Sermons on 1 Timothy 3:3-15:

The Deacon’s Fitness-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 20, 2013

2 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-II—1Timothy 3:8-13 Attention: Our new dog, Winslow(compared to him, even the Wind is Slow) A former racing Greyhound found by my son Sam on the Blue Ridge Parkway, emaciated & huddled in a snowbank. Anyway... unfortunately we ended up with Winslow. But Winslow is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Church Leaders And Ethics

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 23, 2013

Ministerial ethics are the standards, principles, and broad guidelines that Christian leaders must observe. Ethical practices are upright, honorable, moral, lawful, above-board, and full of integrity. The conduct and lifestyle of modern-day Christian

Church Leaders And Ethics 1 Timothy 3:14-15 - These things I write to you….so that you may know how you ought to conduct yourself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. Ministerial ethics are the standards, principles, and broad ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-15

Denomination: Charismatic

The Overseer’s Fitness-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 26, 2012

4 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-IV—1Timothy 3:1-7 Attention: My CDL. I went to truck driving school, went thru the appropriate training, passed the appropriate tests, made the appropriate contacts. I was trained for a few months on the road/I learned much from my trainers. I eventually was cut loose on my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Overseer’s Fitness-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 26, 2012

3 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-III—1Timothy 3:1-7 Attention: As a kid, I remember capturing 3(4?) baby snapping turtles(one was named ‘Otis,’ but I can’t remember the others)/I placed them in a large washtub, fed them as best as I could, changed their (creek)water regularly, changed their sand, placed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Overseer’s Fitness-5

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 9, 2012

5 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-V—1Timothy 3:1-7 Attention: Alisha’s(my son’s girlfriend) artistic ability. An excellent artist. Uses many media. Has a portfolio. She is fittted & poised to be a great artist. Likewise, oversight of the local church requires a certain fitness. Need: Paul related the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Passing The Test Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012

Passing the test

Passing the Test - 1 Timothy 3 - 10/18/08 Join me in turning to the book of 1 Timothy, chapter 3. Timothy is towards the end of the New Testament, in the second half of the Bible. We have been going through this book together. This time of year can be a scary time for kids in school, because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Overseer’s Fitness-6

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 26, 2012

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

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Overseer’s Fitness-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 30, 2012

1 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-I—1Timothy 3:1-7 Attention: Americans are fitness freaks! We watch people on TV getting fit. We buy videos(in lieu of a personal trainer) to help us get fit.(P90-X—Walk Away the Pounds—etc.) We want to be fit because we are rightly convinced that a healthy body is better ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Overseer’s Fitness-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 14, 2012

2 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-II—1Timothy 3:1-7 Attention: This election year, Americans will decide generally whether they want more Federal control or more State control. We want our country to remain the powerhouse for freedom which it has always been since its founding. We want it to maintain its ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Faithful Saying-5

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 26, 2012

You preachers only work one day a week....Lol

Faithful Saying-Paul is going to be giving his young preacher boys some topics that they should preach on, these topics had been and should be preached on time and time again, so much they had become sayings, just like we have sayings. 1 Tim 3:1-7-This is a faithful saying: If a man desires the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Household

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 8, 2012

Serving in the Church & Deacons. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

THE OFFICE OF A DEACON: They must be respected (vs 8): They must be genuine (vs 8): They must be self-controlled (vs 8). They must be honest (vs 8): They must be biblical (vs 9) They must be approved (vs 10) They must be consistent (vs 11-12) They must be industrious (vs 13) THE HOUSEHOLD OF ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-16

Denomination: Brethren

Dying To Serve

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 2, 2010

A look at the role of deacons.

Dying to Serve May 23, 2010 (AM) Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction I Deacon is a verb, not a noun A The Jerusalem church, in a very short time, had grown to (by some estimates) around 20,000 people (big congregation for 12 pastors). 1 Caring & coordinating for a membership that is large is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

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

Diversity In The Church

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 11, 2012

Leadership in the congregation is to reflect the Lord’s choice rather than seeking diversity as defined in the world.

“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: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Pastor Ordination Service

Contributed by Bret Bone on Mar 27, 2012

there are two different Greek words written here in this verse that hold great value to you…and your future Ministry…these two words are…aspires…and desires. By just speaking these two words aloud…they have very little significance. But when used to

Ordination Service Slide # 1…the perfect pastor I’d like to begin the service this morning by reading to you the job description for the perfect pastor. -The perfect pastor always preaches what we want, and for only 15 minutes…and…12.5 minutes of his message ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7, 1 Timothy 3:1