Sermons on Elders Leaders:

Appointing Elders In Every Town Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 24, 2013

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

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Training Leaders

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

Training Leaders Who Can Help Grow & Plant Churches - How Jesus Christ Teaching Techniques May Apply to Evangelism and Church Planting

Training Leaders Who Can Help Grow & Plant Churches How Jesus Christ Teaching Techniques May Apply to Evangelism and Church Planting Learning Objectives 1. The students will explain how Christ used object lessons, problem-solution methods, questions, and conversations for effective ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why We Have Elders Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 22, 2001

Outline is semi origional with illustrations borrowed from sermon central contributers.

Leadership Lessons Elders, Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ Acts 15:1-30 July 22, 2001 A husband and wife, prior to marriage, decided that he’d make all the major decisions and she the minor ones. After 20 years of marriage, he was asked how this arrangement had worked. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

As The King Goes, We Go (Psalm 20) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Aug 1, 2022

3 different applications: what do we trust in, how to view our leaders, and what it means that Jesus is our King.

Today we have the privilege of working through Psalm 20. This psalm is a little different from most that we've studied so far. The only one sort of like it, up to this point, is Psalm 2. This is a song that would've sung by the congregation-- by Israel-- for its Davidic king. Picture ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:1-9

Why We Need Elders Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008

God gives elders to love us and lay down their lives for us.

Scripture Introduction The cowboy symbolizes the rugged individualism of America and our westward expansion. He is tall and tough; honest, but friendly only to his horse; a protector of women-folk, but not family-focused. He rode hard, worked hard, and probably drank hard. Cattle were his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

"Identity Crisis: Who Is This Man Of God?" Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jun 8, 2013

This is a sermon that deals with the role of Elders as the Spiritual leaders of the Church.

Identity Crisis: Who is this Man of God? (Elder, Overseer, Shepherd, Pastor, Bishop, Steward?) 1Timothy 3:1-7; 5:17-22; 1 Timothy 5:17-22 Dorn Ridge June 09 and June 16, 2013 [Because of the length of this message, I divided it up preaching it over two ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7, 1 Timothy 5:17-22, 1 Peter 5:1-4

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

Grateful For Our Elder Brothers

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 8, 2017

A plea for Christians to turn from anti-Semitism and to love Israel for Christ's sake.

“I ask, then, has God rejected his people? By no means! For I myself am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, a member of the tribe of Benjamin. God has not rejected his people whom he foreknew. Do you not know what the Scripture says of Elijah, how he appeals to God against Israel? ‘Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Elders In The Congregation Part 2 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 20, 2018

When Paul left Crete, there were certain things that still needed to be set in order; there were false teachers to be silenced, and there was the pressing need for recognized spiritual guides in the assemblies. He left Titus to handle these matters.

Chapter 1, Verses 5-9 Title: Elders in the Congregation For this reason I left you in Crete, that you should set in order the things that are lacking, and appoint elders in every city as I commanded you— if a man is blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Refreshing Leadership Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 11, 2009

Follow Biblical leaders.

REFRESHING LEADERSHIP Acts 20.28 S: Leadership Th: Our Time, Our Turn, Our All Pr: FOLLOW BIBLICAL LEADERS. I. CONNECTED (Acts 6.4) II. TEACHER (Acts 6.4) III. AUTHENTICATION (I Timothy 4.14) IV. INTEGRITY (I Timothy 3.2) V. PLURALITY (Proverbs 11.14) PA: How is the change to be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28

Denomination: Baptist

Servant Leader

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 16, 2002

A servant leader is one who has three mottos: I choose to lose; No pride; and I will not quit.

The Servant Leader Thesis: A servant leader is one who has three mottos: I choose to lose; No pride; and I will not quit. Texts: Luke 22: 24-30; Phil. 2 Illustration: The Pecking Order At Sand Hill Lake Bible Camp a few years back, Kathy and I decided we wanted to raise our own chickens. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24-30, Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Leader's Wisdom Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000

A Leader shows great wisdom in doing God's work.

A LEADER’S WISDOM Nehemiah 2:9-20 I. Wisdom in Planning (9-16) A. Demonstration of Authority 1. Edicts of authority (9a) 2. Evidence of Authority (9b) B. Diagnosing the situation (11-16) 1. Ascertaining the facts (13-15) 2. Acting at the right time (11, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

Servant Leaders Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000

For a church to be effective, there must be servant leadership.

Servant Leaders Selected Scriptures I. The Pattern of God in using Human Instrumentation A. Moses - Exodus 3:7-10 READ B. Paul – 1 Cor. 3:6-7, “I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. So then neither is he that planteth any thing, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Following The Leader

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Sep 6, 2001

What is authentic discipleship ? Surely it is that which Jesus taught. In this message we look at the terms Jesus laid down for those who would choose to follow him.

FOLLOWING THE LEADER The Terms of Authentic Discipleship The children’s game ‘following the leader’ has introduced all of us to the concept that Jesus sought to initiate among his DISCIPLES. Watching, walking, imitating, responding as the leader does. Matthew 16:21-28 The setting and context ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Pentecostal