As we continue through the list of qualifications we come to a triad of words that can be described as a Spirit empowered self-mastery that must be evident in the leader and also in every disciple of Jesus Christ!
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After considering the nature of the office we now consider the qualifications for the office. We see that Paul has in mind present realities in the life of the leader and also the overarching description of “above reproach”.
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As Paul moves on in his letter to Timothy he takes time to give instruction about leadership in the church. In this sermon we first look at the office itself and then in the coming weeks we will explore the qualifications of the office. 1 Timothy 3
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In this sermon we continue to look at Paul’s instruction to the women in the church and how they are given unique opportunity for good through the bringing up of godly children.
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In this sermon we consider the Biblical basis for Paul’s instruction to the women in the life of the church. While many argue that distinctions between men and women are merely cultural, we find Paul going right back to the created order established in Genesis!
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In this sermon we continue to look at Paul’s instruction for the woman and they fulfil their God given role in the assembly of the saints. As the Lord of the church, Jesus has established some boundaries that we must understand and respect as His people.
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In this sermon Dave opens up the next verses in 1 Tmothy 2 as Paul explains further how men and women should conduct themselves in the church of God. Though these are sensitive issues in our present day, we should willingly submit ourselves to the word of God.
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In this sermon we look at some of the threats that were coming against the early church and then how Paul instructs Timothy to deal with these threats.
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In this interview I talk with Pastor Tim of Fairview Baptist about what it means to be a family integrated church. We talk about the Biblical examples of worship in the Scripture as well as how these principles work out practically in the life of the church today. Fundamentally we see how Scripture is not
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