Sermons on Elders Appointment:

Paul Addressing The Ephesian Elders Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 3, 2022

Paul is ready to pass the baton of leadership to the elders of Ephesus. Paul mentioned he had invested three years at Ephesus. Paul was handing off full responsibility to elders with very little experience. He did need to send Tychicus and then Timothy later to help the elders.

Background of Paul addressing the elders This discourse of Paul addressing the Ephesian elders takes place near the end of his third journey. He already spent two years at the hall of Tyrannus in Ephesus. He mentions that in total he poured into the elders for three years (Acts 20:31). This exit ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Elder Shall Serve The Younger Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 1, 2016

The prediction that Esau (the elder) would serve Jacob (the younger) turns out to be a key principle in biblical leadership.

1. Majority Rules A rabbi was at odds with his congregation. The president of the synagogue said, "Rabbi, we must have a conference to settle this dispute once and for all." So the rabbi, the president and the ten elders met together to discuss the issue -- but the rabbi soon discovered that he was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revelation 4: The Coronation Of The Elders

Contributed by Jim Craig on Jul 8, 2016

A message that highlights how God will replace the rulers of the nations with the Church.

The elections are now behind us and we do have a new president. The slogan right now appears to be “Change is Coming.” Many of us are hoping that the change will be for the positive. Yet I’m sure others are hoping that not too much change will come! Take for instance the former ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus & The Traditions Of The Elders

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 25, 2021

Jesus regularly received criticism from the religious authorities who were seeking to discredit Him. He turned it around as an opportunity to teach us that we need a new heart.

JESUS & THE TRADITIONS OF THE ELDERS Mark 7:1-23 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: GETTING IT WRONG 1. Back in the cowboy days, a westbound wagon train was lost and low on food. At last they saw an old Jewish Rabbi, sitting beneath a tree. 2. The leader rushed to him and said, "We're lost ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Choose Godly Leaders Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 6, 2016

One of the most important thing for a growing church is their need for godly leadership.

Last Sunday, we began this new series of messages called Grow, Church, Grow! We’re spending the next several weeks studying Paul’s letter of instruction for his young protégé named Titus – the person for whom the writing is named. Titus is ministering on an island ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Respect For? Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 2, 2012

Respect for Elders (Church Leaders) & Masters (Employers), (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Respect for Elders (5:17-25): • Financial Support (vs 17-18) • Fair Treatment (vs 19-21) • Faithful & Honest (vs 22-25) Respect for Masters (6:1-2): • Slaves with believing masters • Slaves with unbelieving masters SERMON BODY: Ill: • The ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Shared Leadership Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 13, 2012

God's plan for the leadership of the local church is shared leadership by a group of godly elders.

The mission of our church is: To develop mature disciples who follow, serve and proclaim Jesus as Messiah. As the elders developed that mission statement at our retreat almost two years ago, we also began to develop a Biblical structure for the organization and leadership of our church that would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

My Appointed Time: Celebrate!

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 25, 2002

On Good Friday our Lord celebrated the Passover with His disciples.

MY APPOINTED TIME: CELEBRATE! Matthew 26:17-30 INTRO.- ILL.- A doctor asked his new patient if she had been to any other doctor about her complaint before coming to see him. She said, "No, but I did go to my druggist." "Well, that shows just how much sense some people have! And what sort of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pain Ignores The Appointment Book Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 20, 2001

Many of us dislike dealing with unplanned events, but those who need us need us now. So either we paralyze or we panic, unless we learn to work together inside God’s grace and unless we discern that He is giving us time in which to grow our faith.

I have the utmost admiration for anybody who can live amid constant crises. I cannot do that very well. If you are the kind of person who can keep your sanity when there are ten unplanned things happening around you, I salute you. How do you do it? That’s not me. That’s not my skill. I like ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-56

Denomination: Baptist

A Nine O'clock Appointment Series

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Jul 20, 2006

Here is an incident of "devine appointment.."

“A Nine O’Clock appointment” BOOK OF ACTS - LESSON #5 Acts 3:1-11 Vs. 1 - Here is an incident of “divine appointment” - a “nine o’clock appointment.” Peter and John heard no voice saying, “Go heal the crippled man”. They received no special revelation. They were headed for a prayer meeting ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Two Appointments You Will Keep

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 17, 2002

There are three judgments man needs to know about. Two of the three will apply to ever person who has ever lived.

THE ONE APPOINTMENT YOU WILL KEEP "And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment" Hebrews 9:27. There are three judgments you need to know about…two of the three will apply to every person who has ever lived. I. The Judgment of Eternal Destiny! This judgment ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Baptist

Disappointments Are God's Best Appointments

Contributed by Selvan John on Feb 3, 2008

This sermon deals with Disappointments from the exemplary life of Simon Peter...Disappointments are God’s best appointments.

I would like to draw your attention to the fact, that in life many times we are disappointed. There is a passage in the Bible in the book of Luke, chapter 5 verses 1 to 11, here we see Peter being disappointed, since toiling all night he had not caught even one fish. For a better understanding it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Appointment Everyone Will Ultimately Keep

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Oct 26, 2008

There are three judgments you need to know about. Two of the three judgments that we will consider applies to every person who has ever lived. The question is: "Which two?"

THE APPOINTMENT EVERYONE WILL ULTIMATELY KEEP In those days Hezekiah was sick and near death. And Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, went to him and said to him, "Thus says the Lord: ’Set your house in order, for you shall die, and not live.’ " Then he turned his face toward the wall, and prayed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Appointment We Must Keep

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Nov 10, 2003

THE APPOINTMENT WE MUST KEEP

THE APPOINTMENT WE MUST KEEP HEBREWS 11:27 INTRODUCTION: TALK TO THE FAMILY ENCOURAGE THEM THERE ARE MANY APPOINTMENTS WE MAKE: 1--DOCTOR 2--LAWYER 3--BEAUTICIANS 4--BARBER ALL MEN HAVE TO DIE AND OUR DEATH IS BY DIVINE APPOINTMENT. IT IS ONE APPOINTMENT EVERYONE WILL KEEP. AFTER DEATH COMES ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:27

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Appointments, Part 6 Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014

Open Doors Divine Appointments, part 6

Open Doors Divine Appointments, part 6 John 4:3-26 November 3, 2013 The biblical idea for intentional living is walking in wisdom. The psalmist prayed, 'teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.' Or as we saw last few weeks by Paul, walk in wisdom toward those who do not ...read more

Scripture: John 4:3-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational