Sermons on Eldership Training:

What Train Are You On?

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 29, 2025

Heaven delights those who love God most; board the Gospel Train now—holiness is joy, and Jesus is the destination.

(Holiness Is the Ticket Home) Introduction: All Aboard Every station hums with movement. Tracks stretch out like choices. Announcements echo: “Train departing in five minutes…” People are always going somewhere. Life is just like that. Every heart is en route—somewhere. Every choice is a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14, Revelation 22:17, Matthew 6:21, Matthew 7:13-14, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

"core Training"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 21, 2020

A sermon about the importance of accountability groups.

“Core Training” Proverbs 27:17 Remember back in grade school P.E. class when the gym teacher had all the students see how many sit-ups they could do? In third grade it was the day for the sit-up test during physical fitness week. (Some kids were conveniently "sick" that day.) I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:17

Denomination: United Methodist

Spring Training #5 Easter Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 25, 2019

Jesus Rising and dying changes everything

For those who haven’t been with us over the last few weeks, we have been talking about spring training for Christians, a time the ancients have called “Lent.” Over the past six weeks, we have been encouraging everyone to get more connected to their faith by practicing any a number of spiritual ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, Psalm 16:8-11, Psalm 2:7, Psalm 110:1, Isaiah 53:10, Leviticus 23:9-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Train Your Hands For War

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 24, 2019

Don’t scoot nor be intimidated by the evil devices of the enemy, counterattack the evil forces ....

Train your hands for war Revelations 17:14"These will wage war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those who are with Him are the called and chosen and faithful." This is no kinder garden stuff, brace yourself up ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Role Of Training And Mentorship In Ministry

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 7, 2025

No one rises in ministry alone. Behind every successful minister is a process of training and a chain of mentorship that has contributed to their maturity and effectiveness.

THE ROLE OF TRAINING AND MENTORSHIP IN MINISTRY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 2:2 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 27:17, Exodus 18:17-24, Acts 11:25-26, Titus 2:1-8 INTRODUCTION: The call to ministry is not a call to isolation but to a journey of growth, learning, and impartation. God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2, Proverbs 27:17, Exodus 18:17-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Training Ground Of A Greater Purpose. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 2, 2024

Are you feeling stuck or uncertain about your current circumstances?

Do you wonder if this is all there is to life? Take heart, dear believer, for where you are right now is only the training ground of a greater purpose in God! In 1 Peter 1:6–7, we read, “In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:30, 1 Peter 1:7

Do You Qualify For Ministry?

Contributed by Cameron Conway on Nov 27, 2018

What are the qualifications in our day for pastors, deacons, elders and leaders in general and how do they compare to the qualifications set out in the New Testament?

For more information and other teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com What are the qualifications in our day for pastors, deacons, elders and leaders in general?</strong> Is it the ownership of several freshly pressed suits and ties? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 2:7-8, Titus 3:2-7, 2 Timothy 2:20-26

Denomination: Foursquare

Appointing Elders Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 15, 2013

What is entailed in appointing elders? What rights and authority is conferred in the appointment process?

“When they had appointed elders for them in every church, with prayer and fasting they committed them to the Lord in whom they had believed.” [1] The New Testament model for a church of the Lord Jesus differs significantly from what has been commonly accepted among the churches of our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:23

Denomination: Baptist

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

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 8, 2025

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

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:2-4

When The Elder Sins Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 16, 2014

Elders are to be honoured for their labour. However, elders are to be held accountable before the congregation to discharge their appointment in a faithful manner.

“Do not admit a charge against an elder except on the evidence of two or three witnesses. As for those who persist in sin, rebuke them in the presence of all, so that the rest may stand in fear. In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of the elect angels I charge you to keep these ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

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

A Serious Inquiry Into The Role Of The Under Shepherd Of The Church"

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 25, 2023

The message is an examination of the qualifications that must be evident in the life of one appointed to eldership.

“The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. Therefore, an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Knocking Off The Training Wheels Of Legalism

Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 5, 2001

Where does the Law cross the line into legalism? Paul told the Colossians the answer.

Colossians 2:11-17 Knocking Off the Training Wheels of Legalism My bicycle never had training wheels. I came from the school that said, “Take the plunge!” and “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” When my dad put my bicycle together for me, I was six years old. I was eight ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Basic Training: The Bible Is God's Word Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jan 1, 2005

This is the first of a 5 part series on basic bible doctrines for our new congregation. (New Church Plant as of 4-6-03)

BASIC TRAINING: THE BIBLE IS GOD’S WORD PSALMS 119:9-16 & 2 TIMOTHY 3:16-17 NOTE: The drama used in this sermon can be obtained from www.willowdrama.com INTRODUCTION OF THE SERIES: Vince Lombardi, who was the head football coach of the Green Bay Packers for many years, produced one NFL ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Basic Training: Jesus Is Our Savior Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jan 15, 2005

This is the 3rd of a 5 part series on basic bible doctrines for our new congregation. (New Church Plant as of 4-6-03)

BASIC TRAINING #3 - JESUS IS SAVIOR ISAIAH 53:4-6; LUKE 19:10; 1 TIMOTHY 1:15 (Note: Drama "Another Day at the Bus Stop" can be purchased from www.willowdrama.com. Movie clips are used by permission through CVLI) INTRODUCTION: (Master & Commander clip: Chap: 15 Start: 0:49:47 End: 0:53:20 -3:43 ) ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-6

Denomination: Christian Church