Sermons on Elders Deacons:

Leadership

Contributed by Grant Sisson on Jan 9, 2010

Characteristics of an effective leader

Leadership - by Grant S. Sisson 2010-01-09 INTRO We’ve had a great Sunday morning. It is not often that a church’s leadership structure so dramatically changes in such a brief time as ours has at Countryside. Years ago when the oil patch went belly up there was a mass migration out ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-9

Moving Forward With A Vision

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 24, 2010

This is a sermon preached at our 21st Anniversary as being pastors of our congregation. The goal is to set our eyes on the future.

Moving Forward With A United Vision Joshua 1:1-11 Colosians 2:6-10 Today we celebrate 21 years of ministry together, because 21 years ago a decision was made to move forward with a united vision for the cause of Jesus Christ. For 21 years, Jesus Christ has been our reason for staying ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spur One Another On

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. [Begin with fictionalized account of Acts 2]: "And when the Day of Pentecost was fully come, they were NOT all gathered together in one place. They had intended to be there but so many things interferred. Actually only 76 of the 120 could make it, and for some very good reasons too! ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Meeting Diverse Needs Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Aug 20, 2007

5th in a series from 1 Timothy. We are obligated to meet God’s standards. Even if the issues change, the strategy for dealing with people is still the same: love our church family; encourage those who lead; and deepen our obligations to one another.

Sermon Notes Lessons for a Healthy Church Meeting Diverse Needs 1 Timothy 5:1-6:2 Introduction: From it’s beginning, the church was made up of diverse groups of people. At first it was entirely Jewish. In a short time it included proselytes and Hellenistic Jews. Later God revealed that the church ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Working Together

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 12, 2013

Why did God create us? Why does He call us together in Christ? We all know we are saved through Jesus Christ, but for what purpose? God answers that clearly in Ephesians 4:11-16. From creation to Christ we are called together to serve.

The text for our topic of today (we begin our relationship with each other) is from Genesis 2:18 (And Ephesians 4:11-16) The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone, I will make a helper suitable for him.” God had created everything in order and after each creation ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Introduction To The Book Of Titus Series

Contributed by Dr. Robert Crowder on Aug 29, 2022

Before the Apostle Paul wrote the epistle (letter) that bears the name of his trusted companion, many things happened that would be helpful to understand the “Who, What, When, Why, Where, and How” of the book.

Titus 1:1-3 Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness; 2 In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began; 3 But hath in due times manifested his ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Is That An Idol In Your Pocket?

Contributed by Gordan Runyan on Aug 20, 2002

The danger of excessive riches, in luring us away from our God (with a little help from Balaam).

Proverbs 30:7-9 [Note to preachers: This message, though gleaned from Proverbs 30, depends a lot on the spiritual lessons learned from the Balaam incident in Numbers.] Tell the story of Balaam (BAY-lum) - Asked by pagan king Balak to curse Israel - Wouldn’t do it. Then was offered money. Changed ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:7-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fallen Behind Enemy Lines

Contributed by John Mccurry on Aug 28, 2007

Reaching out to people that have fallen into wrong relationships, drifted alway from God, just off course a little in the beginning but now further away from God

August 3, 2002 FALLEN BEHIND ENEMY LINES 1Peter 5:5 – 11 Have you found yourself behind enemy lines? You might not know exactly how you got there but somewhere you got off course. You do not have to get off course with a wide turn to be off course a long way further down the road. If you have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stephen A Man Full Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005

The ninth in the study of Acts. This study deals with Stephen.

Stephen a man Full of Jesus Acts # 09 Acts 6:8-7:60 In this text of Scripture we learn about Stephen. In 6:5 the Bible tells us that he was full of faith and the Holy Spirit. He was the first martyr of the faith. I. The work of Stephen (the Deacon) 6:8-15. A. The character of Stephen. 6:8a 1. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Man The Life Boats

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 1, 2021

Once a ship is halfway under it will sink. Best to get in the lifeboat before the ship sucks you down with it. Many churches are ninety percent under and no one wants a life boat. We are not called to go down with the ship.

1 Corinthians 3:11 For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Ephesians 2:20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; If a church is built upon a man, it will not stand when the man is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11

Denomination: Baptist

Training In Godliness Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 14, 2021

Do not forsake your first love for Jesus Christ and so, train for godliness everyday!

Let us continue to worship with the Word of God. Open your Bibles to 1 Timothy 4. About 2000 years ago, the Christian Church in Ephesus was growing and Timothy was appointed to lead. We noted God protecting His Church by listing qualifications for Overseers (Bishops, Pastors, Elders of today), ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Grace Of Service.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 10, 2024

A call to sober-minded watchfulness in these last days.

THE GRACE OF SERVICE. 1 Peter 4:7-11. Peter has already told us the ‘last days’ began at Pentecost (cf. Acts 2:16-18). Now he tells us that “the end of all things is at hand” (1 PETER 4:7a). Although he wrote those words nearly two millennia ago, that sense of imminence remains. The question is: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Desiring A Noble Task Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 10, 2013

Those who seek eldership, provided they are motivated by divine call, desire a noble task.

“The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task.” [1] Few things give me greater pleasure than seeing God raise up heralds of holiness. I taught preacher boys in Texas for a brief period. Throughout the years of my service before the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

An Example Of A Great Church Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Sep 20, 2004

A look at the church in Antioch of Syria and what made it a great church

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 11:19-29; 12:25-13:3; 14:26-28; 15:1-3 TITLE: “AN EXAMPLE OF A GREAT CHURCH: 9 Marks of a Great Church as Exemplified in the Church at Antioch” INTRODUCTION: A. What does being “great” mean? 1. The ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What’s A Preacher To Do? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 5, 2010

Christians have all kinds of opinions about what preachers should do in their congregations. But what does God want those who enter the pulpit ministry to focus on? What is the "main thing" that these men should devote themselves to?

There’s an old saying: “The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.” We’ll come back to that in a moment. Back in the 1990’s the Indianapolis Pacers Basketball Team had been struggling for more than a decade to be a contender in the NBA. With the exception of a couple of years, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