2 Timothy 2:14-26
Remind them of these things, charging them before the Lord not to strive about words to no profit, to the ruin of the hearers. 15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 16 But shun profane and idle babblings, for they will increase to more ungodliness. 17 And their message will spread like cancer. Hymenaeus and Philetus are of this sort, 18 who have strayed concerning the truth, saying that the resurrection is already past; and they overthrow the faith of some. 19 Nevertheless the solid foundation of God stands, having this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity.”20 But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honor and some for dishonor. 21 Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work. 22 Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 23 But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife. 24 And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient, 25 in humility correcting those who are in opposition, if God perhaps will grant them repentance, so that they may know the truth, 26 and that they may come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him to do his will.
What Is Honor?
Honor- (timē) price or valued, Highly valued of the Lord
Dishonor (Atimia) - disgrace, dishonor, shame; for common use.
1. Dishonored
2. Tolerated
a. Not really happy but just having mercy
3. Average or slightly below average
a. Why settle for mediocre when you can have excellent
If we cleanse ourselves from dishonor, we shall be
Sanctified – Set Apart
Meet (Fit) – Useful valuable
What Is It Like To Be Honorable Vessel?
Privileges, what does it mean? What are the benefits? How does God respond? What is it like? We can see from examples of those he has honored, the benefits of being honored.
1. He entrusts you with things precious to him
Lk. 1:28-30
And having come in, the angel said to her, “Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women!” 29 But when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and considered what manner of greeting this was. 30 Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.
2. He brags on you
Job. 1:1,6-8
Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan also came among them. 7 And the Lord said to Satan, “From where do you come?” So Satan answered the Lord and said, “From going to and fro on the earth, and from walking back and forth on it.” 8 Then the Lord said to Satan, “Have you considered My servant Job, that there is none like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, one who fears God and shuns evil?”
3. Reveals his secrets
Dan. 10:11
And he said to me, “O Daniel, man greatly beloved, understand the words that I speak to you, and stand upright, for I have now been sent to you.” While he was speaking this word to me, I stood trembling.
Oh man greatly beloved! What a statement, he loves us.
4. Calls you his friend
James 2:23
And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, “Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.” And he was called the friend of God.
Exodus 33:11
So the Lord spoke to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend…
5. You have favor with God and Man
What Does It Take?
1. Study show self approved unto God
Study – (spoodazo) – Do your best; be zealous
Workman – (ergaten) - Laborer
Luke 9:57-62
Now it happened as they journeyed on the road, that someone said to Him, “Lord, I will follow You wherever You go.” 58 And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes and birds of the air havenests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head.” 59 Then He said to another, “Follow Me.” But he said, “Lord, let me first go and bury my father.” 60 Jesus said to him, “Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and preach the kingdom of God.” 61 And another also said, “Lord, I will follow You, but let me first go and bid them farewell who are at my house.” 62 But Jesus said to him, “No one, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.
GIVE IT YOUR ALL….WHOLE HEARTED….
2. Depart from Iniquity
Flee youthful lust…Run after righteousness….
Get away from sin or get sin away from you
3. Comport Yourself as a servant of Christ.
2 Tim 2:24
And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient 25 In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; 26 And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.
HOW YOU REPRESENT
The Presentation of the Candidates
MINISTERS
Statement
The first candidates being presented for ordination this evening successfully completed fresh anointing international school of Ministry Course requirements in the second graduating class of 2007. Upon graduation they were assigned various additional activities required for ordination, which they successfully completed. They were assigned to various leaders for training in specified areas and successfully completed all requirements. They were recommended for donation and have been patiently waiting for next ordination service. They are living testimonies of the fact that good things come to those who wait. We wholeheartedly and proudly present these three candidates for ordination.
Sheree Reads: (Just names as candidates come forward with their spouses and stand in
place)
The Ordination Covenant
The Promises of the Candidate for Ordination
Apostle: My sister/brother in the faith, do you believe that you are truly called by God and the Church to the life and work of ministry in the name of Jesus Christ.
Candidate: I do.
Apostle: Paul the apostle testified, “It is no longer I who live but Christ who lives in me.” Will you endeavor to be diligent in your practice of the Christian life: reading the Bible, continuing steadfastly in prayer, and taking up your cross daily to follow Christ?
Candidate: I will, with the help of God.
Apostle: Scripture teaches that the Church was devoted to the apostles' teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. Will you endeavor faithfully to fulfill your calling among the people committed to your care: by preaching the word of God truthfully faithfully and loyally?
Candidate: I will, with the help of God.
Apostle: The apostle Paul proclaims the Church to be one body with many members. Will you endeavor to live and work in unity with the believers: witnessing to the visible unity of the Church; and leading the Church in fulfilling its ministry of reconciliation?
Candidate: I will, with the help of God.
Apostle: Paul also wrote, “For me to live is Christ.” Will you endeavor to conduct yourself so that your life is shaped by Jesus Christ, who took the form of a servant for our sake; and will you, with the help of the Holy Spirit, continually rekindle the gift of God that is in you, to make known to all people the gospel of the grace of God?
Candidate: I will, with the help of God.
Apostle: May God who has given you the will to do these things give you grace to perform them. (Name), God who called you is faithful and will not fail you. The
Apostle: having heard your pledge and affirmation before God and this body I accept such pledge and affirmation and choose to ordain you is the Minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ's with an emphasis in the area in which you have been trained.
The Laying On of Hands
The Ordaining Action
Prayer
Greeting and Blessings
Apostle: Rise, (Name), to the ministry which God gives you and receive the
Acclamation of the people.
Presentation of the Signs of the Office (BIBLE)
DEACONS
Statement
The service of the deacon is a very valuable and needed service within the Church of Jesus Christ. The first deacons were chosen in acts chapter 6 in an effort to relieve the apostles from the daily service and administration of the logistical needs of church members so that they might be free to give themselves continually to prayer and ministry of the word. Just as faithful deacons were needed 2000 years ago so they are needed today. If this were a commercial airliner the job description of the deacon would be that of “Ground Crew.” The deacons who are about to be ordained were chosen in a similar manner as the deacons in Acts chapter 6. The ministry leaders and other key leaders of the church were asked to recommend men who fit the qualifications and description of the deacon. The men and their wives who will stand before you were chosen by recommendation and approved by the Senior Apostle. We have examined them to ensure that they fit the qualifications of the deacon and as such we proudly recommend them for ordination to the service of a deacon.
The Ordination Covenant
Apostle: Do you pledge to be a servant, first to Christ then to your church as long as you’re an active deacon?
Candidate: I will with the Help of God
Apostle: Do you pledge to be an assistant to your Apostle and do all you can to support him as God’s leader?
Candidate: I will with the help of God
Apostle: Do you pledge to be a faithful servant of the sheep and support the structure and the E-3 vision of FAHOW.
Candidate: I will with the help of God
Apostle: Do you pledge to remain consistent to maintain your belief in the word of God as God’s final Authority.
Candidate: I will with the help of God
Apostle: Do you pledge to live up to the qualifications of a deacon found in 1 Timothy 3:8-13?
8 Deacons likewise must be men of dignity, not double-tongued, or addicted to much wine or fond of sordid gain, 9but holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. 10 These men must also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons if they are beyond reproach. 11Women must likewise be dignified, not malicious gossips, but temperate, faithful in all things. 12 Deacons must be husbands of only one wife, and good managers of their children and their own households. 13 For those who have served well as deacons obtain for themselves a high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.
Candidate: I will with the help of God
Apostle: Do you vow to be a witness by sharing the gospel to those who are unbelievers?
Candidate: I will with the help of God
Having successfully completed the requirements of a deacon and positively affirming your pledge as aforementioned I herby ordain you as a Deacon in the church of Jesus Christ.
The Laying On of Hands
The Ordaining Action
Prayer
Greeting and Blessings
Apostle: Rise, (Name), to the ministry which God gives you and receive the
Acclamation of the people.
ELDERS
The Ordination Covenant
The ministry of the elder is vital to the health of a church. Elder are people managers who help maintain the stability of the house. As Aopstle my function is as a pilot on this Fresh Plane. As Elders they serve as flight attendants. It takes both for a successful ride. We have examined them to ensure that they fit the qualifications of the elder and as such we proudly recommend them for ordination to the service of an elder.
Apostle: My brothers in the faith, do you believe that you are truly called by God and the church to the work of an Elder in the name of Jesus Christ?
Candidate: I do.
Apostle: The Word of God declares, "It is no longer I who live but Christ who lives in me." Will you endeavor as an Elder to be diligent in your practice of the Christian life: reading the Bible, continuing steadfastly in prayer, and taking up your cross daily to follow Christ?
Candidate: I will, with the help of God.
Apostle: Scripture teaches that the Church was devoted to the apostles' teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. Will you endeavor faithfully to fulfill your calling among the people committed to your care: by assisting the Pastor when and where needed?
Candidate: I will, with the help of God.
Apostle: In scripture, Elders are exhorted to tend the flock of God committed to their care, not by constraint but willingly, not for selfish gain but eagerly, not by domineering over those in their charge but by example. Will you endeavor to assist Pastor in caring for the people of God: nourishing, teaching, and encouraging them; giving direction to the life of the congregation; counseling the troubled and binding up the brokenhearted?
Candidate: I will, with the help of God.
Apostle: May God who has given you the will to do these things give you grace to perform them. God who called you is faithful and will not fail you.
The Charge by Apostle
I charge you to remember that you belong to Him, you are not your own. “You have been bought with a price,” therefore, make your eldership an offering to Him.
I charge you to remember Jesus, “Who went about doing good, came to minister, not to be ministered unto. Never be competitive or self serving in your eldership
I charge you to remember to take heed to yourself first through disciplined prayer and the study of the Bible. Your effectiveness will depend upon the way you draw upon these Divine resources.
Remember, Jesus meets the needs of every human heart, therefore, through your eldership bring the hearts of men to the heart of Christ.
Follow the example of Jesus and you will fulfill the purpose of your calling as an elder.
The Laying On of Hands
The Ordaining Action
Prayer
Greeting and Blessings
Apostle: Rise, (Name), to the ministry which God gives you and receive the
Acclamation of the people.
Presentation of the Signs of the Office (APRONS)
FAHOW EVANGELISTS INHOUSE
In Ephesians 4 five offices are mentioned as being given to the body of Christ for the perfecting of the saints for the work of the ministry for the edifying of the body of Christ into we all come in the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the son of God unto a perfect man which will lead unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ. Those gifts are Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Evangelist and Teacher.
The ministry of the Evangelist is important and necessary for any body. The Evangelist is a servant to the sheep and assistant to the Apostle. A true Apostolic house requires a strong Evangelist component. The sheep need care and leadership. Those before you have demonstrated the heart of an evangelist and qualify for ordination to the position of Evangelist within the house.
The Ordination Covenant
Apostle: My sisters in the faith, do you believe that you are truly called by God and the church to the work of a Evangelist in the name of Jesus Christ?
Candidate: I do.
Apostle: The Word of God declares, "It is no longer I who live but Christ who lives in me." Will you endeavor as a Evangelist to be diligent in your practice of the Christian life: reading the Bible, continuing steadfastly in prayer, and taking up your cross daily to follow Christ?
Candidate: I will, with the help of God.
Apostle: Scripture teaches that the Church was devoted to the apostles' teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. Will you endeavor faithfully to fulfill your calling among the people committed to your care: by assisting the Evangelist when and where needed?
Candidate: I will, with the help of God.
Apostle: In scripture, Evangelists are gifted at reaching the harvest and infecting other believers with a passion for souls. Will you endeavor to do all you can to maximize the harvest in this hour. Laboring to gather and prepare as much fruit as possible for the King of Glory?
Candidate: I will, with the help of God.
Apostle: May God who has given you the will to do these things give you grace to perform them. God who called you is faithful and will not fail you.
The Charge by Apostle
I charge you to remember that you belong to Him, you are not your own. “You have been bought with a price,” therefore, make your Evangelistic ministry an offering to Him.
I charge you to remember Jesus, “Who went about doing good, came to minister, not to be ministered unto. Never be competitive or self serving in your Evangelistic ministry.
I charge you to remember to take heed to yourself first through disciplined prayer and the study of the Bible. Your effectiveness will depend upon the way you draw upon these Divine resources.
Remember, Jesus meets the needs of every human heart, therefore, through your Evangelistic Ministry bring the hearts of men to the heart of Christ.
Follow the example of Jesus and you will fulfill the purpose of your calling as a Evangelist.
The Laying On of Hands
The Ordaining Action
Prayer
Greeting and Blessings
Apostle: Rise, (Name), to the ministry which God gives you and receive the
Acclamation of the people.
FAHOW PASTORS INHOUSE
In Ephesians 4 five offices are mentioned as being given to the body of Christ for the perfecting of the saints for the work of the ministry for the edifying of the body of Christ into we all come in the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the son of God unto a perfect man which will lead unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ. Those gifts are Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Pastor and Teacher.
The ministry of the Pastor is important and necessary for anybody. The pastor is a servant to the sheep and assistant to the Apostle. A true Apostolic house requires a strong pastoral component. The sheep need care and leadership. The men before you have demonstrated the heart of a shepherd and qualify for ordination to the position of Pastor within the house.
The Ordination Covenant
Apostle: My brothers in the faith, do you believe that you are truly called by God and the church to the work of a Pastor in the name of Jesus Christ?
Candidate: I do.
Apostle: The Word of God declares, "It is no longer I who live but Christ who lives in me." Will you endeavor as a Pastor to be diligent in your practice of the Christian life: reading the Bible, continuing steadfastly in prayer, and taking up your cross daily to follow Christ?
Candidate: I will, with the help of God.
Apostle: Scripture teaches that the Church was devoted to the apostles' teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. Will you endeavor faithfully to fulfill your calling among the people committed to your care: by assisting the Pastor when and where needed?
Candidate: I will, with the help of God.
Apostle: In scripture, Pastors are exhorted to tend the flock of God committed to their care, not by constraint but willingly, not for selfish gain but eagerly, not by domineering over those in their charge but by example. Will you endeavor to assist Pastor in caring for the people of God: nourishing, teaching, and encouraging them; giving direction to the life of the congregation; counseling the troubled and binding up the brokenhearted?
Candidate: I will, with the help of God.
Apostle: May God who has given you the will to do these things give you grace to perform them. God who called you is faithful and will not fail you.
The Charge by Apostle
I charge you to remember that you belong to Him, you are not your own. “You have been bought with a price,” therefore, make your pastor-ship an offering to Him.
I charge you to remember Jesus, “Who went about doing good, came to minister, not to be ministered unto. Never be competitive or self serving in your pastor-ship.
I charge you to remember to take heed to yourself first through disciplined prayer and the study of the Bible. Your effectiveness will depend upon the way you draw upon these Divine resources.
Remember, Jesus meets the needs of every human heart, therefore, through your pastor-ship bring the hearts of men to the heart of Christ.
Follow the example of Jesus and you will fulfill the purpose of your calling as a pastor.
The Laying On of Hands
The Ordaining Action
Prayer
Greeting and Blessings
Apostle: Rise, (Name), to the ministry which God gives you and receive the
Acclamation of the people.
