Sermons on 1 Timothy 3:1-2:

The Officers In The Church Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007

An examination of the offices of elder & deacon from a Baptist perspective.

WHO RUNS THE CHURCH Part 2: The Ordained Officers of the Church The story is told of a terrible traffic accident. Police officers were called to the scene and when they arrived they found a husband, wife, and 2 children lying unconscious in the car. They pulled them from the car, and as they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Two B Successful Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Sep 15, 2009

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

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: *other

Qualities Of An Effective Leader Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 8, 2010

To be an effective leader people can trust, we must be above reproach in our marriages, minds and manner.

The preacher was wired for sound with a lapel mike, and as he preached, he moved briskly about the platform, jerking the mike cord as he went. Then he moved to one side, getting wound up in the cord and nearly tripping before jerking it again. After several circles and jerks, a little girl in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Lessons From The Summit - Elders And Leaders

Contributed by Jamey Stuart on Sep 29, 2008

This message was given to teach the church on how a church functions and to teach the importance of leadership in the church.

Introduction: This week and next the national stage has been all about leadership, as we’ve endured, I mean, watched the convention of the Democrats and this week the Republicans. There is a problem with our political leaders, and I don’t care which side of the aisle that you are referring to, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Introduction To Rhythm Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Nov 2, 2008

Part 3 in series The Shape of Things to Come. The question isn’t whether we make commitments, it’s what kind of commitments we make.

Introduction to Rhythm The Shape of Things to Come, prt. 3 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers September 20, 2008 You will sometimes hear about churches that pride themselves on being “New Testament churches.” I’m not against using that title, necessarily, but there is a minor problem with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Free Methodist

Do You Qualify

Contributed by Cameron Conway on Sep 28, 2010

What are our qualifications in our day for pastors, deacons, elders and leaders in general? Are they freshly pressed suits and ties? Are they pieces of paper with a signed by a man 99.9% of people wouldn’t recognize. Is it the personal collection of bo

Do You Qualify? For more messages and resources by Cameron Conway visit https://conwaychristianresources.com What are our qualifications in our day for pastors, deacons, elders and leaders in general? Are they freshly pressed suits and ties? Are they pieces of paper with a signed by a man 99.9% ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Foursquare

A Noble Task Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 25, 2011

1- The noble task of being an elder 2- The noble task of being a deacon 3- The noble task of being a leader’s wife

INTRO.- A noble task. What’s that? It depends on what you consider to be a noble task. I personally would not commend tending bar as being a noble task nor many other jobs in this world. Like: prostitution, dealing at a table at a gambling casino, etc. Nobility carries the idea of excellence ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spotting Godly Men (Part 2: Character) Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008

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

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Elders, Deacons, And The Congregation Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 28, 2009

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

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Connection Between Servanthood And Leadership Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 23, 2008

This is th first Sermon in the Series entitled Spiritual Leadership

THE CONNECTION BETWEEN SERVANTHOOD AND LEADERSHIP 1 Timothy 3:1 (NIV) Here is a trustworthy saying: If anyone sets his heart on being an overseer, he desires a noble task. 1 Timothy 3:1 (AMP) THE SAYING is true and irrefutable: If any man [eagerly] seeks the office of bishop (superintendent, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

"Looking For Leaders Pt. 1” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 1, 2008

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

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Restoring The Lord's Church In Every City

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jun 13, 2008

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

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Duct Tape Lessons For Dads

Contributed by Walter Swaim on Jun 17, 2009

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

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-6, Colossians 3:24

Denomination: Baptist

Work Of Minister

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 29, 2008

It is not enough to be busy; so are the ants. The question is: What are we busy about? Henry David Thoreau It is possible to be so active in the service of Christ as to forget to love him. P. T. Forsyth We can sometime forget who we work (serve) fo

WORK OF MINISTER It is not enough to be busy; so are the ants. The question is: What are we busy about? Henry David Thoreau It is possible to be so active in the service of Christ as to forget to love him. P. T. Forsyth We can sometime forget who we work (serve) for in the ministry. In this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-4, 1 Timothy 3:4-5

Seven Marks Of A Biblical Elder - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 13, 2012

Biblical church leadership can only function effectively when the local church leaders fulfill the Biblical qualifications for leaders.

Right now we’re in the middle of a presidential election in which all the candidates are attempting to convince the American people that they are the best qualified person to serve in that office. But it’s interesting that our Constitution actually establishes only very minimal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist