Sermons about 1 Timothy 3:1-14

What Your Pastor Expects From You Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 19, 2004

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"Here is a trustworthy saying: If anyone sets his heart on being an overseer, he desires a noble task."

Paul used a very interesting phrase five times in his letters to pastors: "Here is a trustworthy saying". Keep in mind that all of God’s Word is trustworthy but Paul is using this phrase to highlight some especially significant teachings. He wants the pastors to emphasize these trusthworthy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

Spotting Bad Leaders - Growing Good Ones Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005

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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

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Part 5 - Teaching, Leadership And Exhortation Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on May 23, 2005

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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

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Bible Church

What Would God Say About.. Church Leadership Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 4, 2005

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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

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church

How To Act In Church

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 13, 2005

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Exposition of 1 Timothy on the relationship of the nature of the church and our Christian conduct.

How to Act in Church 1 Timothy 3:14-16 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Don¡¦t act that way in church! Ever said that? Been told that? I¡¦ll bet you have. Especially some of our kids. Take your hat off. Stop running. Don¡¦t talk ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Qualities Of A Leader Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 22, 2007

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When God builds a church, it will have leaders who are the type of men God would approve of. This is a revamp of a sermon from 3 years ago.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1  The trouble with being a leader today is that you can’t be sure whether people are following you or chasing you. http://www.christianglobe.com/Illustrations/theDetails.asp?whichOne=l&whichFile=leadership  As we continue with our “When God Builds a Church” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ordenando Un Diacono

Contributed by Nestor Menjivar on Feb 25, 2007

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Un bosquejo que se puede usar para desarrollar el sermón para la ordenación de un Diacono.

Un bosquejo que se puede usar para desarrollar el sermón para la ordenación de un Diacono. El diacono es llamado a ser: 1. Siervo de la iglesia a. Hechos 6:1-7 b. Mateo 20:25-28 2. Proclamador del evangelio a. Estefan - Hechos 6:8-10 b. Felipe – Hechos 8:5-6 3. Modelo para los demás a. 1ª de ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Church As The Family Of God

Contributed by Steven Angus on Oct 5, 2006

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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

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-15

Denomination: United Methodist

Is Jesus In Here? - 3:16 & Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 28, 2005

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As powerful a verse as I Timothy 3:16 is, it seems out of place with verses around it. That is, it seems out of place until we understand "the mystery of godliness". What is the "mystery of godliness?"

OPEN: 5 year old Johnny was in the kitchen as his mother made supper. She asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of tomato soup, but he didn’t want to go alone. “It’s dark in there and I’m scared.” She asked again and he persisted. Finally she said, “It’s OK-Jesus will be in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's Going On

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 8, 2005

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What is going on??? II Timothy 3 In New York, classes began this week for the 1st ever all homosexual school. It is described as a place were young people can come and be their selves and not worry about being persecuted. In Genesis 19 Abraham a

What is going on??? II Timothy 3 In New York, classes began this week for the 1st ever all homosexual school. It is described as a place were young people can come and be their selves and not worry about being persecuted. In Genesis 19 Abraham and Lot separated Genesis 19 4 But before they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Elder Ordination Address Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 5, 2007

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Using First Timothy 3 as a text, this is the message delivered at the elder ordination service of Castle Hills Christian Church.

ELDER ORDINATION SERVICE Text:I Tim.1-1:3, II Pet.5::1-4 Today we are assembled to set apart men to an important ministry. These men have been chosen by this congregation to serve as elders of the Castle Hills Christian Church. 1. What is an elder? The New Testament uses three words for elders. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Marks Of Maturity: A Leadership Checklist Series

Contributed by Larry Osborne on Jun 13, 2007

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Spiritual growth and maturity is often accelerated under difficult circumstances. In Paul’s letter to the Thessalonians (see 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10), he describes what spiritual growth looks like in the midst of “severe suffering.”

1 Timothy: Doing Church God’s Way North Coast Church Message #4 July 29-30, 2006 Dr. Larry Osborne The Marks of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Lessons In Leadership Pt2

Contributed by Brian Menear on Jun 14, 2007

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How do we best select leaders for the church and what are their roles?

Path of Light Ministries Principals of Leadership What does the Bible say foremost about the qualifications of leaders for the church? 1 Timothy 3 3 It is a true saying that if someone wants to be an elder, he desires an honorable responsibility. 2 For an elder must be a man whose life cannot be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Standard For Success Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Dec 8, 2006

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Many churches based the success or failure of their ministries on how many people come. God’s standard is somwhat different.

Introduction I. What is the determining factor between success and failure? A. Pappa John’s pizza has a mission statement of “To produce the best possible pizza at the most affordable price.” B. Now you may not like Pappa John’s pizza, and you may not think it is the most affordable, but is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-16

Denomination: Methodist

Quality Leadership

Contributed by Brien Sims on Dec 22, 2006

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Deciding eldership and deaconship is not to be taken lightly: Paul tells Timothy in 1 Timothy 5:22 not to hastily select leaders. “Do not lay hands upon anyone too hastily and thereby share responsibility for the sins of others;

Have you ever felt unheard or as though you can’t find an ear to listen to your concerns? Have you ever left after speaking to someone feeling as though they didn’t hear a single word that you said? Israel had a problem with this as well. Moses had basically been given control of all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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