SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on 1 Timothy 3:1-3:

showing 136-150 of 166
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Clear Scripture Filters

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Christopher Arch avatar

    The Measure Of A Man. Part I

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jun 30, 2020
     | 2,369 views

    This is the first in a series that examines the qualifications for being an elder.

    Title: The Measure of a Mature Christian Man Script: I Tim. 3:1-7 Type: Expository Where: GNBC Father’s Day 2020 Intro: What is your ideal of a “man”? (Pictures: John Wayne, Dwayne Johnson, Carey Grant, Boy George?) Dr. Gene Getz wrote a book called “The Measure of a Man” about 40 years ago. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    Setting Things In Order

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 24, 2015
    based on 21 ratings
     | 15,096 views

    To establish that the evangelist or minister is charged with "setting things in order and ordaining elders in every city and every church." This lesson discusses the characteristics of church leadership and clarifies the phrase: "the husband of one wife."

    INTRODUCTION Outline 1. The Evangelist's Charge: "Set Things in Order" 2. The Eldership's Charge: "Hold Things in Order" 3. The Evil Teacher's Charge: "Get Things in Order" Introductory Remarks 1. Paul's work in Crete needed to be completed before he ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    Paul's Charge To Timothy Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 6, 2016
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,595 views

    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:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Qualifications For Overseers Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 19, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,968 views

    1 Timothy 3:1-7 shows us the qualifications for overseers.

    Scripture In chapter 1, Paul wrote about the importance of doctrine. In chapter 2, he wrote about the proper conduct in public worship. And in chapter 3, he wrote about the qualifications for church officers. Paul began chapter 3 with these words, “The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Cultivating Joy And Gentleness Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 12, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,433 views

    Joy in the Lord and gentleness in dealing with others affect our quality of life. When we are thinking right about God and our relationship with Him, joy and gentleness naturally flows.

    Intro In Philippians 4:1 we are given the directive to “stand fast in the Lord.” i That is followed by a series of exhortations that tell us how to do that. The exhortation in verses 2-3 is about maintaining unity in the congregation. That is not always easy to do, is it? That’s why Ephesians 4 ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Are You A Brawler

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 24, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,992 views

    You can contend for the faith once delivered to the saints without being contentious.

    1Tim 3:1 This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. 2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; 3 Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Qualifications Of Church Overseers Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 24, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,471 views

    What should we look for in a Pastor, elder, and Bishop of a church?

    Let us continue to worship our God by again listening to what was said to Timothy as he was called to minister for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Open your Bibles to the First Letter to Timothy in the New Testament….. Before we read our passage for today, let us note again the calling of Timothy… ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Fourfold Not Fivefold Ministry

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 18, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,940 views

    Sometimes we need to take a fresh look at long held or cherished traditions and teachings.

    Having been raised somewhat in the Methodist church and my wife in a Lutheran background being saved was not in our vernacular as neither one of us ever heard that concept. Both of us thought being baptized as a child was all we needed. That is sad since I learned about both Wesley and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Duane Wente avatar

    Patriotic Christians #2 - Pray For Our Leaders Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Nov 1, 2020
     | 5,105 views

    As Christians, we have a responsibility to pray for our elected leaders and officials.

    Patriotic Christians #2 Pray for Our Leaders Theme: As Christians, we have a responsibility to pray for our elected leaders and officials. Introduction Last week we took some time to talk about seven different ways we could pray for our country. We need to pray for humility, that we will seek ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Leaders Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 18, 2017
     | 9,682 views

    Leadership is no small thing, it’s not to be entered into lightly. But to be a leader is to desire a noble thing. Paul describes he qualifications of Christian leaders.

    Sermon from Rev George Hemmings Yesterday was a very important day for Australia. Yesterday, we exercised our power to elect a new government. Regardless of what you thought about the main candidates and parties, or their policies, voting is a great privilege and a big responsibility. We get to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Anglican

  • Benjamin Utomo avatar

    Trump Or Harris? How Should Evangelicals Elect A President Biblically?

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Oct 4, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,703 views

    The 2024 election will have a huge impact on every aspect of our lives but some Christians are still confused about deciding who they will choose because they see that the two candidates do not meet their criteria as a national leader. How to elect a president biblically?

    Today I will discuss a topic related to next month’s presidential election. I am not an American citizen, so I do not have the right to vote and I have no personal interest whatsoever. I do realize that if I preach on this sensitive topic, there is a risk of being misunderstood and disliked by ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeffrey Dillinger avatar

    Trustworthy Saying - Part 3

    Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Oct 14, 2024
     | 400 views

    Spiritual leadership in the church is necessary. Without spiritual leaders you will have leadership, but as immature or nonspiritual, they will draw people after themselves. This sermon is about the desire to serve as a spiritual leader.

    Trustworthy Saying #3 (1 Tim. 3:1-7) Intro: A. Today we are going to study another of Paul’s “trustworthy sayings” taken from 1 Tim. 3:1. The Bible tells us read about the role of the minister or evangelist, and the character of spiritual leaders we often call “elders” or “shepherds.” We also ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Stark avatar

    A Serious Inquiry Into The Role Of The Under Shepherd Of The Church"

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 25, 2023
     | 1,283 views

    The message is an examination of the qualifications that must be evident in the life of one appointed to eldership.

    “The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. Therefore, an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Leadership- Having A Perfect Church Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 20, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,617 views

    This is the 207th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 5th sermon from 1 Timothy.

    Series: Action [#207] LEADERSHIP- HAVING A PERFECT CHURCH 1 Timothy 3:1-16 Introduction: As we continue to study about Paul’s letter to the young Pastor Timothy, I want to look at how God wants the local Church to be administrated. Now more than ever, the local Church needs to be lifting God ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Antonio Manaytay avatar

    The Necessity Of Bishops In The Church

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Aug 2, 2024
     | 557 views

    This sermon explores an important aspect of the church governance and leadership: the role of Bishops in the Church.

    Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, let us explore an important aspect of church governance and leadership: the role of bishops in the Church. The position of a bishop has been a subject of much discussion and debate within various Christian denominations. However, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal