Sermons on Appointing Elders:

City Of Refuge

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Nov 24, 2008

Jesus is my Rock of refuge and as long as I am following Him, I will be sheltered from storms that I have to go through.

City Of Refuge Joshua 20:1-9 1 The LORD also spake unto Joshua, saying, 2 Speak to the children of Israel, saying, Appoint out for you cities of refuge, whereof I spake unto you by the hand of Moses: 3 That the slayer that killeth any person unawares and unwittingly may flee thither: and they ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 20:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

David Anointed King Of Israel Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 6, 2020

Second Samuel 5:1-16 shows us the establishment of the kingdom of God on earth.

Scripture Perhaps as many as fifteen years earlier, the Prophet Samuel was sent by God to anoint young David as the future king over Israel (1 Samuel 16:1-13). David lived an incredibly full life after his anointing. He single-handedly killed Goliath, fought countless battles, evaded numerous ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Give Us A King! Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 20, 2017

The nation of Israel was going to reject God as their King, as individuals, we do not want to make the same mistake!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • The nation of Israel did not have an earthly king for many years, they were under the guidance of God. Men like Samuel were God’s intermediary between God and the people. Samuel was the last of the Judges of Israel (1 Samuel 7:15). • The nation of Israel was to be like no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prophesying In The Camp. Revised.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 28, 2023

The danger of trying to straitjacket the work of the Holy Spirit.

PROPHESYING IN THE CAMP. Revised. Numbers 11:24-30. Seventy elders of the people were gathered around the tabernacle, and the Spirit came upon them, and they prophesied (Numbers 11:24-25). But what is of interest here is not the seventy, but the two: the two who remained in the Camp who also ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:24-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pattern Of Conversion 5 Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 17, 2021

To establish that Paul’s preaching of Christ unto the Philippian jailer and his house in Philippi was the continuation of his preaching, of the Great Commission and the Holy Spirit’s revelation of the “pattern of conversion,” designed to save all believers by God’s grace through the faith in Christ.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Hear of the faith. 2. Believe in the gospel. 3. Repent of sins. 4. Confess faith in Christ. 5. Be baptized into Christ. Introductory Remarks. 1. The “gift” of salvation is given to all by God’s grace, not by our faith or works of merit. Salvation is not given merely upon ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

False Security

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Dec 4, 2023

No form of government can make up for the peoples’ failure to obey and honor God.

It’s amazing which lessons we learn from our parents and which ones we don’t, isn’t it? Considering that I quit making my bed every day the minute I moved out, my mother would be amazed to realize how many lessons I do remember. One of my favorites is from a time when I think I was about 7 years ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22, Exodus 18:17-22, Judges 2:11-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pastor Not Chairman

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 13, 2021

Not happy with the way your church is going? Let your pastor be a pastor, not the Chairman of the Board or the CEO.

Topic on LinkedIn - Why Are Churches Run Like a Business When Paul's Model Kept Business and Church Separate? My comment: I believe that God calls pastors and not CEOs. Had the Church kept things simple we would not have the issues to address. Act 6:3 Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Are You At The Right Church? (Part 2) Series

Contributed by James Chandler on Jan 14, 2025

After immersion the Holy Spirit gives each person spiritual gifts

The structure of the church. Gifted Members. When a person becomes a Christian, the Holy Spirit gives them spiritual gifts to be used to build up the church. Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in it's various forms. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11, 1 Timothy 3:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Moral Provision—i Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 17, 2001

Part 1 of a 2 part sermon. The 3rd installment in the 5-sermon series describing God’s Provision for the people of Israel as it applies to His Church today. Dealing with God’s provision for the Moral integrity of His people.

YOUR MORAL PROVISION—I—Joshua 20:1-9 God established Cities of Refuge within Israel. God insured that the moral uprightness of His people was established. How is virtue established in God’s people? Virtue/Moral excellence is established among God’s people. 1—Virtue/Moral excellence is ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 20:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of The New Testament - Part 7e Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Mar 7, 2018

Part 7e addresses the functions of Evangelists, Preachers, and Ministers/Servants/Deacons and some variations between the New Testament church and modern practice in the way these functions are implemented.

This 13-part series of classes has been many years in the making. About 25 years ago I began in earnest to examine the features, character and characteristics of the church as it existed in its earliest years. As I sometimes do, I kept my notes all along the way, and this series of classes is to a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:16-23, Acts 15:2-6, 1 Timothy 3:8-12, 1 Timothy 3:8-10, Ephesians 3:6-7, 1 Corinthians 12:7-31, Romans 10:14-18, Romans 12:4-8, 2 Corinthians 8:1-6, Ephesians 4:11-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do Not Neglect Your Gift

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Mar 22, 2004

The neglect of our ministry gift will stifle personal growth and cripple the ministry of the church.

Do Not Neglect Your Gift. 1 Timothy 4:14 Once we returned to campus and things began to settle down everyone began to look to our appointed day for morning focus. That is until the list was put up on the bulletin board and everyone saw that we had all been assigned topics. Standing in the hall of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:14

Denomination: Holiness

No Escape From God

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 25, 2020

When the earthly Government has a court of law where the wicked are punished and executed if needed, why would the court of law in heaven not do the same?

No escape from God 1 Kings 19:17 "It shall come about, the one who escapes from the sword of Hazael, Jehu shall put to death, and the one who escapes from the sword of Jehu, Elisha shall put to death.” God is in no hurry, He does things meticulously, perfectly, dexterously and in His time. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hezekiah's Reforms (2 Chronicles 31)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 23, 2025

Is it time to reform the church?

Is there a principle from the Levitical tithes and first fruits that still applies today? Let’s look at 2 Chronicles 31. How did Hezikiah begin his reformation after the second Passover? At the conclusion of all of these activities, everybody in Israel who was in attendance traveled throughout ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

They Love Me, They Love Me Not Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 8, 2003

The Life of Samuel, Part 5 of 5.

THEY LOVE ME, THEY LOVE ME NOT (1 SAMUEL 8, 12:16-25) A joke on the management of cows has been circulating for many years under the subject “World Economics,” “World Politics,” or “World Ideologies”: Communism: You have two cows. The government takes both, milks them, keeps the milk, and gives you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

1 Timothy Chapter 3 Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 13, 2024

This is a detailed study verse by verse. You will need to analyze, synthesize, and then summarize to fit your need. I have used several different sources to which I give credit.

I Timothy Chapter 3 I Tim 3:1 This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. (King James Version) 3:1 This is a faithful and trustworthy saying: if any man [eagerly] seeks the office of overseer (bishop, superintendent), he desires an excellent task. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal