Elder Chris Crouse – The Mystery of Godliness
The Apostle Paul lists six things that make up the mystery of godliness. These things make clear to us why we are to be Godlike, why ministers and deacons should…
Elder Chris Crouse – The Office of Deacon
The Apostle Paul lays out the requirements for a man to be considered and hold the church appointed office of deacon. Elder Chris reminds the church that the current pastor…
Elder Chris Crouse – The Office of Bishop
If a man desires the office of a bishop, he desires a good work. The Apostle Paul lays out requirements a man must meet before being placed into the office…
Elder Chris Crouse – The Roles of Men and Women in Worship
The Apostle Paul establishes the role of men and women in public worship, going back to the order God made during the creation. Elder Chris lays out the Biblical truths,…
Elder Chris Crouse – Our Mediator
Elder Chris considers the Apostle Paul’s instruction to Timothy that there was one God and one mediator between God and men. He then turns to Job’s life. God asked Satan…
Elder Chris Crouse – Obligations to Pray
Elder Chris turns to 1 Timothy Chapter 2. The Apostle Paul points out the importance of prayer for those around us, those in positions of leadership, and those in authority….
Elder Chris Crouse – A Good Warfare
Elder Chris concludes 1 Timothy Chapter 1, looking at the Apostle Paul’s charge to Timothy. He warns of making shipwreck of his life. He encourages him to hold faith and…
Elder Chris Crouse – The Chief of Sinners
The Apostle Paul obtained mercy from the Lord despite his persecution of Christians. After conversion, Paul endured beatings, was stoned and experienced shipwreck. Satan used Paul’s thoughts to persecute him,…
Elder Chris Crouse – Pure Heart, Good Conscience, and Sincere Faith
The Apostle Paul charges Timothy to charge some that they teach no other doctrine at Ephesus which he loved, and not give over to fables and endless genealogies. It is…
Elder Chris Crouse – Raising Lazarus from the Dead
Elder Chris continues his series on Christ’s miracles. He preaches on Christ raising Lazarus from the dead. Lazarus’s body had begun decomposing, proving he was indeed dead, and when raised…
Elder Chris Crouse – It Is Well
Elder Chris pauses his series on the Miracles of Christ and looks at a miracle of a woman who dwelt in a great “Shunem” or quiet place and blesses Elisha…
Elder Chris Crouse – Healing the Woman Bowed Together
Elder Chris reads from Luke where we find an account of a woman who was bowed over and could not lift up for eighteen years. Christ heals her and she…