00:00 Why I Subscribe to the Dallas Morning News

00:13 Pastoral Downfalls in the Community

01:44 Public Reactions to Pastoral Scandals

03:15 The Call for Irreproachability

05:57 The Role of Strong Leadership in the Church

10:35 Understanding Church Leadership Terms

19:05 Cultivating Godly Desires

25:56 The Noble Task of an Overseer

26:54 Role and Responsibilities of a Pastor

27:28 Pastoral Leadership in the Family

28:15 Respecting Authority and Esteeming Leadership

30:09 Accountability and High Standards for Pastors

33:20 Living Above Reproach

34:51 The Importance of Integrity

45:16 Confession and Repentance

51:27 Prayer for Blamelessness and Uprightness

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00:00 Introduction and Series Conclusion

00:18 Technical Difficulties and Upcoming Q&A

00:54 Paradoxical Fruit: Introduction

01:07 Examples of Fallen Leaders

02:23 The Importance of Self-Control

06:17 Defining Self-Control

08:03 Biblical Perspective on Freedom and Slavery

12:39 Self-Control in 1 Peter 4:7

17:22 Urgency of Christ's Return

21:12 Motivation and Self-Control

27:44 The Importance of Self-Control and Sober-Mindedness

28:00 Biblical Examples of Self-Control and Sober-Mindedness

29:03 The Call for Everyone to Be Sober-Minded

29:22 Paul's Teachings on Sober-Mindedness

31:09 Peter's Emphasis on Sober-Mindedness

41:48 The Role of Prayer in Self-Control

44:47 The Virtuous Cycle of Prayer and Self-Control

50:19 The Impact of Self-Control on All Aspects of Life

51:14 Final Encouragement and Prayer

00:00 Introduction and Speaker Introduction

00:18 The Power and Magnitude of the Ocean

01:24 The Ocean's Provision and Impact

03:19 Drawing Parallels: Men and the Ocean

03:35 Introduction to Galatians 5:22 and Gentleness

04:46 Defining Gentleness

07:36 Jesus as the Model of Gentleness

10:28 Misconceptions About Gentleness

12:06 Gentleness in Action: Jesus' Examples

15:55 Paul's Perspective on Gentleness

18:49 Jesus' Demonstration of Gentleness in Gethsemane

21:34 Understanding Gentleness in Scripture

22:54 Accessing God's Strength

23:10 Caring for Your Own Soul

23:46 Receiving the Implanted Word

27:53 Caring for Your Opponents

31:15 Caring for the Lost

34:32 Caring for the Wayward

37:12 Caring for Your Wife

40:36 Becoming a True Gentleman

42:21 Final Prayer and Reflections