SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on 1 Peter 5:1:

showing 31-45 of 141
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Clear Scripture Filters

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Why We Need Elders Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,645 views

    God gives elders to love us and lay down their lives for us.

    Scripture Introduction The cowboy symbolizes the rugged individualism of America and our westward expansion. He is tall and tough; honest, but friendly only to his horse; a protector of women-folk, but not family-focused. He rode hard, worked hard, and probably drank hard. Cattle were his ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Spotting Godly Men (Part 1: Humility) Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,075 views

    God makes us humble to exalt us like Jesus.

    Scripture Introduction Three weeks ago, we explored in 1Peter 5 the heart of the job description of church elders. They are “shepherds,” looking out and caring for us through love, prayer, compassion and concern. We also learned they are “overseers,” a work which must be done without domineering, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Stephen Smarowsky avatar

    Serving God Series

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Apr 10, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 27,534 views

    The Role, Responsibilities, and Reward for Pastors or anyone who has a sphere of spiritual influence.

    Serving God – 1Peter 5:1-4 Intro: According to several confirmed sources across denominational lines: Today: in regards to: Pastors: - Fifteen hundred pastors leave the ministry each month due to moral failure, spiritual burnout or contention in their churches. - Four thousand new ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    Shepherd The Flock Of God Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,869 views

    When serving God’s people is no longer viewed as a privilege, man has a tendency to corrupt spiritual leadership.

    1. Spiritual leadership is NOT something one takes upon himself. a. It’s a privilege, a stewardship God entrusts to men & women in overseeing the ministry of His flock. 1 Peter 4:10 As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Church Job Descriptions

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,964 views

    Within the local church today, there are certain role-specific responsibilities. The pastor has the responsibility to shepherd the flock. The flock has a responsibility of submission and sobriety. Ultimately, God has the responsibility to give eternal

    1. The first job description in the church is for the position of shepherd. (5:1-4) 2. The second job description in the church is for the position of sheep. (5:5-9) 3. The third job description in the church is for the position of Chief Shepherd. (5:10-11) 1 PETER 5:1-11 What is the church? Is ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Shepherding The Flock Of God Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 9, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 17,298 views

    1) What are the issues in shepherding? 2) Who must be shepherded? 3) How must shepherding be done? 4) Why should shepherds serve?

    According to several confirmed sources across denominational lines: Today: in regards to: Pastors: -Fifteen hundred pastors leave the ministry each month due to moral failure, spiritual burnout or contention in their churches. -Four thousand new churches begin each year, but over seven thousand ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Other

  • Paul Decker avatar

    Sheep Need Leadership

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 5, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,720 views

    The role of pastor is a ministry of leadership and shepherding.

    SHEEP NEED LEADERSHIP Acts 6:1-7, I Peter 5.1-6 S: Church Structure C: Pastors Th: A People with Purpose Pr: THE ROLE OF PASTOR IS A MINISTRY OF SHEPHERDING AND LEADERSHIP. ?: How? How do we come to that conclusion? KW: Matters TS: We will find in our study of Scripture three matters that direct ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Exhortations To Excellence" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,012 views

    Sermon 16 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

    “Therefore, I exhort the elders among you, as your fellow elder and witness of the sufferings of Christ, and a partaker also of the glory that is to be revealed, 2 shepherd the flock of God among you, exercising oversight not under compulsion, but voluntarily, according to the will of God; and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Darryl Klassen avatar

    How Sheep Become Shepherds

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Oct 24, 2007
     | 3,345 views

    This is an ordination sermon I wrote when we accepted 2 deacon couples and a minister as leaders in our church.

    HOW SHEEP BECOME SHEPHERDS Murray had a little lamb…shouldn’t that be Mary? No, my brother Murray once had a lamb named Lambert that was white as snow and terribly cute. But then it grew up. And boy was it the stupidest animal ever. I had heard that sheep were dumb but this one was a prime ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Humilty & Hope Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 4, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,065 views

    Humility helps when we're fallible human beings. Peter knew this form bitter experience.

    By Rev Bill Stewart I hope all of us can think of times when someone has done something to encourage and support us when we were doing it tough. Perhaps it was a phone call? or an invite out for coffee and a chat? or perhaps it was a letter? or an email? or even just a text message? I don't think ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Anglican

  • Larry Wise avatar

    Who Is The Church Boss?

    Contributed by Larry Wise on Jul 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,006 views

    A sermon about the role of the elders.

    Who is the “Church Boss”? I Peter 5:1-5 Have you seen the new TV show called Undercover boss? It’s about good bosses. The contrast to that is the Annual "Worst boss" contest. One of the best-selling business books in 1996 was called "Best Boss, Worst Boss" by management ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Smith avatar

    What Is The Purpose Of The Church? Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,959 views

    Peter issues a call to the entire church to stand together resisting the devil whose desire is to rob your joy.

    ILLUSTRATION: STAYING WARM TOGETHER In what the news called "The Miracle at Quecreek", 9 miners, trapped for three days 240 feet underground in a water-filled mine shaft, decided early on they were either going to live or die as a group. The 55 degree water threatened to kill them slowly by ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Cormie avatar

    What Of Pastors And Elders Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 13, 2009
     | 3,536 views

    Should we even have pastors and elders? Don’t we all walk in relationship with God and if so why would we need spiritual leadership?

    Dakota Community Church July 12, 2009 The Field & the Force 4 What of Pastors and Elders? So far we have looked at: 1. When the Church is the field When the church is the field it is seen as the place people come to do the work of God. 2. When the Church is the (labor) force When the church ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Brien Sims avatar

    Empowering Leaders

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Jan 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,503 views

    Empowering leadership means putting the “church at large” back into the hands of the people. Elders are there to help govern and protect.

    Society today has placed its seal of approval on single parent households and homosexual adoption. The laws allowing such activity give evidence of such a stamp of approval. The ideas of familial leadership have begun to fail quickly. Sociologists and experts in family studies have just recently ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Scudder avatar

    Brethren, Pray For Us

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 16, 2008
     | 4,428 views

    Pastors need prayer and encouragement, but it is important for the congregation to first KNOW what pastors actually do.

    Brethren, Pray For Us I Peter 5:1-4 Acts 20:28-31 Ephesians 4:11-13 Purpose: To explain the responsibilities that pastors have. Aim: I want the listener to select pastors wisely and pray diligently for them. INTRODUCTION: I have a two fold purpose for reviewing what the Bible teaches about ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible