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Pastor Mike Impact Ministries
A daily chat with Pastor Mike and other resources to encourage listeners to connect with the Word of God and grow in their faith.
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Pastor Mike Impact Ministries1 Timothy 4:6-8 - "Exercising Ourselves Toward Godliness"
Listen towhat Paul writes in 1 Timothy 4:6. He tells Timothy that if hefaithfully instructs the brethren in these truths, he will be a good ministerof Jesus…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries1 Timothy 4:4-5 - "Receiving God's Gifts with Thanksgiving"
Now, beginning inverse 4, Paul reminds us of something wonderful. God is the giver of goodgifts, and we should receive His blessings with grateful hearts!…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries1 Timothy 4:1-3 - "A Warning About Departing from the Faith"
"Now the Spirit expressly says that inlatter times some will depart from the faith..." Now, that's asobering statement! Notice that Paul doesn't say this is…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries1 Timothy 3:14-16 - "The Church of the Living God"
"These things I write to you,though I hope to come to you shortly; but if I am delayed, I write so that youmay know how you ought to conduct yourself in the…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries1 Timothy 3:8-13 - "Faithful Servants of the Church"
In 1 Timothy 3:8, Paul turns his attention to another important group ofservants within the church. The deacons! Now, the word deaconcomes from a Greek word…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries1 Timothy 3:4-7 - "Faithful at Home and in the Church"
Today, Paul takes us into an area that I believeis especially important. The pastor's home and family life. In 1 Timothy 3:4–5, Paul explains that a pastor…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries1 Timothy 3:1-3 - "The Heart of a Pastor"
Timothy 3:1: "This is a faithful saying: If a man desires theposition of a bishop, he desires a good work." Now, the word bishophere refers to an overseer, one…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries1 Timothy 2:11-15 - "God's Design for His Church"
Today, we're continuing our study through thebook of 1 Timothy, and we've come to a passage that has generated considerablediscussion among Christians over the…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries1 Timothy 2:8-10 - "A Life That Honors God"
I want us to consider a very practical question. Whatdoes genuine Christianity look like in our everyday lives? You see, it's onething to profess that we know…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries1 Timothy 2:5-7 - "One God, One Mediator"
Today, we're continuing our study through Paul's firstletter to Timothy. And we've come to one of the clearest and most wonderfulstatements in all the Bible…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries1 Timothy 2:1-4 - "The Priority of Prayer"
Today, we're beginning chapter 2 of Paul's first letter toTimothy. And I find it particularly interesting that after Paul has emphasizedthe importance of sound…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries1 Timothy 1:18-20 - "Fighting the Good Fight"
Paul turns his attention directly to Timothy and gives him a very personalcharge. Listento 1 Timothy 1:18: "This charge I commit to you, son Timothy,according…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries1 Timothy 1:15-17 - "Christ Jesus Came to Save Sinners"
Today, we've come to what I believe is one of the mostwonderful declarations in all of Paul's writings. In fact, if someone were toask me to explain the…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries1 Timothy 1:12-14 - "The Wonder of God's Grace"
1 Timothy 1:12: "And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who hasenabled me, because He counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry."Now, think about who's…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries1 Timothy 1:8-11 - "The Proper Use of God's Law"
Now,beginning in verse 8, Paul explains the proper purpose of God's law. Listen to 1Timothy 1:8: "But we know that the law is good if one uses itlawfully."…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries1 Timothy 1:5-7 - "The Goal of Our Faith"
Today, we're continuing our study through the wonderfullittle book of 1 Timothy. Yesterday, we saw how Paul encouraged Timothy toremain faithful to the truth…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries1 Timothy 1:3-4 - Guarding the Truth
Yesterday we began Paul's first letter to Timothy with hisbeautiful greeting: “Grace,mercy, and peace.” Today, in verses 3 and 4, Paul immediately gets to one…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries1 Timothy 1:1-2 - A True Son in the Faith
For the past two days, we've introduced Paul's first letterto Timothy. Today we're ready to open the letter itself. Paul begins: “Paul,an apostle of Jesus…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries1 & 2 Timothy Introduction - Truth for Troubled Times
Today I want usto think about why these letters are so important for the times in which welive. Pauland Timothy were living in a world that was anything but…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries1 Timothy Introduction - Passing the Faith to the Next Generation
Forthe next several weeks, Lord willing, we're going to walk together through twovery special books of the New Testament—1 and 2 Timothy. Theseletters are…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries2 Thessalonians 3:17-18 - Grace for the Journey
Paulusually dictated his letters to someone who wrote them down for him. But as hecame to the end of this letter, Paul took the pen himself and wrote…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries2 Thessalonians 3:16 - The Lord of Peace
Today we are nearing the end of our journey through 2Thessalonians. Here in chapter 3, Paul deals withthe practical responsibilities of living the Christian…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries2 Thessalonians 3:14-15 - Correcting With Love
Yesterday we closed with the wonderful encouragement of 2Thessalonians 3:13: “But as for you, brethren, do not grow weary in doinggood.” Today Paul continues…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries2 Thessalonians 3:11-13 - Don't Grow Weary in Doing Good
“For we hear that there are some who walkamong you in a disorderly manner, not working at all, but are busybodies. Nowthose who are such we command and exhort…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries2 Thessalonians 3:6-10 - A Faith That Works
Apparently,some of the believers in Thessalonica had misunderstood the teaching concerningthe return of Christ. They knew Jesus was coming again, and evidently…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries2 Thessalonians 3:3-5 - "The Lord Is Faithful"
Today we continue in 2 Thessalonians chapter 3, and I want tobegin with five words from verse 3 that I believe every Christian should holdclose to his or her…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries2 Thessalonians 3:1-2 - "Pray for the Word to Run"
“Finally,brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run swiftly and beglorified, just as it is with you, and that we may be delivered…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries2 Thessalonians 2:15-17 - "Stand Fast"
Today we come to the final three verses of 2 Thessalonianschapter 2. And after everything Paul has taught about the future, he givesthese believers a very…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries2 Thessalonians 2:13-14 - "Beloved by the Lord"
For several days we've been looking at some very seriousprophetic truths in 2 Thessalonians chapter 2. Paul has talked about rebellion,the man of sin, Satanic…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries2 Thessalonians 2:11-12 - "The Danger of Rejecting Truth"
Yesterday we looked at one of the most sobering statements in2 Thessalonians chapter 2. Paul said that people will be deceived because: “theydid not receive…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries2 Thessalonians 2:9-10 - "Receive the Love of the Truth"
Welcometo Pastor’s Chat. Today we continue our journey through 2 Thessalonians chapter2, looking at verses 9 and 10. Yesterday we saw that the coming lawless…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries2 Thessalonians 2:8 - "When Jesus Comes in Glory"
Today we continue our study of 2 Thessalonians chapter 2, andwe're going to focus primarily on verse 8. In the previous verses, Paul hasbeen describing a…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries2 Thessalonians 2:5-7 - "Until He Is Taken Out of the Way"
Inverse 5 he asks: “Do you not remember that when I was still with you Itold you these things?” I find that verse interesting. Remember, Paulhad not spent…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries2 Thessalonians 2:3-4 - "The Man of Sin Revealed"
When it comes to Bible prophecy, therehas always been the danger of deception and speculation. Through the yearspeople have predicted dates for the return of…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries2 Thessalonians 2:1-2 - "Don't Be Shaken"
Today we begin the second chapter of 2 Thessalonians, and weare entering one of the most interesting and, at times, difficult propheticpassages in the New…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries2 Thessalonians 1:11-12 - "A Life Worthy of His Calling"
Aftertalking about the glorious return of Jesus Christ, Paul brings everything backto the way we should live today. That's an important principle…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries2 Thessalonians 1:8-10 - "When Jesus Comes in Glory"
Today we come to one of the more sobering passages in 2Thessalonians. Paul has been encouraging believers who were sufferingpersecution. He reminded them that…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries2 Thessalonians 1:5-7 - "God Will Make It Right"
Today we come to 2 Thessalonians 1:5–7. Paul has justcommended these believers for their patience and faith during persecution. Nowhe reminds them of something…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries2 Thessalonians 1:3-4 - "Growing Faith in Difficult Times"
Today we continue our study of 2 Thessalonians chapter 1 bylooking at verses 3 and 4: “We are bound to thank God always for you,brethren, as it is meet…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries2 Thessalonians 1:1-2 - "Grace and Peace for a Growing Church"
Yesterday we began our journey through the little book of 2Thessalonians. Today, let's begin looking at the first chapter, starting withverses 1 and 2: “Paul…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries2 Thessalonians - Standing Firm While We Wait
Inmany ways, the message of 2 Thessalonians can be summarized in four words: Standfirm while waiting. These believers were waiting for Jesus to return…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries1 Thessalonians 5:23-28 - Faithful Is He Who Calls You
Today we come to the final verses of 1 Thessalonians. We havetraveled together through this wonderful letter and seen Paul's love for theseyoung believers…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries1 Thessalonians 5:19-22 - Test Everything, Hold Fast to What is Good
Today we come to four short instructions that are especially important in a time when we are constantly surrounded bycompeting voices and spiritual claims…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 - Rejoice, Pray, and Give Thanks
Today we come to three of the shortest verses in the NewTestament. But although they are short, they contain enough truth to challengeus for a lifetime. First…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries1 Thessalonians 5:14-15 - Ministry to One Another
Yesterday Paul spoke about our relationship with spiritualleaders. Today, in 1 Thessalonians 5:14–15, he reminds us that ministry is notsomething that belongs…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 - Appreciate Those Who Serve
As Paul begins the closing section of 1 Thessalonians, hegives a number of short, practical instructions about relationships within thechurch. Today we begin…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries1 Thessalonians 5:7-11 - Awake, Armed, and Encouraging
Verse 7 says: “For those who sleep, sleep atnight, and those who get drunk are drunk at night.” Paul is drawing aspiritual contrast. Night is the natural…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries1 Thessalonians 5:4-6 - Children of Light
Verse 4 says: “But you, brethren, are notin darkness, so that this Day should overtake you as a thief.” Notice againthe contrast. In verse 3 Paul spoke about…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries1 Thessalonians 5:1-3 - The Day of the Lord
In chapter 5, Paul turns from the comfort of Christ’s coming for believers to theseriousness of “the day of the Lord.” He writes: “But concerning the timesand…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries1 Thessalonians 4:15-18 - Forever With the Lord
Today,in verses 15 through 18, Paul gives us more details about what will happen whenJesus comes again. Paulbegins in verse 15: “For this we say to you by the…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 - Sorrow, But Not Without Hope
Today we come to one of the most comforting passages in allthe New Testament. Apparently, the Thessalonian believers had questions aboutChristians who had…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 - A Quiet and Honest Life
Sometimes we think the Christian life is demonstrated only in the big moments. Preaching a sermon. Going on a mission trip. Leading someone to Christ. Making…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesSeptember 07 - Taught by God to Love
Welcometo Pastor’s Chat. Today we move from Paul's teaching about holiness to anothergreat mark of the Christian life—love. First Thessalonians 4:9 says…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries1 Thessalonians 4:6-8 - God Has Called Us to Holiness
Welcometo Pastor’s Chat. Yesterday we looked at one of the clearest statements inScripture concerning God's will: “For this is the will of God…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries1 Thessalonians 4:3-5 - This Is the Will of God
Have you ever wondered, “What is God's will for my life?” Christiansoften ask that question when facing major decisions. “Lord, whom should Imarry?” “Where…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries1 Thessalonians 4:1-2 - How to Walk and Please God
Welcometo Pastor’s Chat. Today we begin 1 Thessalonians chapter 4. The first threechapters have been very personal. Paul has talked about his ministry among…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries1 Thessalonians 3:11-13 - Established in Holiness
Today we come to the final verses of 1 Thessalonians chapter3. Paul has just told these believers that he is praying “night and dayexceedingly” that he might…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries1 Thessalonians 3:9-10 - Growing in Faith
“For what thanks can we render to God for you, for all the joy with which we rejoice for your sake before our God?” Paul did not congratulate himself. He…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries1 Thessalonians 3:6-8 - Standing Fast in the Lord
Paul says in verse 6: “But now that Timothy has cometo us from you, and brought us good news of your faith and love…” Thatlittle phrase “good news” is…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries1 Thessalonians 3:4-5 - When the Tempter Comes
“For,in fact, we told you before when we were with you that we would suffertribulation.” Notice that Paul had warned them ahead of time. When Paulpreached the…