Southwest Christian Church

Paul gives us three categories for how to treat the family of God:1). The Family Christ Purchased (v.1-2)2). The Family Christ Sustains (v.3, 5)3). The Family Christ Created (v.4, 6-8) This sermon was first preached at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA on 08-16-26. For more information, visit us.

Paul gives young pastor Timothy five essential marks of godliness:1). Pastors Know Their Authority (v.11)2). Pastors Lead by Example (v.12)3). Pastors Prioritize the Scriptures (v.13)4). Pastors Exercise Their Gifts (v.14)5). Pastors Save Their Hearers (v.15-16)This sermon was first preached at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA on 08-09-26. For more information, visit us.

Paul shows us three important pursuits about what makes a good minister of Christ:1). The Minister's Sound Doctrine (v.6)2). The Minister's Spiritual Fitness (v.7-9)3). The Minister's Saving God (v.10)This sermon was first preached at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA on 08-02-26. For more information, visit us.

Paul teaches us three crucial realities about true holiness and living in the world:1). The Holy Spirit's Warning (v.1a)2). The Demonic Teacher's Words (v.1b-3a)3). The Lord's Created World (v.3b-5)This sermon was first preached at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA on 07-26-26. For more information, visit us.

1. The World's Rebellion Against the Kingship of Jesus Christ2. Jesus is the King Who Has All Authority3. Jesus is King Over All Creation4. Jesus is the King Who Conquered the CrossThis sermon was first preached by Randy Taylor at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA on 07-19-26. For more information, visit us.

Three aspects of Jesus' high priestly perfection:1. His Position2. His Sympathetic Heart3. His RighteousnessThis sermon was first preached by Richard LaPorte on 07-12-26 at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA.For more information, visit us.

1. The Fulfillment of the Promise - Jesus the Final Prophet2. Dimensions of Christ's Prophetic Ministry3. The Authority of Jesus as ProphetThis sermon was preached by Randy Taylor on 07-05-26 at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA. For more information, visit us.

Paul shows us five essential truths of the Christian faith:1). The Confession (v.16a)2). The Incarnation (v.16b)3). The Resurrection (v.16c)4). The Observation (v.16d)5). The Exaltation (v.16e)This sermon was first preached at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA on 06-28-26. For more information, visit us.

Paul gives us three essential descriptions of every local church:1). The Church's Authority (v.14-15a)2). The Church's Assembly (v.15b)3). The Church's Ambition (v.15c)This sermon was first preached at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA on 06-21-26. For more information, visit us.

Paul gives shows us four critical areas to consider about who should serve as a deacon:1). His First Ministry (v.12a)2). His Family Ministry (v.12b)3). His Faithful Ministry (v.13a)4). His Fervent Ministry (v.13b)This sermon was first preached at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA on 06-14-26. For more information, visit us.

Paul gives us two critical questions to ask about the qualifications of a deacon:1). Have They Been Tested? (v.10)2). Who Can Be Entrusted? (v.11)This sermon was first preached at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA on 06-07-26. For more information, visit us.

Paul gives us two foundational questions to ask about the office of a deacon:1). What is a Deacon? (v.8a)2). What Makes a Deacon (v.8b-9)This sermon was first preached at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA on 05-24-26. For more information, visit us.

Paul gives us four cautionary character qualifications for the aspiring pastor:1). His Spiritual Maturity (v.6a)2). The Satanic Mishap (v.6b)3). His Spiritual Marturia (v.7a)4). The Satanic Method (v.7b)This sermon was first preached at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA on 05-17-26. For more information, visit us.

Paul gives us three household characteristics a man must have if he aspires to the office of a pastor:1). His Household Management (v.4a)2). His Household Members (v.4b)3). His Household Ministering (v.5)This sermon was first preached at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA on 05-10-26. For more information, visit us.

The Portrait of a Pastor, Pt. 1 -- 1 Timothy 3:2-3Paul provides for us five foundation character assessments of a pastor:1). His Manner of Life (v.2a)2). His Marriage Life (v.2b)3). His Self-Mastered Life (v.2c)4). His Ministry Life (v.2d)5). His Moderate Life (v.3)This sermon was first preached at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA on 05-03-26. For more information, visit us.

