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  • Michael Stark avatar

    Appointing Elders In Every Town Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 24, 2013
     | 5,574 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 21, 2024
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     | 690 views

    This sermon explores the importance of perseverance in spreading the Gospel, embracing shared leadership, and promoting faithfulness, as exemplified in Acts 14:21-28.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It is indeed a joy and a privilege to stand before you today, not as a solitary voice, but as a fellow traveler in this grand adventure of faith. We are all here, gathered under the banner of Christ's love, to share in the nourishment of His Word. Today, we ...read more

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    The Peril Of Pluralism

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 23, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,049 views

    This is a reworking of a previous sermon with new headings and title.

    “The Perils with Pluralism!” John 14:1-6 John 14:1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Are Elders Important

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,287 views

    Reasons why God uses a plurality of godly elders to lead the church in making wise decisions

    Why Are Elders Important? (Acts 15:4-23) 1. These elders allowed the church to be administered by a plurality of godly leaders who met the Godly criteria stated in I Tim. 3:1-6. Here is an example of how multiple gifts, abilities and perspectives can synergistically work together for a greater ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Sound Doctrine Requires Sound Elders Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 3,174 views

    APPOINT QUALIFIED ELDERS WHO CAN TEACH AND DEFEND SOUND DOCTRINE

    BIG IDEA: APPOINT QUALIFIED ELDERS WHO CAN TEACH AND DEFEND SOUND DOCTRINE I. (:5) NEED FOR ELDERS A. Sometimes The Way to Get Ahead is to be Left Behind "For this reason I left you in Crete" B. Orderliness is Next to Godliness "that you might set in order what remains" C. Plurality of Elders ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why Elders Are Important

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,997 views

    Why Elders Are Important Acts 15:1-29 Quality leadership is best seen in the plurality of godly servants

    Why Elders Are Important - Acts 15:1-29 Illustration:Peter Drucker offers insightful guidance to the church when he calls leadership a peak performance by one who is "the trumpet that sounds a clear sound of the organizations’ goals." His five requirements for this task are amazingly reliable and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Exactly Is An Elder? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jan 26, 2009
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,336 views

    This message looks into exactly how the Bible describes an elder.

    God is concerned about leadership. Consider some of the great leaders from the Old Testament. One of the first names that come to mind is Moses. God’s hand was on him from the time of his birth. God put Moses through a rigorous eighty year training course before calling him to lead His people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Special Honor For Elders Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 7,713 views

    HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO CERTAIN SPECIAL GROUPS OF PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH -- PART II -- SPECIAL HONOR FOR ELDERS

    BIG IDEA: HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO CERTAIN SPECIAL GROUPS OF PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH -- PART II -- SPECIAL HONOR FOR ELDERS I. (:17-18) RECOGNITION OF EXCELLING ELDERS A. Double Honor Deserving to those Who Excel 1. Based on Ruling Well to Oversee the Church "Let the elders who rule well be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Leadership Matters Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 13, 2021
     | 3,312 views

    Paul instructs Titus to appoint elders in all the churches on Crete. We learn the qualifications of elders and that character is more important that charisma.

    Titus: Leadership Matters Titus 1:5-9 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 02-07–2021 Leadership Training I became a Christian on the last day of 1990. Early in 1991, the college ministry I attended had leadership training classes and I showed up eager to learn. What I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pluralism Vs. Exclusivism

    Contributed by Daniel Dennison on Oct 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,737 views

    A biblical look at the ideas posed by religious pluralism and religious exclusivism.

    Vespers, 1-31-06 1"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God[a]; trust also in me. 2In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Answering Religious Pluralism

    Contributed by Dr. Kenneth Rhodes, Jr on Sep 29, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 5,266 views

    Defending the Christian faith against religious pluralism and tolerance.

    1. Answering Religious Pluralism Also called tolerance. 2. Defining Pluralism · “Traditional tolerance (Social Pluralism) is now referred to as negative tolerance. This is defined as ‘respecting others beliefs and practices without sharing them,’ or ‘to bear or put up with something not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Appointing Elders Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 15, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,762 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shepherding God's Flock Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 11, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,318 views

    This is a brief summary of the biblical foundations for an effective shepherding ministry.

    Introduction This past spring the elders and deacons of this church held a one-day Officers’ Retreat. For several months prior to that retreat the elders and deacons had been reading and discussing a book by Timothy Z. Witmer titled, The Shepherd Leader. The subtitle of that book really describes ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Elders Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 18, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 10,714 views

    There are many great starters - not enough who finish well.

    29, September 2002 Dakota Community Church All The Kings Men Part: 4 – Elders Introduction: You do not break Gods word – you break yourself on it! Don’t be discouraged men this is the reward week – the beating is over – here now is the payoff! Seriously do not take condemnation from anything - ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Tim West avatar

    #5 Fundamental Foundations Of Faith (Identifying The New Testament Church By Its Organization) Series

    Contributed by Tim West on Jan 15, 2024
     | 477 views

    This lesson examines the Biblical organization of the church

    Fundamental Foundations of Faith Identifying The New Testament Church by Its Organization INTRO. A. In this series of lessons on the fundamentals of faith, we have studied the church, and we saw that the church is the “called out.” B. We also saw that in the New Testament, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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