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  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Where Are The Pastors?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 22, 2001
    based on 111 ratings
     | 5,037 views

    So you think you want to be a pastor. or So you think you know how to call a pastor.

    Where Are All The Pastors? 1 Tim 3:1 This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. (KJV) In a Dallas/Fort Worth Heritage article, Ron Rose asks, "Where are all the pastors? That is exactly the question I heard in 1977 when I surrendered to preach. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ralf Bergmann avatar

    Are You Qualified To Serve? Series

    Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on May 24, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,560 views

    What are the qualifications of a leader and those that follow and support those that take on that responsibility? The Scripture is clear and the authority that is given to those who lead is from God.

    Sermon Title: Are You Qualified to Serve? [5 of ] Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-16 Wesleyan Community Church Terry, Mississippi Sunday Morning – May 26, 2002 Scripture Introduction: As we prepare to read this mornings text, we need to consider that Paul is writing to his favorite pupil. Paul is ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    The Aim Of Christian Manhood

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Jun 15, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 3,829 views

    Every man is called to be a mature leader. He must accept the responsibility for being God’s image bearer.

    The Aim of Christian Manhood A real man is a man of God in all ways. 1.) What is a real man? (Attractive, Strong, Rich, Powerful, Star quality?) 2.) God’s man may be these things, but he is much more! 3.) When we compare the man of the world to God’s man he is wimpy, wimpy, wimpy!!! 4.) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Peck avatar

    Character Still Does Count Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Nov 5, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,677 views

    Character among our church leaders and those who serve in ministry gives the church credibility to share the good news of Christ with others.

    Church attendance on the Sunday after the September 11 attacks rose by 6% nationwide. However, seven weeks later, pollsters tell us that church attendance has settled back to the same level it was before the terrorist attacks. Just by way of contrast, the Sunday after President Kennedy was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Daniel Korol avatar

    Paul's Teaching On Women In 1 Timothy And 1 Corinthians Series

    Contributed by Daniel Korol on Oct 19, 2000
    based on 135 ratings
     | 10,744 views

    Women have been a Silenced Majority in the Church;What does the bible really teach us?

    Paul's teaching on women in 1 timothy and 1 corinthians By Daniel Korol(based on teaching's by Judy Smith and Dr. David Hamilton) I. BACKGROUND. Judaism, Greek and Roman Culture. A. Women in the Old Testament The Old Testament gives us glimpses into the role of women which is a much ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    An Elder Is A Man

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 5, 2000
    based on 95 ratings
     | 5,169 views

    Elders are not models of perfection, yet the church does have a responsibility towards them.

    Morning Message Central Church of Christ December 3, 2000 John Dobbs AN ELDER IS A MAN Introduction: There is no doubt that to be an elder is to be in a position of great influence, great responsibility, with great demands. It isn’t just any man who is willing to serve in this way. It isn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Hereford avatar

    Church Priorities: Elders

    Contributed by Steve Hereford on Jan 25, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 2,863 views

    This message addresses the qualifications of those who serve as elders in the church.

    For the last couple of months we have been talking about Who You Are in the body of Christ. We said that We are the church of Jesus Christ. And because we are the church of Jesus Christ, we are a family. As with all families there comes responsibilities. We have looked at our responsibilities to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    The Elder And His Community

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 12, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,845 views

    The Elder needs to be above reproach in his commumity

    INTRODUCTION Last week we looked at the relationship that the Elder is to have with his family, this week we will look at an area that is also very important to consider when deciding on who to elect as church leaders. Paul says that it is a good thing to desire to be an Elder in God’s church. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Effective Leaders

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 1, 2001
    based on 43 ratings
     | 5,003 views

    This sermon deals with biblical qualifications for those who desire to be elders and deacons within the church.

    Effective Leaders For Christ 2/28/93 R/87 Text 1 Tim. 3:1-7 1 Sam 16:1-12 John 13:1-17 .ls2 Today we are seeking to ordain on behalf of the entire Presbyterian Church, those men and women that we believe that God has called to serve in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Overseeing The Church Of God Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,492 views

    SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP (OVERSEEING THE CHURCH OF GOD) REQUIRES MEN OF PROVEN CHARACTER

    QUALIFICATIONS FOR ELDERS -- ABOVE REPROACH BIG IDEA: SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP (OVERSEEING THE CHURCH OF GOD) REQUIRES MEN OF PROVEN CHARACTER I. (:1) CHURCH OVERSIGHT IS A GOOD WORK TO PURSUE A. Introduction: Importance of the subject Another "trustworthy statement " something that can be relied ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Unwise And Wise Of Selecting Elders

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 25 ratings
     | 2,548 views

    Unwise Ways of Selecting Elders * Choosing eld

    Unwise Ways of Selecting Elders * Choosing elders on the basis of popularity * Politically campaigning for people who are from your own web of friends and confidants * Selecting men who are wealthy * Selecting men who are advanced in age or successful in business, education or politics * Lobbying ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Jesus Knew It Was Important To Use Spirit Led Criteria To Select Leaders

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,528 views

    1. Jesus knew that Biblical criteria help people objectively choose leaders rather than relying on subjective feelings about people.

    1. Jesus knew that Biblical criteria help people objectively choose leaders rather than relying on subjective feelings about people. Jesus knew that Paul would encourage us to use Spirit led criteria when selecting church leaders. The Lord completely endorses the following Biblical qualifications ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Phillip Day avatar

    Leadership Qualifications Series

    Contributed by Phillip Day on Aug 21, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,486 views

    Paul tackles the issue of who should be a leader by detailing the qualifications that would please God.

    Leadership Qualifications 1 Timothy 3:1-7 I. The Personality (v. 2, 3) a. Temperate (Titus 2:2) b. Prudent (Proverbs 13:16, 17:28, 18:15) c. Hospitable d. Gentle and Peaceable; Not Hot-Tempered (Titus 1:7) II. The Actions (v. 2, 3) a. Monogamous b. Teacher (2 Timothy 2:24) III. The Priority (v. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Hereford avatar

    The Responsibility Of Elders In The Church

    Contributed by Steve Hereford on Aug 25, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,954 views

    In the Scriptures, Pastors are referred to as "bishop, elder, and overseer." Why are they referred to in this way. In this message, Pastor Steve will examine these and more terms as he talks about the responsibility of elders in the church.

    We have completed our look at what elders are to be and now we’re looking at what elders are to do. In doing that, I would like to define the term that is found in 1 Timothy 3:1. It is the term translated "bishop." The term "bishop" is not a good translation because "it carries modern ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Sherman Gordon avatar

    The Resume Of A Leader Series

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Aug 26, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,315 views

    We all have been gifted to do something within the Kingdom of God. Paul lays out the qualifications of those who desire to be in a leadership position.

    DISCOVERING YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFT (PASTOR); THE RESUME OF A LEADER I TIMOTHY 3:1-7 POET ROBERT FROST IN HIS POEM ROAD LESS TRAVELED BORROWED FROM THE PSALM WRITER OF PSALMS ONE WHEN HE WROTE TWO ROADS DIVERGED IN A YELLOW WOOD, AND I TOOK THE ONE LESS TRAVELED BY, AND THAT HAS MADE ALL THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational