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  • Appointed, Not Hired Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 20, 2015
     | 10,381 views

    Elders (Overseers) are appointed by God. They are not hired to do a job; they are appointed to serve the One who appoints and to serve His holy people.

    “I was appointed a preacher and apostle and teacher.” [1] His face was red and his eyes were narrow slits as he raged, “We hired you, and we can fire you.” I was equally determined as I asserted with a firm, steady voice, “No one hired me; God appointed me.” ...read more

  • 1 Timothy Chapter 3 Series

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 13, 2024
     | 906 views

    This is a detailed study verse by verse. You will need to analyze, synthesize, and then summarize to fit your need. I have used several different sources to which I give credit.

    I Timothy Chapter 3 I Tim 3:1 This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. (King James Version) 3:1 This is a faithful and trustworthy saying: if any man [eagerly] seeks the office of overseer (bishop, superintendent), he desires an excellent task. ...read more

  • Respect The Older Ones: You May Become One, One Day!

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Apr 22, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,416 views

    Honor the elder ones who have wisdom as this is Biblical and many have been cursed since the 1960s when the disrespect for the elders was popularized.

    The Older Ones: You May Become One, One Day! April 24, 2016 Kelly Durant Hebrews 12:9 Furthermore, we have had human fathers who corrected us, and we paid them respect. Shall we not much more readily be in subjection to the Father of spirits and live? 2. Older people can be very funny! ...read more

  • The Christian And His Learning, Trust And Goals

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 14, 2021
     | 995 views

    In the last sermon, 1 Peter 5:1-4, he was dealing with the Elders of the church. Today we call Elders, Pastors, Ministers, or Preachers.

    But notice, after he addresses the Elders in verses 1-4, he immediately addresses two other groups: (1) THE YOUTH Look at verse 5, we read, “Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the ...read more

  • Heed The Trumpets

    Contributed by Tim Parish on Sep 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,329 views

    The elders have sounded the trumpets for us to assemble. We would do well to listen.

    HEED THE TRUMPETS! Numbers 10 Introduction A. Numbers is a book which records the history of the wandering of the Israelites following the giving of the law on Sinai. B. The book covers a little more than 39 years, but most of it deals with the end of that time C. Numbers contains a great deal of ...read more

  • God's Pattern For Fatherhood

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 18, 2002
    based on 154 ratings
     | 22,906 views

    God is very interested in men becoming good fathers. Here in this passage we find some of the leading characteristics of a successful father.

    ILLUSTRATION: (From "It Was On Fire When I Lay Down On It" by Robert Fulghum) It was Molly’s, age 7, job to pack the lunches for her family. She would put in the sandwiches, cookies, fruit and so on in a paper bag. One day, in addition to the paper bag she usually packed for her father, she gave ...read more

  • So You Call Yourself A Pastor 1 Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,132 views

    Exposition of Acts 20:17-24. First of a three part series on Paul’s charge to the elders of Ephesus at Miletus. This message is about Paul’s example of how ministry should be done.

    Text: Acts 20:17-24, Title: So Call Yourself a Pastor I, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/8/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Bad preachers on God Stuff—youtube.com 30 second intro, pause it B. Background to passage: Paul is on his way back to Jerusalem to deliver an offering that he has taken up for the famined ...read more

  • Age & Praise

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 21, 2009
    based on 38 ratings
     | 21,098 views

    Age enhances praise because of authentic experiences.

    Age & Praise Psalm 63: 3 “Because thy loving kindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee.” Age is maturity gained though wisdom Praise is acknowledging the sovereignty of God I met with a childhood friend of mine the other day for lunch. He looked at me and said; man you have a lot ...read more

  • The Answer Is! Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 15, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,059 views

    A study of chapter 14 verses 1 through 23

    Ezekiel 14: 1 – 23 ‘The answer is!’ “1 Now some of the elders of Israel came to me and sat before me. 2 And the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 3 “Son of man, these men have set up their idols in their hearts, and put before them that which causes them to stumble into iniquity. Should I let ...read more

  • This Could Be The Start Of Something Big: Think Small, Grow Big Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Mar 24, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,616 views

    What would happen if you just added a “+” to your life? The “+” for Spiritual Leadership = “-“!

    This Could Be the Start of Something Big: Think Small, Grow Big I Peter 5:2-6 1 Peter 5:2-6 2 Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serving as overseers— not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to ...read more

  • Servant Leadership And The Upside-Down Church

    Contributed by Arthur Miller on May 5, 2015
     | 6,115 views

    To be great we need to understand greatness from God's perspective. To be a great church we must give up on the worlds top down organizational structure.

    Introduction Good morning Church! Turn to the person next to you and say, “I’m glad you’re here.” Find a Bible and open to Luke 22. Today’s lesson is going to build upon the lesson given by Austin two weeks ago on God’s definition of who is the greatest. As ...read more

  • The Strength Of A Man

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Dec 6, 2013
     | 4,325 views

    Nelson Mandela, a man of strength in the fight for freedom that dealt with poverty and disparagement in South Africa which resonated to the lands of the peoples of the world.

    The Strength Of A Man by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (12/6/2013) “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good report” (Hebrews 11:1-2, King James Version [Faith in the fathers of old]). Greetings in ...read more

  • How To Handle Confrontation

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 12, 2018
     | 3,392 views

    Paul is instructing Timothy how to handle the confrontation of sin in the family

    Text: 1 Tim 5:1-2, Title: How to Handle Confrontation, Date/Place: WHBC, 8.19.18, AM A. Opening illustration: The bad news is ------the church is like a family. If any athlete was known for focus, it was Michael Jordan. In Jordan’s book, Driven from Within, Fred Whitfield, president and chief ...read more

  • God On The Throne Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 5, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,744 views

    After the Church is raptured, and the Holy Spirit will not be here to restrain the forces of evil, this earth will become a living hell. The rapture takes place in verses 1 through 3 of chapter four.

    By: Tom Lowe Date: 7-13-15 Title: God on the Throne (Revelation 4:1-11) Revelation 4:1-11 (KJV) 1 After this I ...read more

  • Spiritual Leadership In The Church And In The Home Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 15, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,205 views

    God has created men and women with equal status and value, but with different roles. God has given the primary role of spiritual leadership in the church and in the home to men. God has very high expectations for the kind of leadership men employ in the home and in the church.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of two police officers who responded to a call from the dispatcher concerning a bad traffic accident. 1. When they arrived on the scene, they found a father, mother and two children who were all unconscious inside the wrecked car. 2. After the ambulances arrived ...read more

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