September 13, 2026
Sermon Text: 1 Timothy 1:1-2
This Sunday, we’ll begin our new sermon series in the book of 1 Timothy.
In 1 Timothy 1:1–2, Paul introduces himself as an apostle called by God and writes to Timothy, whom he considers a beloved son in the faith. From the very beginning, Paul anchors his message in Christ Jesus as our hope, reminding Timothy that his ministry and identity are rooted in Him. These opening verses set the tone for the letter as an encouragement to remain faithful to Christ and the calling God has given.
Join us tomorrow morning at 8:00, 9:30, & 11:00 am.
This Week’s Set List
Worship is an outward expression coming from the overflow of the heart. At Providence, our services are times of intentional celebration and remembrance of what Jesus has done for us. Through the songs we sing, we express what we believe about God and confess our need for him.
Here’s our set list for the weekend:
Psalm 34 (Taste And See)
Be Thou My Vision
Worthy Of It All
10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)
This Week’s Prayer Focus
As part of our worship and fellowship together, we pray over specific local churches, schools, missionary partners, and unreached people groups. This week, you can join us in praying for:
Local Church: Citizens Church
Local School: Maus Middle School
Missions Partner: Emily
Unreached People Group: Sikh Jat (India)
Study Guide for Psalm 1
How To Use This Guide
This guide is designed to take you deeper into the points of the Sunday morning message and the passage we’re studying each week. The guide is divided into two parts.
Read, Reflect, and Respond guides you through your own personal study of the message text, preferably before you arrive for the service on Sunday morning. This section uses the HEAR journaling method, which is an acronym for highlight, explain, apply, and respond.
Discuss With Others is designed to help you take the things you’ve learned in your personal study and the message and discuss them within the context of your small group.
Read, Reflect, & Respond
Highlight: Begin your Bible reading time with prayer then highlight verses that stand out to you as you read the passage. Note any words or ideas you want to dive deeper into and pay attention to repeated or emphasized words and phrases. This is the “observation” process – looking at the who, what, when, where of the passage.
Explain: What is the context of the passage and the author’s intended meaning within that context? This is where you can consult a study Bible or commentary. What did the passage mean to the original listeners? Was there something in their context that was being addressed? This step is to understand what the meaning of the passage was then before you seek to understand what the applied principle is today.
Apply: What is the principle to live by today? This is when you turn the focus to your own life, setting, and culture. What is the principle that applies to your own context?
Respond: How will you respond to the application in your relationships and/or situations this week? This recognizes that the Bible is not just a set of truths to know, but is actually a guide to live by.
Discuss With Others
Use your community group time to have some conversation around the message. Start your discussion by inviting someone to read the passage aloud in its entirety.
- What voices influence you the most (news, podcasts, books, friends, etc.)?
- Identify an area of your life (ungodly motives, words, or actions), or a specific sin, where you have become comfortable. What do you need to confess, and how can you ask for help?
- How can you grow in delighting in God’s Word, in meditating on it continually? If you do not delight in it, what does that reveal about your heart? By God’s grace, what needs to change?
- What is the fruit of your life? How can you grow in bearing the fruit of the Spirit?
- Where do you turn for comfort in difficult circumstances? How can God provide what you need through his Word? Are there specific passages on which you can meditate?
- How can you prepare now for whatever lies ahead? Is there a passage or book of the BIble you can memorize (Psalm 1; Romans 8; Ephesians 1; Colossians), an area of doctrine to study (e.g., God’s sovereignty, attributes, union with Christ)?
- How does it comfort you to know that God personally knows and cares for you in every season of your life?
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