July 11 & 12, 2004, selected

The Best I Can Do for My Church
by Ken Idleman

I. ___________ leaders _______________!

1 Timothy 5:22 Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands, and do not share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure. (NIV)

II. ___________ for leaders _____________!

1 Timothy 5:19 Do not entertain an accusation against an elder unless it is brought by two or three witnesses. (NIV)

III. ___________ leaders _______________!

1 Timothy 5:20 Those who sin are to be rebuked publicly, so that the others may take warning. (NIV)

IV. ___________ with leaders _____________!

Hebrews 13:17 Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men who must give an account. Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no advantage to you. (NIV)

V. ___________ leaders _________________!

1 Timothy 5:17 & 18 The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching. For the scripture says, “Do not muzzle the ox while it is treading out the grain,” and “The worker deserves his wages.” (NIV)

Five Ways to Affirm Someone:
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