SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on 1 Timothy 3:12:

showing 76-90 of 93
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Clear Scripture Filters

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • David Owens avatar

    Qualified For Special Service Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 22, 2022
     | 3,718 views

    All disciples of Jesus are supposed to be servants, but some disciples will be qualified for special service as deacons. In this sermon, we learn about the qualifications of deacons and why they are important, and we all are challenged to be faithful servants.

    Introduction: A. Once there was a rather grumpy deacon who was teaching a Bible class full of boys and was endeavoring to impress upon them the importance of living the Christian life. 1. The deacon asked the boys: “Why do people call me a Christian?” 2. After an awkward moment of silence, one ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Church Offices (Pastor & Deacon) Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 30, 2023
     | 2,240 views

    Based on 1 Timothy 3:1-13 - Helps hearers to understand the 2 offices of the NT Church: Pastor/Elder/Overseer & Deacon

    “WHY DO WE DO THAT?” – CHURCH OFFICES 1 Timothy 3:1-13 FBCF – 1/29/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – I took this book out of the glove compartment in my pickup truck. It’s the owner’s manual for my 2014 Toyota Tacoma. Gives me everything I need to know to operate my vehicle safely & effectively – how to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    The Husband Of One Wife Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 15,079 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

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    We Must Have Godly Servants Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 28, 2021
     | 3,451 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

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Ministry Leaders Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 5, 2021
     | 1,952 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

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jenny Franklin avatar

    God Chose Joseph, Just Like He Chose Mary

    Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 25, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,629 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

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Josh Brown avatar

    The Role Of An Deacons Series

    Contributed by Josh Brown on Oct 4, 2021
     | 3,828 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

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Donald McCulley avatar

    The Church's Leaders Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 18, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,103 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

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    Gifted (Part Five) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 13, 2018
     | 4,276 views

    In looking at the lit of spiritual gifts in Romans 12:6-8, we've looked at prophecy, service, teaching, encouraging and giving so far. Today we will learn about the gift of leading.

    GIFTED (part five) The seven gifts listed in Rom. 12:6-8 are: Prophecy, Service, Teaching, Encouraging, Giving, Leading, Mercy. Last week we looked at Encouragement and Giving. The OT word for encouragement means to strengthen. To encourage is to inspire, to lift someone’s spirits, to instill ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Qualifications For Deacons Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 24, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,183 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

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    God’s Household

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 8, 2012
     | 7,620 views

    Serving in the Church & Deacons. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    THE OFFICE OF A DEACON: They must be respected (vs 8): They must be genuine (vs 8): They must be self-controlled (vs 8). They must be honest (vs 8): They must be biblical (vs 9) They must be approved (vs 10) They must be consistent (vs 11-12) They must be industrious (vs 13) THE HOUSEHOLD OF ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Brethren

  • Sam McCormick avatar

    The Holy Spirit - Part 5 Of 9 Series

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 4, 2017
     | 36,870 views

    This part is a continuation of the Holy Spirit's role in the functioning of the New Testament church which began in Part 4 of this series. In this part we examine the greater and lesser gifts and functions of apostles and prophets in the early church.

    This nine-part series was originally developed for a class environment, and later adapted for use in a prison ministry conducted via correspondence. Because of that background, questions were developed for each lesson for participants to use in a setting conducive to discussion, or as handouts for ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Horace Wimpey avatar

    So, You Want To E A Deacon

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Apr 23, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,055 views

    This is a sermon for Deacon nomination Sunday at our church

    So, You Want To Be A Deacon Acts 6:1-7, 1 Timothy 3:8-13, (NLT) Intro: The story’s told of a long-winded preacher who had a member who fell asleep during every sermon. So the pastor said to his deacon, “Bob, I want you to take this long stick and use it to tap Brother John on the head ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rich O' Toole avatar

    God's Deacons

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jun 18, 2025
     | 290 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

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dana Chau avatar

    Doing Church God’s Way: Marks Of Maturity Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Jun 28, 2025
     | 346 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

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other