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  • John Hamby avatar

    The Central Role Of The Pastor Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 31, 2005
    based on 67 ratings
     | 23,226 views

    # 6 in a series on 1 Timothy this sermon deals with the role of the pastor in the local church.

    “The Central Role of the Pastor !” 1 Timothy 3:1-7 What is a pastor suppose to look like? I have been told on occasion you don’t look like a preacher. I don’t know whether that is an insult or a compliment. Someone wrote a facetious account called “The Perfect ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Character Counts Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 13, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,182 views

    Third in a series from 1 Timothy. This message deals with the qualifications for church leaders.

    Read 1 Timothy 3:1-12 The following is a confidential report on several candidates being considered for positions of church leadership. Adam: Good man but problems with his wife. Also one reference told of how his wife and he enjoy walking nude in the woods. Noah: Former pastorate of 120 years ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W F avatar

    The Qualifications Of Leadership In The Church

    Contributed by W F on Jun 21, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,042 views

    Everything rises or falls on leadership. The qualifications of leadership in the church

    INTRODUCTION In many respects the appointment of leaders within a church can be perceived to be the dry, boring mechanics of how a church operates. But I want you to hear this. “Everything rises and falls on Leadership.” The success of any organisation – including the church – is directly related ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Spotting Bad Leaders - Growing Good Ones Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,672 views

    What makes good leadership material? It might surprise you that it’s not the strong, dictatorial man-in-charge, but is someone who models the gentle and giving spirit of Jesus.

    Timothy found himself in a pickle. False teachers had come in and were fomenting dissent among the men and using freedoms in Christ to pull women off into their deception and rebellion. Some of these men were leaders in the church. He needed a strong hand to put this troubled church back on track ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Part 5 - Teaching, Leadership And Exhortation Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on May 23, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,411 views

    Part 5 of our Spiritual Gift Series examines the gift of Teaching, leadership and exhortation.

    Spiritual Gifts Series Part 5 – Teaching, Leadership and Exhortation Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org WELCOME We’re continuing our series on the Spiritual Gifts this week. We’ve already looked at some of the Spiritual Gifts listed in Romans, ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    What Would God Say About.. Church Leadership Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 4, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,443 views

    5th in 5 lessons prepared and delivered at InSight - Discovery Christian Church’s Believer’s Service.

    INSIGHT SERVICE “What would God say about... Church Leadership 1 TIMOTHY 3:1-8,TITUS 1:5-9 INTRODUCTION: At first you see only a basketball bouncing, then the shoes of an anonymous player.. Then all of a sudden you recognize who the shoes belong to, it’s Charles Barkley, professional ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Emphasize A Biblically-Functioning Eldership Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 31, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 11,835 views

    The importance and function of the eldership in the church. Includes ordination service of a newly-elected elder at the end of the message.

    SERIES: ‘THE CHALLENGE TO THE CHURCH IN 2005” TEXT: 1 TIMOTHY 3:1-7; TITUS 1:6-9; 1 PETER 5:1-3; ACTS 20:28-31 TITLE: “EMPHASIZE A BIBLICALLY-FUNCTIONING ELDERSHIP” INTRODUCTION: A. Two police officers respond to a call from the dispatcher concerning a bad traffic accident. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Authentic

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Feb 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,164 views

    BEING REAL IN CHRIST JESUS.

    AUTHENTIC 1 TIM 3:1-7/ TITUS 1:7-11 INTRO: QUALITIES OF A BISHOP 1: BLAMELESS A) NOT SINLESS B) WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE BLAMELESS C) IT MEANS TO BE AUTHENTIC OR GENUINE POINT: 1 PETER SAYS WE ARE ALL PART OF A ROYAL PRESITHOOD IN CHRIST JESUS. PAUL GIVES THE QUALITIES OF A BISHOP OR PASTOR AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Elders, Deacons, And The Congregation Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 28, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 18,307 views

    This sermon briefly examines the qualifications and duties of elders and deacons serving the congregation.

    Scripture It is our great joy today to ordain and install one man, who has been duly elected by the members of this congregation, into the office of Deacon. The church is a living community of people redeemed by Jesus Christ. No one is more visible to the watching world than those who are in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dan Cale avatar

    Two B Successful Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Sep 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,857 views

    Pt 3 of the series deals with boundaries and balance as necessary ingredients to Christian success.

    The Secrets to Successful Living Pt 3 – Two B Successful I Timothy 3:1-13 We started a couple of weeks ago talking about this idea of success in Christian living. We talked last about redefining the idea of success, beginning to measure success not as the world does but by a new set of measures. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    The Different Stages Of Christian Growth Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Sep 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,700 views

    This message examines the different stages of Christian growth.

    People have the tendency to use word pictures to help others understand difficult concepts. This is quite common in the church. The church has often been compared to a business, a farm, a team, a school or a hospital. However, none of these analogies have the ability to adequately convey what God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Spotting Godly Men (Part 2: Character) Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,859 views

    God makes godly men to lead us to love Jesus.

    Scripture Introduction The Bible chapter God has for us today, may seem, at first, related only to a few: “What help for me comes from the qualifications for overseer or deacon?” Before we hear the passage, therefore, please consider two thoughts. First, the aim and dynamic (what godliness ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Eric Hanson avatar

    Restoring The Lord's Church In Every City

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jun 13, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,343 views

    This booklet covers some matters of radically biblical church polity and leadership. This is good for training or retraining leaders who have a heart to serve.

    RESTORING THE LORD’S CHURCH IN EACH CITY Pastor Eric J. Hanson INTRODUCTION God has been dealing with many people over the course of many years with the theme of New Testament Order for the Church. In the Bible we see clearly that the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    "Looking For Leaders Pt. 1” Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 1, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,115 views

    What does GOD look for when He chooses a leader?

    What does GOD look for when He chooses a leader? Does He used the same criteria that man often uses? • Is it charisma? Can he hold & influence an audience? • Is it style? Does he “LOOK LIKE” a leader? • Is it his voice? Does he “SOUND LIKE” a leader? • Is it humor? Can he keep them ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Walter Swaim avatar

    Duct Tape Lessons For Dads

    Contributed by Walter Swaim on Jun 17, 2009
    based on 62 ratings
     | 52,314 views

    Jesus used many things to illustrate His truths. For Father’s Day we discover God’s truths for fathering from the Bible through the use of every man’s tool: duct tape.

    Today is a great day for men - Father’s Day. Jesus would often use objects to get His truth into the hearts and minds of people, so they would remember it easily for long time and get the point. Fish, nets, fishing, bread, water, rivers, trees, fruit, vineyards, wooden board/pole, shepherd/sheep, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist