The Character of a Church Officer: The Elder

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The Character of a Church Officer: The Elder

October 1, 2023 • Rev. Claude McRoberts • Titus 1:6–9, 1 Timothy 3:2–7

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I. The Apostle Paul: A Model of Elder Character

A. Consistency

B. Humility

C. Ministry with Tears

D. Faithful

E. Self-Sacrificing

II. The Biblical Elder: A Model of Male Leadership

A. Social Qualifications

1. Above Reproach

2. Of good reputation with outsiders

B. Moral Qualifications

1. The husband of but one wife

2. Temperate

C. Mental Qualifications

1. Prudent

2. Respectable

3. Able to Teach

D. Personality Qualifications

1. Not pugnacious, but gentle

2. Hospitable

3. Not covetousness; Not a lover of money

E. Domestic Qualifications

1. He must manage his own household well

2. His children should show proper respect; obey

F. Maturity Qualifications: Not a New Convert

III. The Cahaba Park Church Elder: A Model of Spiritual Oversight

Our Wonderful Counselor

December 31, 2023 • Rev. Claude McRoberts • Isaiah 9:6

I. The Wonderful Jesus A. His Wonderful Birth B. His Wonderful Life C. His Wonderful Death D. His Wonderful Resurrection and Ascension II. The Wonderful Counselor

A Church for Which to be Thankful

November 26, 2023 • Rev. Claude McRoberts • 2 Thessalonians 1:1–4

I. Thankful for a Family of Genuine Believers II. Thankful for a Growing Faith III. Thankful for an Increasing Love IV. Thankful for Enduring Hope

Two Gift's to God's Glory, Part II - Stewardship of Time and Money. A benefit of Redemption

November 19, 2023

II. The Biblical Benefits of Being a Steward of My Money A. God Owns Everything You Own—I Chronicles 29:11–12 B. Giving Is an Act of Worship—Philippians 4:18 C. Giving Reflects Faith in God’s Provision—Mark 12:41–44 D. Giving Should Be Sacrificial and Generous— II Corinthians 8:1–5 E. Giving Reflects Spiritual Trustworthiness—Matthew 6:21; Luke 16:13b F. Giving—Love, Not Legalism—II Corinthians 8:9 G. Give Willingly, Thankfully, and Cheerfully—II Corinthians 9:7, 12 H. Giving—an Appropriate Response to Real Needs—Acts 2:43–45; 32–35; 11:27–30 I. Generous Giving Results in Bountiful Blessing—Proverbs 11:24–25; Malachi 3:10; Matthew 6:3–4; II Corinthians 9:6