Paul gives Timothy four vital starting points for those seeking the work of pastoral ministry:1). The View from Scripture (v.1a)2). The Aspirations and Scripture (v.1b)3). The Shepherd of Scripture (v.1c)4). The Task in Scripture (v.1d)This sermon was first preached at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA on 04-26-26. For more information, visit us.

1. Jesus reveals Himself to the Humble in Spirit2. From Followers to Brothers3. Beautiful Scars4. We Are Sent5. Jesus Reaches Out to Even DoubtersThis sermon was first preached at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA on 04-12-26. For more information, visit us.

 In John 11, Jesus' raising of Lazarus from dead teaches us 3 crucial truths about who Jesus is:1). Jesus the Sovereign (v.17-19)2). Jesus the Sympathetic (v.20-22, 28-37)3). Jesus the Savior (v.23-27, 38-44)This sermon was first preached at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA on 04-05-26. For more information, visit us.

This is week ten of our Sunday School class on the Doctrines of Grace taught by Richard LaPorte on 03-29-26.For more information, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠southwestchristianchurch.org

Paul gives us three foundational reasons to answer the question of who has the position of leadership in the local church:1. The Authority in Teaching (v 11-12)2. The Adam in the Beginning (v 13-14)3. The Act of Childbearing (v 15)This sermon was first preached at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA on 03-29-26. For more information, visit us.

This is week nine of our Sunday School class on the Doctrines of Grace taught by Richard LaPorte on 03-22-26.For more information, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠southwestchristianchurch.org

Paul gives us two necessary commands for orderly public worship:1. God's Gift of Order (v 8a)2. God's Gift of Roles (v 8b-10)This sermon was first preached at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA on 03-22-26. For more information, visit us.

This is week eight of our Sunday School class on the Doctrines of Grace taught by Richard LaPorte on 03-15-26.For more information, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠southwestchristianchurch.org

Paul gives us three essential truths necessary in our evangelism:1. There is One God (v 5a)2. There is One Mediator (v 5b-6)3. There is One Response (v 7)This sermon was first preached on 03-15-26 at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA. For more information, visit us.

This is week eight of our Sunday School class on the Doctrines of Grace taught by Richard LaPorte on 03-08-26.For more information, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠southwestchristianchurch.org

Paul gives us four critical lessons about being a praying church:1. The Priority of Prayer (v la)2. The Petition in Prayer (v 1b)3. The Pleasure of Prayer (v 2-3)4. The Power of Prayer (v 4)This sermon was first preached at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA on 03-08-26. For more information, ⁠visit⁠ us.

This is week eight of our Sunday School class on the Doctrines of Grace taught by Richard LaPorte on 03-01-26.For more information, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠southwestchristianchurch.org

Paul gives us three different pictures to compel us to remain strong in the faith:1. The Picture of a Soldier (v 18)2. The Picture of a Sailor (v 19)3. The Picture of Satan (v 20)This sermon was first preached at Southwest Christian Church on 03-01-26 in Temecula, CA. For more information, visit us.

This is week seven of our Sunday School class on the Doctrines of Grace taught by Richard LaPorte on 02-22-26.For more information, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠southwestchristianchurch.org

Paul teaches us four critical parts of every Christian's testimony to God's grace:1. Our Gratitude for Christ (v 12)2. Our Guilt Before Christ (v 13-14)3. The Goal of Christ (v 15)4. The Glory of Christ (v 16-17)This sermon was first preached at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA on 02-22-26. For more information, visit us.

This is week six of our Sunday School class on the Doctrines of Grace taught by Richard LaPorte on 02-15-26.For more information, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠southwestchristianchurch.org

Paul tells Timothy the three important focuses of getting the law and the gospel right:1. God's Law is Good (v 8)2. God's Giving of the Law (v 9-10)3. God's Law and Gospel (v 11)This sermon was first preached at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA on 02-15-26. For more information, visit us.

This is week five of our Sunday School class on the Doctrines of Grace taught by Richard LaPorte on 02-08-26.For more information, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠southwestchristianchurch.org

Paul gives Timothy three important marks of the responsibility of the pastor's preaching:1. The Doctrine in Preaching (v 3)2. The Stewardship of Preaching (v 4-5)3. The Desire in Preaching (v 6-7)This sermon was first preached on 02-08-26 at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA. For more information, visit us.

