Sermons on Respect For Elders:

Lessons On Titus: Lesson 1: Salutation (1:1–4) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 5, 2018

The salutation to Titus is actually a compact doctrinal statement, which lifts up “His word” as the source of the truth that reveals the way to eternal life (1:1–4).

THE EPISTLE TO TITUS Introduction “This is a short epistle, but it contains such a quintessence of Christian doctrine, and is composed in such a masterly manner, that it contains all that is needful for Christian knowledge and life.” —Martin Luther I. Unique Place in the Bible Titus consists ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

"would Jesus Allow Women To Speak In Church?"

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 13, 2023

This sermon looks at the passage, "Women Should Be Silent In The Church" What Did Paul mean when he wrote this phrase

Would Jesus Allow Women To Speak In Church? 1 Corinthians 14:26-35 Bridge City Church 8/11/2023 Jesus is to be our role model in everything in the life of the church and outside of the church. Jesus was the greatest liberator of women from all walks of life that the world has ever known. The first ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:26-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spiritual People Don't Cause Divisions/Factions (1 Corinthians 3:1-23) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 28, 2022

Paul couldn't teach the Corinthians cool Spirit things because they were fleshly-- and still are. How should we view ourselves, and our leaders?

In chapter 3, Paul seems to be responding to a criticism made against him by the Corinthians. The Corinthians are upset with Paul, because there are Spiritual things that he didn't teach them. Instead, they apparently learned them from Apollos. Let's reread 2:12-14: (12) Now, we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Laying The Foundations Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Apr 27, 2022

Teaching on the 5-fold ministry gifts

Laying the Foundations CCCAG, April 24, 2022 Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-14 There was a man who knew nothing about cars. He brought his car to the mechanic because it was shaking. It was a busy day in the garage, so he was told to sit in the waiting room until one of the mechanics was available. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Age & Praise

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 21, 2009

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

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

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

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Mar 24, 2010

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

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:2-6

Denomination: Church Of God

The Strength Of A Man

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Dec 6, 2013

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

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Friends

The Organization Jesus Built Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 16, 2014

This is the second sermon in our "Jesus Built" Series. It examines the pattern that we have in scripture of the organization of Jesus church, universal and local,and talks about how changes in the organization lead to apostasy

INTRODUCTION The New Testament provides a pattern that was followed by the early church. They followed what the Apostles gave them in their teaching and writings. The Jerusalem church gives us an example of this. We are told in Acts 2:42 that these Christians “continued steadfastly in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Servant Leadership And The Upside-Down Church

Contributed by Arthur Miller on May 5, 2015

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

Scripture: Luke 22:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Throne Room Of God Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 18, 2016

We are going through the Book of Revelation. Today we'll be looking at Revelation chapter four and the throne room of God. We'll look at heaven, the 24 elders, the Godhead, and the four living creatures and their praise of God.

The Book of Revelation “The Throne Room of God” Revelation 4 I find it interesting that today is Super Bowl Sunday. The reason why is because what we’re going to be looking at over the next several weeks is kind of like one of those programs you pick up when you go to a sporting ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Foursquare

Living With A Bad Decision Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 13, 2002

An examination of a decision by Joshua and the elders of Israel that lingering consequences.

A Study of Joshua Sermon # 8 “Living with A Bad Decision” Joshua 9:1-27 “A wealthy eccentric died and left a million dollars to his nephew, John. When the will was read at the lawyer’s office, the lawyer said to John, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Leading The Church Of God Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 4, 2005

Essentials of leadership given by Paul to the elders of Ephesus

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 20:17-32 TITLE: “LEADING THE CHURCH OF GOD” INTRODUCTION: A. Acts 20:17-32 – “From Miletus, Paul sent to Ephesus for the elders of the church. When they arrived, he said to them: ‘You know how I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Aim Of Our Charge Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 16, 2013

The teaching of godly elders is contrasted with that of false teachers.

“The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.” [1] Paul charged Timothy to remain in Ephesus, indicating that the young man was considering moving from that location. Specifically, the young preacher was charged to remain in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Character Of Godly Leaders Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 12, 2018

In the text we will see the "must have's" for a biblical elder, as well as standards meted out

Text: 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Title: Character of Godly Leaders, Date/Place: WHBC, 4.15.18, AM A. Opening illustration: Jerome was biblical scholar and bible translator whose translation of the bible into Latin was a watershed moment in Christian history. In 394 AD he sent a letter to Nepotian rebuking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Chasing The Wind: Awe-God-You Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 26, 2017

The believer must come to church with a sense of awe for God and listen to what the Spirit is saying. If we fail to invite God into our lives then we will live a meaningless life and that life will be a life of misery and be like chasing the wind.

Opening Video Illustration: It’s Only Cookie Dough (trailer) Why show this story? I showed you this story to inspire awe in you for God! This table has many resources which I have watched and read that inspire in me a holy awe and respect for God. Just yesterday as I was driving I saw a license ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational