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  • Michael Stark avatar

    Appointing Elders Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 15, 2013
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     | 5,806 views

    What is entailed in appointing elders? What rights and authority is conferred in the appointment process?

    “When they had appointed elders for them in every church, with prayer and fasting they committed them to the Lord in whom they had believed.” [1] The New Testament model for a church of the Lord Jesus differs significantly from what has been commonly accepted among the churches of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Elders In The Church PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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    The main point of this sermon is to emphasize the importance of appointing godly, qualified elders in the church to ensure strong leadership, sound doctrine, and spiritual growth within the faith community.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to take a deep dive into Titus 1:5-16, exploring the qualifications of elders, their role in the church, and the importance of appointing these leaders in our community. "A true and safe leader is likely to be one who has no desire to lead but is ...read more

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    Appointing Those Elders Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 22, 2011
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    Paul gives directions about appointing elders in churches. 1- An elder is a family man 2- An elder is a trustworthy man 3- An elder is a blameless man 4- An elder is a spiritual man

    INTRO.- ILL.- When the Methodist minister falls down the stairs, he picks himself up and says, "That was an experience, how do I learn from it?" When the Catholic priest falls down the stairs, he picks himself up and says, "I must have done something really bad to deserve that." When the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Appointing Elders In Every Town Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 24, 2013
     | 5,601 views

    God's design appears to be a plurality of elders to oversee the labours of a congregation.

    “This is why I left you in Crete, so that you might put what remained into order, and appoint elders in every town as I directed you—if anyone is above reproach, the husband of one wife, and his children are believers and not open to the charge of debauchery or insubordination. For an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leadership Matters Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 13, 2021
     | 3,357 views

    Paul instructs Titus to appoint elders in all the churches on Crete. We learn the qualifications of elders and that character is more important that charisma.

    Titus: Leadership Matters Titus 1:5-9 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 02-07–2021 Leadership Training I became a Christian on the last day of 1990. Early in 1991, the college ministry I attended had leadership training classes and I showed up eager to learn. What I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Appointed, Not Hired Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 20, 2015
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    Elders (Overseers) are appointed by God. They are not hired to do a job; they are appointed to serve the One who appoints and to serve His holy people.

    “I was appointed a preacher and apostle and teacher.” [1] His face was red and his eyes were narrow slits as he raged, “We hired you, and we can fire you.” I was equally determined as I asserted with a firm, steady voice, “No one hired me; God appointed me.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Elders, Deacons, And Deaconesses Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 16, 2015
     | 9,239 views

    Although many church events and ministries are organized informally, God has appointed two kinds of official, recognized leadership for the local church: shepherds and servants, also known as Elders and Deacons (including deaconesses).

    Elders, Deacons, and Deaconesses (I Timothy 3:1-13) 1. Every church is different in some way when it comes to dividing up responsibilities. 2. The little church in the suburbs suddenly stopped buying from its regular office supply dealer. So, the dealer telephoned Deacon Brown to ask why. "I'll ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Appointing Godly Leaders Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 2, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 18,618 views

    The Bible is very clear about the test for Elders and Deacons and this morning we’re going to check our answers with Scripture.

    Mrs. Baker, a fifth grade teacher, observed a student in her class flipping a coin as he answered each true/false question on a test. This answer selection method continued all the way through the exam. Mrs. Baker then watched as he went through each question again, pausing to flip the coin each ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sound Doctrine Requires Sound Elders Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 3,209 views

    APPOINT QUALIFIED ELDERS WHO CAN TEACH AND DEFEND SOUND DOCTRINE

    BIG IDEA: APPOINT QUALIFIED ELDERS WHO CAN TEACH AND DEFEND SOUND DOCTRINE I. (:5) NEED FOR ELDERS A. Sometimes The Way to Get Ahead is to be Left Behind "For this reason I left you in Crete" B. Orderliness is Next to Godliness "that you might set in order what remains" C. Plurality of Elders ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Leadership's Divine Appointment_1 Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 11, 2024
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     | 121 views

    Establishing that sound and faithful leadership is one of the church’s greatest needs. That means appointing elders and deacons (along with their families) who are committed to their divine assignment of lovingly watching over, caring for, and shepherding the children of God.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Leadership’s: Divine Appointment Introductory Remarks. 1. The first lesson in this Series: “Divine Call to Leadership,” will be “The Leadership’s Divine Appointment.” 2. We will consider the elders at Ephesus’ divine appointment. Paul reminded them: “To take heed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Elders And Deacons

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 20, 2015
     | 6,857 views

    The New Testament provides instruction on how the Lord wants His Church to be governed. Two offices are to be found in each mature congregation - Elders and Deacons. This is a brief look at these two offices.

    1. When Paul wrote his Letter to the congregation at Philippi, he addressed it to “all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, including the overseers and deacons” (Philippians 1:1). This verse (with others from the New Testament) indicate that when completely and Scripturally ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Take Your Time Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 7, 2014
     | 5,954 views

    To avoid appointing unqualified people to the eldership, the elders must take time to know these candidates.

    “Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands, nor take part in the sins of others; keep yourself pure. (No longer drink only water, but use a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent ailments.) The sins of some people are conspicuous, going before them to judgment, but the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Elders On The Run Series

    Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Nov 21, 2010
     | 4,455 views

    Talk 3 in series. Strong leaders are needed to deal with false teaching.

    ‘I am certainly not one of those who need to be prodded. In fact, if anything, I am the prod’, says the most popular of all leaders. During World War II, Winston Churchill was forced to make a painful choice. The British secret service had broken the Nazi code and informed Churchill ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Warren Bird avatar

    Elders And Passing The Baton Series

    Contributed by Warren Bird on Jan 14, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 7,244 views

    The role of church elders is to pass the baton of gospel truth from one generation to the next

    Introduction Being the 15th of September 2002, today is the 2nd anniversary of the opening ceremony of the Sydney Olympic Games. I was fortunate enough to be there at Homebush that evening – I have here my little yellow suitcase to prove it! What a spectacle it was, from the time the lone horse ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Is The Pastor Eligible?-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 18, 2010
     | 3,480 views

    Part 1 of a 2-part sermon. Paul told Titus that the focus of his work on Crete was to bring order to the churches & appoint qualified elders. Pastors must meet certain qualifications. But What are they? Pastoral eligibility is measured by...

    IS THE PASTOR ELIGIBLE?-I—Titus 1:5-9 Attention: The churches of Crete were saved but were lacking the finesse necessary to accomplishing their mission. They were not yet organized for ministry. A pastor by the name of Titus, was charged with the fortunate task, of straightening out those aspects ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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