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  • Why I Believe Jesus Is Lord Series

    Contributed by John Walls on Sep 30, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,641 views

    The Lordship of Christ

    WHY I BELIEVE IN THE SON OF GOD 1 Timothy 3:15b-16 Introduction: It is believed that the original Christian confession consisted of three words: "Jesus Christ--Lord." So must our pure confession be! He is either LORD of all or not Lord at all. His person, claims and work are central to Biblical ...read more

  • Four Spiritual Checks - #4 The Nobility Of Serving God Series

    Contributed by Mark Thornton on Oct 3, 2001
    based on 85 ratings
     | 10,854 views

    This is the last of a series on Paul’s Trustworthy Sayings. This message demonstrates the value of serving God and encourages people to get involved in ministry.

    INTRODUCTION. (ILLUS.) -- Like many teenagers, I didn’t exactly know what I wanted to do with my life when I was a high-school senior. I knew that I wanted to serve the Lord (possibly in ministry / full-time service) but I didn’t know what or where. I hadn’t decided on pursuing pastoral ...read more

  • Character Still Does Count Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Nov 5, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,697 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

  • Carefully Taught

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Nov 11, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 1,827 views

    The Lord went to a lot of effort to write us a love letter. We call it the Bible. We would be amiss not to read it.

    Letters are interesting and amazing things. They have been the main form of communication between two people or groups of people who are some distance apart, longer than any other form of communication. With the invention of the telephone, there was some threat that written correspondence may ...read more

  • Able To Teach Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 29, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,125 views

    Third in a series on shepherding/mentoring in the church.

    Sermon for 1/28/2001 Able to teach Introduction: Gene Getz- Mike Cornwall was an elder at my church. He was also long time banker. At one point in time when he was CEO of one of the largest savings and loans in the state of Texas, he and his wife, Sharon, had an unusual experience. Mike and ...read more

  • Blameless Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 29, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 4,118 views

    Second in a series on shepherding/mentoring in the church.

    Sermon for 1/21/2001 Blameless, above reproach 1 Timothy 3:2; Titus 1:6 Introduction: One of the powerful figures in Wall Street fell in love with an actress. For many months he was always seen escorting her about in the fashionable circles of town. Deciding to marry her, he first put a private ...read more

  • Deacons: God's Ministering Servants

    Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003
    based on 91 ratings
     | 8,491 views

    Learning what God wants from deacons.

    Title: DEACONS: God’s Ministering Servants Text: Acts 6:1-6, Philippians 1:1, 1 Timothy 3:8-13 Introduction: God is the God of organization and structure. ‒ It is seen in the universe around us. ‒ It is seen in nature. ‒ The human body itself is so structured. ‒ The ...read more

  • Disciples Who Become Leaders

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on May 29, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,268 views

    Becoming a leader is not a personal preference, but a natural part of the growth and maturity of the church.

    DISCIPLES WHO BECOME LEADERS Text: I Peter 5:1 thru 7 This morning we spoke of Peter and just one of the mistakes he made as a disciple. With all of his mistakes, he still had a tremendous impact on other believers throughout history. Can we ever forget his opportunity to be restored in John ...read more

  • Special Servants

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,078 views

    A study of Deacons: Definition, Divine Order, and Designation.

    Special Servants 1 Timothy 3:8–13 INTRODUCTION • Last week (insert names) was set before you a deacon. • What an exciting time! To see a church grow spiritually. • Elders have asked me to speak on this subject. MAIN BODY I. Definition A. Our English work for Deacon is translated from the Greek ...read more

  • A Functioning Church

    Contributed by George Rennau on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,213 views

    Truth for a church after a split, but on the mend - We are not a perfect church but we are headed in the right direction.

    Illustration “Don’t Join That Church” A poem There is no perfect Church You know, its come to my attention that there are people talking about us and our church I don’t know how many times people in the community have said in sort of a snide way “O, you’re the pastor of that church”. Like they ...read more

  • The "M's" Of Leadership Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 11, 2003
    based on 104 ratings
     | 15,415 views

    1 Timothy speaks clearly about the making of Leaders for God’s people today. I’ve discovered at least ten qualities that all begin with "M."

    Making of Leadership for God’s People 1 Tim. 3:1-7 God has a vested interest in the leadership of the church. He has always been directly involved and deeply concerned about those who lead his people. Think of the earliest great biblical leaders. The first one that comes to my mind is Moses. ...read more

  • The Work Of Deacons

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 10, 2003
    based on 144 ratings
     | 10,991 views

    The duties, qualifications, rewards of the Deacon.

    The work of a Deacon I Tim. 3:8-13 INTRO.: In God’s Kingdom, spiritual things and the spirit itself are of supreme importance. But, we live in a material world and, from a practical point of view, it is impossible to express ourselves in spiritual words or address spiritual matters without dealing ...read more

  • What Your Pastor Expects From You Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 19, 2004
    based on 145 ratings
     | 14,273 views

    "Here is a trustworthy saying: If anyone sets his heart on being an overseer, he desires a noble task."

    Paul used a very interesting phrase five times in his letters to pastors: "Here is a trustworthy saying". Keep in mind that all of God’s Word is trustworthy but Paul is using this phrase to highlight some especially significant teachings. He wants the pastors to emphasize these trusthworthy ...read more

  • The Same Confession

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 24, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 1,866 views

    Paul outlines for us, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, the things that we as Christians believe concerning the LORD Jesus Christ.

    “THE SAME CONFESSION” 1 Timothy 3:16 1. The Mystery of Godliness beyond human APPREHENSION. (v. 16a) And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness Ephesians 1:9; 3:4-6; 5:32; 6:19; Colossians 2:2; 1 Timothy 3:9; Titus 2:13; Acts 3:12; Deuteronomy 29:29 2. He was APPARENT in the ...read more

  • The Qualifications Of Deacons

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 6, 2004
    based on 174 ratings
     | 18,037 views

    A message concerning the calling and responsibilities of Deacons.

    The Qualifications of a Deacon July 13, 2003 1 Timothy 3:8-13 Sunday AM Intro: “Everything rises and falls on Leadership.” Setting: The Ephesian church had been blessed w/ great leadership. Acts 20 tells us it was founded by Paul who later turned it over to Timothy. During his time in Ephesus, ...read more