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Growing Together In God’s Family
Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 13, 2006 (message contributor)
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1. Character Counts
Contributed on Jun 13, 2006
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 ...read more
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2. Family Matters
Contributed on Jun 13, 2006
Fourth in a series from 1 Timothy. This message describes a functional church family.
The Bible describes the church as a: • Holy Nation (1 Peter 2:9) – common citizenship in the heavenly realm • Priesthood (1 Peter 2:9) – privilege of direct access to God for all believers • Kingdom (Revelation 5:10) – common submission to the King of kings and Lord of lords • Vine (John 15:5) ...read more
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3. Adam's Rib Or Women's Lib
Contributed on Jun 20, 2006
Second in a series from 1 Timothy. This message deals with the role of women in the church.
Note: I’m indebted to Ray Stedman for the title of this sermon - it was just too good to pass up! Read 1 Timothy 2:8-15 (NIV) Questions to ask: 1. Should this be applied universally for all believers at all times? 2. Is it a complete handbook for church behavior? 3. Was Paul a ...read more
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4. Putting Down Roots
Contributed on Jul 19, 2006
The importance of doctrine for the growth of the church.
Theme of 1 Timothy: Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you these instructions so that, if I am delayed, you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth. 1 Timothy 3:14, 15 ...read more