Ironwood Church

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Sermons preached at Ironwood Church. All of life is all for Jesus. For more information, visit ironwoodchurch.org

  1. 1d ago

    A Teaching Church (1 Timothy 2:8–15) | God's Plan for the Church

    Pastor Luke Simmons continues our series, “God’s Plan for the Church,” with “A Teaching Church,” a look at 1 Timothy 2:8–15 and its challenging instructions about prayer, worship, and the roles of men and women in the church. How should we approach passages of Scripture that are difficult to understand or challenging to accept? This message considers four kinds of tough texts, examines women in the New Testament, and explores what this passage means for the life and ministry of Ironwood Church. Along the way, we’re invited to consider how humility, godliness, and a willingness to learn shape our response to God’s Word. Join us as we explore these important questions and seek to follow God’s plan for His church. Chapters:00:00 - Start01:16 - Four Kinds of Tough Texts14:47 - Women in the New Testament33:49 - What Does This Mean for Ironwood? Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8–15Series: God’s Plan for the ChurchMessage: A Teaching Church **HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@IronwoodChurchAZFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/ironwoodchurchaz/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/ironwood.church/WEBSITE https://www.ironwoodchurch.org/

  2. Oct 12

    The Prayers of a Peaceful Church (1 Timothy 2:1–7) | God's Plan for the Church

    Pastor Seth Troutt continues our series, “God’s Plan for the Church,” with a message from 1 Timothy 2:1–7 about the kind of praying, posture, and conviction that should mark God’s people. In this passage, Paul calls the church to pray broadly, live peacefully, and hold firmly to the exclusive hope found in Jesus Christ. **All kinds of people**  God’s heart is for all kinds of people to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth. Pastor Seth explains how Paul’s words would have challenged first-century hearers and still challenge us today. The church is called to pray not only for people like us, but also for rulers, cultural leaders, enemies, outsiders, and those we may assume are least likely to respond to the gospel. **Many kinds of prayers**  Paul urges believers to offer supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings. These prayers are not only a way God works in the world, but also a way God works in us. As we pray for people in positions of power and influence, God forms in us a life that is peaceful, quiet, godly, and dignified. **One faithful mediator**  At the center of the passage is the good news that there is one God and one mediator between God and humanity: the man Christ Jesus. Pastor Seth highlights the exclusivity of Jesus as the only way to salvation, not as arrogance or unkindness, but as the loving truth of the gospel. Jesus alone gave Himself as a ransom, and through Him, anyone can come to the Father. 00:00 - Start04:51 - All kinds of people05:39 - Many kinds of prayers26:38 - One faithful mediator **HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@IronwoodChurchAZFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/ironwoodchurchaz/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/ironwood.church/WEBSITE https://www.ironwoodchurch.org/

  3. Oct 5

    Convictions of a Healthy Church (1 Timothy 1:12–20) | God's Plan for the Church

    Guest Pastor Will Bray continues our series, “God’s Plan for the Church,” with a message from 1 Timothy 1:12–20. In this passage, Paul reflects on the mercy and grace of Jesus in his own life and charges Timothy to hold firmly to the faith as he leads the church. Pastor Will explains that God builds the kind of church He intends when He lays the foundation, supplies the grace, and receives the glory. The work of the church does not begin with our strength, preferences, or plans, but with God’s power and God’s Word. As Paul’s life shows, Jesus saves sinners, transforms lives, and then uses His people as displays of His grace so that others might believe. This message also challenges us to consider where God has placed us and how He may be calling us to keep the light of the gospel burning in our homes, neighborhoods, workplaces, and communities. Will is a guest pastor who is preparing to plant a new church in San Tan Valley. Learn more about the church plant here:  https://www.ironwoodchurch.org/santan 00:00 - Introduction11:11 - God Lays the Foundation21:50 - God Supplies the Grace34:14 - God Gets the Glory **HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@IronwoodChurchAZFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/ironwoodchurchaz/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/ironwood.church/WEBSITE https://www.ironwoodchurch.org/

  4. Sep 28

    Commitments of a Non-Wandering Church (1 Timothy 1:1–11) | God's Plan for the Church

    astor Luke Simmons begins a new series, **God’s Plan for the Church**, with a message from **1 Timothy 1:1-11** about what it means for God’s people to live as the household of God. Paul writes to Timothy because the church in Ephesus is facing false teaching, speculation, and confusion about the truth. Timothy is charged to help the church stand firm, not swerve, and remain faithful to the gospel. In this opening message, Pastor Luke shows that the church does not get to define itself by preference, culture, politics, or popular opinion. The church belongs to the living God, and he tells his household how to live. This passage calls the church to recognize and resist false teaching, even when it sounds normal or appealing. It also calls us to embrace sound doctrine, including the parts that confront sin and expose our need for grace. But the goal is not arrogance, argument, or simply being right. Paul says the aim of our charge is love—love that comes from a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith. A healthy church holds fast to the truth and bears the fruit of gospel love. We stand firm not by avoiding hard truths or using truth as a weapon, but by remaining faithful to Christ, full of both grace and truth. **Bookmarks:**  00:00 - Start  09:56 - We commit to recognizing and resisting false teaching (1:3-7)  18:59 - We commit to embracing the severity of sound doctrine (1:8-11)  25:11 - We commit to bearing the fruit of gospel love (1:5) **HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@IronwoodChurchAZFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/ironwoodchurchaz/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/ironwood.church/WEBSITE https://www.ironwoodchurch.org/

  5. Sep 20

    Marriage Sunday (Genesis 2:18–25)

    Pastor Luke Simmons teaches from Genesis 2–3 on God’s design for marriage and the hope Jesus provides when marriage is hard. Looking at the first marriage, this message explores marriage as a partnership, the call to become one flesh, the effects of sin on relationships, and the provision God gives for our shame and failure. Whether you are married, single, divorced, widowed, or walking through challenges in your relationship, this sermon points to God’s wisdom and the grace found in Christ. Bookmarks:  00:00 - Start  08:10 - Partnership (2:18-23)  15:53 - Paradigm (2:24-25)  26:59 - Problem (3:6-13, 16)  34:14 - Provision (3:21) **HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@IronwoodChurchAZFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/ironwoodchurchaz/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/ironwood.church/WEBSITE https://www.ironwoodchurch.org/

  6. Sep 14

    How Christians Conquer Evil (Revelation 12:7–12) | Spiritual Warfare

    Pastor Luke Simmons continues our series, “Spiritual Warfare,” with a message from Revelation 12 about the victory of Christ and how Christians participate in that victory. Revelation 12 gives us a picture of the spiritual battle behind what we see in the world: the dragon, Satan, is defeated and thrown down because of the work of Christ. Though the enemy still rages, believers conquer through the blood of the Lamb, the word of their testimony, faithful endurance, and joy in Christ. Scripture: Revelation 12  Series: Spiritual Warfare 00:00 - Start  18:11 - Look to the Lamb (v. 11)  23:23 - Hold firm to the word of testimony (v. 11)  25:57 - Love not your life even unto death (v. 11)  30:20 - Rejoice! (v. 12)

  7. Sep 6

    How the Devil Prowls (1 Peter 5:8–11) | Spiritual Warfare

    Pastor Seth Troutt continues the “Spiritual Warfare” series with a message from 1 Peter 5:8–11 on how the devil prowls, how believers are called to respond, and where our confidence comes from in the middle of spiritual opposition. What does it actually mean to be watchful? How do we resist the enemy without becoming fearful or obsessed with him? And what does God promise to those who stand firm in the faith? In this sermon, Pastor Seth unpacks Peter’s warning to stay alert, resist the devil, and remember that suffering does not have the final word. The same God who calls his people will restore, strengthen, and establish them. If you are learning how to recognize spiritual warfare and remain steady in your faith, this message offers a biblical framework for standing firm. **HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@IronwoodChurchAZFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/ironwoodchurchaz/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/ironwood.church/WEBSITE https://www.ironwoodchurch.org/

  8. Aug 31

    Fighting the Lies That Destroy You | FUSE 2026 (2 Corinthians 10:3–5) | Spiritual Warfare

    Pastor Luke Simmons continues our series in Spiritual Warfare during FUSE Sunday, an in-house weekend camp designed to deeply connect students with the life and mission of our church family. In this message, Pastor Luke looks at 2 Corinthians 10 and the call to take every thought captive to obey Christ. The enemy works through lies that become strongholds in our hearts, but God gives us spiritual weapons to fight back with truth. This sermon focuses on three lies that can destroy us if we believe them: that we should do whatever it takes to fit in, that our life is ruined because of sin or suffering, and that we can wait until later to follow Jesus. In Christ, we find freedom, cleansing, urgency, and life. Bookmarks:00:00 - Start  07:09 - You should do whatever it takes to fit in.  13:13 - Your life is now ruined.  18:20 - You can follow Jesus later. **HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@IronwoodChurchAZFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/ironwoodchurchaz/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/ironwood.church/WEBSITE https://www.ironwoodchurch.org/

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Sermons preached at Ironwood Church. All of life is all for Jesus. For more information, visit ironwoodchurch.org

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    Ironwood Church
  • Years Active
    2012 - 2026
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    796
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