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  • Jason Jones avatar

    Character Of Godly Leaders Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 12, 2018
     | 6,320 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

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    First Timothy Chapter Three Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 6, 2018
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     | 10,939 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

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Elders, Deacons, And The Congregation Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 8, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,513 views

    I want to make a few comments about elders, deacons, and the congregation.

    Scripture It is our great joy today to ordain and install Todd Bayley, who has been duly elected by the communicant members of this congregation, into the office of Ruling Elder; and to ordain and install Ted Jeffries, who also has been duly elected by the communicant members of this congregation, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Do You Qualify

    Contributed by Cameron Conway on Sep 28, 2010
     | 4,688 views

    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

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Thomas Cash avatar

    Choosing Allies Of Integrity Series

    Contributed by Thomas Cash on Aug 20, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,340 views

    3rd in a series from 1 Timothy. While the world looks for certain attributes in its leaders, good church leaders are measured by completely different standards.

    Lessons for a Healthy Church Choosing Allies of Integrity 1 Timothy 3:1-13 Introduction: Spring is just 22 days away. Are you glancing at seed catalogs or wandering into the garden departments at the local stores to see what is being set out on display? Whether we are farming, planting a small ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    How Does Jesus Organize His Church? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 20, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,088 views

    This sermon examines how Jesus organizes his church into elders, deacons, and the congregation.

    Introduction For the past few Sundays we have been studying the topic of the church. I have been preaching a short series of sermons titled, “Jesus Is Building His Church.” We examined the nature of the church, and made distinctions between a true and a false church. Today, I want to examine ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Overseer’s Fitness-6

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 26, 2012
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    6 of 6. Paul related the moral qualifications for an overseer of the Church. Character traits for overseers of the church are definitive. ?How is his fitness determined? An overseer’s fitness is decided by his...

    The OVERSEER’s FITNESS-VI—1Timothy 3:1-7 Oversight of the local church requires a certain fitness. Need: Paul related the moral qualifications for an overseer of the Church. Character traits for overseers of the church are definitive/unequivocal. ?What character traits define ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Are You A Brawler

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 24, 2020
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     | 2,127 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leaders Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 18, 2017
     | 9,873 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

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Fourfold Not Fivefold Ministry

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 18, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,188 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Escalation Of Difficult, Hard Times...

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 15, 2020
     | 4,879 views

    Can we see we are in a season of ESCALATION of difficult, hard times? We need to not only be ready, but we need to expect and thrive in perilious times.

    ESCALATION --- DIFFICULT TIMES? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com HARD, DIFFICULT TIMES APPEAR TO BREED DIFFICULT TIMES… 2 Timothy 3:1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2 Timothy 3:1 (MSG) Don't be naive. There are difficult times ahead. 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    Learning To Walk Naturally In The Supernatural Anointing Of God - Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 5, 2021
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,771 views

    The Spiritual Endowment + Conclusion

    A. Live a Holy life I will sing of your love and justice; to you, O LORD, I will sing praise. 2 I will be careful to lead a blameless life--when will you come to me? I will walk in my house with blameless heart. 3 I will set before my eyes no vile thing. The deeds of faithless men I hate; they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Cultivating Joy And Gentleness Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 12, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,614 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

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Duane Wente avatar

    Patriotic Christians #2 - Pray For Our Leaders Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Nov 1, 2020
     | 5,239 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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Down And Out - The Pastor Who Falls

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 23, 2020
     | 2,296 views

    Too many churches have placed men and women into positions of leadership in the church because they were successful in the marketplace or even because they were good communicators. They are looking at performance...

    The media has been on a feeding frenzy concerning the Catholic Church scandal that has captured the attention of our nation and even the world. Leaders of the Catholic Church aren’t the only ones that have been hit with allegations concerning sexual misconduct—leaders of the protestant church have ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible