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The leaders of godliness
Fred Hughes speaking as part of our A God-Shaped Life series
Qualifications for elders about their behaviour (Titus 1:6-8) and ‘sound doctrine’ (Titus 1:9)
POSITIVE VALUES
1. ‘An elder must be blameless’ Titus 1:6 (also Titus 1:7)
2. ‘The husband of but one wife’ Titus 1:6
3. ‘ A man whose children believe and are not open to the charge of being wild and disobedient.’ Titus 1:6
4. ‘Hospitable’ Titus 1:8
5. ‘One who loves what is good’ Titus 1:8
6. ‘Who is self-controlled’ Titus 1:8
7. ‘Upright’ Titus 1:8
8. ‘Holy and disciplined’ Titus 1:8
NEGATIVE QUALITIES
1. ‘Not overbearing’
2. ‘Not quick tempered’
3. ‘Not given to drunkenness’
4. ‘Not violent’
5. ‘Not pursuing dishonest gain’
One more essential qualification: ‘He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught’. (Titus 1:9)
Summary: ‘godliness’ or ‘holiness’
The role of elders: ‘an overseer is entrusted with God’s work’ (Titus 1:7); ‘encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it.’ (Titus 1:9)
Unexpected Promises
Jon Loose speaking as part of our Christmas Family Service series
This was a special Christmas family service.
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Finally, the Examination!
Tim Welch speaking as part of our 2 Corinthians – Bridges Over Troubled Waters series
Knowing God Loves Singing
Tim Welch speaking as part of our Revelation 2-3 – 7 Letters for 7 Churches series
1. Authentic worship is directed to God
a) God�s work in the past [Exodus 15:1-12]
* personal confession [Exodus 15:2-3]
* narration [Exodus 15:4-10]
* personal confession [Exodus 15:11]
b) God�s leading for the future [Exodus 15:13-18]
2. Authentic worship is varied
i) the role of women
ii) drama
iii) musical instruments
iv) dancing
3. Authentic worship magnifies God
a) Enhances God�s reputation [Exodus 15:14-16]
b) Anticipates heaven�s song [Rev 15:1-8]
4. Authentic worship is fragile
a) Singing turned to grumbling! [Exodus 15:22-27]
b) The cycle of:
* Praise Songs
* Disappointment / bitterness
* Complaints
* God provides (again!)
Boasting about weakness
Fred Hughes speaking as part of our 2 Corinthians – Bridges Over Troubled Waters series
Friendly Fire
David Piper speaking as part of our 2 Corinthians – Bridges Over Troubled Waters series
There are three preachers during this evening service:
David Piper spoke on 2 Cor 11:1-15
Jonathan Loose on 2 Cor 11: 16-30
Fred Hughes then did an ‘epilogue’
Spiritual Warfare
Tim Welch speaking as part of our 2 Corinthians – Bridges Over Troubled Waters series
2 Corinthians 10
* Paul�s looks
* Paul�s speaking
* Paul�s ways
1) Be careful how you use your spiritual weapons
2) Be careful how you measure your work
3) Be careful how you boast
The Grace of Giving
Tim Welch speaking as part of our 2 Corinthians – Bridges Over Troubled Waters series