Sermons on 1 Timothy 3:2:

Gifted (Part Five) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 13, 2018

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: Romans 12:6-8, 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

First Timothy Chapter Three Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 6, 2018

This is a verse by verse look at First Timothy chapter three.

1 Timothy Chapter 3 (What you will find here are my notes from a Bible Study I conducted on 1 Timothy. I hope they will prove helpful. AMP – Amplified Bible. MSG – Message Bible. BBE – Bible in Basic English. The main text I am using is the New American Standard Version.) QUALIFICATIONS FOR ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Living Sacrifice To God Part 7 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 18, 2018

Part 7 focuses on Romans 12:13 which discusses our obligation to take care of the needs of others.

A Living Sacrifice To God Part 7 Scriptures: Romans 12:13; James 2:15-16; 1 Timothy 3:2 This is part seven of my series “A Living Sacrifice to God.” As many of you know I grew up in a small country Church in Tennessee. While most of the older members of the Church were not the most educated ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:13, James 2:15-16, 1 Timothy 3:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Noble Task Of Leadership Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 22, 2018

Jesus has given leaders to the church who are called to a lead through their Christian character and example; it is not a calling that all desire because it comes with great responsibility. It is also a calling that requires great respect.

Message “The Noble Task of Leadership” 1 Timothy 3:1 Why do politicians get such a rough stick when it comes to their leadership? I don’t want you to answer out loud but I suspect, if we were to share our thoughts and answers, there would be many reasons … and a few of us might even start getting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1, 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Qualify For Ministry?

Contributed by Cameron Conway on Nov 27, 2018

What are the qualifications in our day for pastors, deacons, elders and leaders in general and how do they compare to the qualifications set out in the New Testament?

For more information and other teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com What are the qualifications in our day for pastors, deacons, elders and leaders in general?</strong> Is it the ownership of several freshly pressed suits and ties? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 2:7-8, Titus 3:2-7, 2 Timothy 2:20-26

Denomination: Foursquare

Character Of Godly Leaders Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 12, 2018

In the text we will see the "must have's" for a biblical elder, as well as standards meted out

Text: 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Title: Character of Godly Leaders, Date/Place: WHBC, 4.15.18, AM A. Opening illustration: Jerome was biblical scholar and bible translator whose translation of the bible into Latin was a watershed moment in Christian history. In 394 AD he sent a letter to Nepotian rebuking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Charge To Timothy Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 6, 2016

This lesson deals with Paul's charge to Timothy to remember the things that he had heard of Paul among many witnesses, and to commit them to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. This lesson silences the notion of evangelistic oversight.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Character: Things Thou Hast Heard 2. Commit: Thou to Faithful Men 3. Competent: Who Shall Teach Others Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: "Paul's charge to Timothy." The beloved apostle Paul instructs his son Timothy: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-5, 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Holy Spirit - Part 5 Of 9 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 4, 2017

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: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, Romans 12:3-8, Ephesians 4:11-16, 1 Timothy 3:1-13, Titus 1:5-9, Acts 6:1-6, Galatians 1:11-12, Ephesians 2:19-20, Ephesians 3:1-7, 1 Corinthians 13:8-10, Acts 21:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Perfect Church Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 4, 2018

This is the 5th sermon in the 1 Timothy series, "Order".

Series: Order [#5] THE PERFECT CHURCH 1 Timothy 3:1-16 Introduction: I have really prayed about how I was going to handle today’s service and sermon. I thought about just acting as nothing has happened this week that could have a huge negative impact on our Church. Then, I started studying our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of The New Testament - Part 7f Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Apr 3, 2018

Part 7f of this series of sermons addresses the function of leadership and overseeing the church as shown in the New Testament by various names - elders, pastors, bishops, overseers, presbyters, and shepherds.

This 13-part series of classes has been many years in the making. About 25 years ago I began in earnest to examine the features, character and characteristics of the church as it existed in its earliest years. As I sometimes do, I kept my notes all along the way, and this series of classes is to a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13, Acts 1:15-26, Acts 6:1-6, Acts 20:28-31, 1 Peter 5:1-2, Titus 1:5-9, 1 Timothy 3:2-7, 1 Timothy 1:3-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Elders, Deacons, And The Congregation

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 17, 2018

This lesson is about elders, deacons, and the congregation.

Scripture It is our great joy today to install Rich Thompson, who has been duly elected by the communicant members of this congregation, to serve as a Ruling Elder in this church; and to install Bill Jeffries, who also has been duly elected by the communicant members of this congregation, to serve ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:21-23, Acts 6:1-7, 1 Timothy 3:1-7, 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pastor Ordination Service

Contributed by Bret Bone on Mar 27, 2012

there are two different Greek words written here in this verse that hold great value to you…and your future Ministry…these two words are…aspires…and desires. By just speaking these two words aloud…they have very little significance. But when used to

Ordination Service Slide # 1…the perfect pastor I’d like to begin the service this morning by reading to you the job description for the perfect pastor. -The perfect pastor always preaches what we want, and for only 15 minutes…and…12.5 minutes of his message ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7, 1 Timothy 3:1

"Identity Crisis: Who Is This Man Of God?" Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jun 8, 2013

This is a sermon that deals with the role of Elders as the Spiritual leaders of the Church.

Identity Crisis: Who is this Man of God? (Elder, Overseer, Shepherd, Pastor, Bishop, Steward?) 1Timothy 3:1-7; 5:17-22; 1 Timothy 5:17-22 Dorn Ridge June 09 and June 16, 2013 [Because of the length of this message, I divided it up preaching it over two ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7, 1 Timothy 5:17-22, 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Passing The Test Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012

Passing the test

Passing the Test - 1 Timothy 3 - 10/18/08 Join me in turning to the book of 1 Timothy, chapter 3. Timothy is towards the end of the New Testament, in the second half of the Bible. We have been going through this book together. This time of year can be a scary time for kids in school, because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Overseer’s Fitness-6

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 26, 2012

6 of 6. Paul related the moral qualifications for an overseer of the Church. Character traits for overseers of the church are definitive. ?How is his fitness determined? An overseer’s fitness is decided by his...

The OVERSEER’s FITNESS-VI—1Timothy 3:1-7 Oversight of the local church requires a certain fitness. Need: Paul related the moral qualifications for an overseer of the Church. Character traits for overseers of the church are definitive/unequivocal. ?What character traits define ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist