A Weighty Charge
As Paul concludes his letter he gives Timothy a weighty charge to guard this most holy faith. He reminds Timothy that this charge is in the presence of God Himself!
Leadership
Relating to Elders (part 2)
In this sermon we continue to look at Paul’s instruction to Timothy in relating to Elders. We consider the principle that Elders walking in sin must be corrected and also that there must be caution that is exercised when electing Elders into the office.
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Relating to Elders in the church
In this sermon we continue our study in 1 Timothy 5 and look at Paul’s instructions for the church as they relate to the elders who have been entrusted with leadership in the congregation. We look at things like what is an elder? What does it mean to show double honour? And review again why
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The Good Servant Masterclass (part 2)
In this sermon we continue to look at Paul’s words to Timothy as Paul exhorts him to press on as a good servant of the Lord Jesus Christ.
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Discerning Deceitful Spirits (part 2)
In this sermon we continue to look at Paul’s instruction regarding the false teachers and the deceitful spirits that were plaguing the church at Ephesus, we see how the false teachers are used, and how Paul exposes and corrects some of the false teaching that was going on.
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The Office of Deacon (part 2)
In this sermon we continue our study of the office of Deacon as described in 1 Timothy 3:8-13. We consider the quality of his character, the quality of his home and the quality of his doctrine.
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The Office of Deacon (part 1)
In this sermon we begin to look at the office of Deacon as Paul lays it out in 1 Timothy 3:8-13. We look at it’s unique relationship to the office of elder and the the qualifications that Paul gives for it as well.
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The Office of Overseer: What He Must Not Be (part 2)
In this sermon we continue our study in 1 Timothy 3 on the topic of the Office of Overseer.
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The Office of Overseer: What He Must Be (part 6)
In this sermon we focus in on the quality that makes the office of overseer/pastor/elder really unique from that of a deacon or other members within the church. The overseer must be able to teach, and we look at the parallel passage in Titus 1 to consider further what Paul means by that statement.
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The Office of Overseer: What He Must Be (part 5)
Hospitality is something that is not very common in our western culture, and yet as followers of Jesus Christ we are called to show love and kindness to one another as God has so graciously shown mercy to us who were once strangers to His grace.
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