Winning the Fight Within | Week 7

What if the most important “qualifications” in th…

An episode of the First Christian Church Champaign podcast, hosted by First Christian Church Champaign, titled "Winning the Fight Within | Week 7" was published on April 20, 2026 and runs 34 minutes.

April 20, 2026 ·34m · First Christian Church Champaign

Summary

What if the most important “qualifications” in the church aren’t impressive titles, influence, or gifted words—but the quiet evidence of a life actually changed by Jesus? In 1 Timothy 3, Paul’s vision for elders and deacons confronts our obsession with looking the part and invites every believer to pursue a deeper kind of maturity—one that shows up at home, in habits, and in the unseen places where there’s no applause. If you’ve ever wondered what real spiritual leadership looks like (or whether your faith is more than a trend), this message will press in, challenge you, and call you back to the presence of God.

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