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  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Ecclesiology: The Doctrine Of The Christian Church Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 11, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,423 views

    This is the 1st study in the study "Doctrinal Issues From 1 Timothy".

    Series: Doctrinal Issues From 1 Timothy[#1] ECCLESIOLOGY: THE DOCTRINE OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1 Timothy 3:1-5; 5:1-6:2 Introduction: 1. Peter’s confession of Christ. Matthew 16:13-19 2. All believers in Christ are part of the Church. 3. God has a structure for the local congregation. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Negative And Positive Ways Of Selecting Elders

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 24, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 2,144 views

    You are a leader. Yes, you! You may not be the president or manager of an organization, but you will be called on to lead others.

    Negative and Positive Ways of Selecting Elders (1 Timothy 3:1-3:6) Illustration: Be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity. –1 Timothy 4:12 Bible In One Year: Judges 1-3; Luke 4:1-30 You are a leader. Yes, you! You may not be the president or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Help Wanted - Man Of God

    Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Sep 14, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,177 views

    Today, we have the threat of cross-contamination between the ways of God and the ways of the world, just as it was threatening the church where Timothy was Paul’s chosen leader.

    Sermon Title: Help Wanted – Man of God Text: 1 Timothy 3 Date: August 24, 2003 Context of Scripture: It only stands to reason that since we dealt with the issue of women in the ministry last times we looked at Paul’s letter to Pastor Timothy, we should look at what is required of the men. When ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Apostolic Ministry: Family Considerations, Fathers & Sons Series

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Oct 2, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,598 views

    Objective: Scriptural insights for Apostolic Ministry. Discussion on spiritual Fathers & Sons. Discussion on making adequate provision for your family before you travel.

    Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Qualities Of A Leader In God's Church Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 15, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 12,551 views

    This is message one on leadership in my When God Builds A Church series based on Bob Russell’s book by the same title

    INTRODUCTION „X 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 „X Today we are going to look at the first of two sermons on leadership in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Preacher, Is Your House In Order?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,789 views

    Must you rule your house in absolute perfection?

    Preacher, Is Your House In Order? 1 Tim 3:4-5 4 One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; 5 (For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?) (KJV) Over the years, I have known and have heard of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Overseeing The Church Of God Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,540 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

  • Jeffrey Stratton avatar

    A Case For Seatbelts And Airbags Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Nov 14, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,042 views

    Learning how to become strong for the off-road times of life from 1 Timothy.

    August 31 and September 1, 2002 2 Timothy 3:1-9 A Case For Seatbelts and Air Bags How many public warnings do you think you have either seen or heard since you were a little child? I am not talking about the warnings you got from parents, grand-parents, pastors or Sunday School teachers that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Effective Leaders

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 1, 2001
    based on 43 ratings
     | 5,090 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

  • JOEL SANTOS avatar

    The Leaders' Family Life - (Part 6 Of 7) Series

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,523 views

    Paul sets before us a worthy goal-which most of us will work on for a lifetime.

    Churches suffer when this category is ignored or downplayed. Paul listed three very specific requirements concerning a leader’s family life. We ignore them at our own peril. 1. Husband of one wife 1 Timothy 3:2 Unfortunately this qualification has been so wrapped up in controversy that we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Authentic

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Feb 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,563 views

    BEING REAL IN CHRIST JESUS.

    AUTHENTIC 1 TIM 3:1-7/ TITUS 1:7-11 INTRO: QUALITIES OF A BISHOP 1: BLAMELESS A) NOT SINLESS B) WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE BLAMELESS C) IT MEANS TO BE AUTHENTIC OR GENUINE POINT: 1 PETER SAYS WE ARE ALL PART OF A ROYAL PRESITHOOD IN CHRIST JESUS. PAUL GIVES THE QUALITIES OF A BISHOP OR PASTOR AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Deacon Ordination

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,637 views

    Outline for Deacon ordination service

    Intro As we come here today to ordain Brother E.J. Fowler as a deacon in our church. I believe it is important that we take a look at what the office of deacon entails. People so often today truly don’t know the role of the deacon in the local church and don’t understand the guiding principles ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Family Series

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2013
     | 14,209 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Word study of family based on two greek words II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate principles to learn about the word "family" IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 3:4 (Amplified Bible) He must rule his own hou

    I. EXORDIUM: Word study of family based on two greek words II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate principles to learn about the word "family" IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 3:4 (Amplified Bible) He must rule his own household well, keeping his children under control, with true ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Gordon Weatherby avatar

    "Identity Crisis: Who Is This Man Of God?" Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jun 8, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,421 views

    This is a sermon that deals with the role of Elders as the Spiritual leaders of the Church.

    Identity Crisis: Who is this Man of God? (Elder, Overseer, Shepherd, Pastor, Bishop, Steward?) 1Timothy 3:1-7; 5:17-22; 1 Timothy 5:17-22 Dorn Ridge June 09 and June 16, 2013 [Because of the length of this message, I divided it up preaching it over two ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    "Looking For Leaders Pt. 1” Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 1, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,516 views

    What does GOD look for when He chooses a leader?

    What does GOD look for when He chooses a leader? Does He used the same criteria that man often uses? • Is it charisma? Can he hold & influence an audience? • Is it style? Does he “LOOK LIKE” a leader? • Is it his voice? Does he “SOUND LIKE” a leader? • Is it humor? Can he keep them ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational