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Introduction: A few weeks ago we discussed the qualifications for elders/pastors. These qualifications were very weighty and detailed. The Lord takes the purity of His church extremely seriously. Today we are going to see the need to protect the pastorate - or the office of pastor. If we want to have…

Intro As we move toward the end of the letter we get a series of charges about how to keep the church healthy & holy. You may be tempted to think that because these are “rapid fire” topics that they are less important, but don’t be caught out. This is very much in-keeping with the theme of the whole…

Introduction Last week caring for widows; this week caring for elders The bulletin said 17–25. Your notes say 17–25. But I finally gave up and decided: we’re not getting through v. 25 today So this will be part 1 of caring for elders That’s what this whole passage is about: caring for elders. How should…

Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her, so that He might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, that He might present to Himself the church in all her glory, having no spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that she…

If our goal is to better understand the value of the local church and church membership, we need to take some time to see what it looks like. “I can be a Christian without going to church.” How do you feel about that statement? First: simply going to church is part of what guides that statement. If I…

Good morning, turn in your Bible with me to Luke chapter 6. Last week we took time to look into a model of genuine love and address the fact that the Lord’s true disciples are marked by love because they don’t just love their family and friends, but they also are able to love their enemies. This is not…

Salvation is offered to all equally, but circumstance like gender, age, family, and role DO impact the ways we relate to each other.

I Timothy 5:17-25 Main idea: Appoint good elders and care for them as they care for you. Good morning and welcome to those who may just be joining us. Pastors/elders are shepherds who care for the flock of God. They minister the Word of God and lead the church. But what if I told you that you as a church…

The Historical Beliefs of Baptist Churches

1 Timothy 5 Baby Dedication! Now you guys know that Baby Dedications are one of my favorite things I get to do as your pastor! This one is going to take me a few minutes, for a couple of reasons. The first is that I know that there are some people here this morning that have never seen anything like…

Intro: As Peter starts to draw his letter to a close, he focuses his attention on the responsibilities of the leaders of the Church. That being said… if you are here today and are not considered a “leader of the Church” such as a Deacon, Elder, or Sunday School teacher… please don’t think you are off…

Exodus 21:2-22:16 Review In our last Torah Portions We have talked about different topics The Torah is the manual how to serve God- gives a sense of direction, like a compass W/o direction you do not know where you are going or what you are doing. We talked about Yitro This is the name of Moses’ father…

9 He must hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught, so that he may be able to give instruction in sound doctrine and also to rebuke those who contradict it. 10 For there are many who are insubordinate, empty talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision party. 11 They must be silenced,…

04/09/22

Introduction We are stepping into a new chapter of the history of FBC Bagdad. My personal chapters at this church have been marked by ~four year periods of time: Rooting/Repenting/Revitalizing/Reforming. For the next few weeks (Probably six weeks), we will be placing our attention on Acts 20:17-38 to…

Evening 19th June 2022

“I charge thee” should read “I solemnly witness”. A serious moment… not just because Paul was facing death, but more importantly because one day both Paul and Timothy would be judged by Christ when He comes again. Acts 10:42 - this command of preaching has been followed by the motivator of Christ’s return…

1 Timothy 5:19–22 (ESV): 19 Do not admit a charge against an elder except on the evidence of two or three witnesses. 20 As for those who persist in sin, rebuke them in the presence of all, so that the rest may stand in fear. 21 In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of the elect angels I charge…

The Bottom Line If you boil down the priorities of a business, the reason for its existence, the measure of its success, and it’s primary driving factor is profit. Even if that business has at it’s root a desire and commitment to philanthropic work, it is still measured by whether or not it is profitable.…

Timothy is called Paul’s son Introduction To be in Spiritual Leadership Timothy had to know that It is a life under examination It is a life of Sacrifice It is a Life to be desired There is something empowering about Knowing who you in Christ and the purpose of your life. An Acquired Understanding Saul…

Pastor James teaches on 1 Corinthians 11:2-16

Week 2 of two weeks of Honor. It’s amazing to me how much hatred and anger and disrespect is going on in our culture. The disrespect is awful and it comes from having no respect for ourselves. People don’t respect authority… look at what’s going on in our nation… People are and have been disrespecting…

Introduction Give yourself fully to the Lord Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity. Till I come, give attention to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to…

13/06/21