Titus 1:5-9 Slides Pastor Steve finishes going through the qualifications of elders as given by Paul to the churches.

Titus 1:5-9 Slides Continuing to look at the qualifications of elders given in Paul's letters to Timothy and Titus.

1 Timothy 3:1-7 Slides The qualifications of pastors

1 Peter 5:1-4 Slides God has designed the office of elder within each individual church to be held by those who demonstrate an ability to nurture, lead, and exhibit maturity.

John 17:24 What was God doing before He created the world, and why does it matter?

Philippians 4:5 Slides Anyone who is following after the pattern of Jesus Christ and has God at work within their lives will be working to develop a spirit of gentleness.

Acts 2 Peter's sermon at Pentecost instructs us in how to participate in the kingdom invasion that began with Jesus' ministry on earth.

Hebrews 2:14-18 Jesus has been prepared to be our Savior and Deliverer, to destroy the power of death that Satan held, and to be our faithful and compassionate high priest who is uniquely suited to save us and hear our calls for help.

Revelation 20:11-21:4 A look at John's vision of the future judgment of all mankind before the great white throne and God dwelling among his people in the new heavens and new earth.

James 5:19-20 Slides James exhorts not just elders but all believers to care for one another spiritually and to turn those who are wandering from the Truth back from the error of their ways.