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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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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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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As Paul is urging the church at Ephesus to continue in prayer and points out that God’s desire is for the salvation of all people, he grounds his statements in some foundational truths that are meant to serve as foundations for us personally and also as an appeal to nations.
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