Sermons on Respect For Elders:

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

The Ancient Office Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 25, 2006

The one office we see early in the book of Genesis that continues through eternity in the Book of Revelation is the office of elder! This office is so important that every Christian should understand and support it.

The Ancient Office (I Peter 5:1-4) 1. A pastor thought God gave Him an idea, and he presented it in the monthly elders meeting. After giving his most impassioned plea and really “selling” the idea to the elder board, the board voted and voted down the pastors proposed changes 12-1. The head elder ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Tragedy Of Unrepentance-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 29, 2011

1 of 4. Cain’s lack of repentance & subsequent grudge, ended in his brother’s murder. Willful unrepentance opens the door to tragedy. But What are its losses? The tragedy of unrepentance is a Lost...

THE TRAGEDY OF UNREPENTANCE—Genesis 4:1-24 Attention: There was a painter named Jack, who was very interested in making a dollar where he could. So he often would thin down his paint to make it go a wee bit further. As it happened, he got away with this for some time. Eventually the Presbyterian ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Order In The Church! Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Oct 26, 2010

God so loves the church that he brings order from chaos.

Scripture Introduction Most of you have seen, either in a movie, or TV show, or maybe in person, a judge slam down his gavel and gruffly demand, “Order in the Court! Order in the Court!” Judges know that the success of the legal process depends, in part, on maintaining control in their ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-9, 2 Thessalonians 5:12, 1 Corinthians 3:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Church Leaders Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 5, 2013

Qualifications of Church Leaders

We continue our worship by listening and learning from the Word of God. Please open your Bibles to 1 Peter Chapter 5…. God spoke to the Apostle Peter and told him to write to Christians about how to live on earth until Jesus Christ returns to earth. In chapter 4 God spoke of how we are to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Book Of Titus: Paul Writes To The Young Pastor In Crete

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Dec 28, 2021

And that is what we’ll see in the book of Titus today, is that the Apostle Paul is writing to his young pastor friend Titus, giving him guidance, left and right, faith, obedience, and living out what we they believe on the corrupt little island of Crete.

“A television program preceding the 1988 Winter Olympics featured blind skiers being trained for slalom skiing, impossible as that sounds. Paired with sighted skiers, the blind skiers were taught on the flats how to make right and left turns. When that was mastered, they were taken to the slalom ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:6-9, Titus 1:12-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

How To Be A Good Shepherd.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 14, 2021

'How to Be a Good Shepherd' 1 Peter chapter 5 verses 1-4 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • The reason for having elders (vs 1) • The responsibility of elders (vs 2-3) • The reward of the elders (vs 4) SERMON BODY: Ill: • I like the story of the shepherd woke up one afternoon having enjoyed a deep sleep, • Realising the situation, he panicked in case somebody had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Brethren

"Peter, Feed My Sheep” (14 Of 21)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 11, 2022

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

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Urgent- Do Your Job Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 2, 2024

This is the 212th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 2nd sermon from Titus.

Series: Action [#212] URGENT- DO YOUR JOB Titus 1:5-9 Introduction: Last week, we learned about the very religious; but not Christian, Island of Crete. This large Island was a hot bed of the worship of Greek mythological gods. Paul had started many Congregations on the Island; and Titus was ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

By Faith We Understand

Contributed by Larry Grant on Nov 3, 2024

Faith is trust in the unseen. It is not trust in the unknown, for we may know by faith what we cannot see with the eye. The Scripture says, “By Faith We Understand.” We understand the Evidence. We understand the Elders. And We understand the Eternal.

Hebrews 11:1-3 (NKJV) "BY FAITH WE UNDERSTAND" November 3, 2024 ILLS: A man is lost on a hike through a rocky terrain with a few canteens of water in his pack. He conserves his water carefully until it is all gone and then he begins to get thirsty. That thirst gets deeper and deeper ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Early Church Planting PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 21, 2024

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

Scripture: Acts 14:21-28

Topics: Perseverance, Plurality Of Elders, Faithfulness

Don't Stop Telling The Story

Contributed by James Thomas on Apr 19, 2008

This a sermon about how we must continue to tell of story of christ birth and resurrection. About how we have lost respect for the church and it’s officers

Pastor James Thomas House of Judah Ministries Jan.27th 2008 Don’t stop telling the story Deuteronomy 7:1-4 2 And when the LORD thy God shall deliver them before thee; thou shalt smite them, and utterly destroy them; thou shalt make no covenant with them, nor shew mercy unto them: 3 ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Communication Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Feb 26, 2007

How poor communication makes families desperate and the principles of good communication from the Bible.

SE020407 DESPERATE HOUSEHOLDS 1. Communication Looking down Wisteria Lane, we find perfect homes in a quiet suburb. But the whole show is about finding out things are not always what they seem. - Susan, the divorcee and single mom who will go to extraordinary lengths for love, or - Lynette, the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Men Of Integrity

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 15, 2015

Men of Integrity, who serve in the ministry of Jesus Christ, must respect others, live life properly, and trust God. Preached at a licensing service for Elzie Gray and Gary McElmurry.

Men of Integrity April 12, 2015, Licensing Service for Gary McElmurry & Elzie Gray Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Men of Integrity, who serve in the ministry of Jesus Christ, must respect others, live life properly, and trust God. Focus Passage: 1 Thessalonians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24

Denomination: Baptist

Commissioned Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 17, 2015

God's Kingdom has come. The world has changed and Jesus commissions his disciples to go far and wide to tell others the good news.

Matthew 28:16-20 “Commissioned” INTRODUCTION At the Sunday school that I attended each month we would have a “Missionary Sunday.” Missionaries who were on furlough would come and speak to us about their adventures. I was entranced by their stories. What really amazed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Lutheran