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  • Andrew Chan avatar

    What To Look For In Our Leaders (Overseers)?

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 2, 2006
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    The Bible says a lot about what we can look for when seeking leaders

    What to look for in our leaders (overseers)? By Pastor Andrew Chan Richmond Chinese Evangelical Free Church August 2, 2006 1The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. 2Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Helpful Habits Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Aug 3, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
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    A series exploring body life behaviors encouraged by Paul in I Timothy. This first message explores our lifestyle witness.

    Today we are starting a new series entitled, “Behaving Like Believers.” The question we are asking in this series is, “Does life inside the church look any different than life outside the church?” Or another way to ask it might be, “Do Christian’s lives look any different than those who do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Devote In Doing What Is Good

    Contributed by Donato Solano on Aug 8, 2006
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    Christians are expected to do good things all the time, everywhere and any given life’s situation.

    INTRODUCTION Why policeman is always expected to catch bad people? Why is a school teacher is always expected to teach students? Why is a doctor is always expected to treat sick people? These people are expected to do what they supposed to be doing because that’s the very meaning of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Debating Doctrine Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Aug 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,636 views

    This is the fourth in a series of sermons based on Paul’s letter to Timothy as a guide to how the church should behave. This message explores getting overly consumed in theological debates and arguments.

    1 Timothy 3:15 should be miraculously appearing on the screen, let’s read it together, “I write so that you may know how you ought to conduct yourself in the house of God, which is the church. . .” We are exploring the book of 1 Timothy, and those things that Paul wrote to his young apprentice ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Leadership Qualifications Series

    Contributed by Phillip Day on Aug 21, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,258 views

    Paul tackles the issue of who should be a leader by detailing the qualifications that would please God.

    Leadership Qualifications 1 Timothy 3:1-7 I. The Personality (v. 2, 3) a. Temperate (Titus 2:2) b. Prudent (Proverbs 13:16, 17:28, 18:15) c. Hospitable d. Gentle and Peaceable; Not Hot-Tempered (Titus 1:7) II. The Actions (v. 2, 3) a. Monogamous b. Teacher (2 Timothy 2:24) III. The Priority (v. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Qualifications For Service Series

    Contributed by Phillip Day on Aug 21, 2006
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     | 4,787 views

    To be an effective servant for the Lord, we must possess qualities that will be an acceptable testimony of Jesus working in our lives; to be good servants, we should live like good deacons.

    Qualifications for Service 1 Timothy 3:8-13 I. Dignified Actions (v.8) a. Practice what they preach (James 1:8) b. Sober (1 Peter 5:8) c. Earn what they get (1 Timothy 6:9-10) II. Clear Understanding of the Faith (v. 9) III. Tried and Proven (v. 10; 1 Timothy 5:22) a. Tested in smaller ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Biblical Discipline Series

    Contributed by Phillip Day on Aug 21, 2006
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     | 3,722 views

    Paul gives addresses unscriptural teaching and living, and gives the guideline for sound discipline in a Christian’s life.

    Biblical Discipline 1 Timothy 4:1-16 I. The Undisciplined Atmosphere of the Last Days (v. 1-5) a. Satan’s deceptive power (v. 1; 1 John 4:6; James 3:15) b. False teachers with no spiritual guidance (v. 2; Ephesians 4:19) c. Unscriptural teaching (v. 3-5) i. Unnecessary sacrifices (v. 3; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Responsibility Of Elders In The Church

    Contributed by Steve Hereford on Aug 25, 2006
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    In the Scriptures, Pastors are referred to as "bishop, elder, and overseer." Why are they referred to in this way. In this message, Pastor Steve will examine these and more terms as he talks about the responsibility of elders in the church.

    We have completed our look at what elders are to be and now we’re looking at what elders are to do. In doing that, I would like to define the term that is found in 1 Timothy 3:1. It is the term translated "bishop." The term "bishop" is not a good translation because "it carries modern ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Resume Of A Leader Series

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Aug 26, 2006
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     | 4,846 views

    We all have been gifted to do something within the Kingdom of God. Paul lays out the qualifications of those who desire to be in a leadership position.

    DISCOVERING YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFT (PASTOR); THE RESUME OF A LEADER I TIMOTHY 3:1-7 POET ROBERT FROST IN HIS POEM ROAD LESS TRAVELED BORROWED FROM THE PSALM WRITER OF PSALMS ONE WHEN HE WROTE TWO ROADS DIVERGED IN A YELLOW WOOD, AND I TOOK THE ONE LESS TRAVELED BY, AND THAT HAS MADE ALL THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Good Manners And Right Conduct

    Contributed by Rogelio Dy Cezar on Aug 31, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 22,372 views

    So Christian should observe good manners and right conduct wherever we are, so that people will know that we are indeed children of God.

    Text: 1 Timothy 4: 11-12 INTRODUCTION: 1. All Christians are obliged to teach good manners and right conduct to all believers as commanded. (v. 11) 2. Christians must be good examples worthy to be imitated by all men. 3. In short, Christians should act as models in society. 4. That is why Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Strenthening Your Grip Before A Crisis Series

    Contributed by Glenn Arellano on Sep 11, 2006
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     | 3,342 views

    Crisis will happen because it is part of our lives. We must therefore be ready before it hits us. This topic shows us how to strengthen ourselves to face the adversities of life.

    Whether we like it or not, we will face pains, hardships and crisis in various forms and magnitude. Everyday we don’t only face outward hassles but we also have to deal the struggles within us. For us to have a sure guarantee of winning over these obstacles, we need to strengthen ourselves ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Wallace avatar

    The Bible, Ufos, Aliens, And The Paranormal Series

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 20, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 10,950 views

    What does the Bible say about UFOs ?

    The Bible, UFOs, Aliens, and the Paranormal Matthew 24:4, 24-25 1 Timothy 4:1 I spoke to a Christian woman last week who told me that her son, who was raised in church, was living with a girl and they weren’t married. She said, He know better, but she didn’t have any church background. Her mom ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Steven Angus avatar

    The Church As The Family Of God

    Contributed by Steven Angus on Oct 5, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,157 views

    The relationship between older and younger church members

    The Church as The Family of God 1 Timothy 1:1-2; 3:14-15; 5:1-2 Today, we begin a series of sermons that will focus on the greatest of all institutions. No I am not referring the national government or the United Methodist Church. I am speaking of the family. May 7-13 is National Family Week ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Devoted To God

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 26, 2006
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    The role of elder is a ministry of leadership.

    DEVOTED TO GOD Acts 6.1-7; I Timothy 3.1-7 S: Church Structure C: Elders Th: A People with Purpose Pr: THE ROLE OF ELDER IS A MINISTRY OF LEADERSHIP ?: How? How do we come to that conclusion? KW: Topics TS: We will find in our study of Scripture four topics that guide us in our understanding of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leadership In The Church Series

    Contributed by Stan Rodda on Mar 15, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,733 views

    The church today has a real lack of true biblical leadership. This sermon takes a look at that issue.

    Leadership in the Church Overlooked position in church Don Stephenson Train staff to serve others & fire the leader Must have good leadership to grow Who are the leaders? Biblically- elders 4 main sources: Acts 20; 1 Pet. 5; Ja. 5; 1 Tim. 3 & Ti. 1 You find 3 main things the elders are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