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How to Lead When You Are Young

Scott Risley

1 Timothy 4:11-16

God isn't into the seniority system. He's looking to rescue people and He will work through everyone who is willing, even if they are young. Paul talks to Timothy on the importance of what he does and how it relates to his leadership as a young man. We look at the importance of church commitment and look at the downsides if we lack in this area.

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Challenges to Spiritual Leadership

Conrad Hilario

1 Timothy 4:1-16

As a relatively inexperienced and young leader, Timothy had a variety of challenges to his leadership. Paul offers six pieces of advice: 1) don't be surprised when people fall away; 2) keep the message of Christ at the center; 3) you can't lead others unless you yourself are growing; 4) stand on the authority of God's Word; 5) remember that God commissioned you; and 6) people should see where our lives are heading. Those who are able to persevere in the face of challenges are able to do incredible work for God.

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Organic Leadership in Action

Dennis McCallum

1 Timothy 4:12-16

Paul encourages Timothy to continue to lead the church with humility and service. The main instruction he gives Timothy is to dedicate to preaching and teaching of the Word. Through Timothy's commitment to spiritual character and undying effort to the New Testament church, others will see his progress in the faith.

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Doing God's Work God's Way

Ryan Lowery

Nehemiah 5:1-19

According to the Bible, God values love above anything else. Love is essential to carry out God's work, but it can often be difficult and require sacrifice. Often, God allows difficult circumstances to bring up areas of character weakness where we have neglected the ethic of love. In order to be effective Christian workers, we need to follow Nehemiah's example of fighting to ensure that God's work is carried out with love as the guiding principle.

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The Character of a Spiritual Leader, Part 2

Conrad Hilario

1 Timothy 3:3-13

Christian leadership is vastly different than the kind of leadership that we often see in our culture. The character qualifications for elders and deacons are a picture of spiritual maturity. Some of these qualities include hospitality, perseverance, gentleness, and authenticity. Elders and deacons are also called to lead their families, learn to teach well, and to avoid both drunkenness and the love of money.

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The Character of a Spiritual Leader

Conrad Hilario

Titus 1:5-7

The Bible speaks of the desire to lead for God as a noble ambition. Instead of setting a standard of gifting or talent, God instead chooses to set a standard of character. Some of these character qualifications for elders include: being above reproach, being self-controlled, being level-headed, and to have a well-ordered life.

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The Paradoxical Way to Happiness

Gary DeLashmutt

Isaiah 58:10-11

Human beings deeply desire personal happiness, and live in ways they believe will result in happiness. God affirms this desire to be happy, but declares that our way of seeking through a self-centered life is wrong. Instead, Jesus declares that the self-giving perspective results in true happiness. In order to live this sacrificial lifestyle, we must consistently receive God's love and then give it out to others.

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Grace-Motivated Serving

Jim Leffel

1 Timothy 1:12-17

The grace, mercy, and love of God form the basis for serving others. Understanding these things will result in gratitude, humility, and praise that are necessary to truly love others.

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The Goal is Love

Jim Leffel

1 Timothy 1:1-7

Throughout his letter to Timothy, Paul exhorts him to make the most of his life. In order to fulfill this, the prime goal of the Christian life is love. This requires a pure heart, should be done in good-conscience, and is a product of a sincere faith.

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