Text: 1Timothy 2:1-8 -- What is a Christian’s obligation regarding politics? How shall Christians act and behave in a toxic political environment? What is a Christian’s role in politics? The growing incivility in political rhetoric and protests against individuals because of their political stands, if left unchecked may foment a cultural and civic crisis in our land. How shall a Christian respond to such a volatile environment? Medical practitioners abide by a practice

In Spiritual Warfare, Jesus is our Victory Defining Spiritual Warfare “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.” Ephesians 6:12 “For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are n

Text: 3 John The Message: Use Your Influence to Encourage Others BE PRAYERFUL “I’m praying for you” Praying that you prosper in every area of your life To the same degree that you prosper spiritually BE PROUD (of them) “I’m proud of you” I’ve received reports that you are walking in the truth When I hear about your walk in the truth, I am filled with joy. BE POSITIVE "I’ve heard good reports about you” Serving the church Showing hospitality to strangers BE PURPOSEFUL Keep

Text: 2 John -- The Priority of Love in the Christian’s life We are commanded to love one another The Providence of Freedom Not everyone hears the truth Not everyone believes the truth Not everyone obeys the truth It is by God’s grace alone The Poison of Deception Deception: Seeking to cause someone to accept as true that which is false Forms of Deception: DENYING WHAT IS TRUE vs. 7 EXAGGERATING WHAT IS TRUE vs. 9 The Power of Discernment Dealing with decei