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  • Davon Huss avatar

    Pull On The Same End Of The Rope

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 14, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 5,668 views

    A mother’s day sermon based on 1 Timothy 3:11

    Sermon for 5/13/2001 Mother’s Day 1 Timothy 3:11 Introduction: There is a story about 4 preachers discussing the merits of the various translations of the Bible. One liked the KJV best because of its simple, beautiful English. Another liked the American Revised Version best because it was closer ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Scriptural Qualifications For Leadership

    Contributed by Ronald Hughes on Apr 18, 2002
    based on 106 ratings
     | 6,840 views

    When choosing a board to lead your church make sure they come under the scrutiny of Gods Word.

    Scriptural Qualifications For Leadership 1Timothy 3: 8-10 Rev. R. B. Hughes INTRODUCTION 1 Timothy 3 gives us qualifications for two reasons: 1. To provide guidelines in local churches in leadership selection. (Acts 6) 2. To give ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Eldership Installation: Where Quality Matters

    Contributed by Chad Martens on Apr 29, 2002
    based on 100 ratings
     | 15,778 views

    Sermon on elder installation. Covers the requirements to be an elder, some of the duties of an elder, and the congregations responsibility TO the elders.

    Eldership: Where Quality Matters Elder Installation 1 Timothy 3:2-7 A sermon by: Chad Martens, Senior Minister Town and Country Christian Church Cameron, MO INTRODUCTION: Today we have the privilege to be able to set aside 2 of our men and ordain them as elders of Christ’s Church. In preparing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Case For Seatbelts And Airbags Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Nov 14, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,346 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

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    Reading The Owner's Maual Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Nov 14, 2002
    based on 43 ratings
     | 4,564 views

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

    September 7 & 8, 2002 2 Timothy 3:10-17 “Reading the Owner’s Manual” The Ford Motor Company was incorporated and began production of the model A in 1903. As one would expect, they were pretty simple vehicles. There were really very few moving parts, they were open air cars and their top ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Work Of Deacons

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 10, 2003
    based on 144 ratings
     | 11,569 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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Special Servants

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,351 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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    The Qualifications Of Deacons

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 6, 2004
    based on 174 ratings
     | 18,695 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stepping Up To The Plate

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 27, 2003
    based on 32 ratings
     | 8,127 views

    The church must be self-perpetuating, so it is important for young people to know what is expected of them in the church.

    June 29, 2003 Morning Service Text: 1 Timothy 3:8-13 Subject: Christian Leadership Title: Stepping Up to the Plate I have been a Cardinal baseball fan all my life. I like other sports as well but there is something about Cardinal baseball that makes all the others pale in comparison. When I look ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Preacher, Is Your House In Order?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 8,395 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

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    What Your Pastor Expects From You Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 19, 2004
    based on 145 ratings
     | 14,596 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Negative And Positive Ways Of Selecting Elders

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 24, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 2,510 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

  • Ralf Bergmann avatar

    Help Wanted - Man Of God

    Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Sep 14, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,560 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

  • Greg Nance avatar

    The "M's" Of Leadership Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 11, 2003
    based on 104 ratings
     | 16,179 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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Herman Abrahams avatar

    Apostolic Ministry: Family Considerations, Fathers & Sons Series

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Oct 2, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,865 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

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