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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    “three Ways To Run The Church” Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 16, 2015
     | 7,271 views

    A look at the three primary church government structures.

    - There are a number of ways that we could handle the passage this evening. We could talk about qualifications for pastors or for deacons (this would be especially helpful for a church entering into a pastor search process). We could talk about whether it’s necessary to be “called ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Elders, Deacons, And Deaconesses Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 16, 2015
     | 10,102 views

    Although many church events and ministries are organized informally, God has appointed two kinds of official, recognized leadership for the local church: shepherds and servants, also known as Elders and Deacons (including deaconesses).

    Elders, Deacons, and Deaconesses (I Timothy 3:1-13) 1. Every church is different in some way when it comes to dividing up responsibilities. 2. The little church in the suburbs suddenly stopped buying from its regular office supply dealer. So, the dealer telephoned Deacon Brown to ask why. "I'll ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Church's Leaders Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 18, 2019
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     | 6,146 views

    : “Everything rises or falls with leadership.” John Maxwell. The church is an organism (living, growing body). The organism must have organization. The organization must have oversight. That’s why he calls church leaders!

    THE CHURCH’S LEADERS I TIMOTHY 3:1-16 Introduction: “Everything rises or falls with leadership.” John Maxwell. The church is an organism (living, growing body). The organism must have organization. The organization must have oversight. That’s why he calls church leaders! I. The Picture of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ministry Leaders Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 5, 2021
     | 1,999 views

    Who is qualified to be a ministry leader?

    Let us continue to worship with the Word of God. Open your Bibles to 1 Timothy 3. The letter by the Apostle Paul, by the power of God the Holy Spirit, was written to Timothy who was left in Ephesus to minister for the Gospel of Jesus Christ about 2000 years ago. Ephesus back then was a pagan ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    We Must Have Godly Servants Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 28, 2021
     | 3,537 views

    Based on 1 Tim 3:1-13 - Sermon outlines characteristics that should be present in the lives of pastors & deacons.

    “WE MUST HAVE GODLY SERVANTS” 1 Timothy 3:1-13 FBCF – 6/27/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Hymn #434 in my 1956 Baptist Hymnal – “Serve the Lord w/ Gladness”: “Serve the Lord w/ gladness in our works & ways, Come before His presence w/ our songs of praise; Unto Him our Maker, we would pledge anew, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jenny Franklin avatar

    God Chose Joseph, Just Like He Chose Mary

    Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 25, 2021
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     | 1,677 views

    God hand-picked Joseph just like He hand-picked Mary. 

    We often think about God choosing Mary to be the mother of the Christ child. Let’s think about Joseph for a minute: Joseph is the man God chose to be Daddy to His Son! What kind of man would you choose for your child? — patient — kind —Firm but gentle —Slow to anger —Disciplines not in anger, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Josh Brown avatar

    The Role Of An Deacons Series

    Contributed by Josh Brown on Oct 4, 2021
     | 3,945 views

    The Church is made up of attendees, volunteers and leaders and each role is vital to the health of the church body. It is important to understand how each of these roles are called to serve within the church.

    Sermon: Deacons Series: The Church Slide Introduction Welcome everyone! I’m so glad to be with all of you this morning. I hope that this week was good for you. Today, we’re kicking off a brand new message series entitled, “The Church.” What we’re going to be doing over the next couple of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Church Leadership 101: The Deacon

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 27, 2025
     | 857 views

    Based on 1 Timothy 3:8-13 - Challenges hearers to consider the characteristics of a deacon.

    “CHURCH LEADERSHIP 101: THE DEACON” 1 Timothy 3:8-13 FBCF – 1/26/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – WELCOME ONLINE AUDIENCE 2019 – Pastoring CWBC – Fulfilled in ministry – Happy – Loved our church FAMILY – Loved our staff – Loved our home – I was 55 yrs old & thought I was going to stay at CWBC for rest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rich O' Toole avatar

    God's Deacons

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jun 18, 2025
     | 337 views

    The Apostles appointed men to serve the Church's needs

    God’s Deacons Acts 6:1-7, 1 Timothy 3:8-12 Good morning Bruce Larson, in his book "Wind and Fire", points out some interesting facts about Sandhill Cranes. He says, “These large birds, which fly great distances across continents, have three remarkable qualities.” 1. The cranes rotate ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Doing Church God’s Way: Marks Of Maturity Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Jun 28, 2025
     | 405 views

    Did you know that the Bible says, “Whoever aspires to be a leader desires a noble task”? Maybe this would make more sense if you knew what a mature church leader looked like. You are invited to learn and grow into the mature leader God wants to lead His church!

    Doing Church God’s Way: Marks of Maturity 1 Timothy 3:1-16 Jay Kesler, the past President of Youth for Chirst, was on an airplane one day. He sat next to a young man. When lunch was served, the young man declined the lunch. As Mr. Kesler ate his lunch, he noticed that the young man’s ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Tim West avatar

    #5 Fundamental Foundations Of Faith (Identifying The New Testament Church By Its Organization) Series

    Contributed by Tim West on Jan 15, 2024
     | 920 views

    This lesson examines the Biblical organization of the church

    Fundamental Foundations of Faith Identifying The New Testament Church by Its Organization INTRO. A. In this series of lessons on the fundamentals of faith, we have studied the church, and we saw that the church is the “called out.” B. We also saw that in the New Testament, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    What's A Deacon Supposed To Be?

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Sep 26, 2023
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     | 1,486 views

    Short sermon based on 1 Timothy 3:8-13 that can be used for a deacon ordination service.

    WHAT’S A DEACONS SUPPOSED TO BE? 1 Timothy 3:8-13 INTRO – “What is a deacon supposed to do?” Had a friend ask me that AFTER he had already been ordained as a deacon. Probably a good idea to know the answer BEFORE you get ordained! Truth is that it’s more important that a deacon know what he is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Husband Of One Wife Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 15,283 views

    To investigate the meaning of the Christian characteristic: “the husband of one wife,” as outlined in Paul’s Pastoral Epistles to Timothy and Titus, as a prerequisite for any man “desiring the office of a bishop (elder) or deacon,” in the Lord’s church.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Husband of One Wife Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss the theme: “The husband of one wife.” This is the fifteenth lesson in the sermon series: "Re-digging in Old Wells." There will be many others bearing this title. We are re-digging in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Luther Sexton avatar

    1 Timothy Chapter 3 Series

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 13, 2024
     | 1,772 views

    This is a detailed study verse by verse. You will need to analyze, synthesize, and then summarize to fit your need. I have used several different sources to which I give credit.

    I Timothy Chapter 3 I Tim 3:1 This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. (King James Version) 3:1 This is a faithful and trustworthy saying: if any man [eagerly] seeks the office of overseer (bishop, superintendent), he desires an excellent task. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Qualifications For Deacons Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 24, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,255 views

    1 Timothy 3:8-13 shows us the qualifications for deacons.

    Scripture Paul wrote his First Letter to Timothy to give him directions about how Christians were “to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, a pillar and buttress of the truth” (1 Timothy 3:15). In chapter 3, Paul set down the qualifications for church officers. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed