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  • Christopher Arch avatar

    The Measure Of A Man. Part I

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jun 30, 2020
     | 2,432 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

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Are You A Brawler

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 24, 2020
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     | 2,043 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

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Church Leadership 101: The Pastor

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 20, 2025
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    Based on 1 Timothy 3:1-7 - Helps hearers understand the biblical qualifications for the pastor.

    “CHURCH LEADERSHIP 101: THE PASTOR” 1 Timothy 3:1-7 FBCF – 1/19/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – WELCOME ONLINE AUDIENCE I’m going to preach about preachers today. A preacher was walking down the street and came up to a young boy. The preacher asked him if he knew where the post office was. The boy said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • 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
     | 4,793 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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Trustworthy Saying - Part 3

    Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Oct 14, 2024
     | 464 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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dana Chau avatar

    Doing Church God’s Way: Marks Of Maturity Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Jun 28, 2025
     | 283 views

    Did you know that the Bible says, “Whoever aspires to be a leader desires a noble task”? Maybe this would make more sense if you knew what a mature church leader looked like. You are invited to learn and grow into the mature leader God wants to lead His church!

    Doing Church God’s Way: Marks of Maturity 1 Timothy 3:1-16 Jay Kesler, the past President of Youth for Chirst, was on an airplane one day. He sat next to a young man. When lunch was served, the young man declined the lunch. As Mr. Kesler ate his lunch, he noticed that the young man’s ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Go! And Live With Godly Character - 1 Timothy 3:1-5 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 8, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 326 views

    What does it mean to live with godly character in a world that so often celebrates compromise? The Apostle Paul gives us a blueprint—not just for leaders—but for all believers to aspire to.

    Go! And Live with Godly Character - 1 Timothy 3:1-5 Introduction: Church, today we continue our “Go! And…” series by looking at what it truly means to live with godly character in a world that so often celebrates compromise. The Apostle Paul gives us a blueprint—not just for leaders—but for all ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Stark avatar

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

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 25, 2023
     | 1,389 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Church Offices (Pastor & Deacon) Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 30, 2023
     | 2,174 views

    Based on 1 Timothy 3:1-13 - Helps hearers to understand the 2 offices of the NT Church: Pastor/Elder/Overseer & Deacon

    “WHY DO WE DO THAT?” – CHURCH OFFICES 1 Timothy 3:1-13 FBCF – 1/29/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – I took this book out of the glove compartment in my pickup truck. It’s the owner’s manual for my 2014 Toyota Tacoma. Gives me everything I need to know to operate my vehicle safely & effectively – how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Qualifications Of Church Overseers Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 24, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,566 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

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    We Must Have Godly Servants Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 28, 2021
     | 3,400 views

    Based on 1 Tim 3:1-13 - Sermon outlines characteristics that should be present in the lives of pastors & deacons.

    “WE MUST HAVE GODLY SERVANTS” 1 Timothy 3:1-13 FBCF – 6/27/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Hymn #434 in my 1956 Baptist Hymnal – “Serve the Lord w/ Gladness”: “Serve the Lord w/ gladness in our works & ways, Come before His presence w/ our songs of praise; Unto Him our Maker, we would pledge anew, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Benjamin Utomo avatar

    Challenges American Churches Face

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Apr 14, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,233 views

    Christianity in America (and in Europe) is declining. This sermon share three challenges that caused the decline and how we respond to them.

    Thirty-four years ago, a church was born in Walnut Creek under the leadership of Pastor X. During those years, we faced many challenges, both internally and externally. But by the grace of God, we still exist today. That is why today, we want to thank God for His faithfulness. We say, "Thus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • 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
     | 3,668 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

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Down And Out - The Pastor Who Falls

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 23, 2020
     | 2,217 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

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Qualifications For Overseers Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 19, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,032 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

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed