FBC Benbrook Sermons

A Gift for Tough Times

The last written words of the apostle Paul seem like nothing more than a list of names, and it is that. He mentions 17 names in the last 14 verses of 2 Timothy. But the names, and the stories behind their names, paint a picture. And if we look past the names that we struggle to pronounce, we can let the apostle show us how to trust in the Lord when life gets tough. Paul followed in the steps of Jesus who prayed Psalm 22 on the cross, and in the lament psalms, we find one of God’s greatest gifts to His people as they trust Him through the trials of life. (2 Timothy 4.9-22) July 2, 2023

Modern Day Myths

Paul repeatedly warned Timothy about the danger of myths. These were speculations that opposed the way God ordered and managed His creation, and they wandered away from the truth of God. While we often associate myths with stories of the Greek gods or fairy tales, modern day myths are still alive and well. These myths provide a foundation for what we believe about the world and how we live. What are some of these modern day myths, and how should Christians respond? (2 Timothy 4.1-8) June 25, 2023.

Superfluous or Essential?

By what right does the apostle Paul call the “sacred writings” the breath of God? Why does he think the Scriptures are profitable for teaching, correction, and training in righteousness? Paul does not invent the doctrine of the inspiration of the Bible. Instead, he captures what the people of God, including Jesus, have always believed about the Living Word of God. (2 Timothy 3. 10-17) June 18, 2023

Becoming Useful to the Master

How can we represent Jesus in a world that is either not interested in hearing about Him or even hostile to Him? The church has struggled with this question ever since the resurrection. The apostle Paul coached Timothy on how to become ready for the good work of  “correcting his opponents” so that he was useful to the Master. As Ambassadors for Christ today, we can learn from Paul’s coaching on how to make ourselves useful to the Master. (2 Timothy 2.20-26) June 11, 2023.

Your Role in the Chain of God’s Redemptive Story

We are called to both receive and transmit the good deposit that was given to us.  This week we will look at Paul's instruction to Timothy and see how God uses ordinary people like you and me to tell His redemptive story. (2 Timothy 2.1-2) May 28, 2023. Guest Preacher: Blake Theiss.

Resting in the Glorious Hope of ”That Day”

As followers of Christ await the second coming of Jesus, Jesus and the apostles warn us that the “last days” will be filled with times of difficulty. But this should not lead us to get lost in gloom and doom. Instead, it should call us to build up our faith and embrace the mission of the church which is to rescue those who are held captive by the enemy. (2 Timothy 1.15-18 and 3.1-9) May 21, 2023

Fan Into Flame the Gift of God

One of the many great gifts of God is the presence and work of the Holy Spirit, whether in the form of spiritual gifts, the fruits of the Spirit, or the various workings of His grace in, through, and around us. As believers, we are encouraged to keep fanning into flame the gifts of God by His grace, through confession and repentance, by actively seeking the work of the Spirit, by obeying the promptings of the Spirit, and by activating the Word in our lives. (2 Timothy 1.1-7) May 14, 2023.

What the Church Needs From Her Pastors

What does the church need from its pastors? As Paul encouraged Timothy, we learn that the church needs its pastors to (1) be WHO we need them to BE, (2) to do WHAT we need them to DO, and (3) to look WHERE we need them to LOOK. Guest preacher: Justin Wainscott. (1 Timothy 6.11-16) May 7, 2023.

The Gospel Truth About Money

Everyone has heard the truism that “Money can’t buy happiness,” but that is simply looking at money from a worldly perspective. The Scripture offers a deeper look at the treasures of this world through the lens of the gospel. The gospel truth about money is that Christ alone has the power to give life, contentment, fulfillment, joy, and peace, which is why the treasures of this world cannot bear the weight of our hope. 1 Timothy 6 gives us the biblical truth we need to keep ourselves free from the love of money. (1 Timothy 6.2-19) April 30, 2023.

Suffering For the Gospel By the Power of God

The apostle Paul encouraged Timothy to “suffer for the gospel by the power of God.” While we tend to equate “suffering for the gospel” with persecution, walking in faith through trials and tribulations is another form of suffering for the gospel by the power of God. In that light, Paul’s testimony of how he endured suffering is important for the normal Christian life: “I know whom I have believed in and am convinced that He is able to guard until that Day what has been entrusted to me.” (2 Timothy 1.8-14) April 23, 2023