FAHOW PASTORS OUTHOUSE
The Ordination Covenant
Apostle: My brothers in the faith, do you believe that you are truly called by God and the church to the work of a Pastor in the name of Jesus Christ?
Candidate: I do.
Apostle: The Word of God declares, "It is no longer I who live but Christ who lives in me." Will you endeavor as a Pastor to be diligent in your practice of the Christian life: reading the Bible, continuing steadfastly in prayer, and taking up your cross daily to follow Christ?
Candidate: I will, with the help of God.
Apostle: Scripture teaches that the Church was devoted to the apostles' teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. Will you endeavor faithfully to fulfill your calling among the people committed to your care: by assisting the Pastor when and where needed?
Candidate: I will, with the help of God.
Apostle: In scripture, Pastors are exhorted to tend the flock of God committed to their care, not by constraint but willingly, not for selfish gain but eagerly, not by domineering over those in their charge but by example. Will you endeavor to assist Pastor in caring for the people of God: nourishing, teaching, and encouraging them; giving direction to the life of the congregation; counseling the troubled and binding up the brokenhearted?
Candidate: I will, with the help of God.
Apostle: Do you pledge to remain faithful and loyal to fresh anointing house of worship is an organization and do all in your power to glorify the name of Jesus through this ministry, to support the vision and extend his kingdom to the best of your ability?
Candidate: I will with the help of God
Apostle: May God who has given you the will to do these things give you grace to perform them. God who called you is faithful and will not fail you.
The Charge by Apostle
I charge you to remember that you belong to Him, you are not your own. “You have been bought with a price,” therefore, make your pastor-ship an offering to Him.
I charge you to remember Jesus, “Who went about doing good, came to minister, not to be ministered unto. Never be competitive or self serving in your pastor-ship.
I charge you to remember to take heed to yourself first through disciplined prayer and the study of the Bible. Your effectiveness will depend upon the way you draw upon these Divine resources.
Remember, Jesus meets the needs of every human heart, therefore, through your pastor-ship bring the hearts of men to the heart of Christ.
Follow the example of Jesus and you will fulfill the purpose of your calling as a pastor.
The Laying On of Hands
The Ordaining Action
Prayer
Greeting and Blessings
Apostle: Rise, (Name), to the ministry which God gives you and receive the
Acclamation of the people.
FAHOW FELLOWSHIP PASTORS
One of the privileges we have at fresh anointing is to serve other leaders who are pastors of churches that are not fresh anointing house of worship churches. As an organization we are committed to serving and helping as many pastors as we can relationally. Pastors of the fellowship of churches look to me as the senior apostle of fresh anointing as they're covering. They also look to the organization for help with resources and experience as much as possible. As a fellowship church we do not have governing authority over their ministries but we do have relational authority in the lives of the senior leader. We are honored to serve these pastors their wives and their congregations in any way that we possibly can.
Sheree: May the candidates come forward
The Ordination Covenant
Apostle: to you as pastors of your various organizations except me Kyle Searcy Senior apostle of fresh anointing house of worship is your covering to provide leadership guidance and direction as you seek to serve the Lord?
Candidate: I do
Apostle: Do you pledge to submit to the leadership, godly counsel and covering of Apostle Kyle Searcy through fresh anointing Fellowship of churches?
Candidate: I will with the help of God
Apostle: Do you pledge to do all you can to avoid bringing any reproach to the name of Jesus or fresh anointing Fellowship of Churches through act word or deed?
Candidate: I will with the help of God
Apostle: then upon affirmation of your pledge I wholeheartedly recognize and installed you as pastors in fresh anointing Fellowship of churches.
The Laying On of Hands
The Ordaining Action
Prayer
Greeting and Blessings
Apostle: Rise, (Name), to the ministry which God gives you and receive the
Acclamation of the people.
Dismissal
Blessing-Pastor Kemi
Recessional
Postlude
