Sermons on Characteristics

Sermons on Characteristics

“The Marks of a Pastor, Part 2” 1 Timothy 3:4-7

An Expositional Sermon 1 Timothy 3:4-7 “The Marks of a Pastor, Part 2” Theme/Big Idea: Local church overseers lives must exhibit marks both for the protection of the church and it’s witness, but also for their own spiritual protection Aim/Appropriation/Application: Pursue to grow in these marks as God bears these marks in the lives of His people by His Spirit, and pray with us that the Lord would give us more men who would be qualified to oversee our church. Outline:…

“The Marks of a Pastor, Part 1” 1 Timothy 3:1-3

An Expositional Sermon 1 Timothy 3:1-3 “The Marks of a Pastor, Part 1” Theme/Big Idea: Local church overseers lives must exhibit marks. Aim/Appropriation/Application: Brothers, stretch forth for the office of overseer for the good of the church and the glory of God. Outline: (1) Church Structure is Really Important (1 Timothy 3:1) – pursuing the regulative principle in church structure (2) Visible/Public Character – Marks 1-12 (1 Timothy 3:1-3) Sub-points under Point 2: (1) Mark #1: Zealously stretches-forth – Aspiration (1 Timothy 3:1b) –…