Paul gives us two critical questions to ask about the qualifications of a deacon:

1). Have They Been Tested? (v.10)

2). Who Can Be Entrusted? (v.11)

This sermon was first preached at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA on 06-07-26. For more information, visit us.

Paul gives us two foundational questions to ask about the office of a deacon:

1). What is a Deacon? (v.8a)

2). What Makes a Deacon (v.8b-9)

This sermon was first preached at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA on 05-24-26. For more information, visit us.

Paul gives us four cautionary character qualifications for the aspiring pastor:

1). His Spiritual Maturity (v.6a)

2). The Satanic Mishap (v.6b)

3). His Spiritual Marturia (v.7a)

4). The Satanic Method (v.7b)

This sermon was first preached at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA on 05-17-26. For more information, visit us.

Paul gives us three household characteristics a man must have if he aspires to the office of a pastor:

1). His Household Management (v.4a)

2). His Household Members (v.4b)

3). His Household Ministering (v.5)

This sermon was first preached at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA on 05-10-26. For more information, visit us.

The Portrait of a Pastor, Pt. 1 -- 1 Timothy 3:2-3

Paul provides for us five foundation character assessments of a pastor:

1). His Manner of Life (v.2a)

2). His Marriage Life (v.2b)

3). His Self-Mastered Life (v.2c)

4). His Ministry Life (v.2d)

5). His Moderate Life (v.3)

This sermon was first preached at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA on 05-03-26. For more information, visit us.

Paul gives Timothy four vital starting points for those seeking the work of pastoral ministry:

1). The View from Scripture (v.1a)

2). The Aspirations and Scripture (v.1b)

3). The Shepherd of Scripture (v.1c)

4). The Task in Scripture (v.1d)

This sermon was first preached at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA on 04-26-26. For more information, visit us.

1. Jesus reveals Himself to the Humble in Spirit

2. From Followers to Brothers

3. Beautiful Scars

4. We Are Sent

5. Jesus Reaches Out to Even Doubters

This sermon was first preached at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA on 04-12-26. For more information, visit us.

 In John 11, Jesus' raising of Lazarus from dead teaches us 3 crucial truths about who Jesus is:

1). Jesus the Sovereign (v.17-19)

2). Jesus the Sympathetic (v.20-22, 28-37)

3). Jesus the Savior (v.23-27, 38-44)

This sermon was first preached at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA on 04-05-26. For more information, visit us.

This is week ten of our Sunday School class on the Doctrines of Grace taught by Richard LaPorte on 03-29-26.

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Paul gives us three foundational reasons to answer the question of who has the position of leadership in the local church:1. The Authority in Teaching (v 11-12)2. The Adam in the Beginning (v 13-14)3. The Act of Childbearing (v 15)

This sermon was first preached at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA on 03-29-26. For more information, visit us.