Redemption Bible Chapel Sermon Podcast

The Importance of Serving in the Church (vv. 8-12)

The Blessing of Serving Well in the Church (v. 13)

Three Encouragements to Help You Serve Well in the Church (vv. 14-16)

The Elder’s Calling (v. 1)
The Elder’s Qualifications (vv. 2-7)

A Priority for Men of God (v. 8)
A Priority for Women of God (vv. 9-10)
A Restriction for Women of God (vv. 11-12)
God’s Reason for His Restriction (vv. 13-15)

We are to pray for all people (vv. 1-2)
This is consistent with God’s will (vv. 3-4)
This is consistent with God’s plan (vv. 5-6)
This is consistent with our mission (v. 7)

God’s Mercy in Ministry (vv. 12-14)
God’s Mercy in Salvation (vv. 15-17)
Man’s Response in Obedience (vv. 18-19a)
Man’s Response in Disobedience (vv. 19b-20)

The Truth about God’s Law (v. 8)
The Purpose of God’s Law (vv. 9-10)
The Fulfillment of God’s Law (v. 11)

The Danger of Wolves (vv. 3-4, 6-7)
How to deal with them.
The error with them.
The result of their heresy.
The emptiness of what they try to do.
The blessing of shepherds (v. 5)
Love from our heart.
Love from our conscience.
Love from our faith.

Our Example in Paul (v. 1a)
Our Example in Timothy (v. 2a)
Our Salvation and Hope (v. 1b)
Our Grace, Mercy, and Peace (v. 2b)