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  • Andrew Chan avatar

    What To Look For In Our Leaders (Overseers)?

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 3, 2006
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    The Bible says a lot about what we can look for when seeking leaders

    What to look for in our leaders (overseers)? By Pastor Andrew Chan Richmond Chinese Evangelical Free Church August 2, 2006 1The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. 2Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Devote In Doing What Is Good

    Contributed by Donato Solano on Aug 8, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
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    Christians are expected to do good things all the time, everywhere and any given life’s situation.

    INTRODUCTION Why policeman is always expected to catch bad people? Why is a school teacher is always expected to teach students? Why is a doctor is always expected to treat sick people? These people are expected to do what they supposed to be doing because that’s the very meaning of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leadership Qualifications Series

    Contributed by Phillip Day on Aug 21, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
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    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

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    The Resume Of A Leader Series

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Aug 26, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,403 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

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    Character Counts Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 13, 2006
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    Third in a series from 1 Timothy. This message deals with the qualifications for church leaders.

    Read 1 Timothy 3:1-12 The following is a confidential report on several candidates being considered for positions of church leadership. Adam: Good man but problems with his wife. Also one reference told of how his wife and he enjoy walking nude in the woods. Noah: Former pastorate of 120 years ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does It Mean To Be A One-Woman Man?

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Nov 14, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 16,575 views

    Engage yourself in this explanation and application of I Timothy 3:2 and 3:12 nnd come to grips with the phrase “...husband of one wife...”

    As we look at what is required to lead the church of God, today we examine a very interesting phrase. It is found in I Timothy 3:2 & 3:12, and it has sparked debate for many years. The phrase is this: “...husband of one wife...” Allow me today to take you mentally through the text first, then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's Going On

    Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 8, 2005
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    What is going on??? II Timothy 3 In New York, classes began this week for the 1st ever all homosexual school. It is described as a place were young people can come and be their selves and not worry about being persecuted. In Genesis 19 Abraham a

    What is going on??? II Timothy 3 In New York, classes began this week for the 1st ever all homosexual school. It is described as a place were young people can come and be their selves and not worry about being persecuted. In Genesis 19 Abraham and Lot separated Genesis 19 4 But before they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Emphasize A Biblically-Functioning Eldership Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 31, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 10,903 views

    The importance and function of the eldership in the church. Includes ordination service of a newly-elected elder at the end of the message.

    SERIES: ‘THE CHALLENGE TO THE CHURCH IN 2005” TEXT: 1 TIMOTHY 3:1-7; TITUS 1:6-9; 1 PETER 5:1-3; ACTS 20:28-31 TITLE: “EMPHASIZE A BIBLICALLY-FUNCTIONING ELDERSHIP” INTRODUCTION: A. Two police officers respond to a call from the dispatcher concerning a bad traffic accident. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Central Role Of The Pastor Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 31, 2005
    based on 66 ratings
     | 21,176 views

    # 6 in a series on 1 Timothy this sermon deals with the role of the pastor in the local church.

    “The Central Role of the Pastor !” 1 Timothy 3:1-7 What is a pastor suppose to look like? I have been told on occasion you don’t look like a preacher. I don’t know whether that is an insult or a compliment. Someone wrote a facetious account called “The Perfect ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Spotting Godly Men (Part 2: Character) Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,252 views

    God makes godly men to lead us to love Jesus.

    Scripture Introduction The Bible chapter God has for us today, may seem, at first, related only to a few: “What help for me comes from the qualifications for overseer or deacon?” Before we hear the passage, therefore, please consider two thoughts. First, the aim and dynamic (what godliness ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Quality Leadership

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Dec 22, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,843 views

    Deciding eldership and deaconship is not to be taken lightly: Paul tells Timothy in 1 Timothy 5:22 not to hastily select leaders. “Do not lay hands upon anyone too hastily and thereby share responsibility for the sins of others;

    Have you ever felt unheard or as though you can’t find an ear to listen to your concerns? Have you ever left after speaking to someone feeling as though they didn’t hear a single word that you said? Israel had a problem with this as well. Moses had basically been given control of all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Qualities Of A Leader Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 22, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,717 views

    When God builds a church, it will have leaders who are the type of men God would approve of. This is a revamp of a sermon from 3 years ago.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1  The trouble with being a leader today is that you can’t be sure whether people are following you or chasing you. http://www.christianglobe.com/Illustrations/theDetails.asp?whichOne=l&whichFile=leadership  As we continue with our “When God Builds a Church” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Elder Ordination Address Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 5, 2007
    based on 29 ratings
     | 20,897 views

    Using First Timothy 3 as a text, this is the message delivered at the elder ordination service of Castle Hills Christian Church.

    ELDER ORDINATION SERVICE Text:I Tim.1-1:3, II Pet.5::1-4 Today we are assembled to set apart men to an important ministry. These men have been chosen by this congregation to serve as elders of the Castle Hills Christian Church. 1. What is an elder? The New Testament uses three words for elders. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Larry Osborne avatar

    The Marks Of Maturity: A Leadership Checklist Series

    Contributed by Larry Osborne on Jun 13, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,156 views

    Spiritual growth and maturity is often accelerated under difficult circumstances. In Paul’s letter to the Thessalonians (see 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10), he describes what spiritual growth looks like in the midst of “severe suffering.”

    1 Timothy: Doing Church God’s Way North Coast Church Message #4 July 29-30, 2006 Dr. Larry Osborne The Marks of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Lessons In Leadership Pt2

    Contributed by Brian Menear on Jun 14, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,254 views

    How do we best select leaders for the church and what are their roles?

    Path of Light Ministries Principals of Leadership What does the Bible say foremost about the qualifications of leaders for the church? 1 Timothy 3 3 It is a true saying that if someone wants to be an elder, he desires an honorable responsibility. 2 For an elder must be a man whose life cannot be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational