Truth boldly and clearly
  4. Then behave wisely and recognize the opportunities when they come and seize that opportunity
  5. Speak wisely, graciously, seasoned with salt—so that you…
  6. Know how you ought to answer
Jesus was the Master of the Truth of course but also of HOW TO ANSWER He answered with the Truth but according to the CONTENT of their heart Eph 4:15 ….SPEAKING THE TRUTH IN LOVE speaking the TRUTH in LOVE is speaking it WISELY to that individual Joe Nay “See hearts not faces”   Just because you speak it wisely doesn’t mean it will necessarily be received gladly        Eph 4:29 teaches us that our communication should minister that GRACE to the hearers   1 Peter 3:13-NIV Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? 14 But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened."  15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, 16 keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.   17 It is better, if it is God's will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. 18 For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive by the Spirit… Paul in Acts 17 it’s not that NO ONE will believe when you speak God’s TRUTH. SOME WONT, BUT SOME WILL-some sneered but some said “tell us more”   John 15:18-NIV  "If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. 19 If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you. 20 Remember the words I spoke to you: 'No servant is greater than his master.' If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also. If they obeyed my teaching, they will obey yours also. 21 They will treat you this way because of my name, for they do not know the One who sent me. 22 If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not be guilty of sin. Now, however, they have no excuse for their sin. 23 He who hates me hates my Father as well. 24 If I had not done among them what no one else did, they would not be guilty of sin. But now they have seen these miracles, and yet they have hated both me and my Father. 25 But this is to fulfill what is written in their Law: 'They hated me without reason.' 26 "When the Counselor comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father, he will testify about me. 27 And you also must testify, for you have been with me from the beginning.
  1. If the world hates you, it’s the Truth they see that they hate
  2. He has chosen you OUT of the world
  3. Jesus sent us the Counselor, the Spirit of Truth, who testifies of Jesus
  4. We must testify of Jesus. The Spirit of Truth will counsel us how to
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  • Sep 14, 20259/14/25-Our Responsibility With The TRUTH – Susan Allen
    Sep 14, 2025
    9/14/25-Our Responsibility With The TRUTH – Susan Allen
    By: Susan Allen
    Series: This Month
    Our Responsibility with the TRUTH 9/14/25 Susan Allen 1 Tim 3:14-ESV  I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these things to you so that, 15 if I delay, you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, a pillar and buttress of the truth. 16 Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of godliness: He was manifested in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the nations, believed on in the world, taken up in glory. chp 4 Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons, 2 through the insincerity of liars whose consciences are seared, 3 who forbid marriage and require abstinence from foods that God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth. 4 For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, 5 for it is made holy by the word of God and prayer.6 If you put these things before the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, being trained in the words of the faith and of the good doctrine that you have followed. 7 Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness; 8 for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. 9 The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance. 10 For to this end we toil and strive, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe.11 Command and teach these things. 12 Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. 13 Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching. 14 Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by prophecy when the council of elders laid their hands on you. 15 Practice these things, immerse yourself in them, so that all may see your progress. 16 Keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching. Persist in this, for by so doing you will save both yourself and your hearers.
    1. The church is the household of THE LIVING GOD, a pillar and ground of THE TRUTH
    2. We need to train ourselves for godliness
    3. Be an example in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity
    4. Devote ourselves to the reading of Scripture
    5. Practice what you learn, immerse yourself in them
    6. Keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching
    Col 4:2-AMP  Be earnest and unwearied and steadfast in your prayer [life], being [both] alert and intent in [your praying] with thanksgiving. 3 And at the same time pray for us also, that God may open a door to us for the Word (the Gospel), to proclaim the mystery concerning Christ (the Messiah) on account of which I am in prison; 4 That I may proclaim it fully and make it clear [speak boldly and unfold that mystery], as is my duty. 5 Behave yourselves wisely [living prudently and with discretion] in your relations with those of the outside world (the non-Christians), making the very most of the time and seizing (buying up) the opportunity. 6 Let your speech at all times be gracious (pleasant and winsome), seasoned [as it were] with salt, [so that you may never be at a loss] to know how you ought to answer anyone [who puts a question to you].
    1. Prayer life is crucial
    2. Pray for open doors to minister the Truth of Christ
    3. Pray that you would proclaim the Truth boldly and clearly
    4. Then behave wisely and recognize the opportunities when they come and seize that opportunity
    5. Speak wisely, graciously, seasoned with salt—so that you…
    6. Know how you ought to answer
    Jesus was the Master of the Truth of course but also of HOW TO ANSWER He answered with the Truth but according to the CONTENT of their heart Eph 4:15 ….SPEAKING THE TRUTH IN LOVE speaking the TRUTH in LOVE is speaking it WISELY to that individual Joe Nay “See hearts not faces”   Just because you speak it wisely doesn’t mean it will necessarily be received gladly        Eph 4:29 teaches us that our communication should minister that GRACE to the hearers   1 Peter 3:13-NIV Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? 14 But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened."  15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, 16 keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.   17 It is better, if it is God's will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. 18 For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive by the Spirit… Paul in Acts 17 it’s not that NO ONE will believe when you speak God’s TRUTH. SOME WONT, BUT SOME WILL-some sneered but some said “tell us more”   John 15:18-NIV  "If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. 19 If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you. 20 Remember the words I spoke to you: 'No servant is greater than his master.' If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also. If they obeyed my teaching, they will obey yours also. 21 They will treat you this way because of my name, for they do not know the One who sent me. 22 If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not be guilty of sin. Now, however, they have no excuse for their sin. 23 He who hates me hates my Father as well. 24 If I had not done among them what no one else did, they would not be guilty of sin. But now they have seen these miracles, and yet they have hated both me and my Father. 25 But this is to fulfill what is written in their Law: 'They hated me without reason.' 26 "When the Counselor comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father, he will testify about me. 27 And you also must testify, for you have been with me from the beginning.
    1. If the world hates you, it’s the Truth they see that they hate
    2. He has chosen you OUT of the world
    3. Jesus sent us the Counselor, the Spirit of Truth, who testifies of Jesus
    4. We must testify of Jesus. The Spirit of Truth will counsel us how to
  • Sep 7, 20259/8/25-Faithful In The Least – John Birge
    Sep 7, 2025
    9/8/25-Faithful In The Least – John Birge
    By: John Birge
    Series: This Month
  • Aug 31, 20258/31/25-Godly Financial Wi$dom – Susan Allen
    Aug 31, 2025
    8/31/25-Godly Financial Wi$dom – Susan Allen
    By: Susan Allen
    Series: This Month
    Godly Financial Wi$dom 8/31/25 Susan Allen   “Wealth” is in WHAT YOU KNOW not in WHAT YOU HAVE It’s not what you make but what you do with what you make               Prov 3:13-17 NIV13 Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gains understanding,14 for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold. 15 She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her. 16 Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. 17 Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace.     TU “If your outgo exceeds your income your upkeep will be your downfall”     YOU can BE DEBT FREE. YOU CAN LIVE DEBT FREE but not without wanting it     Prov 22:7 kjv  The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.     Eccl 5:18-AMP  Behold, what I have seen to be good and fitting is for one to eat and drink, and to find enjoyment in all the labor in which he labors under the sun all the days which God gives him — for this is his [allotted] part.  [1 Tim 6:17.] 19 Also, every man to whom God has given riches and possessions, and the power to enjoy them and to accept his appointed lot and to rejoice in his toil — this is the gift of God [to him]. 20 For he shall not much remember [seriously] the days of his life, because God [Himself] answers and corresponds to the joy of his heart [the tranquility of God is mirrored in him].       1 Tim 6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.                                                                           ^acquiring       average credit card interest for 2025 is over 21%     2 Kings 4:2 NIV  Elisha replied to her, "How can I help you? Tell me, what do you have in your house?" "Your servant has nothing there at all," she said, "except a little oil." NIV  
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        Prov 24:3 KJV  Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established:4 And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.   Prov 22:4 KJV By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.   Deut 8:18 NIV  But remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your forefathers, as it is today.     2 Cor 9:6 NIV  Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 7 Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 9 As it is written: "He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever." 10 Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. 11 You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.   *AMPLIFIED-8 And God is able to make all grace (every favor and earthly blessing) come to you in abundance, so that you may always and under all circumstances and whatever the need be self-sufficient [possessing enough to require no aid or support and furnished in abundance for every good work and charitable donation].  
  • Aug 24, 20258/24/25 – Where Is The Heart? – John Birge
    Aug 24, 2025
    8/24/25 – Where Is The Heart? – John Birge
    By: John Birge
    Series: This Month
  • Aug 17, 20258/17/25 – The Wait – Susan Allen
    Aug 17, 2025
    8/17/25 – The Wait – Susan Allen
    By: Susan Allen
    Series: This Month
    THE WAIT 8/17/25 Susan Allen 2 weeks ago 1 Tim 6:6 godliness with contentment being great gain Ps 37 Trusting the Lord, Delighting in Him, He would give us desires, then committing our way to the Lord and HE would bring it to pass, and then Resting in the Lord, and wait patiently, not fretting ourself NOT letting discouragement set in because of TIME Not despising time but using it 1 week ago We talked about not forgetting God’s benefits from Ps 103”  and then encouraging ourselves in the Lord from 1 Sam 30_____________ THE WAIT Jer 29:4 NIV This is what the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, says to all those I carried into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon: 5 "Build houses and settle down; plant gardens and eat what they produce. 6 Marry and have sons and daughters; find wives for your sons and give your daughters in marriage, so that they too may have sons and daughters. Increase in number there; do not decrease. While you are waiting to see God’s promise manifest in your life/world -THAT is most often the MOST PRODUCTIVE time in your life   Luke 19:11-kjv  And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear.12 He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return.13 And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come.                                                                                            ^carry on, busy oneself   Jer 29:7 Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper."   Think about Joseph’s life GEN 37--   Jer 29:8 Yes, this is what the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, says: "Do not let the prophets and diviners among you deceive you. Do not listen to the dreams you encourage them to have. 9 They are prophesying lies to you in my name. I have not sent them," declares the Lord.   BARNES COMMENTARY “ As long as there is a market for dreams, so long there will be plenty of imposters to supply them.”   10 This is what the Lord says: "When seventy years are completed for Babylon, I will come to you and fulfill my gracious promise (KJV- My good Word) to bring you back to this place. 11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (KJV-expected end)   Waiting can be a prosperous season Rom 8:25 But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.                                                                       patience: cheerful endurance wait for it: expect fully   Let’s wait cheerfully    
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