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The household of God does not only need faithful shepherds. It also needs faithful servants.In 1 Timothy 3:8-14, Paul shows us that deacons must be tested, trustworthy servants whose lives display the gospel they confess. Deacons and deaconesses are not merely practical helpers; they are Christ-like servants who protect the peace of the church, strengthen the ministry of the Word, and reflect the humble service of Jesus, who came not to be served but to serve and to give His life as a ransom for many.#DeaconsWanted #1Timothy #Sermon #ChurchLife #Deacons #ServantLeadership #LocalChurch #GospelCentered #HoriconBaptistChurch

Have you ever wondered what the church is all about? In a world filled with opinions about what the church should be, it's easy to lose sight of what God Himself says the church is. This Sunday, we'll be looking at one of the most important descriptions of the church in all of Scripture. In our passage, Paul describes the church as “the household of God,” “the church of the living God,” and “a pillar and buttress of the truth.” These are not casual descriptions. They remind us that the church is not a building or an organization; it is the family Christ purchased with His own blood and the people entrusted with displaying God's truth to the world. After nearly 35 years in pastoral ministry, I can tell you it's not just about what a church believes, but also what she emphasizes. What a church treasures eventually shapes the hearts of her people. Paul understood this deeply, which is why he wrote to Timothy about how believers “ought to behave” in God's household. Everything flows from the truth of God's Word, so when truth is weakened, confusion enters. But when Christ and His gospel remain central, the church becomes stable, healthy, and spiritually alive. This passage calls us back to the center. We must remember who we are and whose we are. These verses culminate in one of the most beautiful summaries of Jesus Christ in the New Testament: “Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of godliness…” Paul then unfolds the glory of Christ. He is God manifested in the flesh, proclaimed among the nations, believed on in the world, and taken up in glory. The church exists because Jesus revealed God, died for sinners, rose again, and gathered a people to Himself. As we study this passage together, we'll ask ourselves an important question: If the church is truly the household of God and the pillar of His truth, does the way I live and participate in the church reflect the glory of the Christ we proclaim?

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20 Proverbs 25-26; 08 Ruth 2-4; 1 Samuel 1-3; 19 Psalms 59-64; 1 Timothy 3-6; 2 Timothy 1-4

This Sunday, we'll continue our study through 1 Timothy as we come to chapter 3 and Paul's teaching on Elders and Deacons. At first glance, this passage can feel like it's only about church leadership, but as I've been studying it this week, I've been reminded that it gives us something much bigger: a picture of what spiritual maturity actually looks like. Paul spends very little time talking about talent, charisma, or personality, and instead focuses almost entirely on character: integrity, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control, humility, hospitality, and wisdom. In many ways, this passage answers the question every Christian eventually asks: What does a mature follower of Jesus look like? One of the things we'll explore together is how God's design for leadership is deeply different from the world's. The New Testament presents church leadership not as status or celebrity, but as sacrificial service. Paul even compares ministry labor to an ox treading grain. This is steady, faithful, often unseen work done for the nourishment of others. It's a powerful reminder that the church is not built on personalities or platforms, but on spiritually mature people who quietly and faithfully serve Christ and His people. My prayer is that this passage would not only challenge all those in leadership, but encourage every one of us to pursue the kind of character that reflects Jesus. I'm thankful for the many men and women in our church who already serve so faithfully, and I look forward to more gospel fruit as we continue building God's kingdom side by side.

Dr. Kimara Ellefson takes us through the last three verses of chapter 3 in Paul's first letter to Timothy, where he lifts his attention from specific instructions in order to give an anchoring description of what the church is and what the church is to believe. Being the "household of God", the church is called to bear family resemblance to our Lord. As the "buttress of the truth", the church acts as a stabilizing structure to support believers in the journey of holding fast to our faith in the Living God, amidst all the alternatives that the world would offer. Our faith rests ultimately in Christ, who is the truth and revelation of God.

Why does Paul call the desire to be an overseer a “trustworthy saying”? Because pastors are entrusted with preaching and protecting the gospel: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.”In 1 Timothy 3:1–7, Paul shows us what kind of men should shepherd Christ's church—men who desire the work, live as examples worth following, shepherd their homes well, are tested by time, and are respected by outsiders. This passage calls churches to pray for qualified pastors, pursue godliness together, and look ultimately to Jesus, the Chief Shepherd who never fails His people.#1Timothy3 #1TimothyHBC #TheSecondTrustworthySaying #ChurchLeadership #Pastors #Elders #ChiefShepherd #HoriconBaptistChurch #FaithComesByHearing

20 Proverbs 21-22; 04 Numbers 22-26; 19 Psalms119 89-176; 1 Timothy 3-6; 2 Timothy 1-4

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May 25, 2026Hope Alive: Applying God's Word to Your Daily Life1 Timothy 5:3-16I am Chad Harrison, and I am the teaching pastor of Lake Community Church and had been serving as a pastor for over 25 years. This podcast is designed to help you study God's word verse-by-verse and find God's will for your life. The purpose of studying scripture is that you might know the character of Jesus Christ, and that you might see the world from the Father's perspective. That you gain wisdom that changes your life. I pray in the name of Jesus right now that God would open His word to you and allow you to see Him and to know Him. To know His will, that you might glorify Him and that you might walk in faith and power each day, especially today. In Jesus name.If you would like to revisit today's Bible study, please visit our website at https://hopealive.buzzsprout.com/ to download the transcript. If this podcast ministered to you, please subscribe, and leave us a review. Reviews help us reach more people and spread the wisdom of God. Please follow us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopealivewithgod/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/hopealiveministry/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LakeComChurch/ -Lake Community Church Support the show

1 Timothy 3: 14 - 16

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Send us Fan MailTitle: The Church That God Wants Us To Be (Pt. 2)Preacher: Robert RosaSeries: 1 & 2 TimothyPassage: 1 Timothy 3:14-16

Pastor Kurt takes a deep dive into 1 Timothy 3:1–13, where Paul gives the church a clear picture of the kind of men who should lead and serve in God's house. Through Paul's profile of an overseer, we see that spiritual leadership is not about status or talent first, but about proven character, maturity, and faithfulness. Through Paul's portrait of a deacon, we see that service in the church is also sacred work that requires dignity, integrity, and a life shaped by the gospel.

We look at the qualifications and roles of Deacons and Elders in God's Church.

May 22, 2026Hope Alive: Applying God's Word to Your Daily Life1 Timothy 3:1-2I am Chad Harrison, and I am the teaching pastor of Lake Community Church and had been serving as a pastor for over 25 years. This podcast is designed to help you study God's word verse-by-verse and find God's will for your life. The purpose of studying scripture is that you might know the character of Jesus Christ, and that you might see the world from the Father's perspective. That you gain wisdom that changes your life. I pray in the name of Jesus right now that God would open His word to you and allow you to see Him and to know Him. To know His will, that you might glorify Him and that you might walk in faith and power each day, especially today. In Jesus name.If you would like to revisit today's Bible study, please visit our website at https://hopealive.buzzsprout.com/ to download the transcript. If this podcast ministered to you, please subscribe, and leave us a review. Reviews help us reach more people and spread the wisdom of God. Please follow us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopealivewithgod/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/hopealiveministry/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LakeComChurch/ -Lake Community Church Support the show

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Sermon by Tom Buiter on 05-17-2026 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC Scripture Passage: 1 Timothy 3:8-13 Outline: - Neglect of the Office - Confusion of the Office - Vision for the Office

Send us Fan MailTitle: The Church That God Wants Us To Be (Pt. 1)Preacher: Robert RosaSeries: 1 & 2 TimothyPassage: 1 Timothy 3:14-16

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Check out our latest sermon in our '1 Timothy' series! 5/10/26

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Pastor Kevin Bryan preaches on 1 Timothy 3:14-16.

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Pastor Jeff Lewis preaches on 1 Timothy 3:8-13.

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Date: April 26, 2026Preacher: Rev. Shawn SlateSeries: Gospel Life

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Pastor Jeff Lewis preaches on 1 Timothy 3:1-7.

Send us Fan MailTitle: What God Wants Your Deacon To Be & DoPreacher: Robert RosaSeries:  1 & 2 TimothyPassage: 1 Timothy 3:8-13 

Title: Deacons Speaker: Pastor Matt Passage: 1 Timothy 3:8-13  

Preacher: Chad Vegas

Daily Dose of Hope April 21, 2026   Scripture: 1 Timothy 3   Prayer:  Almighty God, We rejoice in your holy name.  We give you glory.  Thank you for a new day.  May we experience you, today, Lord.  May we hear your voice and hear you when you call us.  We want to do your will.  We want to say yes.  In Your Name, Amen.   Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope, the devotional and podcast that complements the New Hope daily Bible reading plan.  We are currently walking through the letters of Paul and we are currently in 1 Timothy. Today's reading is 1 Timothy 3. Paul has turned his attention to qualifications for overseers and deacons in the church.  An overseer would have been similar to a pastor, someone who presides over a single congregation, probably in a house church.  The deacons would have been specific people who served in the church, possibly assisting in church admin functions or in missions.  This text indicates that Paul had struggled with some strong-willed and difficult leaders in the church.  It's highly possible that some of the church leaders were bad influences, living too similarly to the pagan culture around them.  We aren't privy to the details but we do know that Paul felt the need to give some basic parameters for who could lead within the young church.  They needed to be people with integrity, people who were mature in their walk with Jesus, and people who were respected by their family and community. Each church today has some kind of vetting process for their clergy.  If they don't, then they certainly should.  Our process in the Global Methodist Church is fairly rigorous and you can be assured that our clergy have gone through a process to ensure their theological qualifications but also their spiritual maturity and integrity.  There is also a renewed focus on accountability.  The reality is that all of our church leaders, lay and clergy alike, are highly visible.  Their ability to withstand the distractions and temptations of the world and stay grounded in the ways of Jesus is huge.  There is so much at stake.  Please take some time today and pray for your church leaders. Blessings, Pastor Vicki    

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Send us Fan MailTitle: What God Wants Your Pastor To DoPreacher: Robert RosaSeries:  1 & 2 TimothyPassage: 1 Timothy 3:1-7 (Pt. 2)

The finale to the mini-sermon-series on the creedal hymn. I center in on Yeshua's resurrection, how he obtained it, where he is at in heaven, some of what he is doing, and a few other things throughout. I do talk about his sonship, and throw a little bit of biblical cosmology in the mix. Hope it blesses you. 

Before Yeshua ever died and resurrected to eternal life, people were believing upon him from various nations. This sermon focuses on some key texts in the Gospel of John that explain what exactly Paul meant when he said Yeshua was “believed on in the world.”

Preacher: Chad Vegas

In this episode, Kerry and Becky are responding to this submission: "We are looking for an additional Shepherd to put in place within this year.  What in your mind is the key quality that we should look for?"  This week, they're talking about  what the New Testament teaches about church leadership.

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What does a healthy church look like from the inside out? In this episode of Church Leadership Podcast, John McGee and Dave Bruskas dive into 1 Timothy 3:8–13 to unpack the role of a deacon—who they are, what they do, and why the church needs them.    This episode unpacks: The difference between elders and deacons The role of women in the church Practical tips for assessing deacon candidates