Leavener
  • Home
  • About
    • Director
    • Elders - Board Members
    • Why Leavener?
    • Blog Entries
    • Privacy Policy
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Disaster Relief
    • Journal
  • Community of Believers
    • Sundays at Pinheads
    • Teachings
    • Live
    • Small Groups
    • Student Camp
    • Israel Trips
    • Dad & Daughter Dance
    • My Identity in Jesus Christ

1 Timothy 5:1-25

3/26/2023

 
Teaceher: Rusty Kennedy
​Series: 1 Timothy

Rusty's Notes

63 AD
  • Timothy sends word to Paul in Colosse that the Ephesian church is being ravaged by false teachers.
  • “There is also a problem with respect to how the widows are being cared for in the church.
  • Some of the widows have adopted the heresy, and others have family members who are able to care for them. Still worse, some of the younger widows who decided not to remarry are acting promiscuously.
 
1 TIMOTHY 5
1 Don’t rebuke an older man, but exhort him as a father, younger men as brothers, 2 older women as mothers, and the younger women as sisters with all purity.
  • Much of what Paul advised here involved action based on sensible maturity.[1]
  • Timothy was obviously much younger than many in the church at that time.
  • Don’t be afraid to have a bold conversation with older men. Be honest and sensitive to them.
  • Be kind in your conversations.
  • Speak with respect to others.
  • Speak without emotion.
  • Even a child is wise in how they speak to their parents. When and how...
 
THE SUPPORT OF WIDOWS
3 Support widows who are genuinely in need.
  • A woman whose husband has died and who has no male relative (e.g., a father, brother or son) to support her.[2]
  • The other qualifier is one who displayed fruit of the Spirit rather than selfish pleasures.
  • God’s special care for the widows is a recurring theme in Scripture (Deut., Ps., Is., & Mal.).
  • It was only right that the local church show compassion to these women who were in need.[3]
4 But if any widow has children or grandchildren, let them learn to practice godliness toward their own family first and to repay their parents, for this pleases God.
  1. This is a Spirit-led act
  2. This is repayment for your own raising
  3. This pleases God
  4. This has more to do with leaving a legacy
5 The widow who is truly in need and left all alone has put her hope in God and continues night and day in her petitions and prayers; 6 however, she who is self-indulgent is dead even while she lives.
  • It is not so much about specific disciplines as much as it is living out of their true identity.
  • Those living by the Spirit vs those living by their flesh.
  • This puts the believer/leader in judgment over people.
  • Self-indulgent = spiritually dead.
7 Command this also, so that they will be above reproach.
  • A good public reputation
8 But if anyone does not provide for his own family, especially for his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
  • The sense of urgent importance in Paul’s words suggests that widows were causing some of the problems in Ephesus.[4]
  • Is there anything worse than an unbeliever?
  • Yes! Those who refuse to provide for their family.
  • Even unbelievers support their family members.
  • This is still within the guidelines of walking by the Spirit or walking in the flesh.
  • There is both spiritual provision as well as financial provision.
9 No widow is to be enrolled on the list for support unless she is at least sixty years old, has been the wife of one husband, 10 and is well known for good works—that is, if she has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the saints’ feet, helped the afflicted, and devoted herself to every good work.
  • These are a result of the fruit of the Spirit.
  • Older women that probably would not remarry and were recognized as serving in the church.
  • Marriage statement was the same one associated with elders and deacons in chapter 3.
11 But refuse to enroll younger widows, for when they are drawn away from Christ by desire, they want to marry 12 and will therefore receive condemnation because they have renounced their original pledge.
  • Original pledge – First love being Jesus.
  • They are pursuing sensual desires more than spiritual desires. (flesh vs spirit).
13 At the same time, they also learn to be idle, going from house to house; they are not only idle, but are also gossips and busybodies, saying things they shouldn’t say.
  • Idleness vs serving in the church.
  • Entitlement – expectations of the church.
14 Therefore, I want younger women to marry, have children, manage their households, and give the adversary no opportunity to accuse us. 15 For some have already turned away to follow Satan. 16 If any believing woman has widows in her family, let her help them. Let the church not be burdened, so that it can help widows in genuine need.
  • Some who had pledged a commitment to widowhood were not living as the true widow of vv. 5, 9–10.
  • They had abandoned their trust in God.[5]
  • “accuse us” – The church will be judged by society.
  • Judgement many times comes falsely.
  • Most the time out of guilt.
  • Make the other person look just as bad or worse than you.
 
  • Speak with Kim Schilling, Meg Patton & Wanda Pontious.
 
HONORING THE ELDERS
17 The elders who are good leaders are to be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.
  • Elders were a permanent feature of Jewish synagogues. It would have been natural for churches to adopt this office into their congregational government.[6]
  • Paul’s practice was to use elders in organizing the churches he founded, not only in Jewish regions but also in Gentile territory (e.g., Acts 14:23).
  • Jews would easily have understood this system of organization.
  • Gentiles, who knew that local governments were controlled by officials who resembled elders, would not find Paul’s system strange or totally unacceptable.[7]
18 For the Scripture says: Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain, and, The worker is worthy of his wages.
  • Matthew 10:10 – ”Don’t take a traveling bag for the road, or an extra shirt, sandals, or a staff, for the worker is worthy of his food.”[8]
19 Don’t accept an accusation against an elder unless it is supported by two or three witnesses.
  • Hearsay… not good…
  • Facebook… not good…
  • One person’s testimony may be skewed by a bad experience.
  • Know what is actually being taught
20 Publicly rebuke those who sin, so that the rest will be afraid.
  • This is still in reference to “elders” and especially if they are in a teaching role.
  • Those who continue to sin… a chance for correction and repentance?
21 I solemnly charge you before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels to observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing out of favoritism.
  • You put the Gospel in jeopardy with society if you waiver on the Truth.
22 Don’t be too quick to appoint, anyone as an elder, and don’t share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure. 23 Don’t continue drinking only water, but use a little wine because of your stomach and your frequent illnesses.
  • Medicinal purposes
24 Some people’s sins are obvious, preceding them to judgment, but the sins of others surface later. 25 Likewise, good works are obvious, and those that are not obvious cannot remain hidden. [9]
  • Genuine character, like cream, always rises to the top.
  • These words represent a warning against hasty rejection.[10]
 
Paul giving clarity to Timothy in organization, leadership, procedures and house cleaning.

[1] Lea, T. D., & Griffin, H. P. (1992). 1, 2 Timothy, Titus (Vol. 34, p. 145). Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers.
[2] Barry, J. D., Mangum, D., Brown, D. R., Heiser, M. S., Custis, M., Ritzema, E., … Bomar, D. (2012, 2016). Faithlife Study Bible (1 Ti 5:3). Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press.
[3] Wiersbe, W. W. (1996). The Bible exposition commentary (Vol. 2, p. 229). Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.
[4] Lea, T. D., & Griffin, H. P. (1992). 1, 2 Timothy, Titus (Vol. 34, p. 148). Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers.
[5] Lea, T. D., & Griffin, H. P. (1992). 1, 2 Timothy, Titus (Vol. 34, pp. 152–153). Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers.
[6] Lea, T. D., & Griffin, H. P. (1992). 1, 2 Timothy, Titus (Vol. 34, pp. 154–155). Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers.
[7] Lea, T. D., & Griffin, H. P. (1992). 1, 2 Timothy, Titus (Vol. 34, p. 155). Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers.
[8] Christian Standard Bible (Mt 10:10). (2020). Holman Bible Publisers.
[9] Christian Standard Bible (1 Ti 5). (2020). Holman Bible Publishers.
[10] Lea, T. D., & Griffin, H. P. (1992). 1, 2 Timothy, Titus (Vol. 34, p. 159). Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers.

1 Timothy 4:1-16

3/19/2023

 
Teacher: Rusty Kennedy
​Series: 1 Timothy

Rusty's Notes

63 AD
- Timothy sends word to Paul in Colosse that the Ephesian church is being ravaged by false teachers.
 
The “Boomer” generation has a hard time filtering truth from false.
  • We grew up trusting everything we read, saw and heard.
  • Now are world is saturated with deception.
 
DEMONIC INFLUENCE
1 TIMOTHY 4
1 Now the Spirit explicitly says (a prophecy that Paul had previously received) that in later times (this was in reference to the “end times” but Paul and Timothy thought they were already living in the end times) some will depart from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and the teachings of demons, 2 through the hypocrisy of liars whose consciences are seared.
  • “Depart from the faith” – apostasy
  • Let’s look at that section of people who “depart from the faith.”
  • Based upon filtering all 66 books, I believe one cannot lose their salvation.
  • If that is the case, a mere profession of faith does not guarantee the actual possession of eternal life.[1]
  • If they are believers, then they have a season of walking by their flesh.
  • Many times you will see believers going in and out living by the Spirit or walking by their flesh.
  • Is there a line? Where is the line? I’m not the judge.
  • Wiersbe says: “A true church seeks to win converts to Jesus Christ and to build them spiritually; conversely, a cult proselytizes, steals converts from others, and makes them servants (even slaves!) of the leaders of the cult. However, not all apostates are in cults; some of them are in churches and pulpits, teaching false doctrine and leading people astray.”[2]
  • The evil ones scheme is to water down the church.
  • The evil one loves when we “play church”.
  • Because there is definitely no freedom in that.
  • I absolutely believed people are getting “saved”
  • But at a miniscule rate.
  • Imagine if they heard the Good News… and that was it.
  • Then we add on all the “ministry teams”, “meetings”, titles (don’t get caught up in titles).
  • It’s not about titles or responsibilities. Paul just finished talking about that in Chapter 3.
  • We’ve become professional church planters, with good intentions but the wrong purpose.
  • The evil one loves this…
  • Mediocrity…
  • Let’s be honest here… Leavener is not getting much bigger than this group right here.
  • I didn’t expect it to be this big.
  • When crisis comes, you typically turn your head to me or others in the room with wisdom and trust.
  • On Thursday, at 4:40 PM, Stacy Christiansen called me…
  • “I didn’t come for your future… I cam for your salvation.”
  • “Rescued”
  • Video of rescue
  • I appreciate the vote of confidence, but the truth is I am not going to meet your needs and I am going to point you back to Jesus every time.
  • I get you need your hand held… I need my hand held.
  • I have 2 hands… the body of Christ has many.
  • You have the same Spirit that I have. The same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead.
  • If we continue to “play church”, we consciously play into the devil’s hand.
3 They forbid marriage and demand abstinence from foods that God created to be received with gratitude by those who believe and know the truth.
  • They were demanding celibacy and for young widows to not remarry.
  • They were sticking to laws of food that were “clean” and “unclean”
4 For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, 5 since it is sanctified by the word of God and by prayer.
 
A GOOD SERVANT OF JESUS CHRIST
6 If you point these things out to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of the faith and the good teaching that you have followed.
  • St. Patrick’s Day – Friday Night
  • Michelle spent the evening trying to figure out what the Spirit is leading the women to study next.
7 But have nothing to do with pointless and silly myths. Rather, train yourself in godliness. 8 For the training of the body has limited benefit, but godliness is beneficial in every way since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.
  • We have to filter everything that is a resource because we are not looking for water-downed truth or false teaching that is weaved into truth.
9 This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance. 10 For this reason we labor and strive, because we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe.
  • He doesn’t say we are going to sit still and do nothing.
  • He doesn’t say we are going to do programs either.
 
INSTRUCTIONS FOR MINISTRY
11 Command and teach these things. 12 Don’t let anyone despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love,, in faith, and in purity. 13 Until I come, give your attention to public reading, exhortation, and teaching. 14 Don’t neglect the gift that is in you; it was given to you through prophecy, with the laying on of hands by the council of elders. 15 Practice these things; be committed to them, so that your progress may be evident to all. 16 Pay close attention to your life and your teaching; persevere in these things, for in doing this you will save both yourself and your hearers.[3]
  • Every Thursday Night for the last 10 years, my friend Joe would greet every person for dinner at 6:30 PM
  • We’d pray and eat together as a family (15-40 people)
  • At 7:25 he began to pass out questions that had been e-mailed over specific passage of Scripture we were studying.
  • At 7:30 we circled around “Father Joe” and he greeted us… “Greetings from the WalMart parking lot.”
  • Then he would tell a joke.
  • Then we would read the Bible.
  • Then we would process what it said by using the questions he prepared in advance.
  • Then we would pray for each other.
  • My brother modeled 1 Timothy 4.
  • I can’t wait to hear, “Greetings from heaven…”

[1] Lea, T. D., & Griffin, H. P. (1992). 1, 2 Timothy, Titus (Vol. 34, p. 129). Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers.
[2] Wiersbe, W. W. (1996). The Bible exposition commentary (Vol. 2, p. 224). Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.
[3] Christian Standard Bible (1 Ti 4:1–16). (2020). Holman Bible Publishers.

1 Timothy 3:1-16

3/12/2023

 
Teacher: Rusty Kennedy
​Series: 1 Timothy

Rusty's Notes

63 AD
- Timothy sends word to Paul in Colosse that the Ephesian church is being ravaged by false teachers.

Crisis in Ephesus
Provocation: In this letter, Paul reminds Timothy how the believers ought to behave themselves in the community (3:15).
  • He encourages Timothy to be faithful to his ministry, and exhorts him to combat the proto-gnostic heresy that is spreading like a cancer in Ephesus.
  • Paul gives Timothy practical instructions on how to do it.
    • Paul calls for the need to select new overseers (3:1ff) and exhorts the church to give respect to those overseers who are serving well (5:17ff).
 
QUALIFICATIONS FOR OVERSEERS AND DEACONS
1 TIMOTHY 3
1 This saying is trustworthy: “If anyone aspires to be an overseer, he desires a noble work.”
  • “aspires” – sets their hearts to
  • “Delight yourselves in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.” Psalm 37:4
  • “Elder” is the translation of the Greek word presbutes, which means “an old man.”[1]
  • Probably the overseer served over a single house-church with the group of overseers from within a city constituting “the overseers.”[2]
  • This is not a position that one tries to qualify himself for or applies to.
  • It is one that comes natural because of character and situation.
  • Paul did not take this lightly. He gave 15 qualifications for the role of Pastor/Elder
2 An overseer, therefore, must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, self-controlled, sensible, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, 3 not an excessive drinker, not a bully but gentle, not quarrelsome, not greedy. 4 He must manage his own household competently and have his children under control with all dignity. 5 (If anyone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he take care of God’s church?) 6 He must not be a new convert, or he might become conceited and incur the same condemnation as the devil. 7 Furthermore, he must have a good reputation among outsiders, so that he does not fall into disgrace and the devil’s trap.
  1. Blameless – “Above reproach” - This word literally means “nothing to take hold upon”
- No man living is sinless, but we must strive to be blameless, or “above reproach
- Criticized publicly.
- Reputation is important
- Protect yourself from criticism
  1. The husband of one wife – Paul could be referring to polygamy even though that was a given even to be included in the church.
    • Paul could be talking about being divorced and remarried. But he could have also used the term for divorce.
    • It is better to see Paul having demanded that the church leader be faithful to his one wife.[3]
  2. Self-controlled/vigilant – Keep your head in all situations.
- Sensible judgment in all things.
- Cool and collectible
  1. Prudent/sober – Serious attitude about certain things.
    • Do not cheapen the Gospel message with a foolish behavior.
    • Trustworthy and sensible
    • Balanced in judgment
  2. Respectable – Demands dignity and orderliness in behavior.
    • Orderly outward life is a reflection of inward stability.
  3. Hospitable – Necessary as Christians traveled and spread the Gospel message.
    • The task for caring for missionaries and strangers was respectable in both the Christian and Greek cultures.
  4. Able teacher – demands competence and skill in communicating Christian truth.
    • One who can teach others needs also a willingness to accept teaching.
    • An overseer needed the ability both to explain Christian doctrine and to refute or oppose error.
  5. Not addicted to wine – The word describes a person who sits long with the cup and thus drinks to excess.
    • The fact that Paul advised Timothy to use wine for medicinal purposes (1 Tim. 5:23) indicates that total abstinence was not demanded of believers.
    • Sad to say, some of the members of the Corinthian church got drunk, even at the love feast that accompanied the Lord’s Supper (1 Cor. 11:21).
  6. Not a bully but gentle – Paul was actually referring to a physical displays.
    • Do not punch people.
    • Gentle is in reference to compassionate in how you communicate.
  7. Not Quarrelsome – Peaceful attitude
    • This was important to combat false teaching
  8. Not Greedy – It is possible to use the ministry as an easy way to make money, if a man has no conscience or integrity.
    • Covetous pastors always have “deals” going on outside their churches, and these activities erode their character and hinder their ministry. One who manages his own household completely
  9.  Having children under control with all dignity - The verb for “manage” carries the idea of governing, leading, and giving direction to the family.
    • The term demands an effective exercise of authority bolstered by a character of integrity and sensitive compassion.
    • Its use in v. 5 with the verb “take care of” defines the quality of leadership as related more to showing mercy than to delivering ultimatums.
    • It demands primarily a character and manner of discipline that develop a natural respect.
  10. Manage the church – A pastor will manage the church just as he does his own family.
  11. Not a new convert - it would be important to select leaders with enough maturity to avoid the pitfalls of pride.
    • The danger of appointing a recent convert to a place of leadership is that he may become a victim of conceit that comes with his important new position.
    • To be “conceited” (typhoō) means to be blinded.
    • The pride in a prominent position produces a blindness that blunts spiritual alertness.[4]
  12. Good reputation - The “good reputation” is literally a “good witness.”
    • This is an appeal that the church leader have a good name and standing in the wider community.
    • The mention of the leader’s name should not cause flare ups among the opponents of the gospel.
The behavior of the leader should provide an example of integrity and commitment to the gospel he professes.[5]
8 Deacons,
  • The English word deacon is a transliteration of the Greek word diakonos, which simply means “servant.”
  • It is likely that the origin of the deacons is recorded in Acts 6.
  • The first deacons were appointed to be assistants to the Apostles.
  • In a local church today deacons relieve the pastors/elders of other tasks so that they may concentrate on the ministry of the Word, prayer, and spiritual oversight.[6]
likewise, should be worthy of respect, not hypocritical (no gossip), not drinking a lot of wine, not greedy for money, 9 holding the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. 10 They must also be tested first; if they prove blameless, then they can serve as deacons. 11 Wives, likewise, should be worthy of respect, not slanderers, self-controlled, faithful in everything. 12 Deacons are to be husbands of one wife, managing their children and their own households competently. 13 For those who have served well as deacons acquire a good standing for themselves and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.
  • I do not refer to our people as deacons (other than Luke Dunnuck).
  • But I do refer to our people as though they are deacons/servants.

THE MYSTERY OF GODLINESS
14 I write these things to you, hoping to come to you soon. 15 But if I should be delayed, I have written so that you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth. 16 And most certainly, the mystery of godliness is great:
He was manifested in the flesh,
vindicated in the Spirit, (empowered)
seen by angels, (messengers)
preached among the nations,
believed on in the world,
taken up in glory.[7]

[1] Wiersbe, W. W. (1996). The Bible exposition commentary (Vol. 2, p. 219). Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.
[2] Lea, T. D., & Griffin, H. P. (1992). 1, 2 Timothy, Titus (Vol. 34, p. 109). Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers.
[3] Lea, T. D., & Griffin, H. P. (1992). 1, 2 Timothy, Titus (Vol. 34, p. 109). Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers.
[4] Lea, T. D., & Griffin, H. P. (1992). 1, 2 Timothy, Titus (Vol. 34, p. 113). Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers.
[5] Lea, T. D., & Griffin, H. P. (1992). 1, 2 Timothy, Titus (Vol. 34, p. 114). Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers.
[6] Wiersbe, W. W. (1996). The Bible exposition commentary (Vol. 2, p. 221). Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.
[7] Christian Standard Bible (1 Ti 3:1–16). (2020). Holman Bible Publishers.

Listening to the Spirit

3/5/2023

 
Teacher: Keith Tyner
Series: Stand Alone - Guest Speaker

Keith's Notes

To be posted soon...

    Categories

    All
    12 Tribes
    1 Corinthians
    1 John
    1 Kings
    1 Peter
    1 Samuel
    1st Missionary Journey
    1 Thessalonians
    1 Timothy
    2 Corinthians
    2 John
    2 Kings
    2nd Missionary Journey
    2 Peter
    2 Samuel
    2 Thessalonians
    2 Timothy
    3 John
    3rd Missionary Journey
    4th Missionary Journey
    Aaron
    Abide
    Abraham
    Accountability
    Acts
    Adam & Eve
    Addiction
    Amos
    Angels
    Anxiety
    Apostles
    Ascension
    Assurance
    Atonement
    Baptism
    Barak
    Barnabas
    Bathsheba
    Behavior
    Bible
    Bible Stories
    Bible Stories
    Blessings
    Blood
    Boaz
    Camp
    Child Of God
    Children
    Chosen
    Christmas
    Church
    Church Discipline
    Circumcision
    Clean
    Colossians
    Comfort
    Community
    Confess
    Conscience
    Contentment
    Courage
    Covenants
    Creation
    Crowns
    Crucifixion
    Daniel
    David
    Day Of The Lord
    Deacon
    Death
    Deborah
    Demon Possession
    Dinah
    Disciples
    Discipline
    Division
    Divorce
    Easter
    Elders
    Elect
    Elijah
    Elisha
    Emotions
    Employer/Employee
    Encouragement
    End Times
    Enoch
    Ephesians
    Esau
    Esther
    Exchanged Life
    Exodus
    Expectations
    Ezekiel
    Ezra / Nehemiah
    Faith
    Faithfulness
    False Teachers
    False Teaching
    Family
    Favoritism
    Fear
    Finances
    Flesh
    Flood
    Focus
    Forgiveness
    Freedom
    Free Will
    Friendship
    Fruit Of The Spirit
    Galatians
    Genesis
    Gentiles
    Gideon
    Giving
    Glory
    Godliness
    God's Will
    Goliath
    Gospel
    Gospels
    Government
    Grace
    Hannah
    Happiness
    Healing
    Hebrews
    High Priest
    Holy Spirit
    Holy Spirit
    Hope
    Hosea
    Humanity
    Humbleness
    Hurting
    Husband
    Identity
    Immorality
    Integrity
    Interviews
    Isaac
    Israel
    Jacob
    James
    Jeremiah
    Jericho
    Jesus
    Jewish Feasts
    John
    Jonah
    Jonathan
    Joseph
    Joshua
    Joy
    Jude
    Judges
    Justification
    Kings Of Israel
    Lamentations
    Lawsuits
    Law Vs Grace
    Leah
    Leavener
    Legalism
    Leper
    Leviticus
    Life
    Listen
    Lord's Supper
    Love
    Luke
    Malachi
    Mark
    Marriage
    Martyrs
    Matthew
    Melchizedek
    Mental Health
    Mentoring
    Mercy
    Messianic Miracles
    Micah
    Ministry
    Mission
    Money
    Moses
    Mother's Day
    Mystery
    Names Of God
    New Covenant
    New Creation
    New Testamant
    New Testament
    Noah
    Numbers
    Old Covenant
    Old Testament
    Old Testament
    Onesimus
    Overseers
    Parables
    Parenting
    Passover
    Patience
    Paul
    Peace
    Pentecost
    Perfect
    Perseverance
    Peter
    Philemon
    Philippians
    Physical Body
    Plagues
    Poverty
    Power Of Sin
    Prayer
    Predestination
    Pride
    Promised Land
    Protection
    Proverbs
    Prunes
    Psalms
    Rachel
    Rahab
    Rebekah
    Redeemed
    Relationships
    Repentance
    Resurrection
    Rich People
    Righteousness
    Romans
    Ruth
    Sabbath Rest
    Sabbath Rest
    Sacrifice
    Salvation
    Samson
    Samuel
    Sanctification
    Saul
    Sermon On The Mount
    Servant
    Sex
    Shepherds
    Sin Nature
    Small Groups
    Sodom & Gomorah
    Solomon
    Soul
    Sovereignty
    Spirit
    Spiritual Body
    Spiritual Gifts
    Spiritual Maturity
    Spiritual Warfare
    Spiritual Warfare
    Stephen
    Storms
    Submit
    Suffering
    Tabernacle
    Teen Challenge
    Temple
    Temptation
    Ten Commandments
    Testimony
    Thanksgiving
    Thessalonians
    Timothy
    Titus
    Tongue
    Transformation
    Trials
    Trinity
    Trust
    Truth
    Unity
    Victory
    Walk By The Spirit
    Widows
    Wife
    Wilderness
    Wisdom
    Wise Men
    Wive
    Women
    Works
    Zacchaeus

    Archives

    May 2025
    April 2025
    March 2025
    February 2025
    January 2025
    December 2024
    November 2024
    October 2024
    September 2024
    August 2024
    July 2024
    June 2024
    May 2024
    April 2024
    March 2024
    February 2024
    January 2024
    December 2023
    November 2023
    October 2023
    September 2023
    August 2023
    July 2023
    June 2023
    May 2023
    April 2023
    March 2023
    February 2023
    January 2023
    December 2022
    November 2022
    October 2022
    September 2022
    August 2022
    July 2022
    June 2022
    May 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014

    Teachers

    Rusty Kennedy
    Keith Tyner
    Terry Cooper
    Matt Tully
    Wes Cate
    Dan Luedke

    RSS Feed

About
Director
Board Members
Why Leavener?
Blog Entries
​Privacy Policy



Ministry Aspects
Crisis Intervention
- The Burke House Project
Disaster Relief
- Journal
Community of Believers
- Teachings
- Live

Community
Garage
Small Groups
Contact
E-mail - [email protected]
Phone - 317-841-8825

© Copyright 2023 Leavener