This is week four of our Sunday School class on the Doctrines of Grace taught by Richard LaPorte on 02-01-26.For more information, visit ⁠⁠⁠southwestchristianchurch.org

Paul's opening address to Timothy teaches us three important realities about making disciples:1. We Are Sent by God (v la)2. We Know God's Saving Hope (v 1b)3. We Multiply God's Spiritual Children (v 2)

This is week three of our Sunday School class on the Doctrines of Grace taught by Richard LaPorte on 01-18-26.For more information, visit ⁠⁠southwestchristianchurch.org

Jude closes with three precious reasons to praise God:1. His Sovereign Preserving (v 24a)2. His Sovereign Presenting (v 24b)3. His Sovereign Power (v 25)This sermon was first preached on 01-25-26 at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA. For more information, visit us.

This is week two of our Sunday School class on the Doctrines of Grace taught by Richard LaPorte on 01-18-26.For more information, visit ⁠southwestchristianchurch.org

Jude gives us three different appearances of Christian mercy towards others:1. Mercy Helps in Doubt (v 22)2. Mercy Rescues from Danger (v 23а)3. Mercy Hates All Disease (v 23b)This sermon was first preached on 01-18-26 at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA. For more information, visit us.

This is week one of our Sunday School class on the Doctrines of Grace taught by Richard LaPorte on 01-11-26.For more information, visit southwestchristianchurch.org

Jude gives us four essential commands for how to stay spiritually warm in the course of our life:1. Building Up the Body (v 20a)2. Praying in the Spirit (v 20b)3. Keeping in God's Love (v 21a)4. Waiting for Christ's Return (v 21b)This sermon was first preached at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA on 01-11-26. For more information, visit us.

Jude gives us three crucial ways we can walk godly in an ungodly time:1. Remember the Spirit's Writings (v 17)2. Walk in the Spirit's Direction (v 18)3. Participate in the Spirit's Unity (v 19)This sermon was first preached on 01-04-26 at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA. For more information, visit us.

Jude teaches us three core realities about the second coming of Jesus Christ:1. His Return is Expected (v 14)2. His Enemies are Ungodly (v 15)3. His Judgment is Just (v 16)This sermon was first preached on 12-28-25 at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA. For more information, visit us.

Jude gives us three striking descriptions about false teachers:1. The Deception of a False Teacher (v 12a)2. The Leading of a False Teacher (v 12b)3. The Eternity of a False Teacher (v 13)This sermon was first preached on 12-21-25 at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA. For more information, visit us.

Jude teaches us three core marks of false teachers from the witness of Scripture:1. Relying on Their Authority (v 8)2. Reasoning From Their Instincts (v 9-10)3. Receiving Their Due Judgment (v 11)This sermon was first preached on 12-14-25 at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA. For more information, visit us.

Jude gives us three definite marks of apostasy from the testimony of Scripture:1. A Posture of Unbelief (v 5)2. A Position of Authority (v 6)3. A Pursuit of Immorality (v 7)This sermon was first preached on 12-07-25 at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA. For more information, visit us.

The letter of Jude gives us four crucial reasons for our call to contend for the Christian faith:1. Slaves of Christ (v la)2. Kept for Christ (v 1b)3. Contend for Christ (v 2-3)4. Confident in Christ (v 4)This sermon was first preached on 11-30-25 at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA. For more information, visit us.

John shows us four destructive fruits of pride:1. Pride Rejects Christ's Authority (v 9)2. Pride Causes Church Divisions (v 1О)3. Pride Reveals Questionable Faith (v 11-12)4. Pride Avoids True Fellowship (v 13-15)This sermon was first preached on 11-23-25 at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA. For more information, visit us.

The example of the life of Gaius teaches us four marks of true wellbeing:1. A Lasting Welfare of the Soul (v 1-2)2. A Life of Walking in the Truth (v 3-4)3. A Love Worthy of God (v 5-6)4. A Labor with Workers for the Name (v 7-8)This sermon was first preached at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA on 11-16-25. For more information, visit ⁠⁠us⁠⁠.