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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Six Essential Elements Of Our Faith Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 16, 2015
     | 9,539 views

    A look at six elements of "Christ crucified" - the core of our faith.

    What’s At The Core? The center of the gospel is not the Bible or the church; it is Christ crucified. - 1 Timothy 3:16. - The phrase at the beginning of verse 16 is worth a moment’s pause: “the mystery of godliness.” - This can be taken two ways: a. The mystery of what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Elders, Deacons, And Deaconesses Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 16, 2015
     | 10,071 views

    Although many church events and ministries are organized informally, God has appointed two kinds of official, recognized leadership for the local church: shepherds and servants, also known as Elders and Deacons (including deaconesses).

    Elders, Deacons, and Deaconesses (I Timothy 3:1-13) 1. Every church is different in some way when it comes to dividing up responsibilities. 2. The little church in the suburbs suddenly stopped buying from its regular office supply dealer. So, the dealer telephoned Deacon Brown to ask why. "I'll ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Becoming A God Honoring Church Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 23, 2015
     | 5,394 views

    We honor God by obeying Him fully and consistently. Part of honoring God means submitting to his judgment above our own, including what we do in church meetings and ministry. Keep in mind the sum total of all our regular meetings and ministries, not just

    Becoming A God Honoring Church (I Timothy 3:14-16) 1. Infrastructure is important. Take our nations roads. #1 American Society of Civil Engineers …an overall grade of D. #2 …not enough roads in the United States today. Each year, traffic jams cost the commuters of America 4.2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The High Calling Of Deacons - Ii

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015
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    The role of the deacons

    I. A Deacon’s Distinctive Qualities (vs. 8-9, 11-12) 1. A man of good moral character (v.8) - Illustration of honest deacon # 2 A. They are to be men of good moral character (v.8a) - To be “reverent” carries the idea do someone’s character that is “honorable” and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Organization Jesus Built Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 16, 2014
     | 6,096 views

    This is the second sermon in our "Jesus Built" Series. It examines the pattern that we have in scripture of the organization of Jesus church, universal and local,and talks about how changes in the organization lead to apostasy

    INTRODUCTION The New Testament provides a pattern that was followed by the early church. They followed what the Apostles gave them in their teaching and writings. The Jerusalem church gives us an example of this. We are told in Acts 2:42 that these Christians “continued steadfastly in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Truthiness Part I Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 19, 2014
     | 4,520 views

    All scripture is inspired by God and is useful...

    Title: Truthiness (Part 1) Text: II Timothy 3:14-16 Thesis: All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful…” Series: Belonging, Believing and Becoming I invite you to journey with us as people who value: • Belonging to a caring faith community. • Believing the truth of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Deacon’s Fitness-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 13, 2013
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    3 of 4. Paul related the moral qualifications for deacons of the Church. Character traits for deacons of the church are definitive/unequivocal. ?How is the deacon’s fitness determined? The deacon’s fitness is decided thru...

    The DEACON’S FITNESS-III—1Timothy 3:8-13 Attention: Fitness/Able/Suitable/Appropriate/Pertinent/Apt/Proper The ‘Fiscal Cliff’s’ application/initiation/commencement. Severe Federal budget cuts were initiated on March 1st, 2013 which were designed to SLOW Governmental ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unveiled Mystery

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 25, 2013
     | 4,543 views

    Paul summarizes the gospel in a (possible) early Christian hymn in which he points out the revealing of certain hidden msyteries.

    1. Mystery on the Border Juan comes up to the Mexican border on his bicycle. He’s got two large bags over his shoulders. The guard stops him and says "What’s in the bags?" "Sand," answers Juan. The guard says, "We’ll just see about that; get off the bike.” The guard takes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stuff I've Learned

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Oct 19, 2013
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     | 8,213 views

    Life teaches you a lot of things. I got this material from Chuck Swindoll and passed it on to my church. Many thanks to Brother Chuck for this sermon. I hope it will be a blessing to you if you've never read it.

    2 TIM. 3:14 “STUFF I’VE LEARNED” A) Before I share these with you, I want to help you smile a little! * Somebody sent me a cute article from some newspaper ... A class of fifth graders had submitted the things they had learned in life ... Here is a sampling from their gems of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Recognize A Spiritual Leader Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Nov 10, 2014
     | 6,634 views

    Let’s examine two characteristics of spiritual maturity that should be seen by fellow believers.

    How to Recognize a Spiritual Leader 1 Timothy 3:1-13 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. This section of 1 Timothy is all about leadership! So much has been written about the subject of leadership, but you won’t find a greater handbook on leadership than God’s Word. • You ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Are You A Part Of God’s Church? Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Dec 1, 2014
     | 6,643 views

    Have you ever asked somebody, “What’s all the fuss about?” As you read this chapter, you might be tempted to ask Paul, “What’s all the fuss about? Why are you spending so much time detailing what to look for in spiritual leaders in the local church?”

    Are You a Part of God’s Church? 1 Timothy 3:15 Introduction: 1. Have you ever asked somebody, “What’s all the fuss about?” As you read this chapter, you might be tempted to ask Paul, “What’s all the fuss about? Why are you spending so much time detailing what ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Character Of Godly Leaders Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 12, 2018
     | 6,340 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Humble Church Servants Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 12, 2018
     | 5,481 views

    Three aspects of deacons

    Text: 1 Tim 3:8-13, Title: Humble Church Servants, Date/Place: 4.22.18, WHBC, AM A. Opening illustration: “The world may assess a man’s greatness by the number of people whom he controls and who are at his beck and call; or by his intellectual standing and academic eminence; or by the number of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    First Timothy Chapter Three Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 6, 2018
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     | 10,971 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    'i Believe'

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 15, 2018
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     | 5,476 views

    ‘I believe’ – 1 Timothy chapter 3 verse 16 – Sermon by Gordon Curley. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Incarnation (2). Vindication (3). Visualisation (4). Proclamation (5). Confession (6). Ascension SERMON BODY: Ill: • The 1993 film Schindler's List; • Chronicled the heroic efforts of Czech born businessman Oskar Schindler, • Who tried to make his fortune during the Second ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren