Series: Peculiar People Title: My Shepherd Text: 1 Peter 5:1-4 Today’s Thought: Will you let the shepherds shepherd? 1. God has ordained this shepherd office to lead the church 2. God has placed these shepherds among you for a season and for a reason 3. These shepherds are to lead with godly motives and in…
Series: Diagnosis: Healthy Church Title: A Flock of Blessings (Part 2) Text: 1 Timothy 5:17-25 Today’s Topic – A healthy church cares for its pastors biblically 1. Render the double honor of respect and compensation to your pastors 2. Refuse to believe everything you hear about your pastors 3. Rebuke your pastors publicly for persistent…
Series: Diagnosis: Healthy Church Title: The Noble Task of Pastoring Text: 1 Timothy 3:1-7 Today’s Truth – A healthy church has a Biblical vision for the pastors of the church. What words does the New Testament use for this office? ποιμήν (poimān) = pastor, shepherd ἐπισκοπή (episkopā) = overseer, bishop πρεσβύτερος (presbūteros) = elder What…