Sermons on Respect For Elders:

Manner And Message Of Paul

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 1, 2016

The manner of Paul's life was consistent with the message God had given him to preach. Now Paul is telling these leaders to follow his example (his lifestyle) and hold to the same message. This is something we as Christians must do today.

Manner & Message of Paul
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Scripture: Acts 20:17-27

Denomination: Charismatic

Mutual Submission-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 1, 2016

3 of 3+1. Paul unveiled the vital role of submission inherent to a Christ-honoring marriage & family. Christ-honoring families must operate under the umbrella of submission. But How? Foundational family integrity is found in...

MUTUAL SUBMISSION-III—Ephesians 5:21—6:4 —OR— ‘Foundational Family Integrity’ —OR— ‘A Family’s Integrity in Mutual Submission’ Attention: Grace Udder Pressure: A big city lawyer was called in on a case between a farmer & a large ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Remembering You Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 21, 2015

Comfort in the dark days come from remembering especially the love and the commitment of those with whom we have shared in the battles of the Faith.

“I thank God whom I serve, as did my ancestors, with a clear conscience, as I remember you constantly in my prayers night and day. As I remember your tears, I long to see you, that I may be filled with joy. I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

How Do They Love Me? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008

God gives shepherds to love us with the affection of Christ Jesus, that we might be both encouraged and taught to love one another.

Scripture Introduction Elizabeth Barrett Browning wrote a Sonnet some of you will have heard: “How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love thee to the depth and breadth and height my soul can reach…. I love thee freely, as men strive for Right; I love thee purely, as they turn from Praise…. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Leadership Series

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006

Building God’s Church through Leadership(Bob Russell - When God Build’s a Church)

Super Bowl Seat A man had 50 yard line tickets for the Super Bowl. As he sits down, a man comes down and asked the man if anyone is sitting in the seat next to him. "No", he said, "the seat is empty". "This is incredible", said the man. "Who in their right mind would have a seat like this for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Healing Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

So much sickness is psychosomatic, that is, it is in the body but caused by a mind filled with guilt. The cause is spiritual, and so a real healing must also be spiritual. This can only come from Christ.

Opportunity not only knocks, but sometimes it even breaks the door down, but still we miss it. Such was the case in the sad story of the great Viennese surgeon Dr. Lorenz. When he was in America some years back he was flooded with more requests with help then he could begin to meet. One woman who ...read more

Scripture: James 5:14-20

The Right Stuff

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 12, 2002

one of a series in the book of Acts

The right stuff - the wrong way We have the right stuff 10 years/Win Arn in Marquette MI about the Christian church movement. I went with some LSCC Elders and listened and learned. He said the Christian Church movement was ideally suited to reach American culture for Jesus and it should be able ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-8, Ezekiel 34:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Church Discipline – Spanking Ourselves So God Doesn’t Have To – Part 3

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 28, 2020

Review of Church Discipline

Review I. Elements of Church Discipline - Part One A. The Place of Discipline - The place of discipline is the assembly of believers-- the church (Mat. 18:17). B. The Purpose of Discipline 1.) Prevention – The fear of sinning 2.) The other purpose for church discipline is restoration. C. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Honoring God’s Investment-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 14, 2011

1 of 2. Paul reminded Timothy of the gravity behind God’s investment in us. We must recognize the significance/gravity of God’s investment. But When does this happen? When we are Thankful. We honor God’s investment thru Thankfulness for...

HONORING GOD’s INVESTMENT-I—1Timothy 1:12-17 Attention: Father Takes a Needle for His Fearful Son Recently I was sitting in a doctor's office with one of my young sons, & the nurse wanted to draw blood from him for a test. As you can imagine, he did not want to have his blood drawn. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Joined To The Lord-6

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 26, 2018

6 of 6. The apostle Paul warned the church at Corinth of the inherent danger of sexual immorality. God must be allowed to control our bodies. But Why? When you/we are Joined to the Lord...

JOINED To The LORD-VI—1Corinthians 6:12-20 Attention: America is considered by some to be a Christian nation. But we are unfortunately often reminded that it is not... ‘Zombies & Prayer At The Georgia Statehouse’ A public observance of The National Day of Prayer was recognized at the Georgia ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

How To Become A True Worshipper

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 3, 2023

Worship is an instinct within every human being because it is God-created and has been divinely implanted within us. He has provided an outlet for our need to worship.

"The hour cometh," Jesus said, "when the true worshippers SHALL worship." All other things of importance will be set aside for worship. Mere rituals will give way to meaningful worship. This promise follows the earlier pledge that "... the water that I shall give him shall ...read more

Scripture: John 4:14, John 16:13-14, Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let The Church Crawl Preacher

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 20, 2012

A sermon for a deacon ordination based on Acts 6:1-7

HoHum: In an energetic congregation the preacher get up one Sunday morning and said, "With God’s help we can see the day when this church will go from crawling to walking." The people responded enthusiastically, "Let the church walk, preacher, let the church walk." "And when the church begins ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Healing For My Life

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 29, 2001

Healing is to be sought within the God given resource of the local church, but will we have the faith to use it.

God’s Healing for my life by Andrew Chan, Senior Pastor, PBC, Vancouver, BC A man was driving along a rural road one day when he saw a three-legged chicken. He was amused enough to drive along side it for a while, and as he was driving, he noticed the chicken was running at 30 mph. "Pretty fast ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Leadership Qualifications Series

Contributed by Phillip Day on Aug 21, 2006

Paul tackles the issue of who should be a leader by detailing the qualifications that would please God.

Leadership Qualifications 1 Timothy 3:1-7 I. The Personality (v. 2, 3) a. Temperate (Titus 2:2) b. Prudent (Proverbs 13:16, 17:28, 18:15) c. Hospitable d. Gentle and Peaceable; Not Hot-Tempered (Titus 1:7) II. The Actions (v. 2, 3) a. Monogamous b. Teacher (2 Timothy 2:24) III. The Priority (v. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Qualifications For Service Series

Contributed by Phillip Day on Aug 21, 2006

To be an effective servant for the Lord, we must possess qualities that will be an acceptable testimony of Jesus working in our lives; to be good servants, we should live like good deacons.

Qualifications for Service 1 Timothy 3:8-13 I. Dignified Actions (v.8) a. Practice what they preach (James 1:8) b. Sober (1 Peter 5:8) c. Earn what they get (1 Timothy 6:9-10) II. Clear Understanding of the Faith (v. 9) III. Tried and Proven (v. 10; 1 Timothy 5:22) a. Tested in smaller ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist