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  • Leading And Following Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 16, 2015
     | 12,346 views

    Loving leaders lead and faithful followers follow.

    Leading and Following 1 Peter 5:1-5 Rev. Brian Bill March 14-15, 2015 It’s been almost two months and I can finally talk about how the Packers unraveled in the NFC Championship game. I actually wasn’t able to watch the game because I had a meeting. I’m glad now that I ...read more

  • Discipling In The Church Series

    Contributed by Bart Price on Jan 8, 2016
     | 4,064 views

    Now we focus on how important it is to disciple each other within the church in order to help us disciple outside of the church.

    Let’s get to our passage. Turn over to Matthew 28. This passage might be pretty familiar to you, but that’s ok. When you get to Matthew 28, we’ll read verses 19-20. Pay attention to this passage…as it lays the foundation for what we’re studying today. Let’s read ...read more

  • Journey Through Acts (Part 5) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 7, 2024
     | 905 views

    In Acts 6, problems arise threatening to unravel the close-knit Christian community. This sermon unpacks the situation, the shepherd's response, and the servant's duties.

    The Journey: Following Jesus through Acts (5) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Acts 6:1-7 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/23/2017 If you were with us the last couple weeks, you know we began a ten-week journey through the book of Acts. And a lot has happened in just the first five chapters! From ...read more

  • Why God Used Cornelius?

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 28, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,295 views

    There are qualifications that God is looking for those who would serve Him.

    There are some qualifications that God is looking for those who would serve Him. I. He was a MAN OF CHARACTER (v. 1-2) A. He was a strongman - He is soldier B. He was a devout man C. He was a generous man D. He was an influential man (with all his house) II. He was a MAN OF PRAYER (v.2-4) A. ...read more

  • Am I A Qualified Priest?

    Contributed by Justin Spradlin on Aug 31, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,371 views

    We look at the qualifications of a priest and apply them to us as Christians

    Leviticus 21 qualifications for priesthood 16-24 What does this have to do with me? We don't need priests. We as Christians are called priests. 1 Peter 2:5-9 [5] Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by ...read more

  • 2 John

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,068 views

    Dealing with False Teachers and False Religion

    Series: One Chapter Books in the New Testament Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson: 2 John June 10, 2012 A. INTRODUCTION “From the old leader of the church to the elect lady and her children whom I love so much, as do all other believers who have ...read more

  • Is Church Membership A Biblical Idea?

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 9, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,703 views

    5 strands in the New Testament for local church membership (Material adapted from John Piper at: http://www.desiringgod.org/messages/how-important-is-church-membership)

    HoHum: While Alexander Campbell was studying at the University of Glasgow in Scotland, the time had come for communion at his church. Communion was only observed a couple of times a year, so it was a pretty big deal. His church had a custom, like many churches of that day, to pass out ...read more

  • Shepherd Of His Sheep

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 14, 2021
     | 1,592 views

    Now I am not a chef, but I would imagine that if you were going to feed a group of chefs, you had better know something about cooking. Our Lord told Peter to, "feed My sheep.”

    In this particular passage of scripture, he is feeding the “Spiritual Chefs”, the ministers of the gospel. Notice that he speaks of: I. THE ELDER Verse 1. "The elders which are among you...” From this verse we see who he is addressing and where they are located: “Which are among you…” ...read more

  • 1 Peter Chapter 5 Commentary Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 30, 2021
     | 5,357 views

    Peter closes out his letter to the scattered Christians in the churches of Asia Minor with some final instructions. He counsels the elders about how to lead, includes how and why to live in humility with each other, and gives a final warning.

    1 Peter Chapter 5 Commentary INTRODUCTION to Chapter 5 Peter closes out his letter to the scattered Christians in the churches of Asia Minor with some final instructions. He counsels the elders about how to lead, includes how and why to live in humility with each other, and gives a final warning ...read more

  • On Fire With A Noble Desire

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 10, 2016
     | 3,185 views

    Serving as an elder/overseer/shepherd/pastor/bishop of a congregation is a noble task.

    1. Why Help the Pig? Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Philippians 2:3 Two men were riding their horses down a country road, discussing the question of motivation. One believed we're capable of pure ...read more

  • Will Shepherd For Glory - 1 Peter 5:2c-4 Series

    Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 8, 2025
     | 36 views

    It matters a lot to God what your motives are for ministry.

    1 Peter 5:1 Therefore to the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ's sufferings who also will share in the glory to be revealed: 2 Shepherd God's flock that is under your care, overseeing--not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to ...read more

  • Levi's Inheritance (Joshua 21)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 24, 2025
     | 62 views

    Does the inheritance of the tribe of Levi give hope for faithful church elders? Let's begin in Joshua 21.

    Do those who sacrificed for the sake of the Gospel have an inheritance? Does the Levites’ inheritance provide us a clue? Is there an eternal inheritance? Let’s begin in Joshua 21. What reward was given to the Levites for their faithful service to God? Then the family leaders of the descendants of ...read more

  • First Timothy Chapter Three Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 6, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,240 views

    This is a verse by verse look at First Timothy chapter three.

    1 Timothy Chapter 3 (What you will find here are my notes from a Bible Study I conducted on 1 Timothy. I hope they will prove helpful. AMP – Amplified Bible. MSG – Message Bible. BBE – Bible in Basic English. The main text I am using is the New American Standard Version.) QUALIFICATIONS FOR ...read more

  • How Does Jesus Organize His Church? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 20, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,774 views

    This sermon examines how Jesus organizes his church into elders, deacons, and the congregation.

    Introduction For the past few Sundays we have been studying the topic of the church. I have been preaching a short series of sermons titled, “Jesus Is Building His Church.” We examined the nature of the church, and made distinctions between a true and a false church. Today, I want to examine ...read more

  • Character Of Godly Leaders Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 12, 2018
     | 5,842 views

    In the text we will see the "must have's" for a biblical elder, as well as standards meted out

    Text: 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Title: Character of Godly Leaders, Date/Place: WHBC, 4.15.18, AM A. Opening illustration: Jerome was biblical scholar and bible translator whose translation of the bible into Latin was a watershed moment in Christian history. In 394 AD he sent a letter to Nepotian rebuking ...read more

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